EKRA
About EKRA
Soon after Kodak announced the changes to retiree benefits effective January 1, 2009, several Kodak retirees in Rochester began discussions about what retirees might do in the future. Knowing that it is not possible for Kodak to reinstate the benefits eliminated, we decided that we needed to be able to advocate for ourselves and our families.
Self advocacy is new for retirees because previously Kodak was in a position to uphold its commitments to us. Throughout its 100+ years, Kodak was able to provide a comprehensive benefits package for its retirees that essentially continued what we had as active employees.
Due to the dramatic changes in the photographic market and the global recession in late 2008, everything changed for Kodak. These changes led to the reductions in benefits that Kodak implemented in 2009.
After an e-mail survey of interest conducted among retirees indicated strong support for an organization, the decision was made in mid-May 2009 to form EKRA.
LEGAL:
EKRA Ltd. is a non-profit corporation formed under Section 402 of the New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law. EKRA is governed exclusively by its by-laws and the decisions made by its board of directors.
EKRA Ltd. is totally independent from Kodak. Nothing presented on this website represents the opinions or policies of Kodak, its management or subsidiaries.
The Team
Our founding team consisting of
Ron Angerhofer
Mark Morris
Bob Volpe
recently elected four other board members. These new members are
Bill Carelton
Torger Dahl
Doug Dobson
Claire Steig
The seven-member board then elected the following officers:
Bob Volpe, President
Mark Morris, Vice President
Torger Dahl, Secretary
Ron Angerhofer, Treasurer
In addition, we have a team that is actively engaged in supporting the operations of EKRA;
Ralph Cummings
Linda DiStefano
Pat Fennell
Cal Graziano
Kathi Kier
Gentry Politte
Other members who are assisitng with benefits strategy and analysis include:
Dave Edwards
Sandy Feil
Peter Katsafouros
Rusty Olson
Our goal is to recruit a team of leaders who can serve on the board of directors as well as others who can help accomplish the tasks necessary to keep the organization moving forward.
We would be happy to talk with you about how you can help. Don't hesitate to contact us!
Bob VolpeBob Volpe
E-mail: rvvolpe@ekra.org
Phone:585-301-5579
Bob retired from Kodak in 1998 after 32 years of service. His career included assignments in Corporate Benefits, HR Director for BSMD Marketing, Corporate Recruitment and Government and Community Relations. Life after Kodak has included assignments with The IMC, an employer group in Rochester, Tyler Consulting, and KiThoughtbridge, a consulting firm providing advisory services, training and facilitation for change leadership, leadership development, and complex conflict resolution.
Bob lives in Rochester and in Sarasota Fl during the winter.
Mark MorrisMark Morris
E-mail: mmorris@ekra.org
Phone: 585-662-3852
Mark retired from Kodak in 2007 after 32 years of service. His career included management assignments in WW Purchasing, Roll Coating, Photochemicals, Project Management, MEMO, Construction, and Engineering. Mark is a Professional Engineer, Professional Project Manager, Management Quality Blackbelt, and has a Simon MBA. Life outside of Kodak included over 20 years of serving on several not-for-profit boards. Currently, Mark serves on the boards of Yates Coalition for Responsible Government, Keuka Lake Association, and as a trustee of his church. Mark has a business called Eastlake Consulting that leverages his Kodak and not-for-profit experience.
Mark and his wife Sue live on Keuka Lake.
Ron AngerhoferRon Angerhofer
e-mail rangerhofer@ekra.org
585-377-6369
Ron retired from Kodak in 1998 after 37 1/2 years of service. He began his career as an Industrial Engineer in 1963 and 5 years later began his service in Human Resources where he was a Manager in the Corporate Recruiting area, worked at KP as Manager of HR Service for Capital and Maintenance Engineering and later became Manager of HR Services for Research and Development.
Since retirement he has worked parttime for an auto parts distributor, had his own Home Maintenance business and is now fully retired from work and is devoting his time to home projects and working with the EKRA Team.
Ron lives in Penfield
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