Nathan Ridnouer Named FTA President

BOHEMIA, NY—The Flexographic Technical Association Board of Directors and Foundation of FTA Board of Trustees named Nathan Ridnouer as the association’s new president, effective Sept. 23, 2024.

As president, Ridnouer will lead FTA’s day-to-day operations, manage its various business units, and establish short- and long-term strategic plans that enable the association to evolve to meet its membership’s needs.

“We are thrilled that Nathan has accepted this presidential role.  His successful track record in managing associations, his customer focus, and his team-oriented management style will enable him to determine and implement an informed direction for the association,” Laura Wright, FFTA chair stated in making the announcement.  “We look forward to Nathan supporting the staff and our members as he takes on the challenge of managing FTA and FFTA.”

“The opportunity to lead FTA is both an honor and an exciting challenge. I am thrilled to join an organization at the forefront of innovation in the flexographic industry,” Ridnouer commented.  “I look forward to working closely with the board and our members to build on the strong foundation already in place, embrace new challenges, and drive growth and innovation within our industry.”

Ridnouer most recently held the position of senior VP of the Computing Technology Industry Association where he led operational departments for member training delivery and certification and technical support.

Prior to that, he held the positions of senior director, member services, and senior VP of education, research and councils for the Specialty Equipment Market Association. There he led the development of the trade show and member education strategy for an association of more than 7000 members. He also led SEMA teams to fulfill the association’s vision for member engagement, volunteers, benefit delivery, recognition, customer service and fundraising.

Ridnouer received a B.A. in Public Administration from George Mason University and has received the following certifications and awards:

• Certified Association Executive (CAE), American Society for Association Executives (ASAE)
• Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement (CADIA) Impact Awards, Runner Up for Systematic Change by an Individual
• California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Hayes McDonald Staff Achievement Award

Ridnouer has also served on the board of directors of the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE), where he was chairman for two full terms.

FTA members will have the opportunity to meet their new president, welcome him aboard and wish him success at Fall Technical Conference With INFOFLEX, Oct. 7-9 at the M Resort and Casino just outside Las Vegas, NV.