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Jim
Cunningham
Business Developer /
Principal Consultant
Ext. 311
Wireless 607-725-1225 |
Jim
joined AM&T after many years experience in the manufacturing and
distribution industries. In addition to previously owning his own
industrial marketing agency, Jim has been involved with several
company start-ups and corporate reorganizations and has held various
management positions in Sales, Marketing, Quality Assurance and
Operations with a number of hi-tech companies. Jim manages the
development of new business and expansion of AM&T’s outreach to
small and mid-size manufacturers in the Southern Tier and is a
certified Professional Business Advisor, delivering consulting
services in the areas of Business Assessments, Operational and
Strategic Planning, Sales & Marketing Management, Planning and
Training.
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Norma
Cushner
Administrative Assistant
Ext. 302 |
Norma
spent twenty years gaining experience in various companies from
manufacturing to sales, service and distribution before joining AM&T
in 1995. At AM&T Norma keeps the office on track to deliver client
services and meet contract obligations, coordinates Board meetings
and transcribes the meeting minutes. Additionally, Norma is
responsible for publication of AM&T’s monthly newsletter and
marketing materials. She also works with other MEP centers and
partners to develop marketing materials on joint projects; is
responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of AM&T’s database; and
assists in the delivery of AM&T’s Lean Manufacturing Training to
area companies. Norma is a member of the Fingerlakes Entrepreneurs’
Forum (FLEF) and their Administrative Team. Norma earned her A.A.S. degree
in Medical Office Assistant from BCC and completed additional course
work in Accounting.
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Robert
Edwards
I.S. Administrator /
Webmaster
Ext: 307 |
Bob is a
graduate of Broome Community College where he earned his A.A.S.
degree in Electronic Technology. Bob has an additional eight years
experience in quality control and engineering before changing
careers to computer programming. Bob has twelve years experience in
various networking technologies (LAN, WAN) and computer programming
on the IBM PC. During this time Bob studied Computer Science at
S.U.N.Y. Binghamton. Bob joined AM&T in March of 1996 and has since
become our Webmaster and database administrator. Bob is responsible
for keeping AM&T at the leading edge of hardware & software use.
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Ed
Gaetano
Executive Director
Ext. 304
Wireless 607-760-3864 |
Ed is a
graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he earned his B.S. in
Industrial Engineering. He also earned his M.S. in Engineering
Administration at Syracuse University. Ed has had 34 years
experience in industry, gaining expertise in Industrial Engineering,
Planning, Manufacturing Management, TQM and World Class
Manufacturing techniques. Ed joined AM&T in 1994 and has delivered
services to scores of businesses focusing on Business Assessments,
Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvements and
overall business performance improvement. In April 1998, Ed was
appointed Executive Director of AM&T.
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Lloyd Johnson
Principal Consultant
Ext. 312
Wireless 607-227-6229 |
Lloyd
brings over 25 years of experience in engineering, quality, and
manufacturing to the AM&T organization. His career has taken him
from an electronics designer, where he received three patents for
microelectronic control designs, to Chief Operating Officer at a
manufacturer located in Ithaca. Lloyd’s expertise is in Project
Management, ISO Quality System development, and Operations
Management using World Class Manufacturing techniques. Lloyd has
been certified by United Technologies’ Ito University as an
instructor of Lean Manufacturing concepts, Root Case Analysis, and
Mistake Proofing techniques. Lloyd is a Professional Business
Advisor (PBA), a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and
TWI instructor, and a Authorized Service Provider for the Supplier
Excellence Alliance (SEA). Lloyd earned a B.S. in Electrical
Engineering and an MBA, both from Syracuse University, and is a
member of IEEE, ASQ, the Independent Consultant Network, and the
Finger Lakes Entrepreneurs’ Forum. Lloyd will be focusing on
Business Assessments, Strategic Planning and overall business
improvements.
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Bob Mann
Principal Consultant
Ext. 305
Wireless 607-725-8226 |
Bob is a
graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) where he
earned an A.A.S. degree in Photographic Engineering and a B.S.
degree in Business. He has successfully completed ISO 9000 and 14000
Lead Assessor Training. He had 31 years of experience in industry in
Functional Assessments / Evaluation of Business Practices,
Manufacturing Logistics, Cycle Time Reduction, and Business Process
Analysis. Prior to AM&T, Bob spent six months with a national
Registrar. Bob joined AM&T in 1995 and has developed the ISO 9000
program and has become an RAB Certified Lead Assessor of Quality
Systems - #QI04883 - and has helped several manufacturers reach
their ISO certification goals.
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Carol Miller
Principal Consultant
Ext. 316
Wireless 607-237-8031 |
Carol has
over 20 years experience in the manufacturing and service sectors.
She has a broad-based background in Operations and Project
Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Technology
Integration. Carol has worked in a variety of operations and
management functions at several companies. She joined the MEP
Program in 1996 and has provided consulting services in the design
and implementation of manufacturing best practices in Long Island
and New Jersey prior to joining AM&T. Carol has a BS in Industrial
Engineering from the State University of New York, College at
Buffalo, and an MS in Management of Technology from Polytechnic
University. She is a member of the Association for Manufacturing
Excellence (AME) and the Project Management Institute (PMI) and is a
NIST certified trainer and implementer of Lean Manufacturing
techniques. Carol leads AM&T’s Lean effort.
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Kathy
Peacock
Finance Administrator
Ext. 308 |
Kathy is
a graduate of St. Bonaventure University with a B.B.A. in
Accounting. She also is a Notary Public and belongs to the American
Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. Kathy has twenty years of
Accounting experience; fifteen of which are in the non-profit
sector. She joined AM&T in April of 1995 and is responsible for
handling all of AM&T’s finances and reporting. Kathy is involved in
the evaluation and reporting working group for our partner—NIST.
Kathy manages our client contracts, tracking & invoicing and
monitors AM&T goals, participates in Board Meetings and Statewide
reporting efforts. Kathy is an ISO Internal Auditor performing
AM&T’s and some clients’ internal audits.
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Carl
Terpack
Consulting Partner |
Carl
retired as Executive Director of AM&T in 1998. Prior to joining
AM&T, he spent six years as an international consultant. Carl holds
a B.S.E.E. degree from Lehigh University, (B.S. in Electrical
Engineering; B.A. in math). He took graduate courses at Syracuse
University, Executive Programs in Finance at the University of
Virginia and Executive Programs in Manufacturing at Harvard Business
School. Carl spent 31 years in industry, holding leadership roles in
executive management positions. Carl’s expertise is in MRP / ERP
Systems, TQM Principles, Leadership, Teamwork, and Strategic
Planning. He has extensive experience in all aspects of business
operations.
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