ABOUT THE CMMA
CENTRAL MICHIGAN MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (CMMA)
Membership in the CMMA brings with it factory tours, scholarship opportunities, networking opportunities, the exchange of ideas with manufacturers facing the same issues and challenges, along with insight into how other manufacturers successfully do business in our region. It’s not unusual for our members to bump into new improvement ideas during tours and presentations. We know that these opportunities have saved many dollars for our members.
In the past year, all of our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Safety, Education, Human Resources and the Executive Roundtable have supported our membership by working on issues important to manufacturers, sharing best practices among them and educating members about available resources. Also, the Quality SIG is being revamped to better serve our members.
Collaborative efforts in securing specialized training have saved participating companies significant dollars in training costs. An example, we estimate that a CMMA-sponsored hoist inspection training saved each participating company $900 per participant. Similar savings were realized with our Arch Flash, and Lean Champion training courses. CMMA members are also eligible for discounts with MMTC for employee training and a similar arrangement is in place with MMC.
Our goal is to continue to move forward, bringing value to our membership in the form of unique training opportunities, access to best practices between manufacturers, facilitating a collective voice in regional government to influence issues impacting manufacturers, and more.
Several projects have been implemented which further these objectives, including an electronic newsletter, an active partnership with General Agency Insurance in Mt. Pleasant, and assumption of a more active role in brokering manufacturing-related education and training. We also envision supplementing our tour-oriented meetings with round-table discussions and informational presentations, ranging from technical to political.
A CMMA membership is an investment in your business. We invite you to join us. If you’re already a member, the more you participate, the bigger your return on investment, so by all means dive in!
BEST PRACTICES
Access to best practices between manufacturers.
TRAINING
Access to training and tools for continuous improvement.
OUTSIDE INDUSTRIES
Exchange of best practices with manufacturing industries.
SUPPLY CHAIN
Our members participate in a regional supply chain.
COLLECTIVE VOICE
With strength in numbers, our members combine to create a collective voice in government.
EDUCATION
Education of members about available resources (workforce development, etc).
GENERAL AGENCY
Endorsed insurance program with General Agency.
IDEA EXCHANGE
Access a network of regional manufacturers that participate in an open exchange of ideas.
INFLUENCE LEGISLATION
Influence on legislative issues that impact manufacturing.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Active special interest groups (Education, Human Resources, Safety, Quality, Executive Roundtable).
HARRY LEAVER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
In his current role as the Executive Director of the Central Michigan Manufacturers Association (CMMA), Harry Leaver leverages his experience gained in over 54 years working in manufacturing, including leadership roles in locations both domestic and international.
Harry is recognized throughout MidMichigan as a champion of regionalism and a strong advocate of collaboration. In addition, there are many examples where he has brought businesses together allowing them to shorten supply lines or reduce costs.
“Business Is Better When We Work Together” is the CMMA tag line. Harry is a staunch advocate of this and promotes it every day.
Throughout his career, Harry has served on numerous non-profit boards around the region. Current boards include CBM Services (part of the Midland Business Alliance) and Junior Achievement.
Harry is an honors graduate of Northwood University’s business management program. He is also a graduate of a nationally recognized machine design apprenticeship (10,000 hours). Harry is a recipient of the Michigan Manufacturers Association Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement award.
BOARD MEMBERS
BILL HENDERSON
Board President
President, Aircraft Precision Products, Inc., Ithaca
BRIAN SHEETS
Board Member
Executive, Avalon & Tahoe Pontoons, Alma
KASEY ZEHNER
Board MEMBER
Director of Business Development, Greater Gratiot Development, Inc., Ithaca
DAWN THOMAS
Secretary, Emeritus Board Member
Former Plant Manager of Alro Steel, Clare, and currently with MDT Agency, Sanford
KELLY WEHNER
Board Member
President, Case Systems, Midland
AMANDA GLAZIER
Board Member
Account Executive, PADNOS, Alma
Paul Aultman
Board Member
President, Vantage Plastics, Standish
BRENT HARDMAN
Board Member
President, Powell Solutions, St. Louis
TIM HOOD
Board MEMBER
President, Mid Michigan College, Harrison
DON SCHURR
Board Member
Formerly with Greater Gratiot Development, Inc., Ithaca
Corey Fowler
Board Member
CFO/Controller, Morbark, Winn
Ray Ogden
Board Member
Chief Administration Officer, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!, Midland
CMMA BY-LAWS
Review our by-laws, available online, and in PDF format.
CMMA ANTITRUST POLICY
Review our Antitrust Policy; available in PDF Format.
Central Michigan Manufacturers Association
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
PHONE
Office: 989.317.4605
Mobile: 989.798.7966
ADDRESS
Mid Michigan College
Morey Technical Center
2600 South Summerton Road
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858