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Jamie Headley

Director of Business Development

Jamie Headley is Director of Business Development at The Center’s Plymouth office. In her role, Jamie oversees client engagements and ensures manufacturers throughout Michigan receive the services and support they need.

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Jess Cruz

Business Development Manager, The Center-West

Jess Cruz is the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (The Center-West) Senior Business Development Manager at The Right Place. He is responsible for working with manufacturers in Kent and Barry Counties.

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Mark Gettel

Business Solutions Manager

Mark Gettel is a Business Solutions Manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s southwest region. Mark’s responsibilities include supporting small to medium-sized Michigan manufacturers by providing them with assistance and expertise to help them grow and improve.

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Jim Gorman

Business Solutions Manager

Jim works directly with manufacturers in Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Washtenaw, Hillsdale and Lenawee counties. Jim has extensive experience in process and product development, automation, strategic planning, portfolio management, operational efficiency and innovation.

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Terry Hossink

Business Development Specialist, The Center-West

As a member of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (The Center-West) team, Terry is responsible for working with small manufacturers in West Michigan to help them assess their opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.

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Gary Marley

Senior Business Solutions Manager

Gary Marley is a Senior Business Solutions Manager with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. Joining The Center in 2013, Gary works directly with manufacturers in Oakland...

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Dave Nelson

Senior Business Solutions Manager

Dave Nelson is a Senior Business Solutions Manager with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. Joining The Center in 2013, Dave works directly with manufacturers...

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Kevin Olds

Senior Business Advisor

Kevin Olds joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s Traverse City office in January 2019 as a Senior Business Advisor.

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Tricia Onesian

Business Solutions Manager

Tricia started at The Center in January 2016 as a Business Solutions Manager. Previously, she spent six years as a Sales Executive/Relationship Manager for a highly successful commercial cleaning and building maintenance company.

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Peter Schmidt

Business Solutions Manager

Pete Schmidt is a Business Solutions Manager at The Center. Operating directly out of Macomb County, Pete provides services and support to small manufacturers in the region to enable them to compete, grow and prosper.

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Matt Shoffner

Assistant Director

Matt Shoffner is the Assistant Director for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Northeast Regional Office at Saginaw Valley State University.

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Barbara Shonibin

Business Solutions Manager

Barbara Shonibin is a Business Solutions Manager at The Center. In her role, Barbara works to support and assist small to mid-size manufacturers in Michigan with achieving their continuous improvement goals.

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Rob Summers

Senior Business Advisor

Rob is a Senior Business Advisor at The Center-Traverse City. He has 15 years of experience in manufacturing industries, primarily in aerospace related applications. In addition, Rob serves as the Vice-Chair of the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council (GTAMC). 

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Chris Tibaudo

Business Solutions Manager

Chris Tibaudo is a Business Solutions Manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-Northeast in Saginaw. Chris is responsible for improving the competitiveness of small and mid-sized manufacturers in the state of Michigan.

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Betsy Williams

Senior Business Development Advisor

Former travel executive and consultant, Betsy has more than 30 years of operational development and management experience. She is a SHRM Human Resource Specialist and is a Certified Lean Champion.

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Ben Wood

Business Development Specialist, The Center-West

As a member of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (The Center-West) team, Ben is responsible for working with small to medium-sized manufacturers in West Michigan, focusing on Mason, Lake, Osceola, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ionia and Northern Kent Counties.

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