Sabrina Zarifi is Senior Manager of STEP Ahead at the Manufacturing Institute, leading alumni engagement and mentorship to help close the skills gap and advance women in manufacturing. She previously worked in marketing and operations at the National Association of Manufacturers.
Jordan Morang is Director of Workforce Innovation & Policy at The Manufacturing Institute, advancing solutions to manufacturers’ workforce challenges. He previously supported workforce policy at the National Governors Association and in local government.
Kelcie Richart serves as the Associate Director for Workforce Innovation at The Manufacturing Institute (MI), where she leads initiatives to build and sustain innovative workforce solutions that address the needs of the manufacturing industry. With a passion for public service and education-focused work, Kelcie leverages her expertise in partnerships, workforce pathways, and stakeholder engagement to…
Lexi is the National Director of STEP Ahead at The Manufacturing Institute, the nonprofit workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at closing the skills gap in manufacturing, empowering women to excel and take on leadership positions within the manufacturing industry. Prior to…
Matt Springer is a workforce partnerships principal specialist for American Honda Motor Co., Inc., overseeing workforce partnerships for Central Ohio. Prior to his current role, Springer spent 15 years at the Honda East Liberty Plant, where he gained extensive experience in maintenance, engineering, systems/IoT, equipment reliability, and leadership. His diverse background includes frame assembly plant…
GE Appliances VP of Supply Chain Bill Good leads factory operations and Lean transformation, with a career spanning Whirlpool, Char-Broil, and manufacturing leadership roles focused on operational excellence and talent development.
Katie McClelland leads Minnesota’s Governor’s Workforce Development Board, advancing statewide talent pipelines for high-growth jobs. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, education, and workforce policy.
Seasoned manufacturing HR leader with 25+ years’ experience, Andy Quinn specializes in employee engagement, recruitment, workforce development, and labor relations. He leads employee experience and talent strategy at Novelis.
James Bruno supports hiring for plant management, operations, engineering and supply chain roles at Land O’Lakes, a leading agribusiness and food cooperative with operations in all 50 states and 60+ countries.
Kurt Ripplemeyer is a global talent acquisition leader with 25+ years of experience in manufacturing, oil and gas, and EPC, known for streamlining hiring, forecasting workforce needs, and building diverse pipelines.
