WM ManufacturingNEXT Event

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. If you are interested in registering, please contact Anna Grace agrace@inforummichigan.org 

Did you know October is Discover Manufacturing month? Join us October 11^th to discover manufacturing in a whole new way! We will have panelists from local manufacturers talking about manufacturing from an ESG perspective – highlighting best practices in their organizations.

We will also share case studies from manufacturers who have had success in implementing ESG into current operations, how you get started and companies at different parts in their journey. We will answer the question ‘How do you innovate part of your process vs the competing goal of delivering something that is more sustainable’ as these ideas can compete against each other.

Kari Bliss
Principal Sustainability, PADNOS

With over 20 years’ experience, Kari leads Sustainability at PADNOS, an industrial recycler of paper, plastics, metals, and electronics. She is a GreenBiz certified professional, Leading the Sustainability Transformation, GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, a board member of the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, and the Treasurer of the Society of Plastic Engineers Recycling Division. She is a result driven leader skilled at developing sustainability initiatives. Her expertise in materials allows her to capitalize on circular economy market trends. In 2022 her team developed 27 solutions for OEM's and Tier 1 suppliers. Her ability to establish trust with a diverse array of customers, and identify what they value, brings all the necessary stakeholders together to solve complex circular economy challenges.

Scott Ryan
Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Gentex

Scott Ryan joined Gentex in 2010, but started working as an outside consultant for the company in 2006. He has extensive knowledge and experience with the Company in intellectual property and general legal matters. He has supported Gentex in varying positions with increasing responsibility during his employment. He was promoted to Corporate Secretary in June of 2015, and Vice President and General Counsel in 2018.

Wendy Schlett
Managing Director, Foresight Management

Wendy S. Schlett, a Managing Director with thirty years of experience in environmental consulting, received her bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology from Western Michigan University and a Professional Certificate in Sustainable Business from Aquinas College. Ms. Schlett is currently deploying her passion for sustainability by assisting manufacturers and non-profits in building strategies, identifying and prioritizing risk, and implementing sustainability and environmental business standards, certifications, and labels. She trains leadership, engages with internal and external stakeholders, and supports management within an organization to collaboratively develop effective sustainability management systems across diverse program areas within manufacturing and not-for-profit organizations.

Moderator

Katie Chapman
Senior Sustainability Engineer, HAWORTH

Katie Chapman is a Senior Sustainability Engineer on Haworth’s global sustainability team. In this role she leads the circular design efforts to ensure existing and future products meet the needs of a circular economy. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Business from Aquinas College. Prior to joining Haworth, she led sustainability strategy and initiatives at Duro-Last, Inc., a manufacturer of commercial roofing products. Katie has served on numerous boards and industry association committees such as Chair of the Green Building Initiative’s Building Industry Advisory Committee, Chair of the Single-Ply Roofing Product Categories Rules Committee, Secretary of ASTM D8.24 Sustainability Subcommittee, and is also involved in BIFMA e3 working groups.

Tickets:

Inforum Members- $25

Nonmembers/Guests- $35

Table sponsorhsip- $400 (8 tickets)

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