named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
RIC Committees
Member-driven committees in collaboration, advocacy, and education that develop initiatives, share best practices, and guide RIC's strategic direction.
RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference
Annual conference co-hosted with RIT that convenes global industry leaders for networking, education, and collaboration on sustainability, innovation, and policy.
Remanufacturing Association Alliance (RAA)
A collaborative forum facilitated by RIC that brings together trade associations from across the remanufacturing ecosystem to share information, align on priorities, and strengthen the collective industry voice.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to support community causes and workforce developmentProvides a $3,000 scholarship annually, which may be directed by the recipient to a community cause or program, including donations to initiatives selected by the Distinguished Service Award recipient.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Conducts policy advocacy and regulatory engagement for the remanufacturing industryAdvocates for the remanufacturing sector by influencing regulations, developing policy platforms, and representing industry interests in legislative and regulatory discussions. Includes participation in ISO Technical Committee 323 to shape international circular economy standards.
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Coordinates the Remanufacturing Association Alliance to strengthen collective industry voiceFacilitates a collaborative forum for remanufacturing trade associations to align on priorities, share information, and amplify advocacy efforts on issues including policy, standards, trade, and sustainability, while ensuring compliance with antitrust guidelines.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes State of the Industry Updates and other technical publicationsProduces and distributes quarterly State of the Industry Updates and other technical resources to members, supporting ongoing education and strategic decision-making in the remanufacturing sector.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts the RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference and other industry eventsHosts the annual RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference, a multi-day international event featuring keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities for global remanufacturing professionals. Also organizes other events such as facility tours and sector-specific programming.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Promotes remanufacturing through public events and workforce outreachOrganizes annual Reman Day events that engage companies, educators, and communities to promote public awareness and workforce development in remanufacturing, including facility tours and educational presentations.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides educational programming and resources for remanufacturing professionalsOffers webinars, learning events, best practice publications, technical insights, and member-only resources to advance knowledge and workforce development in the remanufacturing industry. Includes the Reman 101 platform and sector-specific webinars on automotive, machinery, and tire retreading.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes leadership and service in the remanufacturing industryAnnually awards the RIC Distinguished Service Award to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the remanufacturing industry, such as Jeff Stukenborg of ZF Group in 2025.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitates member collaboration through committees, task groups, and strategic initiativesEnables member participation in RIC committees, task forces, and strategic projects to strengthen industry coordination and collective action, including the development of circular design strategies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$296K
Contributions & grants$259K87%
Program service revenue$33K11%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$221K
Program expenses26%
Admin / overhead74%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$133K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$665K
Cash$438K
Investments$0
Liabilities$71K
Net assets$594K
Liquid reserves23.8 mo
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 13
- CARL FLETCHER — DIRECTOR
- CASEY BLEVINS — VICE CHAIR
- DAVE AHLSTRAND — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY STUKENBORG — PAST CHAIR
- JEFFREY SUTHERLAND — CHAIR
- JEREMY KELLEY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SCHMIT — SECRETARYTREAS
- NABIL NASR — DIRECTOR
- PAUL ADAMSON — DIRECTOR
- TODD WIELAND — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM DAVIES — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM SCHOFIELD — DIRECTOR
- WILSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- Aeronautical Repair Station Association Network — Member association of the Remanufacturing Association Alliance representing the civil aviation maintenance industry.
- Association of Medical Device Reprocessors Network — Member association of the Remanufacturing Association Alliance representing the medical device reprocessing industry.
- Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association Network — Member association of the Remanufacturing Association Alliance representing the motor vehicle parts remanufacturing industry.
- Caterpillar Partner — Co-chairs the Advocacy and Education Committees
- Cummins Partner — Co-chairs the Advocacy Committee
- Cummins ReCon Partner — Participated through keynote speaker Patricia Covington and panel involvement on standards in remanufacturing.
- Ecoclean Partner — Hosted a facility tour in Southfield, showcasing advanced industrial cleaning systems used in remanufacturing.
- Ford Partner — Hosted a pre-conference tour of the Ford Rouge Factory, highlighting sustainable manufacturing and electric vehicle production.
- GE Healthcare Partner — Participated in the panel on standards driving circular success, sharing best practices in remanufacturing standards.
- General Motors Partner — Contributed industry insight through keynote speaker Melissa Flaherty on EV battery sustainability and aftersales strategy.
- Global remanufacturing industry Network — Coordinates with global industry participants to celebrate Reman Day and promote remanufacturing.
- Group CBS Partner — Represented by Denise Green, who presented on the electrical remanufacturing industry, broadening sector perspectives.
- ISO Technical Committee 323 Partner — Collaborates on the development of the 59000 series of international standards for the Circular Economy.
- Integrated Power Services Partner — Hosted a facility tour, demonstrating high-voltage testing and large-scale remanufacturing operations.
- International Imaging Technology Council Network — Member association of the Remanufacturing Association Alliance representing the imaging supplies remanufacturing industry.
- PHINIA Partner — Hosted a facility tour at its Troy, Michigan site, showcasing remanufacturing of injectors and actuators.
- Production Engine Remanufacturers Association Network — Member association of the Remanufacturing Association Alliance representing internal combustion engine remanufacturers.
- Professional Electrical Apparatus Reconditioning League Network — Member association of the Remanufacturing Association Alliance representing the reconditioned electrical equipment industry.
- RIC Advocacy Committee Coalition — Committee responsible for developing the RIC Policy Platform.
- RIC Board of Directors Coalition — Governing body that approved the RIC Policy Platform.
- RIT Partner — Co-hosts the RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference where the Distinguished Service Award is presented.
- RIT Partner — Co-hosts the World Remanufacturing Conference with RIT.
- Remanufacturing Association Alliance Coalition — Coordinates industry advocacy and regulatory influence through the Remanufacturing Association Alliance.
- Remanufacturing Association Alliance Coalition — RIC participates in the alliance to promote cross-organizational collaboration in remanufacturing.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Co-hosts the World Remanufacturing Conference through the RIC-RIT partnership.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Partners with RIC through board membership and sustainability expertise.
- SRC Logistics Partner — Co-chairs the Collaboration Committee
- SRC Reman Partner — Participated in the panel on standards that drive circular success, contributing expertise on ISO and ANSI standards in remanufacturing.
- Shrader Tire & Oil Partner — Hosted a tour featuring Michelin Retread Plants and their 9-step process for extending tire life with lower environmental impact.
- Third Way Partner — Provided economic and policy expertise through keynote speaker Ellen Hughes-Cromwick on clean energy and supply chain resilience.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Circular Economy via Remanufacturing Infrastructuremethodology: circular-economyBy promoting remanufacturing as a standardized industrial process that restores products to like-new condition — enhanced with engineering updates and integrated into product design (e.g., via PhoenixDFR™) — the organization enables circular economy outcomes because it extends product lifecycles, conserves resources, and reduces waste, energy, and costs compared to new manufacturing.
- Collaborative Knowledge Building and Disseminationmethodology: collaborative-knowledge-buildingBy creating collaborative platforms and disseminating authoritative information on standards, best practices, and engineering enhancements, the organization drives industry innovation and growth because shared knowledge reduces duplication, accelerates learning, and raises sector-wide quality.
- Unified Industry Advocacymethodology: unified-industry-advocacyBy unifying the remanufacturing industry around common policy priorities, the organization amplifies its advocacy impact and shapes regulatory landscapes because collective action carries greater political and economic weight than fragmented efforts.