tuX Recap

Keynote: Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 8:15 AM
Make Your Business Human: Truths That Drive Organizational Success

Matt Havens Generational Expert

Industry Panel: Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 10:00 AM
Upskilling and Reskilling Initiatives for the Future of Manufacturing

Denise Cowburn Senior Client Executive/Workforce Development Specialist – Tooling U-SME attraction and retention.
Emily Caballero Learning and Development Manager – Component Repair Technology
Reagan Reid Human Resources Representative – Pella Corporation
Dr. Stacy Seaworth Aerospace Operations Training Manager – Woodward

Industry Panel: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 11:00 AM
Fostering Diversity in Manufacturing: Creating an Inclusive Talent Pipeline

Greg Surtman Workforce Development Manager – Tooling U-SME
John Wheeler Consultant & Board Member – Uniquely Abled
Greg Wasko Executive Vice President-Partner – Starn Tool & Mfg. Co. & Mecal by Starn
Neil Ashbaugh President/CEO – New Century Careers
Jason Spudic Vice President – True Position Inc
Terry Cousins Lead CNC Programmer – True Position Inc

Networking Session: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 1:00 PM
Networking Session

Industry Panel: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 3:00 PM
Building Bridges: Partnerships Between Industry and Education

Shelley Wooley Director, Educational Programs – SME
Dr. Barbara Wall Deputy Superintendent – Georgia Department of Education
Gerald Wyatt CEO – Thinc College and Career Academy, Lagrange, GA
Marco Brown, Human Resources Manager of Kia Georgia, Inc.

Keynote: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 8:15 AM
Industry Pulse: Advancing Workforce Development
Jeannine Kunz Chief Workforce Development Officer – SME

Featured Speaker: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 9:00 AM
Manufacturing Imperative and a Smart Manufacturing Mindset

Dan Sloan Director of Industry & Workforce Partnerships – SME

Industry Panel: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 10:00 AM
Improving Qualification Programs for Front-Line Leadership

Denise Cowburn Senior Client Executive/Workforce Development Specialist – Tooling U-SME
Dave Rea Managing Director of People Initiatives – Catalyst Connection
John Ciora Director of Operations – Schroeder Industries
Peggy McGee Manager, Learning Programs – American Axle & Manufacturing
Eliza Wiseman Human Resources Generalist – American Axle & Manufacturing

Industry Panel: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 11:00 AM
Strategic Approaches to Talent Acquisition in Manufacturing

Gretchen Schultz Director of Workforce Development – Tooling U-SME
Tiffany Loner-Diemer Senior Manager Learning and Development – West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Beth Bittenbender Executive Director, Operations, Special Projects, and Workforce Development – Pennsylvania College of Technology
Danielle Demirovic Pre-Apprenticeship Supervisor – Pennsylvania Department of Labor

Featured Speaker: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 1:00 PM
Planning Your World-Class Learning and Development Program

John Hindman Director, Learning and Performance – Tooling U-SME

Industry Panel: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 2:00 PM
Innovative and Emerging Trends Advancing Training and Development

Dan Sloan Director of Industry & Workforce Partnerships – SME
Matthew Hladki Grede – Chief Administrative Officer
Becca O’ Toole Partnership Director – Cengage Group
Megan McInroy Head of Partnerships – Cengage Group
Darin Coats Operations Manager South Carolina Hub – Leadec
Christopher Ray Apprenticeship Supervisor – Stihl