GLEN ELLYN, IL—The Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) has elected Linda Miller, Bearings & Drives, Inc., as president for 2012-2013. In addition to Miller, the following industry leaders were elected to serve BSA in 2012-13: James Webster, DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Chairman of Board; Jack Simpson, Applied Industrial Technologies, as Vice President; and Brian Negri, Jamaica Bearings Company, Inc., as Treasurer. The elections were held in conjunction with the association’s 2012 Annual Convention April 29-May 1 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida.

BSA also elected the following industry leaders to serve three year terms on the Board of Directors: Brian Davis, Bearings & Drives, Inc.; Mitch Bouchard, General Bearing Service Inc.; and Tom Armold, Applied Industrial Technologies.

BSA is the “must belong to organization for authorized bearing distributors.” An international service and educational organization of distributors representing a total of almost 100 companies distributing factory-warranted, anti-friction bearings and invited manufacturers of bearings and related products, the association’s mission says, “BSA is the forum to enhance networking and knowledge sharing and promote the sale of bearings through authorized distributors.” For more information on BSA contact the BSA office at (630) 858-3838; fax (630) 790-3095; email info@bsahome.org or visit the association website at www.bsahome.org. ###

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