Ginger Cushing, global sales manager–Packaging, Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has been appointed to the board of directors at the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL), by AIMCAL President Dan Bemi. Active with AIMCAL in the U.S. and Europe, Cushing has written and delivered numerous technical papers for conferences, short courses, and symposia around the world. 

Cushing joined Michelman in 2007, and is responsible for growing worldwide business for water-based coatings for food packaging. She began her career as a research chemist, and has held management positions in R&D, technical support, and sales. She holds a MS degree in polymer chemistry from NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y., and a MBA from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn. 

Cushing is also active with TAPPI, where she has served as a division chair and was honored with the organization’s Division Leadership and Service Award. In addition to her professional duties, Cushing volunteers with hospice patients and enjoys playing golf.