The Manufacturing Alliance

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jon grew up working in his dad's ice cream shop. Due to economic hardships, he was forced to bounce around, but ultimately made the change to the manufacturing industry. Since 2016 Jon has been with iMFLUX. He's filled a variety of rolls, including running lathes, working as a machinist in milling, doing EDM work on the Project Spark team, and ultimately accept...

Clint Pulver is a professional keynote speaker, author, musician, pilot, and workforce expert. He is known as the leading authority on employee retention. Clint has also been featured by Business Q Magazine as a "Top 40 Under 40," and, as a professional drummer, he has appeared in feature films and on America's Got Talent. In 2020, Clint won an Emmy Award for his short film Be a Mr. Jensen, which...

As President and CEO of Harbour Results Inc., Laurie Harbour leads a team of analysts and manufacturing consultants to help manufacturers develop strategies, improve their operations, reduce risks and optimize business. Throughout this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed the overall state of the mold industry, what's coming, how we should be preparing and strategizing, all...

David Ramirez is a Senior Business Development Manager, who is in charge of sales and marketing at RE3DTECH, an additive manufacturing company. He is a part of the Waukegan 2 College, Inheritance Academy, TMA, IMEC, and AMUG organizations.   Throughout this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discuss all things manufacturing, including additive manufacturing! 

Pete Winiarski is a change agent in the area of personal and professional achievement, as well as a trusted advisor to clients on all forms of business transformation. Having spent time at Wiremold, McKinsey, and Danaher to name a few, he is known for helping business leaders through their personal transformation as they lead their teams differently, more effectively, and more meaningfully.   Thro...

Alyson Van Hooser is a keynote speaker, trainer and author. She earned rapid success in the food, retail and finance industries, along with as a City Councilwoman — all by the age of 30. This helped her discover the immense power that comes when leaders own the responsibility of truly understanding and intentionally connecting with the people they serve. Leaders and emerging professionals need hel...

Jimmy Renallo has a degree and background in Marketing as well as Professional Sales, paired with a passion for digital media with over 10 years of experience. Leveraging social media, marketing knowledge and digital background, Jimmy is looking to help businesses grow their online presence and better connect with their audiences.   Throughout this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we...

Mark Lattimore successfully leads the research and development team at Tessy, by overcoming technical challenges and discovering the latest technologies in the plastics industry. Eric Yando, on the other hand, is responsible for leading the sales and marketing team for Tessy's medical business, as well generating business opportunities with new and existing customers. Both have years of experience...

Juan Palma grew up working in his father's machine shop, went to college, and earned an industrial engineering degree, with the goal of making his own way. Now he's running the family business doing things right, with good lead times and quality work, as well as a thirst for more complex projects.   This episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast we discussed the dynamics of their father and so...

Don Loepp joined Plastics News as a staff reporter in 1991. He was promoted to Plastics News' news editor in 1993, managing editor in 1995 and editor in 2011. He leads the largest and most experienced editorial team in the North American plastics market. He's also editorial director of Crain's Global Polymer Group, with responsibility for brands including Sustainable Plastics, Rubber News, Tire Bu...

If you combine decades of experience, sincere passion, and a bit of humor, you have Ken Seawell. Serving as Managing Partner of Sandler Training by the EAM Consulting Group, Ken shows sales leaders and their teams how to master The Sandler Selling System. He is a master mentor, professional trainer, and skillful coach. His impressive background within the hospitality, retail, and professional deve...

Matt has 30+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry. After assuming ownership of JD Machine in 1992, Mr. Wardle has grown the corporation from 8 employees to over 200. He is currently serving on boards for the Utah Manufacturer's Association, the Northern Utah Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association, Weber State University and the Ogden-Weber Tech College. He is also a...

Lindsey is the Managing Director of a woman-owned international contract manufacturing and design firm working for large size enterprises. Throughout this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed stewardship versus leadership, quality, core values, and so much more!

Dee Dee is the Industry Coordinator at Manufacturing Renaissance. She is responsible for recruiting manufacturing companies for field trips, job shadowing experiences, internships and career opportunities, as well as to prepare students for careers in manufacturing. DeeDee has been part of the MR team since 2014. She has recruited for various manufacturing companies in multiple industries for vari...

Rachael Pfenninger is the Director of Strategic Execution at the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) and has overseen the planning and execution of key initiatives in workforce development, benchmarking and member connections, and industry awareness and advocacy since 2018.    Throughout this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed the upcoming AMBA Conference taking plac...

Live From PTXPO: our host, Tony Demakis, as he gets into "Tracking the Apprentice." Taylor Bartelt joins SPE Mold Technologies Division at PTXPO to chat about her experience as a CNC apprentice at CDM Tool. Join us for Taylor's chat, along with Hannah Coombs from Westminster Tool.

Live from PTXPO: our host, Tony Demakis meets with Alex Beaumont, vice president of Beaumont! Join us as we discuss the Beaumont story, re-introduction to tradeshow season, what drives people at the shows, and much more!

Live from PTXPO: our host, Tony Demakis meets with Scott Peters of M Design! Join us as the current SPE Mold Technologies Chair and the Chair- Elect discuss the annual awards presented at the show, an upcoming addition to the awards bestowed, and more!

Live from PTXPO: our host, Tony Demakis meets with Richard Oles, John Bozzeli and Bill Hartwick! Each of these men are a testament to the plastics industry, and are able to boast over 85 years of combined knowledge. Join us as we discuss the roll that they each play in the industry, what it's like to be back at a show, and so much more!

Ryan Delahanty is Vice President of Plastics Media Group at Gardner Business Media, a B2B media company serving the durable goods manufacturing markets, where he has helped connect technology buyers and technology sellers for nearly two decades. Throughout this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discuss all things PTXPO, including tips and tricks for exhibitors and the challenge of...

Ty Patritto is an Engineering Project Manager at Koss Industrial, who got introduced to manufacturing in high school. From there he went to college to become a teacher, but quickly realizing that it wasn't for him, went to tech school to become a fabricator. Since then he has had a hand in both the food and beverage industry as well as the plastics industry, with experience both on the floor and i...

Richard Savage, the owner of Savage Automation, has 15 years of injection molding experience, working on and with all types of molds, molding machines, and molding automation. He founded Savage Automation in 2017 to bring robust design and cutting-edge technology to End of Arm Tooling, while simplifying its installation and operation. Throughout this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast,...

Rich Oles is the president/CEO of ALBA Enterprises, LLC. He has 34 years put in to the injection molding field, serving all industries: automotive, medical, consumer, electronics, housewares, micro and miniature injections molding. During the episode we discuss the ALBA business model, the importance of partner companies, turn-key molding cells, ALBA Technical Days and product focus.

Kate Pellett is a manufacturing engineer working at Classic Molding. She has been in the plastics industry since 2013, when she first entered college. Her ultimate goal is to start her own plastics company. During the show, we  discussed the importance of women in manufacturing, where experience comes from, the importance of conferences and so much more.

Patricia Miller, CEO+Visionary of M4 Factory joins the Manufacturing Alliance to talk about the state of manufacturing, sustainability of plastics, talent shortages and leadership.