The SME Board of Directors is elected by the entire voting membership of SME. It is made up of industry and academic leaders whose diverse backgrounds represent years of experience from a wide array of manufacturing disciplines. Acting as the governing body of SME, it has the power to establish business policy for SME, order and conduct professional meetings, and guide its member units. The Board has absolute budget authority and complete responsibility for SME's property.
SME members interested in being considered for a seat on the Board may apply by submitting an International Director/Member Council Candidate Application (MS Word).
Officers
PRESIDENT
 Sandra L. Bouckley, FSME, P.Eng.
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PRESIDENT-ELECT
 Thomas R. Kurfess, PhD, FSME, PE
Georgia Institute of Technology
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VICE PRESIDENT
 Mark L. Michalski
MKS Instruments
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TREASURER
 Susan M. Smyth, PhD, FSME
General Motors
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SECRETARY
 Michael D. Packer, FSME
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
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INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS
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 Dean L. Bartles, PhD, FSME
University of New Hampshire
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 Edye S. Buchanan, CMfgT
Fives North American
Combustion Inc.
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 Dianne Chong, PhD, FSME
The Boeing Co. (retired)
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 Matthew L. Hilgendorf, CMfgT, EIT
Atkore International
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 Vincent W. Howell Sr., FSME, CMfgE
Corning Inc. (retired)
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 Robert R. Nesbitt, CMfgE
AbbVie
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 Ralph L. Resnick, FSME
National Center for Defense
Manufacturing & Machining
and America Makes
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 James W. Schlusemann
Prosperia International
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 Rebecca R. Taylor
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
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SME Management
Volunteer Leaders