GEORGE ELDER
2004
George B. Elder, Union Carbide, was a member of the group in the bar who had the vision for MTI and served MTI as on the Board of Directors. He was a major contributor to the early efforts to publicize and promote the idea of the organization. He was very active and effective in the discussions that defined the Charter, By-Laws, and organizational structure of MTI. He also served as acting Executive Director during the period of incorporation and until Mars Fontana was hired. Elder died in 2010 from Alzheimer's disease complications.