Who We Are
Board of Directors & Committees
ASMC is led by a Board of Directors, which meet quarterly to direct the Coalition’s Strategic Plan. Additionally, ASMC meets with its membership on a quarterly basis to share its strategic achievement and receive feedback on those plans.
Board of Directors
Sandy Johnson, MAMTC (Chair)
Ben Rand, Instye Consulting (Vice Chair)
Petra Mitchell, Catalyst Connection (Treasurer)
John Little, Arizona MEP (Secretary)
John Vicklund, Impact Washington
Mike Coast, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Dusty Cruise, Missouri Enterprise
Chris Downing, Georgia MEP
Steve Holland, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
John Irion, South Carolina MEP
Advocacy Committee
To position ASMC as an effective, coordinated, credible lobbying practice focused on advancing MEP funding and mission.
Chair: Mike Coast
Membership: Chaired by ASMC Board member, limited to 6 members, open to ASMC members
Membership Services Committee
To position ASMC as a significant contributor of value to enhance Centers operations.
Chair: Dusty Cruise
Membership: Chaired by ASMC Board member, limited to 6 members, open to ASMC members
Membership Expansion Committee
Position ASMC as a credible organization to promote the importance of SMM impact on the country.
Chair: Chris Downing
Membership: Chaired by ASMC Board member, limited to 6 members, open to ASMC members
Executive Committee
To maintain and grow ASMC to continue to provide above services
Chair: Sandy Johnson
Membership: Chaired by ASMC Board Chair, limited to Board Officers, Advocacy, Member Services, and Public Relations Committee Chairs





