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

Peng LIU
Manager Sustainability Automotive Automotive Components & OEM
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

Tony MACKOVSKI
Area Vice President
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

Tobias SCHMEDDING
Manager Environment Production
VOLKSWAGEN
