On Nov. 1, Paul Mikkola, president, Metal Casting Technology, began his term as AFS president. This term will continue until the 113th Metalcasting Congress in April 2009. Mikkola assumed the presidency from Albert Lucchetti, president, Cumberland Foundry, who now serves as AFS immediate past president.

Stephen Reynolds, foundry general manager, Lufkin Industries, is now AFS vice president.