Automation Alley

Helping Business Thrive in Digital Transformation.

Our Mission

Automation Alley helps businesses embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to develop a software-first mindset that leverages the intersections of advanced technologies, systems and people to jumpstart or accelerate a digital path to strategic success.

Our Team

Emily Miller

Grants Manager

Tom Kelly

Executive Director and CEO

Pavan Muzumdar

Chief Operating Officer

Noel Nevshehir

Director, International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships

Nicole Zapoli

Vice President of Finance

Nicole Kampe

Marketing Director

Dan Stewart

Director of Sales

John Shirk

Manager, Accounting and Human Resources

Lisa Stief

Director, Operations

Shelly Watkins

Global Event Manager

Rebecca Thibault

Process Engineer and IT Manager

Lisa Lasser

Manager, International Business Services

Catherine Steiner

Global Events Manager

Sean Healey

Multimedia Manager

Laura Gearhart

Graphic Designer & Digital Marketing Manager

Eric Davis

Technology Investment Analyst

Pete DiSante

Project Manager, Defense

John Bedz

Manager, Special Programs

Kathy Galuardi

Relationship Manager

Julie Belanger

Strategic Sales Analysis

Maureen Kijek

Project Manager

Matthew Conley

Engagement Manager

Emily Varner

Project Manager

Sean Fabian

Office Manager and Operations Assistant

Wanda Norman

Project Manager

Dennis Burck

Digital Content Editor

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Our Board

President

Kurt Saldana

Diversified Technologies International

Vice-President

Sean Carlson

Oakland County

Secretary

Rochelle Black

Oakland University

Treasurer

John Paul Rea

Macomb County Government

Past President

David Hay

Executive Committee

Joshua Hundt

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Kristopher Powell

HRPro/BenePro

Tom Kelly

Automation Alley

John Blanchard

General Motors

Board Members

Liliana Ramirez

Ford Motor Company

Brad Barnard

Raytheon Missiles & Defense

Tarek Sobh

Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Wu

Beaumont Health

Adam Wilburn

Stellantis

Carla McKelvey

Kelly Services

Pradip Sengupta

IPS Technology Services, LLC

Peter Provenzano

Oakland Community College

Sean Newell

Ford Motor Company

Gary Krus

Hirotec America

Tim Finerty

Clayton & McKervey

Gary Conrad

Autodesk

Our Partners

Automation Alley is proud to partner with organizations that are committed to leadership and progress during the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with more than 100 economic development partners, markets Michigan as the place to do business, assists businesses in their growth strategies, and fosters the growth of vibrant communities across the state.

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The World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
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