About Automation Alley >> Association Staff

Management

Ken Rogers
Executive Director of Automation Alley
Deputy County Executive for Oakland County
rogersk@automationalley.com
Brief: responsible for the overall management and financial matters of Automation Alley  BIO

Thomas Anderson, Ph.D.
Senior Director
andersont@automationalley.com
Brief: experienced leader of Automation Alley’s entrepreneurial services department and assists Executive Director in overall management of the organization  BIO

Kim Cross
Director, Philanthropy
crossk@automationalley.com
Brief: manages fundraising efforts for the Automation Alley Fund  BIO

Maryann Daddow
Director, Finance
daddowm@automationalley.com
Brief: uses fiscal expertise to manage Automation Alley accounting and finances  BIO

Alysia Green
Director, Talent Development 
greena@automationalley.com
Brief: ambitiously directs Automation Alley programming for workforce development and educational initiatives  BIO

Kelly Kozlowski
Director, Public Affairs
kozlowskik@automationalley.com
Brief: talented, driven leader of Automation Alley government affairs, public relations and communications  BIO

Noel Nevshehir
Director, International Business Services
nevshehirn@automationalley.com
Brief: innovative, forward thinker who leads activities relating to trade missions, export readiness consulting and business attraction through a cross-cultural understanding of international business   BIO

Andrea Oleszczak
Director, Member Services and Marketing
oleszczaka@automationalley.com
Brief: marketing and advertising expert who skillfully oversees Automation Alley's membership activities, marketing and IT management  BIO

Daniel Raubinger
Director, Defense and Manufacturing
raubingerd@automationalley.com
Brief: accomplished manager of day-to-day operations of the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program and all manufacturing initiatives  BIO

Staff

Nicole Beattie
Public Affairs Copywriter
beattien@automationalley.com
Brief: assists in copywriting activities related to Automation Alley's public affairs

John Bedz
Defense and Automotive Consultant
bedzj@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with U.S. Army consulting and is providing strategic analysis of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program

Sharon Blumeno
Senior Business Development Specialist
blumenos@automationalley.com
Brief: recruits and welcomes new members to Automation Alley from Genesee, Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties

Cheryl Buscemi
Member Relations Manager
buscemic@automationalley.com
Brief: engages Foundation Level members to enhance involvement and return on investment

Anthony Castillo
Defense and Manufacturing Project Leader
castilloa@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program

Karol Friedman
Talent Development Specialist
friedmank@automationalley.com
Brief: develops employment opportunities for the Technical Talent Development Program

Larry Grupido
Defense and Manufacturing Database Consultant
grupidol@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program

Shaun Hayes
Member Relations Specialist
hayess@automationalley.com
Brief: assists in member relations inquiries and membership processing

Dom Holmes
Philanthropy Associate
holmesd@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with fundraising initiatives and philanthropic activity related to the Automation Alley fund

Catie Keomahavong
Business Development Specialist
keomahavongc@automationalley.com
Brief: recruits and welcomes new members to Automation Alley from Livingston, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties

Kim Krutsch
Administrative Assistant
krutschk@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with administrative projects and serves as Automation Alley's receptionist

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Lisa Lasser
International Business Services Supervisor
lasserl@automationalley.com
Brief: manages the day-to-day activities associated with international business services, including international trade and business investment activities

Claire Leigh-Monstevens
Events Specialist
monstevensc@automationalley.com
Brief: oversees the planning, development and promotion of Automation Alley events

Alexa Lipman
International Business Services Specialist
lipmana@automationalley.com
Brief: develops the planning and activities associated with international business services, including international trade and business investment activities

Randy McCauley
Defense and Manufacturing Consultant
mccauleyr@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program

Pam Mullen
Executive Assistant
mullenp@automationalley.com
Brief: assists Executive Director, manages Board of Directors and oversees building maintenance and security

Eric Niemasz
Defense and Manufacturing Project Engineer
niemasze@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program

Terry Perkon
Defense and Manufacturing Database Consultant
perkont@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program

Genna Piscopo
Member Relations Supervisor
piscopog@automationalley.com
Brief: builds relationships with members to elevate individual benefits and overall membership experience

Glen Sandberg
Public Affairs Administrator
sandbergg@automationalley.com
Brief: assists in activities related to public affairs strategy

Anil Sanne
Defense and Manufacturing Project Leader
sannea@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program

John Shirk
Accounting and Human Resources Manager
shirkj@automationalley.com
Brief: performs a wide range of accounting-related activities and is responsible for all human resource-related issues

Erin Sommerville
Media Relations Specialist
sommervillee@automationalley.com
Brief: develops and executes media strategy, including media relations and social media

Natalia Stasiw
Entrepreneurial Services Manager
stasiwn@automationalley.com
Brief: works with Automation Alley's seed funded companies and entrepreneurs

Anne Walter
Defense and Manufacturing Executive Administrator
waltera@automationalley.com
Brief: supports the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program

Thomas Whinihan
Defense and Manufacturing Project Engineer
whinihant@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program

Kyle Wojan
Defense and Manufacturing Project Engineer
wojank@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages program

Interns

Mary Gerlach
International Business Services Intern
gerlachm@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with international business services

Rebecca Thibault
Graphics and Web Intern
thibaultr@automationalley.com
Brief: assists with graphic design and website content management