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 Kappell, 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 Kappell, Amphenol
Laura Wagner, Brady Corporation
Tom Woosley, DIT-MCO International
Eric Harter, Dynalab Test Systems
Parker Garrett, EMSCO
Joe Roberts, Hellermann Tyton
Jen Libert, IEWC
Greg Wasko, Mecal by Starn
Melissa Bedard, Komax Corporation
Jeff Roman, Schunk Sonosystems
Bob Bennish, Southwire
Bill Heatherwick, 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:

Cameron Haring, Deca Manufacturing

Dave Matheny, Impact Electronic Solution

Kent Williams, DIT-MCO

Parker Garrett, EMSCO, LLC

Scott Morris, Marsh Electronics

Tim Fries, Qualtronics LLC

Doug Chowning, American Syscomptel, Inc.

Adam Simms, Pressmaster

Arik Vrobel, Cableteque

Chris Reich, Wesco International

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:

Rob Boyd, Schleuniger

Jim Kivell, Timberline Manufacturing

Jason Everson, Stark Electronics and Absolute Quality Manufacturing

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