Industry Advisory Council

Consisting of business and industry leaders from across the state, NCMEP’s Advisory Board seeks to leverage community and business partnerships, help guide program activities and ensures that NCMEP is able to address the needs of North Carolina manufacturers.

Industry Advisory Council

John Chaffee – Chair Business Broker Transworld Business Advisors
David Catt Plant Manager Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.
Katie Chung Chief Financial Officer Southland Electrical Supply
Jim Ellis Manufacturing Project Engineer Electroswitch Electronic Products, Inc.
Geoff Foster Chief Executive Officer & President Core Technology Molding Corporation
James Freeman Founder/President Emerging Technology Institute
Jenni Harris Executive Director of Business Services North Carolina Department of Commerce – Division of Workforce Solutions
Mike Marlowe Executive VP Mission Critical Global Alliance
Kyle Martin RETIRED-Vice President & General Manager Electroswitch Electronic Products, Inc.
Byron Murphy Controller Package Craft, Inc.
Jerry Pedley President Mertek Solutions, Inc.
Courtney Silver President Ketchie, Inc.
Josh Ward Partner Longleaf Strategic Partners
Tom White Director NC State Economic Development Partnership