2024 North American Committee

At CARES, we’re assembling an esteemed panel of industry experts, sustainability trailblazers, and forward-thinking leaders dedicated to fostering positive transformation.

Our panel members bring extensive knowledge and varied viewpoints from fields such as automotive engineering, environmental science, policy advocacy, and corporate sustainability. Their collective insight and visionary guidance are directing our industry toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly future.

s we continue to expand our panel, stay tuned for updates on our respected members, their contributions, and the significant initiatives they support. Together, we’re leveraging collaboration to drive innovation, promote sustainability, and pave the way for a brighter future in automotive manufacturing.

CARES Commettee members serve as the driving force behind the selection of papers and speakers for our congress. With their deep expertise, experience, and commitment to sustainability in automotive manufacturing, they curate a program of presentations that highlight the latest breakthroughs, innovative solutions, and thought-provoking insights in the field.

Their role goes beyond mere selection; they act as guardians of excellence, ensuring each chosen paper meets the highest standards of quality, relevance, and impact. Through their keen judgment and collaborative approach, they shape the congress agenda to inspire, educate, and drive meaningful change within the industry.

Kenny White

North American President

CARES

Tim Hayes

International President

CARES

Michael NELSON

Paint Market Development Manager

ABB

Michael BENNET

Marketing Director

AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS

Dr. Shuang Chen

Global Sustainability Manager

BASF

John Baetz

Regional Business Director

BOSTIK

Travis TARBET

Manager, Environmental Management

BMW

Jason SCHROEDER

Vice President Product Management

DÜRR SYSTEMS

Dean  WAINEO

General Manager

FANUC AMERICA

Lisa HANSEN

Regional Manager, Environmental Quality Office

FORD

Steven TOMASZEWSKI

Global Environmental Director

GENERAL MOTORS

Paul D. PETERSON 

Global VP of Automotive and NA Integrators  

GRACO

Marcus DE LA MERCED

Head of Application Engineering & Technical Management

HENKEL

Chris HALL

MSS Frame Manufacturing Characteristics – Paint Category

HONDA

Nadia BENHAMIDA

Senior Polymers and Coatings Engineer

HYUNDAI – KIA

Kevin KAMMERER 

Group Environmental Manager Magna Exteriors

 MAGNA STEYR

Paul SIKORA

Vice President & General Manager

NALCO WATER

Joshua SUDBURY

Key Account Manager

NPAC

Shigeo TAKAHASHI

Chef de service Energy & Environment

NISSAN

Edward PAGAC

General Manager

PPG

Gael THEZE

Deputy General Manager Decarbonization & Energy Performance

RENAULT

Kevin DUNBAR

Manufacturing – Facilities NNM, Infrastructure, and Energy Manager

STELLANTIS

Wataru MURATA

Project General Manager, Production engineering

TOYOTA

Jinno TOMOYUKI

Technical Head of Plant & Environment

TOYOTA