Ergodyne President & CEO Named Board Chair for International Safety Equipment Association for Second Time

Tom Votel was first named Chair in 2021.

Ergodyne President & CEO Tom Votel has been elected the Board Chair of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA).

According to a news release, this will be the second time Votel, President & CEO of Ergodyne since 1986, will be Chair. Votel previously held the role in 2021 and has been on the board since 2011. The term runs for one year.

"I am grateful to our members for the opportunity to serve ISEA and the safety community for another year," said Votel in the news release. "During tumultuous times, ISEA has accomplished many key initiatives and continues to thrive and grow."

"Together with our trustees, my plan will be to continue to drive our great dual mission: advancing the safety of workers and striving to bolster our value to members,” Votel continued.

Vice President of Products and Engineering at Bradley Corporation Nate Kogler will serve as the Vice Chair, and Senior Business Development Manager at Kimberly-Clark Professional Kelly Kolb will be the Treasurer.

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