SME is a nonprofit association of professionals, educators and students committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry. SME helps manufacturers innovate, grow and prosper by promoting manufacturing technology, developing a skilled workforce and connecting the manufacturing industry.
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 the problems you face, and we’re here to help find solutions to meet today’s manufacturing needs.
History of SME
SME has supported manufacturing for 90 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.
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.
President
Dianne Chong, PhD, FSME, NAE
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President-Elect
James W. Schlusemann
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Vice President
Winston F. Erevelles, PhD
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Treasurer
Vincent W. Howell Sr., FSME, CMfgE
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Secretary
Rebecca R. Taylor
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International Director
Jeffrey A. Abell, PhD, FSME, CMfgE, PE
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International Director
Edye S. Buchanan, CMfgT
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International Director
Jian Cao, PhD, FSME
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International Director
Robert W. Ivester, PhD, FSME
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International Director
Marie Kissel
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International Director
Michael D. Packer, FSME
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International Director
Albert J. Wavering, FSME
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International Director
Hitomi Yamaguchi Greenslet, PhD, FSME
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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 & CEO
Robert "Bob" Willig
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Chief Financial Officer
Craig Connop
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Chief Operating Officer
Steve Prahalis
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Vice President of Human Resources
Kathleen Borgula
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Senior Director of Membership
Sheronda L. Carr
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Vice President of Information Technology
Erica Ciupak
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Manager of Governance
Debbie Clark
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Vice President of Tooling U-SME
Jeannine Kunz
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Vice President of SME Education Foundation
Rob Luce
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Vice President of Media
Dave O’Neil
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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.
Chair
William R. “Will” Sniadack
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Chair-Elect
Jennifer Fielding, PhD
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Immediate Past Chair
Brett A. Peters, PhD
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Council Representative
Vesna Cota
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Council Representative
Zachary P. "Zach" Bibik
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Council Representative
Gabriela Darras
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Council Representative
Gregory A. Harris, PhD, PE
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Council Representative
Jason B. Wolf
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Council Representative
Teresa Rinker, PhD
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Council Representative
Phillip S. "Phil" Waldrop, PhD, LSME
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Council Representative
Michael R. Watson, LSME, CMfgE
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