Member-led Committees

Member-Led Committees

At IDCO, we focus on collaboration and expertise sharing within our community. One of the key ways we make this happen is through member-led committees. Each committee plays a crucial role in shaping our cooperative, from staying on the cutting edge of technology solutions to recruiting and retaining members and ensuring top-notch product quality.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee’s main purpose is to recruit and vet new members to IDCO. They also help retain members by providing added-value services and recommending speakers, webinars, papers, or training on relevant topics such as hiring, insurance, safety practices, HR, etc.

  • Jason Bethel, Commerce Hose, Chair
  • Mike Hausler, Wilco Supply
  • Scott Hilton, Hose & Rubber
  • Brent Lilly, PT
  • John Collins, Kuriyama of America

Product Advisory Committee

The Product Advisory Committee (PAC) comprises a large group of product-knowledgeable members who search for new suppliers or products for the co-op. Additionally, the PAC implements a vetting process to ensure the selection of high-quality suppliers and products.

  • Matt Steer, Elite Supply, Inc., Chair
  • Thomas von Hillebrandt, Alfa Process
  • Tripp Batey, Hose of South Texas
  • Tim Bombick, TIPCO Technologies
  • Anthony Casciato, Bartuk Hose & Hydraulics
  • Jeff Elwell, Omni Services
  • Karen Helm, Valley Industrial Rubber
  • Katie Powell, Munro Companies
  • Lee Slavinskas, River Bend Hose Specialty, Inc.
  • Rob Williams, TIPCO Technologies
  • Tim Deans, TIPCO Technologies
  • Ben Fritze, ARG Industrial

Tech Committee

The IDCO Tech Committee is made up of technology-progressive members and suppliers. They constantly interact and search for tech solutions, training, and speakers to educate our members on emerging technology solutions..

  • Mike Powers, ARG Industrial, Chair
  • Brad Fitzgerald, Binkelman Corporation
  • Daniel Cramer, Austin Hose
  • TeJay Griffiths, Hose & Rubber Supply
  • Brett Powell, Midland Industries
  • Brian Swayze, Dixon Valve & Coupling
  • Gio Pompilio, TIPCO Technologies

Women’s Leadership Committee

The Women’s Leadership committee is made up of a dynamic team of female leaders from both member and supplier companies committed to fostering a community where female voices are amplified, networking develops, and career growth is supported.
This group is about recognizing the unique talents that women bring to the table and finding ways to attract and retain that talent in our industry.

  • Karen May, Thermoid, Chair
  • Angela Dzickowski, Flexfab
  • Mary Melton-Hale, Cross Hose & Fittings
  • Kim Hunley, ARG Industrial
  • Katina Yoakum, Hose of South Texas