OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE NO . 41
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 .
Kirk Davis is the executive director of CAMPS ( Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound ), one of the leading manufacturing communities in Washington state . CAMPS supports manufacturers to adopt the leading edge of automation , innovation , continuous improvement , industry 4.0 , and robotics .
Joanna Boatwright is the new aerospace international trade specialist with the Small Business Export Assistance Team for the Washington State Department of Commerce . Joanna joins the team with over 10 years of experience working in the aerospace industry , cultivating extensive connections and nurturing strong relationships within the aerospace supply chain community . With expertise in business development , project management , planning , and marketing Joanna will be focusing on supporting small and medium-sized Washington aerospace businesses on entering or expanding into foreign markets .
Nikki Malcom has a tremendous passion for the aerospace and defense industry . She enjoys looking up into the sky and seeing the incredible machines that this industry produces ; it gives her immense pride .
She has spent the entire 21 years of her professional aerospace career in dynamic sales roles — supporting organizations with materials , testing and manufacturing . She established NFM Enterprises , born out of passion for connecting others within the industry . NFM connects buyers with fast , quality manufacturing services and offers effective sales coaching and strategy .
Lance Ball is the Boeing senior director of Manufacturing Operations Support and Logistics . He is also one of the Board of Directors at Seafair .
Erik Lindbergh is Erik Lindbergh is the co-founder and executive chairman of VerdeGo Aero which provides electric powertrain systems to the emerging electric aircraft industry . Committed to a life of service , Mr . Lindbergh serves as chairman of the board for the Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation , which is now planning for the 2027 centennial anniversary of his grandfather ’ s historic 1927 New York to Paris flight .
Dean Cameron is CEO of Top Drawer Media , publishers of Northwest Aerospace News . He has been an aerospace marketing professional for the past 32 years with experience in engineering and design , as well as numerous manufacturing disciplines .
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