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.
Scholarship Program
Are you or someone you know looking for financial support for education? Spread the word! The ILMA Foundation offers scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students ranging from $3,500 to $5,000. Whether you’re studying STEM or have a passion for the lubricants industry, our program can help you achieve your academic goals. This year, we’re thrilled to expand our support to vocational school students as well. Family and friends of ILMA member company employees are eligible to apply.
Application Window: January 30 – March 5
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.
Foundation Board of Governors
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Ann Ball
Regulatory Affairs Manager
QualiChem Inc. -
Leann Cleland
Director, Base Oils
HF Sinclair -
Michael Damiani
CEO
Radco Industries -
Michael DeBattista
Manager, Area Sales
Chevron Oronite -
Chuck Decker
Director, Specialty Products
Advanced Lubrication Specialties -
Dave DiBerto
Sales Director, NA
Afton Chemical Corporation -
Jarrett M. Flegel
President & COO
Boss Lubricants -
Beth Ann Jones
Executive VP
Hangsterfer's Laboratories -
Barbara Kudis
President
Allegheny Petroleum Products -
Glenn A. Mazzamaro
VP, Petroleum Additives
Vanderbilt Chemicals -
Gabe Rhoads
Sr. Director Sales, N.A.
The Lubrizol Corporation -
Tom Schroeder
Senior VP, Commercial
Axel Americas -
Fabien Thauvin
N.A. Sales Mgr., Lubricant Additives
Infineum
Thank You, 2025 ILMA Foundation Supporters!
Become a supporter today to join us in shaping the future of the lubricants industry.
Endowed Gift
Jim & Mary Anne Taglia
Diamond ($5,000 and Above)
Platinum ($1,000 - $4,999)
Afton Chemical Corporation
Allegheny Petroleum Products Co.
Belle Chase Maxum
Biosynthetic Technologies
Chevron Oronite Company LLC
Ergon, Inc.
Etna Products, Inc.
Gordon Terminal Service Co.
Infineum USA L.P
Lubrication Engineers, Inc.
Master Fluid Solutions
Nelson Brothers
QualiChem, Inc.
STARFIRE Lubricants
Renkert Oil, LLC
Sunn LLC
Gold ($500 - $999)
Eastern Oil Company
EGF Energy Partners, LLC
Lubrimar
Metalloid Corporation
Novel Reliable Technologies
Polyethylene Containers, Inc.
Radchem Products, Inc.
Reliance Fluid Technologies
Schaeffer Manufacturing Company
TRCC
United Color Manufacturing
Silver ($250 - $499)
ABN Resource Ltd.
Nu-Tier Brands, Inc.
PennStar
Bronze (Up to $249)
Boss Lubricants
CAM2 International, LLC
Forsythe Lubrication Associates Ltd.
Functional Products, Inc.
HUSKEY Specialty Lubricants
Ideas Inc.
Lucas Oil Products
Micro Oil Inc.
Olyslager North America
Pacific Precision Formulators
RichardsApex Inc.
S and S Chemical Company
Sea-Land Chemical Company
Shrieve Chemical Products TotalEnergies Marketing USA
Verco International
Vertex Energy, Inc.
ILMA Dean's List
Holly Alfano, ILMA
Nathaly April, Verco International
Ann Ball, QualiChem
Richard Camper, Pacific Precision Formulators
Jim Carroll, Schaeffer Manufacturing
Dave Croghan, Advanced Lubrication Specialties
John Cummins, Hydrotex
Martin Doyle, Idemitsu Lubricants America
Gavin Duckworth, Novel Reliable Technologies
Kyle Enslow, QualiChem Inc.
Brian Finch, Radco Industries
Danielle Fish, RichardsApex
Monica Ford, Clariant Corporation
Greg Forsythe, Forsythe Lubrication
Dean Froney, Master Fluid Solutions
Tony Gutierrez, Univar Solutions
Christy Henley, Sea-Land Chemical
Beth Ann Jones,
Hangsterfers Laboratories, Inc.
Jeremy Kriska, Tulstar Products
John Lorimor, Aerospace Lubricants
Charlie Nelson, Nelson Brothers
Donna Nijak,
Hill and Griffith Company
Alberto Nunez, Sunn LLC
Harald Oosting, Olyslager
Connor Perkins, PennStar
Ron Powell, Moroil Technologies
Dave Pristic, Nelson Brothers
David Richards, RichardsApex
Erica Snedegar, Vertex Energy
Tony Springer, U.S. Lubricants
Walter Tyson, Polyethylene Containers
Brandon Vires, Idemitsu Lubricants America
Darrin Ward, PennStar
Erik Willett, Functional Products
Mike Woodfall, Functional Products
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).