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AUG / SEPT 2025 ISSUE NO. 46
CONTRIBUTORS
Jennifer Ferrero writes for Northwest Aerospace News Magazine and other aerospace and manufacturing trade publications. She operates Ferrero Agency( www. ferreroagency. com), a content marketing company, and conducts work for aerospace, manufacturing, space, and AI companies. She is also the host of“ Northwest Aerospace News Live,” a 15-minute interview-style webcast. Please look for the playlist on YouTube under Top Drawer Media.
Mark Norton is the executive director of the Northwest I-90 Manufacturing Alliance; he leads a collaborative network of over 70 manufacturing companies, educational institutions, and government agencies that work together to strengthen the manufacturing ecosystem in the region. He leverages his accreditation as a small / medium business consultant and his extensive industry connections to provide valuable resources, insights, and opportunities for the alliance members and stakeholders. His mission is to support the growth and sustainability of the manufacturing sector, and to create a positive impact on the local economy and community.
Aaron Ferrell
As AJAC’ s Director of Marketing & Communications, Aaron leads statewide campaigns, brand strategy, media relations, digital content, and storytelling initiatives that spotlight AJAC’ s impact on apprentices, employers, and communities. He is passionate about using multimedia, data, and design to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and make the skilled trades not just visible, but aspirational. Aaron’ s not just helping tell the story of Washington’ s manufacturing workforce— he’ s helping write the playbook for how it’ s marketed.
Kirk Davis is the executive director of CAMPS, the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound. Kirk works with many manufacturing and community leaders to support the success and growth of manufacturing in Washington State. CAMPS supports manufacturers to adopt the leading-edge of automation, innovation, continuous improvement, industry 4.0, and robotics.
Dean Cameron is CEO of Top Drawer Media, publishers of Northwest Aerospace News. He has been an aerospace marketing professional for the past 38 years with experience in engineering and design, as well as numerous manufacturing disciplines.
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