In this book, I have interviewed people from all walks of life. These are not the people you would expect to fly the manufacturing flag. These are Americans like you and I, some in manufacturing, but many are not. Still, they believe in the call to Change How American Manufacturing’s Perceived In Our Nation.
Corporate Giants: | Greg Wasson (CEO, Walgreen Co. and Walgreens Boots Alliance, 2009-2015. Cofounder and President, Wasson Enterprise) |
Athletes: | Tony Schumacher (8X NHRA Top Fuel Champion) & Hayden Hurst (First Round Baltimore Ravens Draft Pick -Tight End) |
NFL Broadcasters: | Wayne Larrivee (Play by Play Green Bay Packers) & Frank Frangie (Play by Play Jacksonville Jaguars) |
Young Entrepreneurs: | Craig Rabin (Inventor Air Hook) & Dana Ward (Inventor of PreHeels) |
Fluid Power Hydraulics CEO's: | Jim Brizzolara (CEO of HydraForce) & Al Carlson (Former CEO Sun Hydraulics) |
Education Leadership: | Dr. Bryan Albrecht (President Gateway Technical College) & Dr. Laz Lopez (D214 Supt), Mark Hibner (PTLW Palatine HS) & Marilyn Barger (Director FLATE) |
Politicians: | Brad Schneider (Illinois Congressman) & Lake Ray (Former Florida State Representative) |
Woman in Mfg: | Allison Grealis (President WomaninMfg) & Jennifer McNelly (Former President The Manufacturing Institute) |
Radio/Podcast: | Jim Carr (MakingChips) & Lew Weiss (MfgTalkRadio) |
TV Personalities: | Don Dupree (Producer A Piece of the Game) & Titan Gilroy (CEO of TITANS of CNC and an elite Aerospace manufacturing facility and the creator of the television series ‘TITANS of CNC’ and TITANS of CNC: Academy) |
Film & YouTube Personalities: | Jeremy Bout (Producer Edge Factor) & John Saunders (NYC CNC) |
Manufacturing Owners: | Bob Weisheit (President Robert C. Weisheit Co.), John Winzeler (President Winzeler Gear) & Warren Young (CEO of Acme Industries) |
Iverson Legacy Family: | Ed Iverson (CEO of Chucking Machine), Jerry Iverson (Chairman Iverson & Company) & John Iverson (President Custom Products) |
Community Building Giant: | Buz Hoffman (President of Lakewood Homes) |
Authors and HR Expert: | Nicole Martin (Author The Talent Emergency / CEO HR Boost) & Vince Bertram (President of PLTW & Author Dream Differently) |
17 year old Patent Pending Holder: | Anisha Rao (Stevenson HS Graduate, U of I student and Patent Pending Holder) |
Reshoring Founder: | Harry Moser (Founder The Reshoring Initiative) |
Internship Experts: | Rand Haas (Business and Career Services -MCIP Program Manager) & Gary Skoog (Past Golden Corridor President) |
And MORE: | Carrie J. Kurczynski (General Electric), Rev. James Preston (Kingswood United Methodist Church), Helmut Albrecht (Former Science First Executive), Mike Reader (President of Precision Plus), Greg Knox (President Knox Machinery), Mark McCombs (Founder Renaissance Jax), Cardinal Manufacturing, and GPS Education Partners. |
This book is about manufacturing opportunities, while also discussing how we parent, mentor and educate the next generation that will ultimately lead all of us and our country to greatness.This is more than a boring book merely about making things. This book highlights recognizable personalities and asks their input on vital topics in our culture.
We have entered a time in our country’s history where returning to manufacturing excellence has never been more important. In order to do this, to bring our manufacturing back from overseas, we need more skilled labor. The time is now. I encourage you to challenge what you know about manufacturing in this country and what opportunities young people might have in these careers. Please help me in Finding America’s Greatest Champion & become a CHAMPION Now!®
Praise for Finding America’s Greatest Champion
Press Articles & Interviews
Finding America’s Greatest Champion | Technical Education Post, May 2019
The Intersection of Art and Manufacturing | Playtime Radio Show, February 17th, 2019
Finding Champions and Changing Perceptions in Manufacturing | Empowering Pumps & Equipment, January 25, 2019
Medical Device Manufacturing: A Growth Industry Healing the World | Expansion Solutions Magazine, January 10, 2019
Taking Pride | FAB Shop Magazine, January 2019
A New Author Aims to Change the Younger Generation’s Perceptions About Manufacturing | FAB Shop Magazine Direct, January 2019
Letting Go of the Old Manufacturing to Make Room for the New | Industry Week, December 14, 2018
Finding New Manufacturing Champions One Career at a Time | US Tech, December 2018
Refocusing on Manufacturing’s Future, for Long-Term Gain | American Machinist, October 28, 2018
The Morning Show | Gateway Technical College Radio, October 25, 2018
NEW BOOK EXPLORES HOW THE U.S. IS PRIMED FOR MANUFACTURING RESURGENCE WITH DRAMATIC SHIFT IN CULTURE, MENTORING AND PARENTING | BN The Mix, October 20, 2018
Be a Champion for Manufacturing | Modern Machine Shop, October 19, 2018
Manufacturing summer camp boosts job skills for Frank H. Peterson students | Team Duval Newsroom, October 19, 2018
New Book Supports the Future of U.S. Manufacturing | Production Machining, October 18, 2018
Why We All Need to Champion Manufacturing | Thomas Net, October 9, 2018
Stepping Up to the Plate | Production Machining, October 2018
New Book Explores How U.S. is Primed for Manufacturing Resurgence | Advanced Manufacturing.org, September 14, 2018
How the U.S. is Primed for Manufacturing Resurgence with Dramatic Shift in Culture, Mentoring and Parenting | MCAD Cafe, September 12, 2018
Industry veteran on a quest to find America’s greatest champion | CTE Magazine, September 4, 2018
Book Release: Finding America’s Greatest Champion | Manufacturing News, September 1, 2018
LIVE with author Terry Iverson (Podcast) | Manufacturing Talk Radio, September 2018