Miksad Promoted to BCI President, Pruitt Becomes First Board Chairman

BCI announced new executive leadership appointments effective April 21, including the promotion of Roger Miksad from executive vice president and general counsel to president and executive director of the association.

Chris Pruitt, president of the BCI board from 2021-2023, was elected by the association’s membership to the newly-created role of chairman of the board of directors.

Miksad is an ex-officio member of the board and continues to also work as general counsel.

Pruitt said: “Through his longstanding dedication to the industry and commitment to upholding the highest standards of

The Full BCI Board Elected by the Membership Effective April 21

President and executive director: Roger Miksad

Directors and officers excellence for the association, Roger has earned the trust and respect of his colleagues and peers.

“I have no doubt that his strategic vision and leadership will guide us in the right direction, and that BCI will continue to be a driving force for innovation within the battery industry for many years to come.”

Chris Pruitt (chairman), East Penn Manufacturing; Bill Moll (vice chairman), GS Yuasa Energy Solutions; Rick Heller (BCI treasurer), C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company; Terry Murphy (BCI secretary), Hammond Group.

Directors

Terry Agrelius, US Battery Manufacturing; Marc Andraca, Clarios; Thomas Bawart, Banner; Silvano Gelleni, Acumuladores Duncan; Hal Hawk, Crown Battery; Larry Keith, ENTEK International; Julie McClure, MAC Engineering and Equipment; Sergio Moura, Acumuladores Moura; Marcus Randolph, Ecobat; Chad Schuchmann, Daramic; David Shaffer, EnerSys; Nick Starita, Hollingsworth & Vose; Jamie Surrette, Surrette Battery; Tim Vargo, Stryten Energy.