--- title: About BSA description: BSA builds essential relationships between distributors and manufacturers. --- [![bsa-logo](https://www.bsahome.org/hs-fs/hubfs/bsa-logo.png?width=80&height=80&name=bsa-logo.png "bsa-logo")](https://www.bsahome.org/?hsLang=en) [![bsa-logo](https://www.bsahome.org/hs-fs/hubfs/bsa-logo.png?width=80&height=80&name=bsa-logo.png "bsa-logo")](https://www.bsahome.org/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.bsahome.org) - [About](https://www.bsahome.org/about) - [About BSA](https://www.bsahome.org/about) - [BSA Value Proposition](https://www.bsahome.org/value-proposition) - [Awards](https://www.bsahome.org/awards) - [Events](https://www.bsahome.org/events) - [PIE](https://pietechnologyplatform.org) - [Certification](https://www.bsahome.org/certification) - [Certification](https://www.bsahome.org/certification) - [CBS Application](https://www.bsahome.org/certified-bearing-specialist-application-form) - [CBS Renewal](https://www.bsahome.org/certified-bearing-specialist-renewal-form) - [UID](https://www.univid.org) - [Committees](https://www.bsahome.org/committees) - [Education](https://www.bsahome.org/knowledge-center) - [Knowledge Center](https://www.bsahome.org/knowledge-center) - [Sensor Technology Resource](https://www.bsahome.org/sensor-technology-resource) - [Sustainability](https://www.bsahome.org/sustainability) - [Join](https://www.bsahome.org/join-bsa) - Contact - [Phone: 630-858-3838](tel:6308583838) - [Email: info@bsahome.org](mailto:info@bsahome.org) More results [Sign In](https://members.bsahome.org/) [Sign In](https://members.bsahome.org/) [Sign In](https://members.bsahome.org/) - [Home](https://www.bsahome.org) - [About](https://www.bsahome.org/about) - [About BSA](https://www.bsahome.org/about) - [BSA Value Proposition](https://www.bsahome.org/value-proposition) - [Awards](https://www.bsahome.org/awards) - [Events](https://www.bsahome.org/events) - [PIE](https://pietechnologyplatform.org) - [Certification](https://www.bsahome.org/certification) - [Certification](https://www.bsahome.org/certification) - [CBS Application](https://www.bsahome.org/certified-bearing-specialist-application-form) - [CBS Renewal](https://www.bsahome.org/certified-bearing-specialist-renewal-form) - [UID](https://www.univid.org) - [Committees](https://www.bsahome.org/committees) - [Education](https://www.bsahome.org/knowledge-center) - [Knowledge Center](https://www.bsahome.org/knowledge-center) - [Sensor Technology Resource](https://www.bsahome.org/sensor-technology-resource) - [Sustainability](https://www.bsahome.org/sustainability) - [Join](https://www.bsahome.org/join-bsa) - Contact - [Phone: 630-858-3838](tel:6308583838) - [Email: info@bsahome.org](mailto:info@bsahome.org) # About BSA ## Organization and Structure BSA is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation whose policies and direction are determined by elected officers and a board of directors, who report to the general membership. The officers and directors represent member firms from worldwide geographic areas. The board meets three times per year, and the association's performance is reported to and reviewed by the membership at the annual meeting. ### Leadership Each year, an association president is elected to serve for one year. Each president has placed his or her unique stamp of leadership on the association. BSA is proud of those dedicated individuals who have served as BSA President. ### Staff BSA is run by the professional management staff of[CM Services, Inc., The Association Partnership Company®](http://www.cmservices.com/), in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. ### Legal Counsel The officers, directors, and staff are assisted by experienced legal counsel, who attends all board and membership meetings. Hugh Holladay is BSA's Legal Counsel. [Click here for Policy Information regarding Online Payments to BSA.](https://www.bsaconventions.org/onlinepolicy.shtml) ## Board of Directors ![bsa-bill-shepard](https://www.bsahome.org/hs-fs/hubfs/bsa-bill-shepard.jpg?width=258&height=258&name=bsa-bill-shepard.jpg) President Bill Shepard BDI ![Ben\_Padd\_Headshot-1](https://www.bsahome.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ben_Padd_Headshot-1.jpg?width=200&height=200&name=Ben_Padd_Headshot-1.jpg) Vice-President Ben Padd Applied Industrial Technologies ![Jeff Cloud HeadShot](https://www.bsahome.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeff%20Cloud%20HeadShot.jpg?width=1500&height=1500&name=Jeff%20Cloud%20HeadShot.jpg) Treasurer Jeff Cloud IBT Industrial Technologies ![bsa-ben-nations](https://www.bsahome.org/hs-fs/hubfs/bsa-ben-nations.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=bsa-ben-nations.jpg) Chairman of the Board Ben Nations B&D Industrial ### Directors 2024-2027 ##### Director (2024-2027) Joe Savage Bearing Service, Inc. ##### Director (2024-2027) Alfredo Bichara Baleromex S.A. de C.V. ##### Director (2024-2027) JP Bouchard General Bearing Service Inc. ### Directors 2025-2028 ##### Director (2025-2028) Tracie Longpre Applied Industrial Technologies ##### Director (2025-2028) Sara Blondin BDI ### Directors 2026-2029 ##### Director (2026-2029) Lauren Lanter B&D Industrial ##### Director (2026-2029) Jimmy Timble Bearing Headquarters Company ##### Director (2026-2029) John Jeffery DXP Enterprises, Inc. ## Committee Chairpersons ##### 2027 Convention Ben Padd Applied Industrial Technologies ##### Certification and Education Committee Lauren Lanter B&D Industrial ##### Distributor/Manufacturer Relations Jeff Cloud IBT Industrial Technologies ##### Member Engagement and Programs Sara Blondin BDI ##### Past Presidents Council Ben Nations B&D Industrial ##### Supply Chain Strategy & Technology Derek Nielsen BDI ## Past Presidents [Click here](https://www.bsaconventions.org/Attachments/BSA-PastPresidents-SlideShow-for-Website.pdf) to view the BSA Past Presidents. ## Interested in joining a BSA Committee or Task Force? 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