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
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
Tobias SCHMEDDING
Manager Environment Production
VOLKSWAGEN