Gale From Michigan Brush Volunteers At Crossroads Shelter
In January, Bruce M. Gale President and CEO of Michigan Brush and Dorden Squeegee Co., Inc. worked food preparation in a volunteer role at the Crossroads Shelter in Detroit, Michigan.
Crossroads was founded in 1971 and is a social service outreach agency with two locations in Detroit. Its mission is to support the Detroit community at large by providing emergency assistance, advocacy, and counseling to anyone in need. Acting in partnership with many other agencies, parishes, hospitals, companies and organizations in the metro area, Crossroads offers assistance in the form of a hand-up. The organization works with clients to meet their immediate needs and help them assess their situations to lessen the likelihood of future problems.
Brushware News
February 23, 2022
Lanoco Specialty Wire Products, Inc. (Lanoco), a leading provider of stainless-steel power brush wire, has appointed Jason Sabatino as Sr. Director of Business Operations to strengthen its front office operations.
Nexstep Commercial Products, Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar, has announced the promotion of Beth Spencer to the position of Human Resources/Accounts Receivable. Spencer joined Nexstep in 2020 as an accounts receivable associate. In addition to her accounts receivable responsibilities, she will now provide support and facilitate the company’s human resource functions and processes in Springfield, Ohio.
Atlas Graham Furgale (AGF) has announced the promotion of Ryan Proulx C.I.M, to Chief Operating Officer (COO) with 
Schaefer Brush Manufacturing, LLC is pleased to announce that its Board has appointed Gonzalo Martinez as President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2021. “We are fortunate to have someone with Gonzalo Martinez’s background and experience to run Schaefer Brush. We are confident that he will strengthen channel partnerships and drive new growth and profitability,” says Steve Balistreri, Managing Director, Blackthorne Partners. 
After an extensive search, the American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has announced Donna Frendt of Creative Cyberservices as the organization’s next Executive Director. Frendt will begin her new role January 1, 2022.
