NCDMM Honors John VanKirk with the Lawrence J. Rhoades Award
LATROBE, PA – May 2, 2012. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) announced today that it has awarded their highest honor, the Lawrence J. Rhoades Award, to John S. VanKirk. John has been an integral part of the NCDMM since its inception and it is for this reason we honor him today. Not only was he part of the original team tasked to stand up the Center back in 2003, but he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2003-2006, and ultimately assumed the position of President and Executive Director in...
read moreNCDMM Announces Appointment to Vice President and CTO
Latrobe, PA – January 9, 2012. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing (NCDMM) is pleased to announce the promotion of Randy Gilmore to Vice President and Chief Technology Officer effective January 3, 2012. In this new role, Mr. Gilmore will be responsible for providing technical leadership within the organization, promoting the NCDMM mission with external stakeholders, and adding new insight to the NCDMM business strategy. Mr. Gilmore joined the NCDMM in February 2011 as Senior Program Manager. During his time at the Center he has...
read moreNCDMM Adds New Senior Program Manager to Team
Latrobe, PA – December 20, 2011. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing (NCDMM) is pleased to announce that Jim Fisher has joined the NCDMM team as a Senior Program Manager, effective December 12, 2011. As Senior Program Manager, Jim will initially have direct program management oversight of several US Air Force Research Laboratory programs. Jim will also provide leadership, develop business relationships, and pursue opportunities to drive growth within NCDMM. “Jim is a great addition to the NCDMM team. His extensive technical...
read moreNCDMM Recognizes Mark F. Huston
Latrobe, PA – November 18, 2011. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) along with its Board of Directors recently recognized Mark F. Huston for his nine years of outstanding leadership and guidance to the Center at a surprise celebration with NCDMM staff. Also in attendance was John S. VanKirk, Kennametal Inc. Vice President, Aerospace and Defense and former NCDMM Board Member and Center Executive Director; Phil H. Weihl, Kennametal Inc. Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics and former NCDMM...
read moreNCDMM Launches a New Rebranding Initiative
Latrobe, PA – October 17, 2011. At its recent Board of Directors meeting, the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) proudly unveiled its rebranding initiative that has been under way at the Center. This exciting development includes a new logo that is representative of the progression of NCDMM’s continuously evolving organization. Also included in the initiative is a new website with a refreshed look and feel, easier navigation, and new features with updated content that clearly define our services, our...
read more2011 NAMRI/SME Outstanding Lifetime Service Award Presented to NCDMM President
LATROBE, PA – July 2011. The North American Manufacturing Research Institution of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (NAMRI/SME) recently recognized Ralph Resnick, President and Executive Director of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), with their 2011 Outstanding Lifetime Service Award. This award, which honors distinguished members for their longtime dedication and contributions to NAMRI/SME, was presented at the recent NAMRC Conference at Oregon State University. Mr. Resnick, a former President of the...
read moreNCDMM Honors Haas Automation, Inc. with the Lawrence J. Rhoades Award
LATROBE, PA – May 4, 2011. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) announced that it has awarded their highest honor, the Lawrence J. Rhoades Award, to Haas Automation, Inc. Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America, manufacturers a full line of CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, rotary tables and 5C indexers, producing all critical components in-house at its 1 million square foot facility in Oxnard, California. Haas makes extensive use of automated,...
read moreNCDMM BOD Names Ralph L. Resnick President and Executive Director of the Center
LATROBE, PA – May 3, 2011. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Ralph L. Resnick to the position of President and Executive Director effective immediately. Resnick is replacing John VanKirk who has lead the center for the past five years and elected to return to Kennametal to lead its Aerospace and Defense Division. Both VanKirk and Resnick were instrumental, along with Kennametal Inc. and Congressman John Murtha, in standing up the Center back in 2002....
read moreNCDMM Adds New Senior Program Manager to Team
Latrobe, PA, February 8, 2011 – The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) is pleased to announce that Randy Gilmore has joined the NCDMM team as a Senior Program Manager, effective February 1, 2011. “We are very excited to have Randy join the NCDMM Team,” commented Gary Fleegle, NCDMM’s Vice President and COO. “Randy’s extensive background in nontraditional machining and government program management will significantly help the Center fulfill its mission.” As Senior Program Manager, Randy will be...
read moreNCDMM Elects Directors Class of 2013
Latrobe, PA – January 12, 2011. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Jeffrey S. Kelly, Mr. Edward A. Morris, and Mr. John R. Tucker have been elected to the Directors Class of 2013 for a three-year term. The Board also elected Dr. Dean L. Bartles as Chairman. Mr. Jeffrey S. Kelly, CEO of Hamill Manufacturing Company, has been a Director on the Board since 2008 and his company has been an NCDMM Alliance Partner since 2003. Mr. Kelly’s background as CEO of a small precision...
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