From the CEO: AME announces 2025/2026 Board of Directors

AME | October 3, 2025

At AME, we believe that visionary leadership is the heartbeat of every thriving organization. It is with great pride, deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude that I announce our FY 2025/2026 Board of Directors. They are an extraordinary group of individuals whose wisdom, passion and commitment continue to elevate our mission and enrich our community.

AME Executive Board

  • Chair: Billy Taylor, LinkedXL
  • Past Chair: Rich Fitzgerald, Nelson Miller Group / Partner, Kore-Company
  • Chair Elect: Robert Martichenko, TrailPaths LLC
  • Treasurer: Bart Reimer, Regal Rexnord
  • Secretary: Keith Hamilton, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Corrugated Business

AME Board Members-at-Large

  • Marc Kuzik
  • Peggy Gulick
  • Ellen Sieminski, Gerber Collision & Glass
  • Wayne Meyer, Teijin Automotive Technologies
  • Mickey McCallion, Emerald Textiles

AME Regional Voting Board Members

  • Larry Anderson, ResourceSyncing
  • Terry Spalding

I also extend our deepest thanks to Ellis Jones for his service on the AME Board. His contributions have been invaluable in advancing AME’s mission, and we are grateful for his leadership.

To each of our board members: thank you for your continued support, belief in our mission and tireless efforts to shape a better future. Your leadership inspires us all.

And to all our volunteers, members, friends, and soon-to-be members: I appreciate you all so very much!

Please join us in celebrating and welcoming this exceptional board. We can’t wait to gather at the St. Louis 2025 International Conference next week and continue this incredible journey together! If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late.

As always, please stay safe and keep looking out for one another.