Dr Rick Michelman elected to IRI board of directors

Dr Rick Michelman, Michelman’s chief technology officer, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors at the Industrial Research Institute (IRI).

Dr Rick Michelman elected to IRI board of directors

IRI is described as a ‘source of research and development (R&D) innovation leadership solutions for its member companies’.  As a membership association, its 200-plus member organizations form its governance and develop its programs and services to meet their needs.

IRI's mission is to enhance the effectiveness of technological innovation by networking the world's best practitioners and thought leaders to seek, share, learn and create.

Dr Michelman said: ‘I am honored to accept this position on the board at the IRI.  I believe it speaks to our own passion for innovation and customer service.

‘The collaborative approach the Institute takes to R&D is consistent with the approach we take here at Michelman.  I look forward to working with and learning from the rest of the board, as well as IRI membership.’