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.
Trade Show Committee
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:
| Joan Kappel, Amphenol | John Olsen, Komax Corporation |
| Laura Wagner, Brady Corporation | Tim MacAlpine, Komax |
| Greg Steen, DIT-MCO International | Greg Wasko, Mecal by Starn |
| Eric Harter, Dynalab Test Systems | Melissa Bedard, Schleuniger, Inc. |
| Parker Garrett, EMSCO | Jeff Roman, Schunk Sonosytems |
| Joe Roberts, Hellermann Tyton | Bob Bennish, Southwire |
| Jennifer Means, IEWC | Gandour Haddad, Telsonic |
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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 Matheney, Impact Electronic Solution | Sam Unger, Komax |
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 |
Interested in joining a committee? Complete the form and we will be in touch with you soon.