ILMA Foundation

Shaping Tomorrow's Industry, Today

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.

Why Now?

Demand and interest in STEM-related and manufacturing careers are at an all-time high. Your gift today helps connect their curiosity with real opportunities.

How Can Your Gift Help?

Scholarships
Education
Research

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.

Scholarship opportunities for undergrad, graduate, and community and technical education (CTE) students.

The ILMA Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to 232 deserving young students, and has expanded its mission to include industry education and training programs. The scholarship application period for the 2027-2028 school year will open in March 2027.

The ILMA Foundation Endowment Fund

Established to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the ILMA Foundation, the Endowment Fund was created to expand opportunities for education, workforce development, and industry advancement. With a goal of reaching $2 million, the Fund is designed to provide lasting support for scholarships, training programs, and initiatives that strengthen the future of the independent lubricant manufacturing industry.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have already surpassed the $1 million milestone! This is a significant achievement that reflects the industry’s shared commitment to investing in its future. But the work is not done.

Continued support of the Endowment Fund is critical to building a strong talent pipeline, supporting the next generation of industry leaders, and ensuring the Foundation can make an even greater impact for years to come. Every contribution moves us closer to our goal — and helps move the industry forward.

Why Contribute?

Create lasting impact by fueling the scholarship endowment-supporting students and the industry for generations.
Increase awareness of our industry and open doors for both college-bound and vocational students.
Support research initiatives that deepen knowledge and strengthen credibility for our industry.

Thank You, Endowment Fund Supporters

Become a supporter today to join us in shaping the future of the lubricants industry. Donate Now.

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

Thank You, 2026 ILMA Foundation Donors

Diamond ($5,000 and up)

Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC

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

Afton Chemical Corporation
American Refining Group
Blue Tide
Chevron Oronite Company
Ergon, Inc.
Fulcrum Energy LLC
Gordon Terminal Service Co.
Hangsterfer’s
IMCD North America
Infineum USA L.P
Italmatch Chemicals
LubLine
Lubrication Engineers
Lucas Oil Products
Master Fluid Solutions
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
W.S. Doge Oil Company, Inc.
Warren Oil Company

Gold ($500 - $999)

ABN Resource Ltd.
Boss Lubricants
Eastern Oil Company
EGF Energy Partners, LLC
Feige Filling – A Haver & Boecker Company
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, LLC
Reliance Fluid Technologies, LLC
Resolute Oil
Schaeffer Manufacturing Company

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.
Richard Camper, Pacific Precision Formulators
Jim Carroll, Schaeffer Manufacturing Company
Dave Croghan, Advanced Lubrication Specialties
Wayne DeBlock, United Color Manufacturing
Chuck Decker, Advanced Lubrication Specialties
Martin Doyle, Idemitsu Lubricants America
Gavin Duckworth, Novel Reliable Technologies
Kyle Enslow, QualiChem Inc.
Brian Finch, Radco Industries, LLC
Brad Flegel, Boss Lubricants
Dean Froney, Master Fluid Solutions
Catharine Golden, Etna Products
Scott Gustafson, Shrieve Chemicals
Christy Henley, Sea-Land Chemical
Joseph Higgins, J.D. Streett & Company, Inc.
Ralph Hymer, Nelson Brothers
Kevin Jerich, GFL Environmental
Beth Ann Jones, Hangsterfer’s Laboratories
Jasper Keenan, Verco International
Jeremy Kriska, Tulstar Products
Barbara Kudis, Allegheny Petroleum
John Lorimor, AMSOIL Inc.
Chris Marquette, Ergon, Inc.
Matthew McGinnis, Kem Krest
James Moorhouse, ABN Resource Ltd.
Kent Morris, Pinnacle Oil Holdings
Ramesh Navaratnam, Patech Americas
Donna Nijak, Hill and Griffith Company
Alberto Nunez, Sunn LLC
Alberto Jose Nunez, Sunn LLC
Sebastian Nunez, Sunn LLC
Nick Pass, River’s Edge Terminals
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
Erica Sendegar, Vertex Energy, Inc.
Mick Snodgrass, Tomlin Scientific
Tony Springer, Lubrication Engineers
Darrin Ward, PennStar
Erik Willet, Functional Products Inc.
Ryan Willey, Tomlin Scientific
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