WCMA 2023 Annual Meeting Gathers Members in Hartford
Theย Wire & Cable Manufacturersโ Alliance, Inc. (WCMA)ย (wcmainc.org) welcomed more than 130 members and guests to itsย 2023 annual membership meetingย on November 30 at theย Downtown Hartford Marriottย in Hartford, Connecticut. The event combined governance, industry insights, and networking with a strong focus on leadership and future talent.
WCMA 2024 Officers and Board Leadership
Members approved theย WCMA 2024 officersย during the business session.
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President:ย Chris Venice, President, Marmon IEI
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Vice President:ย Tom Artinian, Principal, Artinian Group
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Past President:ย David Fisher, President, James Monroe Wire & Cable
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Young Professionals Liaison:ย Sue Welsh, President (retired), Rubadue Wire
WCMA also welcomed new Directors to its Board:
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Cheryl Stewart, COO, Quabbin Wire
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Shane Berry, Vice President Manufacturing and Distribution, Service Wire (servicewire.com)
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Peter Moran, Vice President Industrial Infrastructure, Marmon IEI
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Eric Fisk, CEO, Fisk Alloy
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Adam Chase, CEO, Chase Corp.
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Alberto Aguilar, President, Carris Reels (carris.com)
Continuing Directors include:
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Greg Smith, CEO, International Wire
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John Dognazzi, Managing Director, Sikora NA
Economic Insights and Industry Outlook
During the luncheon, frequent WCMA contributorย John S. Traynor, Executive Vice President ofย Cambridge Trust, delivered an update on keyย economic, political, and manufacturing trends. Attendees appreciated his practical insights, which helped frame current conditions and expectations for the wire and cable sector heading into 2024.
Young Professionals Panel: Why Wire & Cable
WCMA also hosted its inauguralย Young Professional Panel Discussion, which attracted more than 60 participants. Panelistsย David Fisher, President of James Monroe Wire & Cable, andย Adam Chase, President & CEO of Chase Corp., discussedย โWhy Wire & Cable โ A Rewarding Career Choice.โ
Charles Glew, President of Cable Components Group and Chairman of theย WCMA Young Professionals group, moderated the session. The discussion highlighted career paths, industry opportunities, and the importance of attracting new talent to the wire and cable industry.
WCMA Charitable Giving and Community Impact
Executive Directorย Ed Fentonย reported that WCMA donatedย $19,300ย to charities in 2023. Beneficiaries includedย UCONN Cancer Research,ย Toys for Tots, industryย scholarship programs, and several other organizations such asย Breast Cancer charities, the American Red Cross, UNICEF, Wounded Warriors, and others. WCMA makes these donations annually in honor of itsย Distinguished Career Award recipients, reinforcing the Allianceโs commitment to community and industry support.
