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Meet Our Members

Welcome to a curated collection of blogs featuring SME members who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. Below, you'll find a wealth of articles showcasing the achievements and endeavors of these experts.

From pioneering innovations to noteworthy initiatives, our members have been instrumental in shaping their industries. If you're seeking valuable insights, knowledge, or a deeper understanding of SME member accomplishments, these blogs provide a comprehensive overview of their impactful work.

We invite you to explore these stories and gain a professional perspective on the remarkable journeys of our esteemed SME community members. Don't miss the opportunity to stay informed about the latest developments in their fields.
Member Council

Member Council

The SME Member Council leads 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.
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SME Member Spotlight: David Atess

Sometimes you find a subject – like manufacturing – more interesting than the one you studied for four years in college. New SME member David Atess went back to school after falling in love with CAD and additive manufacturing.

Conversations with a Manufacturing Engineer: Michael Bell

Recognizing National Engineers Week, SME sat down with some of our amazing members to discuss their experience within manufacturing, lessons learned, and what’s next for the engineering industry. Meet Michael Bell and learn how SME has supported his manufacturing journey.
 Irina N. Ciobanescu–Husanu

Conversations with a Manufacturing Engineer: Irina N. Ciobanescu–Husanu

It’s important to acknowledge the people who’re making an impact through manufacturing and helping others along the way. Irina N. Ciobanescu–Husanu recounts her manufacturing journey and the family support system that helped her reach her goal of becoming an engineer and impacting the next generation of manufacturing talent.

Conversations with a Manufacturing Engineer: Britton Foust

To recognize National Engineers Week, SME sat down with some of our amazing members to discuss their experience within manufacturing, lessons learned, and what’s next for the engineering industry. Meet Britton Foust and learn how SME has supported him throughout his career.
Chapter Officer Spotlight: Paul Gould

Chapter Officer Spotlight: Paul Gould

For August, we went international (well, Montreal is in Canada) and are featuring Paul Gould from Montreal Quebec Chapter 50. Due to the summer break, we’ll resume spotlighting student chapter leaders in September.
Ane Marie Harb, Quality Manager, Comefri USA, Officer, SME Nashville Chapter 43

Conversations with a Manufacturing Engineer: Ane Marie Harb

From growing up in Romania to becoming an engineering manager in the United States, learn about Ane Marie Harbs manufacturing career. During this conversation she explains the challenges she overcame and what helped her along the way to become the manufacturing professional she is today.
Will Healy

Member Profile: Will Healy III

Anyone who meets Will Healy III knows that he’s very passionate about manufacturing, but from a people perspective.

Conversations with a Manufacturing Engineer: Kayla Jordan

To recognize National Engineers Week, SME sat down with some of our amazing members to discuss their experience within manufacturing, lessons learned, and what’s next for the engineering industry. Meet Kayla Jordan and learn how SME has supported her in her manufacturing journey.
Sheila-Sherman

SME Member Spotlight: Sheila Sherman

Recognizing the strong group of manufacturing professionals that make up the SME community is important. SME member, Sheila Sherman shares how membership with SME has benefitted her career.
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From The Desk Of... Tara Thomasson

Tara Thomasson, SME Member Council Representative, is a technical fellow with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. She’s been an SME member since 2018. In her From the Desk of… letter, she explains why mentoring is important for both the mentor and the mentee, and how her life and career have been positively impacted by mentors she has had over the years.
Krishna Vuppala

From the Desk of… Krishna Vuppala

Hello fellow members, my name is Krishna Vuppala, lead manufacturing engineer with John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, and an SME Member Council representative.
Officers DiFrancesco and Harb

Chapter Officer Spotlight: Margaret Ann DiFrancesco & Ane Marie Harb

This month, we spoke with Margaret Ann DiFrancesco, SME Chapter S099, and Ane Marie Harb, SME Chapter 43. Learn more about their manufacturing journey and experiences as SME Members.

Chapter Officer Spotlight: Anwelli Okpue & Kristen Forti

Each month SME highlights leaders from various chapters showcasing recent accomplishments, chapter events, and more. This month’s spotlight features Anwelli Okpue and Kristen Forti. Learn about these SME Chapter Officers and their journey within manufacturing.
Happy National Hire A Veteran Day

The Power of Veteran-Owned Manufacturing Companies: A Commitment to Excellence and Community

In today's competitive manufacturing industry, veteran-owned companies hold a unique position that goes beyond just producing goods.