Business Solutions Team

Eric Yelsma

Sales Manager

With a deep commitment to empowering Michigan’s manufacturing sector, Eric Yelsma focuses on helping small and medium-sized companies achieve sustainable growth.

Josh Billington

Business Solutions Manager, MMTC-Northern

Joshua Billington is a versatile professional with more than a decade of experience in consulting, operations, real estate, Banking, Publishing, and economic development across Michigan.

Justin Cook

Business Solutions Manager

Justin Cook is the Business Solutions Manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), serving Ingham, Shiawassee, Eaton, Clinton, Jackson, Lenawee, Washtenaw, and Hillsdale counties. In this role, he assists small to medium-sized manufacturers in Michigan by offering expert guidance and support to help them expand and enhance their operations.

Ryan Galerneau

Senior Manufacturing Business Advisor, MMTC-Northern

As Senior Manufacturing Business Advisor, Ryan helps drive business improvements with manufacturers in the Upper Peninsula. He is passionate about product strategy, cost efficiency and problem solving.

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.

Steven Lopez

Business Development Specialist, MMTC-West

Steven Lopez is a Business Development Specialist for MMTC-West, primarily serving small and mid-size manufacturers located in Kent County. In his role, Steven works with manufacturers to provide benchmarking and assessment services, helping them to better understand their current state and potential improvement paths.

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...

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...

Kevin Olds

Director, MMTC-Northern

Kevin is a highly accomplished business leader with more than 10 years of military experience and more than 10 years in the manufacturing industry.

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.

Lynette Rombach

Business Solutions Manager

Peter Schmidt

Business Solutions Manager

Pete is the Business Solutions Manager for Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center's northeast regional office in Saginaw. His primary responsibilities are to help small and mid-sized manufacturers by providing them with assistance and expertise to help them grow and improve.

Martina Scholl-High

Business Advisor, MMTC-Northern

Martina Scholl-High is a Business Advisor at MMTC's Northern Michigan office. Drawing from her background in business administration and management, Martina provides expert guidance to manufacturers in Northern Michigan.

Michael Stroschein - MMTC Northern

Business Advisor

Michael Stroschein is a Business Advisor with Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. Michael assists manufacturers in Northern Michigan with employee development and mentorship, business analysis, Lean manufacturing methodology and tools, logistics, continuous improvement, safety culture, and autonomous and preventative maintenance.