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MMA’s Leadership

MMA has served as a unifying champion of an industry that is in constant evolution and growth for 120 years. Led by President & CEO John J. Walsh, MMA supports our members and the entire manufacturing industry by driving state policy through relentless advocacy, providing resources to address the talent crisis, communicating vital information and providing numerous cost savings and benefits to our members. 

Meet MMA's leadership below or see the full staff directory.

MMA’s Executive Team

John J. Walsh

John J. Walsh

President & CEO
517-487-8550
walsh@mimfg.org

John J. Walsh was named President & CEO in January 2020, leading a team of advocates dedicated to securing a prosperous future for Michigan manufacturers. Before taking on the role as MMA’s leader, John served as the State Budget Director for Michigan, Director of Strategic Policy for Governor Rick Snyder, three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives and as an executive at Schoolcraft College.

Delaney McKinley

Delaney McKinley

Executive Vice President of Operations
517-487-8530
mckinley@mimfg.org

Delaney McKinley leverages a diverse set of skills to ensure outstanding value to the organization’s broad membership. She leads the organization’s communications strategy, directs membership programs and oversees an industry-leading platform of cost-effective insurance programs and discounted services to support member operations.

Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston

Executive Vice President of
Government Affairs & Workforce Development
517-487-8554
johnston@mimfg.org

Mike Johnston leads MMA’s lobbying efforts, with focus on tax, energy and workforce issues. He has been twice recognized as one of the 2020 Crain’s Detroit Business 50 Names to Know in Lobbying. He coordinates the MMA Government Affairs, Energy Policy and Tax Policy Committees as well as spearheading member-focused workgroups.

MMA’s Leadership Team

Bill Rayl

Bill Rayl

Executive Director of
Workforce Solutions
517-487-8513
rayl@mimfg.org

Widely regarded as one of the most successful creators of manufacturing talent programs, Bill Rayl is dedicated to empowering Michigan manufacturers to thrive.

Brenda Nalett

Brenda Nalett

Director of Insurance
and Services
517-487-8512
nalett@mimfg.org

MMA’s longest-serving team member, Brenda Nalett manages MMA’s benefit and services offerings to help members stay competitive.

Ashley Wakefield

Ashley Wakefield

Director of Membership,
Marketing & Events
517-487-8523
wakefield@mimfg.org

With experience in marketing, government and non-profits, Ashley Wakefield directs MMA’s efforts to engage members on all levels.

Dawn Scavarda

Dawn Scavarda

Senior Director of
Finance and Administration
517-487-8522
scavarda@mimfg.org

With decades of accounting and finance experience in the manufacturing industry, Dawn Scavarda helps manage MMA’s financial position.

Caroline Liethen

Mike Witkowski

Director of Environmental &
Regulatory Policy
517-487-8543
witkowski@mimfg.org

With a strong legislative and policy background, Mike Witkowski works to advance solutions for the environmental and regulatory challenges facing the industry.

David Q. Worthams

David Q. Worthams

Director of
Employment Policy
517-487-8511
worthams@mimfg.org

David Q. Worthams utilizes his remarkable experience and well-regarded reputation to serve MMA members and the Michigan manufacturing community.

MMA Board of Directors

Officers

Chair
Patrick Curry
President
Fullerton Tool Company Inc.

Vice Chair
Jill Dralle
Vice President & COO
Nexteer Automotive

Immediate Past Chair
Jeff Daniel
Vice President & CFO
PVS Chemicals Inc.

Treasurer
Carrie Randles
CPA, Audit Managing Director
Deloitte & Touche LLP

Members

Angela Ayers
Regional Director, State Government Affairs
Ford Motor Company

Dex Battista
Director of Government Relations
Magna

George Cook, III
Regional Director, State & Local Public Policy – Midwest
General Motors

Annette Crandall
President
Quality Assured Plastics Inc.

James Green
Executive Director of Human Resources
Lacks Enterprises

Valerie Knol
Manager, Government Relations
Stellantis

Mark Kramer
President & CEO
Anderson Development Company

Srikanth Maddipati
Vice President, Electric Supply
CMS Energy

Suzanne Morrison
Director of Marketing
Hatch Stamping Company

David Palsrok
Director of Government Affairs
DTE Energy

Jeff Schick
Vice President of Operations
Haworth

David Schmidt
President & COO
Alro Steel

Jeff Stoutenburg
Director of State Government Affairs
Dow Chemical Company

Daniel Szymanski
Chairman & CEO
Jedco Inc.

Tony Trecapelli
CEO
Gemini Group Inc.

AnnMarie Treglia
Global Director, Government Affairs
Dart Container Corporation

John Walsh
President & CEO
MMA

Mike Wilson
President
ASSEM-tech Inc.

MMA Service Corp Board of Directors

Officers

Chair
Mike Wilson
President
ASSEM-tech Inc.

Vice Chair
Ronald Geisman
President
Lomar Machine & Tool Company

Immediate Past Chair
Brad Lawton
Chairman, CEO
Star Cutter Company

Treasurer
Carrie Randles
CPA, Audit Managing Director
Deloitte & Touche LLP

Members

Matt Carr
President
Storch Magnetics

Patrick Curry
President
Fullerton Tool Company Inc.

William Henderson, III
President
Aircraft Precision Products Inc.

Dave Maurer
President & CFO
Humphrey Products

Delaney McKinley
Executive Vice President of Operations
and Assistant Secretary
MMA Service Corp

John Walsh
President & CEO
MMA Service Corp