Advisory Committees
WHMA is committed to LEADING (by providing knowledge and best practices), EDUCATING (by developing standards and distributing information) and CONNECTING (by fostering relationships) professionals throughout the Wiring Harness Manufacturing Industry. To help us achieve these goals, we have created advisory committees to engage and utilize the WHMA members expertise.
Exhibitor Advisory Board
Board Liaison – Joan Kappel, Amphenol
Mission: To strengthen the bond between WHMA/IPC association and the EWPTE show. Address show Policy recommendations. Provide voice of customer guidance. Provide strategic Growth recommendations. Provide educational needs guidance.
Committee Members
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Joan Kappel, Amphenol
Laura Wagner, Brady Corporation
Greg Steen, DIT-MCO International
Eric Harter, Dynalab Test Systems
Parker Garrett, EMSCO
Joe Roberts, Hellermann Tyton
Jennifer Means, IEWC
John Olsen, Komax Corporation
Greg Wasko, Mecal by Starn
Melissa Bedard, Schleuniger Inc.
Jeff Roman, Schunk Sonosystems
Bob Bennish, Southwire
Gandour Haddad, Telsonic Solutions, LLC
Chris Reich, Wesco
Marketing Committee
Board Liaison – Harry Coates, Schleuniger
Mission: To discuss opportunities WHMA visibility – Trade Shows (outside of EWPTE) and Conferences, Communications – Social media/Digital/Print
Committee Members:
Brian Ressler, TE Connectivity
Larry Manz, Insource
Annual Meeting Committee
Board Liaison – Doug Chowning, American Syscomptel
Mission: This group is focused on the programming and activities of WHMA annual meeting. Additionally, this group would serve as a sounding board for IPC educational development
Committee Members:
Dave Matheny, Impact Electronic Solution
Sam Unger, Komax
Kent Williams, DIT-MCO
A-620 Engagement Committee
Board Liaison – Michael Lau , ALTEX
Mission: Ensure that the WHMA membership is actively represented and participating for balance in the A-620 standard development
Committee Members:
Adam Simms, Pressmaster
Cesar Carpio, Winchester Interconnect
Fernando Moreno, Cesar Scott
Rob Boyd, Schleuniger
Jim Kivell, Timberline Manufacturing
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