The Wire Association International (WAI) (https://wirenet.org) continues to expand its education program in 2026. As a result, the Education Committee plays a larger role in shaping training initiatives and supporting industry-wide learning.
This group helps guide WAI’s educational strategy while ensuring that programs align with current wire and cable industry needs.
Leadership and Committee Structure
Matt Miles of Southwire Company (https://www.southwire.com) leads the committee as chair. Erik Perks of Prysmian Group (https://www.prysmiangroup.com) serves as vice chair. Together, they bring strong leadership and industry expertise to WAI’s growing education efforts.
In addition, the committee includes experienced professionals from across manufacturing, materials, and technical services.
2026 Education Committee Members
The 2026 committee features leaders from key companies and organizations across the wire and cable sector, including:
- Brad Andrews, Condat Co. (https://www.condatcorp.com)
- Donald M. Dodge, Calmont Wire & Cable (https://calmont.com)
- Joseph P. Domblesky, Marquette University (https://www.marquette.edu)
- Jason Giebfried, Paramount Die Co. (https://www.paramountdie.com)
- Tracy Gooding, Mar-Mac Wire Inc. (https://www.marmacwire.com)
- C. Richard Gordon, C. Richard Gordon Consulting
- Erik A. Macs, Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp. (https://www.wireandplastic.com)
- Isaac Muller, American Wire Group (https://www.americanwiregroup.com)
- Donald Neville, RichardsApex Europe Ltd. (https://www.richardsapex.com)
- Brian Parsons, Interstate Wire Co. Inc. (https://www.interstatewire.com)
- Svet Pavlovsky, Blachford Corp. (https://www.blachford.com)
- Horace Pops, Horace Pops Consulting
- Christopher Reeve, Insteel Wire Products (https://www.insteel.com)
- Matthew Reinoehl, SDI La Farga COPPERWORKS (https://www.lafargacopperworks.com)
- Eric Wagner, Charter Steel (https://www.chartersteel.com)
- Bhaskar Yalamanchili, Gerdau Long Steel North America (https://www.gerdau.com)
Industry Collaboration and Support
Raúl Garcia Martínez of Viakable SA de CV (https://viakable.com) supports the committee as executive committee liaison. In this role, he helps connect leadership priorities with education initiatives.
Overall, the WAI Education Committee strengthens the association’s ability to deliver relevant, high-quality training programs. Through collaboration and industry insight, the committee ensures that WAI continues to support workforce development and technical advancement.
