2018 Global Forum Recap: IBC General Meeting

On the second day of the 2018 Global Forum, Mark Adkison, IHA’s Vice President, International, preceded the IBC General Meeting to update the membership on access to member resources found in the IBC Member Portal. Following these updates, Giancarlo Barzotti, IBC’s President, highlighted upcoming global programs offered to IHA’s membership, presented awards and acknowledged the IBC board of directors.

IBC members earn credits for participating in educational sessions such as the Global Forum, and for taking part in IHA Trade Missions. IBC members are awarded through the group’s Global Trade Specialist program. This year, the following award was presented:

Global Trade Specialist – Level One (20 Credits)

Jennifer Dennie, Progressive International

The 2018 / 2019 IBC Board of Directors
Giancarlo also thanked and acknowledged the IBC board of directors for their service to the membership. As Microplane’s Joel Arivett leaves the IBC Board as past president, one open board position is available. IBC members interested in serving on the Board are asked contact Lori Szudarek for more information.

Steve Greenspon Honey-Can-Do International IHA – IBC Board Liasion
Giancarlo Barzotti Whitmor Past President
Paul Michalowski Honey-Can-Do International President
Eduardo Lemus Picnic Time Family of Brands Vice President & Program Chair
Henrique Boscolo Winix USA Board Member
Chris Shipton Jascor Housewares Inc. Board Member
OPEN Board Member
Allison Elgar True Brands Elder

 

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