Role with WIRE-Net

Matt is the Manager, Engineering and Industrial Outreach, for WIRE-Net's Manufacturing Assistance Program through which he works directly with WIRE-Net member companies, using industry best practices to improve their performance. An engineer, by profession, his practice encompasses most aspects of enterprise operation including product evaluation and testing, environmental health and safety (EHS), and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) activities. Matt manages WIRE-Net's Quality Roundtable programs, which offer peer-to-peer discussion on wide range of topics including SPC, DOE, and FMEA. Matt is currently developing a new roundtable program with a focus on business continuity and emergency preparedness.
Matt has additional responsibilities serving the Cleveland Industrial Retention Initiative (CIRI) as Manager, Region V. He works directly with businesses in Wards 17, 18, and19 to identify and resolve problems and concerns that are barriers to business growth. These activities range from providing help with infrastructure improvements and city services, to assistance with internal operations, facility modernization, process improvement, and access to capital and expansion planning resources.

Background
Matt received his BSME from The University of Akron and, prior to joining WIRE-Net, held positions in manufacturing, mining, and construction. His professional experience includes product evaluation and testing, metrology, quality management systems, EH&S compliance and training, facility operation, maintenance and modernization, as well as, business continuity and emergency preparedness.