The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has announced the impending retirement of Richard S. Duncan, PhD, PE from his full-time role as executive director. A well respected, longtime member of the polyurethanes and spray foam industries, Duncan will complete his term with the SPFA in April 2024 and will stay on in a consulting role as technical director. The SPFA is currently interviewing candidates to fill the position beginning in April 2024.
“Our organization and members have benefitted immensely from the commitment and leadership Rick Duncan provided daily as executive director these past few years,” says Bonnie Strickler, president of the SPFA. “Enhancements to our membership and offerings, as well as the growth and success of the annual SprayFoam Convention & Expo, have been notable and we are incredibly grateful for Rick’s role in that. We all want to congratulate him on his retirement and are thrilled that he has decided to remain with us as our technical director.”