ABOUT US
Meet our amazing Board of Directors and Staff at VMA and learn more about the history and founder of VMA.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brian Peek
Chairman
Project Engineer,
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Kevin Kyle
Vice Chairman
President,Germfree
Mischelle Romesberg
Immediate Past Chairman
Senior Program Manager,
Edgewell Personal Care
John Myer
Awards Selection
Managing Director,
Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe
Mike Sibley
Finance & Accounting Division Accountant
Partner, James Moore & Co.
John Ferguson
Government Relations/Legal
Senior Partner, CobbCole
Alush Garzon
Lou Fifer Education Golf Tournament
Vice President, Bouchard Insurance
Lori McMullin
Marketing, Public Relations, Sponsorships
Development Director, Conklin Center for the Blind
Scott Anderson
OpEx Division
Continuous Improvement Engineer, Spartan
Emilie Wren
Robot Brawl/Ambassador
CEO, Refined Search Solutions
Dan Snellback
Regional Rep-Deland
Operations Manager, Pelican Water
Tom Russell
Education
Superintendent, Volusia County Schools
John Louizes
Entrepreneur/Small Manufacturer Division
President, Zeno's Taffy
Vincent Aranda
Human Resource Division
Human Resources Director, B. Braun Medical Inc.
Maggie Morgan
Membership
President, Magga Products
Krista Graves
Regional Rep-NSB
HR Director, Everglades Boats
Artie Loeffler
Regional Rep-Flagler
CEO/CFO, American Radionics
VMA is The Region's #1 Resource for Manufacturers!
VMA's Priorities
Education...building a skilled workforce through best practices and scholastic programs
Relevance...serving the professional needs of our membership
Growth...connecting members to new customers and suppliers
The VMA was founded in 1980 by manufacturers for manufacturers. We provide information, education and networking opportunities to help manufacturers grow and succeed. We are made up of companies that range in size from one employee to over 500. There are companies with CEO’s, presidents, plant managers, CFO’s an HR managers and companies whose owners do it all. We have members willing to share their expertise in manufacturing operations, purchasing, international trade, human resources, marketing and more.
VMA makes connections. Connections that help you grow your business.
- You can make a phone call to the office with any question and you will be get the answer or you will be connected to the person can give you the information you need.
- You and your staff can attend any of the over 60 programs we offer. Here you will hear cutting edge information, meet members doing what you are doing or want to be doing; you can sell your products and services; learn how to streamline your systems; find vendors; grow professionally.
- You will learn the latest in legislative changes in HR at the Human Resources Division meetings; discover the techniques to increase productivity in Lean Manufacturing at the Manufacturing Excellence Division workshops; and connect with fellow financial officers and accountants at the Finance and Accounting Division events.
We are a recognized force in the growth and economic well-being of our area. All companies engaged in manufacturing in Volusia and Flagler counties and the region are invited to join the VMA. We are the only trade association focused on the success of local Florida manufacturers. VMA is directed by well-known and highly regarded manufacturers and business people.
VMA is a corporate membership organization and maintains a 70/30 ratio of manufacturer to service partner members. Service Partners, or non-manufacturers, are an important part of the effort of VMA to encourage our members to buy locally. As a member of the VMA you have access to all the programs and services designed for your success.
Florida Manufacturers are encouraged to work with all of our members to facilitate the growth and expansion in our Florida manufacturing efforts.
Our Founder Lou Fifer