CSA Announces 2018-2019 Board of Directors

May 17th, 2018

Eden Stuart

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The Chemical Sources Association (CSA) has announced its 2018-2019 board of directors.

CSA Board 2018-2019:

President: Bill Aslanides, Synergy Flavors
V.P. / Treasurer: Jim Kavanaugh, Bedoukian Research
V.P/ Secretary: Karen Alexander, IFF
Chairman of the Board: Mike Monterosa, Bell Flavors & Fragrances

Members at Large:

Dolores Avezzano
Bill Becker, Advanced Biotech
Florentina Cimpian, Charkit Chemical
Christine Daley, Aromalink LLC
Cyndie Lipka, Prinova
Steve Pringle, Takasago
Alpa Roman, Flavor & Fragrance Specialties
Chris Williams, Frutarom
David Wolfenberger, Flavor Producers

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