AMUG Committees
AMUG leverages volunteer-driven committees for its operational needs and its conference-based activities. Below are the committees and descriptions of the purpose of each.
Operations
Operations Committees, which report to the Board of Directors, support the organization at the strategic/business level.
Collaboration Committee
The Collaboration Committee focuses on the interactions between AMUG and all external entities, including industry and trade associations, professional organizations, and media publications. The committee will develop and manage both long-term strategic sponsorships and immediate media sponsors for the annual AMUG Conference.
Chairperson: Bruce LeMaster, Director at Large (Obsidian Solutions Group)
Contact at Collaboration@amug.com
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is empowered to address issues that arise between the full board meetings. It also formulates the agenda for board meetings. It also provides organizational oversight and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of board policies and making sure that the board is establishing and maintaining good governance practices.
Chairperson: Shannon VanDeren, President (Layered Manufacturing & Consulting)
Contact at President@amug.com
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee develops long-range financial plans, investment policies, financial and operating policies and the AMUG budget. The committee will have oversight of investments and financial condition of AMUG.
Chairperson: Robin Van Bragt, Treasurer (Eagle Plastics Plus LLC)
Contact at Treasurer@amug.com
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee has the responsibility for ongoing board development, leadership development, board and board member assessment, board education, and ensuring that the board is equipped with proper guidelines and structure to do its work. In addition, the committee reviews the bylaws, board policies and documents regularly and recommends timely amendments or replacements when necessary.
Chairperson: Heather Natal, Secretary (GoEngineer)
Contact at Secretary@amug.com
International Committee
The International Committee advises the board on strategies for the development and growth of its leadership role worldwide while actively serving as Ambassadors for AMUG in areas where membership is less robust and in need of development. The committee provides guidance on programming, events,and activities that would allow AMUG to fully engage with destinations around the globe. In this respect, the committee also monitors economic, political and social developments around the globe to avoid any conflicting situations with our joint AMUG activities.
Co-Chairpersons: Stefan Ritt (AM/3-D Printing Market Integration) & Andrew Graves (Stratasys)
Contact at International@amug.com
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee is steward of the AMUG brand and image. The committee is responsible for marketing communications and promotions through multiple vehicles that educate and inform members, prospective members, sponsors and exhibitors about the annual conference with the intent to grow the conference while also enhancing the reputation and recognition of the users group.
Chairperson: Kim Killoran (Stratasys)
Contact at Marketing@amug.com
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee establishes procedures for obtaining new members, and encourage, promote, and retain individual and organization members.
Chairperson: Chris Prue (IperionX )
Contact at Membership@amug.com
New Member Committee
The New Member Committee collaborates closely with the membership committee, primarily focusing on accommodating first-time attendees. Its primary objective is to effectively communicate with new members and offer them guidance on how to actively participate in the AMUG community. The committee’s responsibility lies in fostering a hospitable environment for first-time members, encouraging their engagement with the AMUG community, and ultimately nurturing their long-term involvement as dedicated AMUG members.
Chairperson: Nick Licari (GoEngineer)
Contact at NewMember@amug.com
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is responsible for recruiting, meeting and vetting the interested candidates for the open AMUG Board of Directors and Officers positions. The committee will prepare the annual slate of candidates and present the list to the current Board of Directors for final approval. The committee is also responsible for communicating with all interested candidates throughout the process.
Chairperson: Leslie Frost (6K)
Contact at NomCom@amug.com
Volunteer Committee
The Volunteer Committee develops and oversees AMUG volunteers. The committee provides an open and transparent process for AMUG members to volunteer to serve prior to and at the annual AMUG Conference. Its goal is to create ease-of-engagement and develop members’ understanding of the volunteer structure. Through their efforts they will provide clarity of roles and responsibilities, including an understanding of what committees require in terms of content expertise and/or constituent representation.
Chairperson: Jamie Cone (BD)
Contact at Volunteer@amug.com
Conference
Conference Committees, which report to the President, support the development and enactment of AMUG Conference activities.
Agenda and Program Committee
The Agenda and Program Committee is responsible for the development, arrangement, and delivery of the coming year’s annual AMUG Conference.
Chairperson: Ed Graham, Director of Education & Conference (Prototek)
Contact at Agenda@amug.com
DINO Selection Committee
The DINO Selection Committee is responsible for developing and facilitating the selection process of AMUG members for the AMUG DINO (Distinguished INovator Operator) award, as well as, present the award to the recipients at the annual conference.
Co-Chairpersons: Bruce LeMaster, Director at Large (Obsidian Solutions Group) & Shannon VanDeren, President (Layered Manufacturing & Consulting)
Contact at Dino@amug.com
Event and Hospitality Committee
The Event and Hospitality Committee is responsible for selection and management of the annual AMUG conference location/facility and hotels.
Chairperson: Thomas Sorovetz, Director of Event & Hospitality (T. A. Sorovetz, LLC)
Contact at Events@amug.com
Expo Committee
Our team is dedicated to creating an exceptional AMUGexpo experience by aiding sponsors, managing logistics and configuring floor space. We prioritize safety and efficiency, ensuring sponsors and members can explore the AMUGexpo comfortably and effectively.
Chairperson: Matthew Mitchell (Yazaki North America)
Contact at Expo@amug.com
Recognition Committee
To ensure the recognition of outstanding achievements by individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to AMUG and its’ members. The committee will be responsible for all AMUG awards presented at the AMUG conference, coordinating awards for the Scholarships and Technical Competition, and developing a timeline and script for the awards presented at the conference.
Chairperson: Robin Van Bragt, Treasurer (Eagle Plastics Plus LLC)
Contact at Treasurer@amug.com
Registration Committee
The Registration Committee plans and runs conference registration procedures and logistics (both in advance and on-site). This includes handling of credit card fees (in collaboration with the Finance Committee), cancellation policy, and creation of name badges, as well as working with the registration-management company.
Co-Chairpersons: Heather Natal, Secretary (GoEngineer) & Claire Belson Barnes, Director of Membership (Markforged)
Contact at Registration@amug.com
Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship Committee advises the AMUG Board on the awarding of scholarships; Guy E. Bourdeau and Randy Stevens. The Committee is responsible for reviewing all scholarship applications, selecting scholarship recipients, and coordinating the winner’s participation at AMUG.
Co-Chairpersons: Brent Griffith (Labconco) & Olga (Dr. O) Ivanova (Mechnano)
Contact at Scholarship@amug.com
Sponsor and Exhibitor Committee
The Sponsor and Exhibitor Committee manages and coordinates the Diamond and Platinum speaking and training sessions at the annual AMUG Conference. This committee works directly with the Agenda Committee and aligns with the Marketing Committee.
Co-Chairpersons: Tim Bell, Vice President (Sciath aiM Forge Inc.) & Daniel Landgraf, Director of Sponsors & Exhibitors (KraussMaffei Technologies)
Contact at VicePresident@amug.com
Technical Competition Committee
The Technical Competition is held annually at the AMUG Conference to highlight innovation and expertise within the AM industry. This committee is responsible for planning, promoting and overseeing the Technical Competition as well as presenting awards to the winning entries.
Co-Chairpersons: Bonnie Meyer (ASTM International) & Corey Wardrop (DMG MORI Additive Solutions)
Contact at TechComp@amug.com
Track Leader Committee
The Track Leader Committee focuses on the conference tracks and development of the education and training programs provided to the attendees. The committee is responsible for determining what speakers and sessions are presented at the AMUG Conference during the AMUG Track sessions. The committee will act as the moderators at the conference for their individual tracks.
Co-Chairpersons: Nate Schumacher (Prototek) & Alex Roschli (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Contact at TrackLeader@amug.com
