STLE Member Highlight - January 2025

STLE is thrilled to shine a spotlight on our outstanding members with the new Member Highlights feature.

This new homepage feature will highlight one STLE member per month, to promote their work or research and discuss how STLE has helped in their career. The goal is to learn from other STLE members, form collaborations and expand networking opportunities.

Any STLE member can participate. If you are interested, please fill out the online form at https://stle.submittable.com/submit/279566/member-highlights.


 

Clayton Cooper
Chemist
Tower Metalworking Fluids

What is your role at your organization?
I support the sales team by providing data that highlights the benefits of our products and as a formulator of new products.

What products or services does your organization provide?
We provide metalworking fluids for a wide variety of processes.

How long have you been a member of STLE?
I've been a member since 2012. I've served on a number of committees within the Chicago Section including Program, Education, Social, Membership, and most recently as Chair of the section.

How has STLE helped you throughout your career?
Getting to know the industry whether through technical talks and education courses to further my knowledge of the industry, or by networking and meeting my peers at other companies. Both aspects have been incredibly helpful in my career.

What is the greatest benefit you get from your STLE Membership?

Exposure to the industry outside of my company.

What would you say to others looking to get involved with STLE?
STLE is not only a great place to learn and meet others, but involvement is a great way to be noticed within the industry.

Connect with Clayton at c.cooper@towermwf.com.