The Advisory Board for the SC Manufacturing Conference is composed of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers who bring unparalleled expertise and insights to the table. This distinguished group plays a pivotal role in shaping the conference’s agenda, ensuring that every session, speaker, and opportunity delivers maximum value to attendees. Together, they are committed to advancing the manufacturing industry and fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth across South Carolina and beyond.

Nicole Johnson

Co-founder, Boyd Cycling

TRENT MCJUNKIN

Project Engineering Manager, Isuzu North America

GERALD MURPHY

Site Director, BASF Corp

Rashmi Vadlakonda

SMART Transformation SME, Trane Technologies

ALEX BOLAN

President, DigitalThinker

CATHERINE HAYES

Director of Industry Solutions, South Carolina Research Authority

RAMY HARIK

Professor of Automotive Engineering, Clemson University

Susie Shannon

President & CEO, SC Council on Competitiveness

Andre Harris

Vice President, AM King