SME Stands For Manufacturing SME helps manufacturers innovate, grow and prosper by promoting manufacturing technology, developing a skilled workforce and connecting the manufacturing industry. Vision Inspired, educated and prosperous manufacturing community Mission Promote manufacturing technology and develop a skilled workforce Purpose Advance manufacturing and attract future generations
What can SME do for you? SME is the manufacturing industry’s leading voice for advancement and opportunity. We offer resources for manufacturers, promote advanced manufacturing technology, and work to develop a skilled workforce. Today, we connect the most prestigious, experienced, and innovative professionals in the business. We understand what you face, and we’re here to help you meet today’s manufacturing needs. Become a member, join our large industry network and access tools to help advance your manufacturing career. Training Courses Events & Trade Shows Manufacturing News Membership Certification Programs SME Education Foundation Connect with SME Stay up-to-date on technology trends, upcoming event details, and other manufacturing news.
History of SME SME has supported manufacturing for over 87 years, from our founding as the American Society of Tool Engineers to our evolution to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in 1969 to becoming SME in 2013. Working closely with manufacturing professionals, companies, educators, schools and communities, we share knowledge and resources that generate solutions to manufacturing industry challenges. SME was created as a membership organization, but has grown beyond that to serve the manufacturing industry even more broadly with events, workforce development and media products. American Society of Tool Engineers is Born First Western Metal and Tool Exposition Conference is Held SME Creates Education Foundation View Full History of SME Connect with SME Stay up-to-date on technology trends, upcoming event details, and other manufacturing news.
Board of Directors The SME Board of Directors is elected by the entire voting membership of SME, and is made up of industry and academic leaders. PresidentMark L. MichalskiBio President-ElectSusan M. Smyth, PhD, FSMEBio Vice PresidentMichael D. Packer, FSMEBio TreasurerDianne Chong, PhD, FSMEBio SecretaryJames W. SchlusemannBio International DirectorWinston F. Erevelles, PhDBio International DirectorVincent W. Howell Sr., PhD, FSME, CMfgEBio International DirectorThomas R. Kurfess, PhD, FSME, PEBio International DirectorDean S. Phillips Bio International DirectorRalph L. Resnick, FSME Bio International DirectorSteven R. Schmid, PhD, FSME, PEBio International DirectorRebecca R. Taylor Bio International DirectorAlbert J. Wavering, FSMEBio
Executive Team The Executive Team serves as SME's day-to-day leadership, helping make key decisions that play a role in the growth and development of the organization. Executive Director & CEOSandra L. BouckleyBio Chief Financial OfficerCraig ConnopBio Chief Operating OfficerSteve PrahalisBio Senior Director of CommunicationsChristopher BargerBio Vice President of Human ResourcesKathleen Borgula Bio Vice President of Information TechnologyErica CiupakBio Manager of GovernanceDebbie ClarkBio Vice President of Tooling U-SMEJeannine KunzBio Vice President of SME Education FoundationRob LuceBio Vice President of MediaDave O’NeilBio
Member Council The SME Member Council was created in the fall of 2003 to lead the member engagement activities of SME's volunteer networks. It is responsible for assisting SME in recognizing and meeting the needs of its membership in a rapidly changing environment, building on the long-term SME strategic goals, strengthening local activities and formulating recommendations relative to SME membership recruitment, retention and engagement. ChairEdye S. Buchanan, CMfgT Bio Chair-ElectBrett A. Peters, PhD Bio Immediate Past ChairJason B. Jones, PhDBio Council RepresentativeVesna CotaBio Council RepresentativeMelissa T. Dochter Bio Council RepresentativeJohn Kovalchuck, LSME, CMfgE Bio Council RepresentativeLonnie J. Love, PhD, FSMEBio Council RepresentativeKyle M. RiegelBio Council RepresentativeWilliam R. “Will” SniadackBio Council RepresentativeBrock T. StrunkBio Council RepresentativePhillip S. "Phil" Waldrop, PhD, LSMEBio
