ASMC’s mission is to help small manufacturers succeed. Through the NIST MEP program and related manufacturing legislation, ASMC can achieve its mission and strive to be the single most influential force in transforming U.S. small manufacturers into high-performance global competitors, thereby assuring a more prosperous and secure America.
The MEP program is a federal public-private partnership created in 1988 that provides small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) technology-based services these firms need to grow and thrive in today’s economy and create well-paying manufacturing jobs.
The MEP program is managed by NIST and the U.S. Department of Commerce and is implemented through a network of 51 MEP Centers located in every state and Puerto Rico. These MEP Centers are not-for-profit organizations that employ a network of more than 1,400 trusted advisors and experts who work directly with manufacturers to improve productivity and enhance U.S. competitiveness.
Chair: Petra Mitchell, Catalyst Connection (PA MEP)
Vice Chair: Mike Kelleher, Maryland MEP
Secretary: Ethan Karp, MAGNET (Ohio MEP)
Treasurer: Kathie Mahoney, Mass MEP
David Boulay, IMEC
Kevin Carr, FloridaMakes
Dusty Cruise, Missouri Enterprise
Bill Donohue, GENEDGE Alliance
Dwaine Raper, Tennessee MEP
Dave Rowland, Oklahoma Alliance
Ingrid Tighe, MMTC
Mike Vanier, Oregon MEP
Jim Watson, CMTC
To position ASMC as an effective, coordinated, credible lobbying practice focused on advancing MEP funding and mission.
Membership: Chaired by ASMC Board member, limited to 6 members, open to ASMC members
To position ASMC as a significant contributor of value to enhance Centers operations.
Membership: Chaired by ASMC Board member, limited to 6 members, open to ASMC members
Position ASMC as a credible organization to promote the importance of SMM impact on the country.
Membership: Chaired by ASMC Board member, limited to 6 members, open to ASMC members
To maintain and grow ASMC to continue to provide above services.
Membership: Chaired by ASMC Board Chair, limited to Board Officers, Advocacy, Member Services, and Public Relations Committee Chairs