SME Announces Election Results; Industry, Academic Leaders Assume Roles on Board and Member Council September 12, 2019 by SME Communications Diverse industry leaders from automotive, energy, aerospace and mining take office in January 2020 Today, SME announced its 2019 election results for six international directors and four Member Council representatives. SME’s eligible voting members selected these 10 industry and academic leaders. “We look forward to working with our new and returning volunteers,” said Sandra L. Bouckley, FSME, P.Eng., SME executive director and CEO. “Their expertise and guidance will influence SME’s strategic direction and member engagement initiatives for many years.” 2020 SME International Directors: Jeffrey A. Abell, FSME, CMfgE, PE, General Motors, Warren, Michigan Winston F. Erevelles, PhD, St. Mary's University, San Antonio Robert W. Ivester, PhD, FSME, Department of Energy, Washington, District of Columbia Lonnie J. Love, PhD, FSME, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Dean S. Phillips, LINK Systems, Nashville James W. Schlusemann, Prosperia International, Aurora, Illinois 2020 SME Member Council Representatives: Vesna Cota, Tyco Electronics Canada ULC, Markham, Ontario (retired) Jennifer C. Fielding, PhD, Air Force Research Laboratory, Liberty Township, Ohio William R. “Will” Sniadack, Metso Flow Control USA, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Michael R. Watson, LSME, CMfgE, Flanders Corp., Winterville, North Carolina (retired) Roles and Terms SME’s Board of Directors play a critical, strategic role as the governing body of the organization; the Member Council oversees membership engagement, retention and recruitment efforts. Both positions were elected for two-year terms beginning January 2020. Application DeadlinesSME is accepting applications for 2021-22 international directors and Member Council representatives. Apply by Feb. 1, 2020, at connect.sme.org/structure.
