ILMA Foundation

Established in 1998, the ILMA Foundation is committed to strengthening the lubricants industry through supporting the interests, values, and vision of independent lubricant manufacturers. We achieve this by nurturing future leaders through scholarships, education, and insightful research.

Explore Scholarship Opportunities

Do you or someone you know need financial assistance for education? The ILMA Foundation is proud to offer scholarships ranging from $3,500 to $5,000 for undergraduate, graduate, and now CTE students. Whether you’re pursuing a STEM degree, technical training, or have a passion for the lubricants industry, our scholarships provide meaningful support to help you achieve your academic and career goals.

Invest in the future of our industry.

The work of the ILMA Foundation would not be possible without the support of generous donors like you. Your tax-deductible contribution will empower the next generation of leaders and allow the Foundation to expand its reach and impact.

Internship Toolkit

Multiple and ongoing internship programs at ILMA member companies will expand workforce development for all lubricant manufacturers. Our step-by-step guide covers every aspect of creating a successful internship program.

Thank You, 2026 ILMA Foundation Donors!

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Endowment Fund Champions

Gifts of $100,000 or More

Afton Chemical Corporation
Michael R. Damiani, on behalf of Radco Industries
Ergon, Inc.
The Julian Family (Advanced Lubrication Specialties)
The Kudis Family (Allegheny Petroleum Products Company)
Mike Renkert (Renkert Oil, LLC)
Schwindaman Family Foundation
Ike Tripp (Etna Products, Inc.)

Endowment Supporters

Gifts of $50,000 or More

Mike Skuratovich, Eastern Oil Company

Endowed Gift

Jim & Mary Anne Taglia

Master Fluids Solutions
Bill Cutri
Greg Jorjorian

Diamond ($5,000 and up)

Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC

Platinum ($1,000 - $4,999)

Afton Chemical Corporation
Ergon, Inc.
Fulcrum Energy LLC
Gordon Terminal Service Co.
IMCD North America
Infineum USA L.P
LubLine
Lubrication Engineers
Lucas Oil Products
Novel Reliable Technologies
PennStar
Pinnacle Oil Holdings
QualiChem, Inc.
Renkert Oil, LLC
Sea-Land Chemical Company
Soltex, Inc.
STARFIRE Lubricants
Sunn LLC
Tulstar Products Inc

Gold ($500 - $999)

ABN Resource Ltd.
Boss Lubricants
Eastern Oil Company
EGF Energy Partners, LLC
Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation
K&E Petroleum Consulting, LLC
Lubrimar
MidContinental Chemical Company, Inc.
Micro Oil Inc.
Moroil Technologies
PM Group International Inc.
Radchem Products, Inc.
Radco Industries, Inc.
Reliance Fluid Technologies, LLC
Schaeffer Manufacturing Company
Resolute Oil

Silver ($250 - $499)

Chrysan Industries, Inc.
Functional Products Inc.
John W. Stone – Mega Lubricants

Bronze (Up to $249)

Big Red Oil Products
CAM2 International, LLC
Clariant Corporation
Norac Additives
Olyslager North America
Palmer Holland Inc.
RichardsApex Inc.
S and S Chemical Company, Inc.
San Joaquin Refining Company, Inc.
Shrieve Chemical Products, LLC
United Color Manufacturing, Inc.
Vertex Energy, Inc.

ILMA Dean's List

Wes Abeln, Nelson Brothers
Ann Ball, QualiChem Inc.
Jim Carroll, Schaeffer Manufacturing Company
Dave Croghan, Advanced Lubrication Specialties
Wayne DeBlock, United Color Manufacturing
Martin Doyle, Idemitsu Lubricants America
Gavin Duckworth, Novel Reliable Technologies
Kyle Enslow, QualiChem Inc.
Brian Finch, Radco Industries, Inc.
Brad Flegel, Boss Lubricants
Catharine Golden, Etna Products
Christy Henley, Sea-Land Chemical
Ralph Hymer, Nelson Brothers
Kevin Jerich, GFL Environmental
Beth Ann Jones, Hangsterfer’s Laboratories
Jasper Keenan, Verco International
Barbara Kudis, Allegheny Petroleum
John Lorimor, AMSOIL Inc.
Chris Marquette, Ergon, Inc.
James Moorhouse, ABN Resource Ltd.
Donna Nijak, Hill and Griffith Company
Robert Plummer, HF Sinclair
Ron Powell, Moroil Technologies
David Richards, RichardsApex Inc.
Tom Schroeder, Growth Dynamics LLC
Steve Shockites, CAM2 International, LLC
Mike Skuratovich, Eastern Oil Company
Michael Smith, UniSource-Energy, LLC
Darrin Ward, PennStar
Erica Sendegar, Vertex Energy, Inc.
Erik Willet, Functional Products Inc.
Mike Woodfall, Functional Products Inc.

The Foundation is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

Foundation Board of Governors

Dave DiBerto (Chair)

Vice President, The Americas
Afton Chemical Corporation
Michael Damiani (Treasurer)

CEO
Radco Industries
Barbara Kudis (Secretary)

President
Allegheny Petroleum Products
Ann Ball

Regulatory Affairs Manager
QualiChem Inc.
Richard Camper

Vice President
Pacific Precision Formulators
Leanne Cleland

Director, Base Oils
HF Sinclair
Michael DeBattista

Manager, Area Sales
Chevron Oronite
Chuck Decker

Director, Specialty Products
Advanced Lubrication Specialties
Catharine Golden

CEO
Etna Products
Beth Ann Jones

Executive VP
Hangsterfer's Laboratories
Jeremy Kriska

VP, Business Development
Tulstar Products
Glenn A. Mazzamaro

VP, Petroleum Additives
Vanderbilt Chemicals
Dan Owczarzak

President & CEO
Warren Oil Company
Gabe Rhoads

Sr. Director Sales, N.A.
The Lubrizol Corporation
Fabien Thauvin

N.A. Sales Mgr., Lubricant Additives
Infineum