Nearly 1,000 members volunteer on AFS committees to gain updated knowledge, network with industry peers, bring new perspectives back to their companies, and give back by helping to advance the AFS mission of advocacy, education, and innovation.
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As a Corporate or individual member of AFS, you are encouraged to get involved in the committees of your choice. The only requirements are a willingness to participate, company approval, and adherence to the AFS Committee Manual. Members that contribute their knowledge and efforts to committee work find that they can truly make a difference in our industry while simultaneously improving their own capabilities and professional growth.
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2023-2025 Technical Council officers
Chair: Adam Kopper of Mercury Marine
Vice Chair: Tim Hoyt of Allied Mineral Products
Secretary: Mark Osborne of Wabtec - GE Transportation
Secretary-elect: Eric Nelson of Eric Nelson Consulting LLC
At-Large Members: Carl Soderhjelm of ACRC, Brian Rachwitz of EJ, Tedd Sheets of Betz Industries, and Andy Bain of Ford Meter Box Company
2024-2026 Management Council Members
Chair: Jason Gutierrez of Soundcast
Vice Chair: TJ Costello of Charlotte Pipe & Foundry
Secretary: Tom Bye of Dotson Iron Castings
At-Large Member: Maddie Wilson-Smith of Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine
Both councils, in turn, update the AFS Board of Directors on committee work as it relates to advancing the AFS mission and values.
AFS Technical & Management Division/Committee Handbook
AFS Organizational Structure
- Division: Primary focus area.
- Committee: Sub-groups that focus on specific subjects within the Division goals. The committee leaders report back to the Division Executive Group.
- Task group: Less formal in structure, task groups are often small groups or individuals working on a specific assignment or function related to the division focus. Task groups are common in divisions where members meet as a unified group rather than as individual autonomous committees.
Technical Council Divisions/Committees
- Additive Manufacturing
- Engineering and Smart Manufacturing
- Aluminum and Light Metals
- Copper Alloy
- Molding
- Cast Iron
- Melting Methods
- Steel
- EHS
- Lost Foam