Leadership
A palette full of experts.
We would like to thank our volunteers who generously give their time and energy to our committees, projects, and programs. Our success is driven by their tireless efforts, commitment, and expertise.
2026 Officers and Executive Committee
Board members and Executive Committee Officers are CMG veterans who have volunteered their time, and whose leadership and vision have been recognized by their peers. All Board Members are elected by the general membership and Executive Officers are elected by the Board.
Leadership
Montaha Hidefi | CMG
PRESIDENT
Color Landing | Ontario, Canada
Nicte Cuevas | CMG
VP FORECASTING
Nicte Creative Design | Honolulu, HI, USA
Abby Jeuell | CMG
TREASURER
Paula Leonard | CMG
VP MEMBERSHIP
Hü Designs | Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Renee Hytry Derrington | CMG
SECRETARY
Formica | Cincinnati, OH, USA
Peggy Van Allen | CMG
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Colorfuel | Chicago, IL, USA
2026 Board of Directors
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Merek Alam
AVIENT CORPORATION
Alma, Michigan, USA
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Thoma Doehring
THOMA AND CO DESIGN, INC.
Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
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Dominik Eisend
SUSONITY
Darmstadt, Germany
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Patricia Fecci
SHERWIN WILLIAMS BRAZIL
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Kevin Harvey
JAFE DECORATING, INC.
Greenville. OH, USA
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Doty Horn
COLORVOYANT LLC
Newtown, PA, USA
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Mercedes Landazuri
AMPACET CORPORATION
Chicago, IL, USA
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Rebekah Matheny
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Kasia Moskwinski
ON POINT DESIGN
Toronto, ON, Canada -
Alexandra Avalos
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala
Latin America Region Liaison
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Lora Di Fabio
AMERICAN BILTRITE
Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
North America Region Liaison
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Lilian Shen
RENOLIT
Shanghai, China
Asia Pacific Region Liaison
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Vicky Syriopoulou
OIKOS PAINT S.r.l.
Gatteo a Mare, Italy
Europe Region Liaison
Think you have what it takes to guide CMG’s vision?
Explore the requirements - take the first step to make an impact.
Eligibility Requirements to Join CMG’s Board of Directors:
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Have two years of continuous membership.
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Have attended the last two Summit meetings or 2 International meetings, or a combination thereof.
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Have attended at least one ChromaZone® in the year of nomination or in the previous year.
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Have demonstrated a commitment to CMG through participation in CMG committees and/or events.
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Must be committed to attending the next two Summits to participate in Board of Directors meetings. Be prepared to run a Committee.
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Be willing and able to participate on monthly conference calls and random committee calls.
The direction and success of Color Marketing Group is driven by members who join committees, work on projects, and drive special programs of CMG’s strategic plan.
By volunteering your career and membership value grows as you connect, learn, and work alongside fellow color professionals. Grow your CMG Membership value by participating on a committee.
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