STLE Elects New President

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE; Park Ridge, IL) announced that Greg Croce, the Delo global brand technical manager for Chevron Products Company USA Inc. and former treasurer, secretary and vice president of STLE, will assume the role of 2018-2019 president effective immediately. He will succeed Michael Anderson of Falex Corporation. In his new role, Croce will serve as the principal executive officer of the society and as chairman of its board of directors. Joining him on the Executive Committee are vice president Michael Duncan, PhD (Daubert Chemical Co. Inc.), secretary Paul Hetherington (Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc.), treasurer Ken Hope, Ph.D. (Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP), Anderson and executive director Edward P. Salek.

“Over the last decade, Greg has served many key roles within our technical society,” said Salek. “His extensive industry expertise, market understanding and deep history with STLE will enable us to further advance the science of tribology and the practice of lubrication engineering in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, metalworking, transportation and power generation.” During his term, Croce will lead volunteers and professional staff in the implementation of a strategic plan that emphasizes education, technical innovation and global advocacy in the areas of tribology and lubrication. Throughout the year, he will represent the society and speak at industry meetings throughout North America and around the world about the positive impact tribology can make in industrial and everyday applications.

“I am honored to serve as the 2018-2019 president,” said Croce. “I look forward to building upon my past successes with STLE as they continue to foster and share tribological advancements that will benefit a wide variety of industries and applications.” With over 30 years of experience, he has a proven track record in the lubrication field. Croce joined Chevron in 2000 as a global account manager and OEM service engineer, then held several positions, including North American product line specialist, regional sales manager for Techron, base oil optimization specialist, product line manager for global marine and his current assignment. Prior to joining Chevron, Croce was a process engineer and manager of engineering for Technip USA/KTI, where he was a combustion engineer responsible for designing fired heaters. He began his career serving as an analytical chemist for Weck Laboratories. Croce earned a B.S. in chemical engineering and an MBA from the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

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