WIRE-Net Board of Directors
Thomas Schumann (Chairman), Kitzel & Sons, Inc
Mark Dawson (Vice-Chairman), Cleveland Steel Tool Co.
Chuck Mintz (Secretary), Superior Tool and Mintz Photography
Larry Fulton (Treasurer), LEFCO Industries
John Colm, WIRE-Net President
Pete Accorti, Talan Products
Renee Avampato, JRN Group, Inc.
Scott Bogard, The Riverside Company William Brake, Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.
Robert Carpenter*, PNC Bank
Steve Craig, UniControl, Inc.
Annette Dockus, Superior Tool
Don Dzurec, Dairymens
Gretchen Farrell, Lincoln Electric
Suzy Hecht-Remer, Midwest Box Company & Walford Industrial Park
Mary Beth Holdford*, Arcelor Mittal
Jack Schron Jr., Jergens, Inc.
Greg Tilton, Molded Fiber Glass Companies
Bruce Waterhouse*, Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper LLC
Leslie Yerkes*, Catalyst Consulting Group
*Also Executive Committee members
Executive Committee: Tom Schumann, Chairman. Staff liaison: John Colm
The Executive Committee provides direction for the organization between meetings of the full Board.
Membership Committee: Mary Beth Holdford, Chair. Staff liaison: Mark Pinto
The Membership Committee supports the member retention, member-to-member mixers and new member recruitment efforts of the organization, and meets as needed.
Finance Committee: Larry Fulton, Treasurer. Staff liaison: John Tubbs
The Finance Committee represents the Board and provides financial oversight of WIRE-Net’s finances, ensuring that funds are used to support the mission, and that commitments to funders are honored.
Fund Development Committee: Robert Carpenter, Chair. Staff liaison: Julie King
The Fund Development Committee provides leadership and volunteer energy for the Annual Fund Campaign and Special Celebration Events.
Governance Committee: Bruce Waterhouse, Chair. Staff liaison: Julie King The Governance Committee assists and advises the Board in the areas of nomination and advancement of the Board and executive officers, risk management and corporate governance.
Program Committees provide direction, oversight and serve as potential “beta test sites” for new initiatives. Active committees and their leadership include:
Employment & Training: Annette Dockus, Chair. Identifies workforce issues, including un-met training needs, for which WN can provide resources. Reviews recommendations for programs from subject matter to program materials as well as strategies for marketing training programs. Staff liaison: Michael Hoag
Manufacturing Assistance: Steve Craig, Chair. Provides feedback on current programs and input on new programs, workshops, & services to assist company leaders to improve their operations, sales, product development, supply chain, and profits. Staff liaison: Ty Haines
Redevelopment: Don Dzurec, Chair. This committee oversees WIRE-Net's site assembly, redevelopment and infrastructure investment projects. Staff liaison: Michael Hoag.
Wind: William Brake, Chair. This committee oversees WIRE-Net's GLWN initiative. Staff liaison: Ed Weston |