Steve Houston, PCI Executive Director

Phone: (832) 585-0770
Email: shouston@powdercoating.org

Steve Houston has been a business leader for more than 25 years and has led multi-million dollar sales organizations that consistently perform much higher than industry averages. In addition, he has led international business acquisitions and negotiations as well as introduced and developed product process improvements to drive business strategies. Steve has managed large sales organizations, technical support teams, research and development groups, global marketing teams and has years of experience as a speaker.

After many years in various sales & marketing roles with one of the largest coating companies in the world, Steve's last position was Global Marketing Director of a multi-billion dollar corporation. He accepted the position of Executive Director for The Powder Coating Institute in 2008.

Rodger Talbert, PCI Technical Director

Phone: (616) 915-2769
Email: rtalbert@powdercoating.org

Rodger Talbert began his career in coatings in 1976 working for a company that does custom coating and metal fabrication. He also worked for a company that designs and builds coating systems for seven years. He started his own business, R. Talbert Consulting Inc., in 1993.

Rodger has taught "Powder Coating" and "Finishing System Design & Operation" at Grand Rapids Community College, where he designed and implemented a Finishing Technician Certificate program and published six training manuals for paint pretreatment, liquid coating, electrocoating and powder coating classes. He is the editor of "The Powder Coater’s Manual" and he is a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Iowa Waste Reduction Center. He also conducts periodic training workshops in powder coating, liquid coating spray technique, and systems design. Rodger received his education in Business Administration at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has written and presented numerous technical papers for SME/AFP, PCI and CCAI. He has contributed to the SME Design for Manufacturing handbook on the subject of powder coating and is a contributor to the PCI Powder Coating Manual, The Complete Finishers Handbook.

As Technical Director for PCI, Rodger directs all technical services including the design of new systems for powder coating, liquid spray coating and electrodeposition. He will act as the technical liaison between PCI and the market place, focusing on training and education. Rodger will also work with coaters to improve existing systems through process improvement, retrofit, problem solving, lab testing and training.

Brett Ryden, PCI Director of Publications

Phone: (630) 541-7608
Email: bryden@powdercoating.org

Brett Ryden has spent over 20 years in publishing and marketing and over 10 years working on numerous coating magazines. He has worked on trade as well as consumer magazines both domestic and internationally. In the 1990’s, he ran his own publishing company before joining BNP Media in 1998. In 2001, he was given the publisher position at Industrial Paint & Powder magazine before leaving for the opportunity to run The Powder Coating Institute’s start-up called Powder Coated Tough magazine in 2006.

Brett has written numerous articles and drives the editorial direction of Powder Coated Tough magazine. He received his Business Administration degree in Marketing from the University of Evansville. Brett also attended Harlaxton College in England and graduated from the Stanford University Professional Publishing Course in 2003.

As the Director of Publishing & Marketing for PCI, Brett directs and coordinates all of the business and staff aspects of Powder Coated Tough magazine. He is responsible for adverting and does photo shoots for almost every issue including numerous cover shots. Brett also works directly with the chairperson for the Industry Communications Committee. Brett will work with PCI and the market place to grow and spread the benefits of powder coating.

Jennifer Egan, Program Manager & Marketing Specialist

Phone: (832) 585-0770
Email: jegan@powdercoating.org

Jennifer Egan has six years of experience in the powder coating industry working with one of the world’s leading coating companies. In her previous role, she was responsible for global marketing efforts, coordinating events, trade shows, developing marketing collateral, leading the customer satisfaction initiative, and in her most recent role, served as marketing specialist for the liquid coatings division. Jennifer has also earned her Six Sigma Greenbelt, completing several greenbelt projects as well as received her Bachelor’s of Business degree at Sam Houston State University.

As Program Manager & Marketing Specialist, Jennifer is responsible for all programs associated with The Powder Coating Institute such as the annual meetings, committee meetings, training workshops and other PCI events. She is also accountable for developing and managing market intelligence for the powder coating industry as well as the development of marketing and PCI promotional materials.

Matt Houston, Lab Technician

Phone: (832) 585-0770
Email: matth@powdercoating.org

As one of PCI’s newest roles, Lab Technician, Matt Houston is responsible for managing and maintaining PCI’s laboratory and testing services. PCI just recently introduced these services which includes accelerated weathering (QUV), corrosion testing (salt spray) ASTM B-117, defect analysis, specific gravity, laser particle size analysis and physical performance evaluations.

Matt is also responsible for all laboratory equipment which includes the maintenance, use and updating of equipment. In addition, he supports the PCI Certification Program as well as all field technical services.

TJ McClanahan, Accounts Payable/Receivable & Administrative Assistant

Phone: (832) 585-0770
Email: terrim@powdercoating.org

TJ McClanahan joined PCI in early fall 2008 and is responsible for all PCI administrative and accounting needs. TJ manages all incoming and outgoing invoices as well as product orders and the distribution of member kits. She also acts as the communication liaison for committee meetings and minutes distribution.