We’re excited to announce the newly elected representatives who will serve two-year terms (2026-2027) on the IACMI Consortium Council. Additionally, we’re pleased to welcome Dave Machac as the newest Council member, representing Northrop Grumman. The Council plays a vital role in guiding the IACMI Consortium, overseeing strategic planning, annual budgets, technical initiatives, projects, and management practices. Congratulations to all!

Small/Medium Enterprise (SME) Representative
Nobi Kawamura
Joby Aviation

Workforce Representative
Ross Smith
Mississippi State University

Premium Member
Dave Machac
Northrop Grumman

Kawamura replaces Zoltek’s Chris Vicory as Small/Medium Enterprise (SME) representative. Smith replaces Carol Howerton, from Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center as Workforce representative. Machac replaces Eric Barnes, from Northrop Grumman.

Elections were held throughout December and January giving IACMI Consortium Council members an opportunity to both nominate and ultimately vote for those representatives to serve on the IACMI Consortium Council.

“IACMI extends our gratitude to everyone who took part in this year’s Consortium elections. Your leadership and engagement are vital to our thriving peer community,” said Jason Gibson, IACMI CCO and IACMI Consortium Executive Director. “We sincerely appreciate Chris Vicory and Carol Howerton for their dedication and impactful contributions to the Council over the past two years. As we welcome our newly elected members, we look forward to their leadership in representing and advancing the IACMI community.”