SME SPEAKS
NEW CEO Named: Jeffrey M. Krause Takes on SME Leadership Position
Jeffrey M. Krause
Executive Director & CEO SME
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ME is pleased to announce its new executive director and chief executive offi cer, Jeffrey M. Krause. Krause joined SME in December. “We are thrilled to announce that Jeff will be joining SME to lead the business and drive the organization’s mission to inspire, prepare and support our stakeholders in the ad- vancement of manufacturing,” said SME’s Interim CEO and 2015 President Wayne F. Frost. “Krause’s strong background positions him to support SME in its goals of advancing manufacturing and attracting future generations.” Krause joins SME from Intraco, where he has served as
vice president of operations since 2010. In this role, Krause was responsible for enhancing business processes for sus- tainable and profi table growth. Prior to that, he held various manufacturing, sales and strategy roles at Delphi and General Motors, including a role as the GM Foundation vice chairman.
“Krause’s strong background positions him to support SME in its goals of advancing manufacturing and attracting future generations.”
“I am privileged to have this opportunity to lead SME at a time when manufacturing is strong, innovative and driving the global economy,” Krause said. “SME has supported the manufacturing industry, including companies, students and professionals, for more than 80 years. To join this organiza- tion at a time when manufacturing is vital and growing is truly an honor.”
In his new role, Krause will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization, while also leading day- to-day operations and working closely with customers and stakeholders. He will have general management of all aspects of SME, with oversight of its strategic business units, Tooling U-SME, Advanced Manufacturing Media, the SME Education
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Foundation, SME’s Events and Membership. Combined, these business units support both the current and future genera- tions of the manufacturing workforce, while providing key resources, training and networking opportunities. Krause holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial administration from Kettering University and a master’s degree in business administration from the Harvard Business School.
Advanced Manufacturing Media Welcomes New Director, Dave O’Neil
Dave O’Neil
Director, SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Media
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ME has named Dave O’Neil director of Advanced Manu- facturing Media. In this role, O’Neil will be responsible for driving the performance and development of SME’s print and digital media products, brands and platforms. “Dave brings a breadth of experience, which will sup- port Advanced Manufacturing Media’s position as a leader in manufacturing content and information,” said Jeffrey M. Krause, SME CEO. “SME and its media group are key re- sources to the industry and manufacturing professionals.” O’Neil most recently served as senior vice president with Insurance-Forums, where he managed content, marketing, product development and sales for the largest online community of insurance professionals. Prior to joining Insurance-Forums, O’Neil was the group publisher of life and health insurance for Summit Professional Networks, CEO of CK Media LLC, and vice president and group publisher for PRIMEDIA Inc. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Designs Sought for 2015 Direct Digital Manufacturing Competition
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ME is currently seeking designs for its 2015 Design for Direct Digital Manufacturing Competition. This annual stu- dent competition is sponsored by the Direct Digital Manufac- turing Tech Group, which is part of SME’s Rapid Technolo- gies & Additive Manufacturing Community. The theme of this year’s competition is structures rule.
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