AFS Announces 2026 Board of Directors Election Results

The American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) has finalized the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election, with members selecting four professionals to help guide the organization’s next chapter.

Elected by their peers, these individuals represent a cross-section of the filtration and separations community, spanning industry and academia, and bringing hands-on experience that reflects the challenges and opportunities shaping the field today.

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the AFS Board of Directors:

• Charles Barman | Camfil
• Tinoush Dinn | BASF
• Todd Furbee* | VR Business Sales of Richmond
• Eunkyoung Shim* | NC State University

We also extend our sincere thanks to outgoing board members Steve Westbrook (Johns Manville) and Godwin Severa (University of Hawaii at Manoa) for their service and leadership. Their contributions have helped strengthen AFS’s programs, partnerships, and impact across the industry.

As AFS continues to expand its role as a technical resource and industry convener, the Board remains focused on delivering relevant education, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting the advancement of filtration and separations technologies.

*Incumbent board member re-elected for a new term.