Additive Manufacturing Users Group Elects Board

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has elected its new board for the 2015-2016 term. These members, selected at the annual business meeting, will help oversee the April 2016 conference.

According to a press release, members re-elected the outgoing board for a second term. The board consists of:

• President: Mark Barfoot, Hyphen
• Past President: Bret Bordner, formerly 3D Systems
• Vice President: Steve Deak, GE Aviation
• Vice President: Dana Foster, rp+m
• Secretary: Kim Killoran, Stratasys
• Even Manager: Thomas Sorovetz, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

In addition to the individuals appointed at the elections, the following are now members of the board:

• Treasurer: Vince Anewenter, Milwaukee School of Engineering
• AM Industry Adviser: Todd Grimm, T.A. Grimm & Associates

The board also has three global ambassadors from GP Tromans Associates, SLM Solutions and Concept Laser.

“I am honored to have been elected for a second term and pleased that the board is unchanged,” said Mark Barfoot, president. “It was a pleasure working with industry professionals that willingly volunteered their time and diligently worked on the 2015 AMUG Conference. Their hard work and the industry support that they garnered made the event a huge success, breaking records for attendance, sponsorships and participation.”

For more information, visit the Additive Manufacturing Users Group.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.