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SMTA Welcomes New Strategic Engagement Manager
May 10, 2017 | SMTAEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The SMTA recently named Matt Bourgeois to the position of Strategic Engagement Manager. The newly-created position fulfills a need for increased engagement among corporate members, smaller manufacturers, young professionals, and students.
With input and guidance from SMTA members and the Board of Directors, the vision for this new role is to strengthen the electronics industry by fostering collaboration among individuals and corporations. This vision will ultimately strive to match potential employers with like-minded young people. Matt will facilitate, educate, and serve as a dedicated resource supporting this initiative.
Matt Bourgeois joins SMTA with experience in project management and finance in the electrical industry, as well as business ownership in the electronics sector. Matt earned an MBA from St. Mary’s University and holds two undergraduate degrees from the University of North Dakota. He also speaks Spanish fluently. Matt is certain to be an asset for the association and the industry.
About SMTA – A Global Association Working at a Local Level
The SMTA membership is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.
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