Doehler Award
Award Criteria
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the die casting industry or to the art of die casting.
Technical Achievement – as measured by significant scientific contributions of a metallurgical or engineering nature relating to the die casting process, including casting alloys, die steels and die practices, finishing methods, machine design and related subjects.
Advancement in Plant Operations – of a management or administrative nature and related to the operational phases of the industry safety procedures, devices and techniques, practical mechanical advances and other accomplishments directly related to efficiency, economy and safety of plant operations.
Other Activities – not primarily of a scientific nature or operational nature that result in the enhancement of the reputation and acceptability of die castings. All contributions to the progress of the art of die casting and advancement of the industry are to be evaluated on the applicability of the contribution to the die casting industry as a whole.
Pat Green
Patrick (Pat) Greene has been the CEO of Cascade Die Casting Group, Inc. since 2009. Prior to becoming CEO, Pat served as Vice President – Finance of Cascade Die Casting Group, while also holding finance positions at several affiliated companies including GR Spring & Stamping, Inc. since 1992. Cascade Die Casting Group is a $120 Million die casting manufacturer that produces castings used in automotive, appliance, consumer products, and transportation industries. Founded in 1978 by Ted Hohman, Cascade remains a privately owned company today with manufacturing locations in Michigan and North Carolina, employing a total of 450 team members. Cascade is committed to improving the lives of their team members, including creating a positive work environment, encouraging growth and investing in employee development. They have been recognized as one of the National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2023 and 2024. Members of the Cascade team have been involved in NADCA committee and chapter activities including R&D, Safety, Government Affairs, Scholarships and Die Materials, and have served on the local NADCA chapter boards.
Pat has been an active leader in the industry for the last 15 years, participating as a member of the Board of Governors and Executive Council of NADCA. He served as NADCA’s Chairman in 2020 and 2021. He also serves on the Board of Directors of The Right Place, a Michigan based regional economic development organization. Additionally, he is the Past Chairman of West Michigan Manufacturers Council and continues to serve on the Executive Committee. Pat is deeply involved in the Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentorship (JEM) program, a West Michigan initiative that mentors business entrepreneurs to help them develop as leaders and navigate the challenges they face in their businesses. Over the past 35 years, he has contributed his time to numerous other trade and community boards.
Pat graduated from Michigan State University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He became a licensed CPA and spent eight years at Coopers and Lybrand (a predecessor to Pricewaterhouse Coopers) where he met his wife Julie. He joined Cascade in 1992.
Pat and his wife Julie have been married for 35 years and reside in Grand Rapids. They enjoy traveling, hiking, golf and spending time with family. They have two sons, Michael and John, and two daughters in law, Betsy and Lidia.
