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Pavlinsky has been involved with the PTDA Foundation since 2018. Most recently he served on the Board of</p> <p>Trustees and the PT WORK Force Education, Research, and Knowledge Committee.</p> <p>“I am excited for the collective expertise and acumen the 2024 board brings to our efforts as we look in a new direction,” says Pavlinsky, “The Foundation is shifting its efforts to where it can have the most impact. Namely, building awareness of rewarding careers in the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry and developing initiatives focused on providing vital educational and financial support for those interested in pursuing PT/MC careers or who already are working in the industry.”</p> <p>Joining Pavlinsky on the board are:</p> <p>Vice President Mike McLain, vice president, Allied Bearing Supply (Harahan, La.)<br /> PTDA President Brian Nowak, president & CEO, Kurz Industrial Solutions (Neenah, Wis)<br /> PTDA Treasurer JP Bouchard, vice president, General Bearing Service (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)<br /> Keith Nowak, president, MPT Drives, Inc. (Madison Heights, Mich.)<br /> Ajay Bajaj, president, Rotator Products Limited (Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada)<br /> Rex Davis, VP operations, MAXCO Chain Ltd. 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