PCMI Committees
PCMI is your link to the PCM industry. You can get more from your investment in PCMI if you serve on a committee. PCMI is seeking volunteers to join current committee members in their work to expand and improve the Institute’s conferences, educational programs, membership roster, and technology services.
As a committee volunteer, you help the Institute, make sure your company interests are heard, and have more opportunities to network with your colleagues. PCMI committee members, manage educational and technical initiatives, plan conferences, develop membership recruitment and retention campaigns, and help evolve the Institute’s website.
You may volunteer to serve yourself or you can nominate someone else from your company to serve. Each committee determines how often they meet by conference call.
Conference Committees
PCMI conducts two international technical conferences each year. The PCMI Conference Committee:
- Oversees the development of the program agenda, including determining the number and content of technical sessions and identifying potential speakers.
- Coordinates the planning of pre- and post-conference programs, tours, and social activities
The Fall 2026 Conference Committee members include:
- Peter Engel, Newcut by Fathom
- Glenn Dooley, NW Etch Technology, Inc.
- Matthew Erlichman, Chemcut Corporation
- JP Ferguson, International Electronic Components (IEC)
- Blake Parkinson, Watlow
- Sylvain Dromaint, Altix
The Spring 2026 Conference Committee members included:
- Eric Kemperman, Etchform BV
- David Allen, Cranfield University
- Sylvain Dromaint, Altix
- Matthew Erlichman, Chemcut Corporation
- Jennie Fors, HP Etch AB
- Jean-Clement Martel, Altix
- Blake Parkinson, Watlow
- Dennis Pusch, Schmoll-Maschinen GmbH
Education Committee
The Education Committee:
- Identifies the educational needs of the membership and develops programs to address those needs effectively.
- Plays a key role in shaping and contributing to the content of technical sessions at conferences.
The current members of the Education Committee include:
- Chris Bonsell, Tecomet
- Jennie Fors, HP Etch AB
- Bill Fox, Conard Corp.
- Eric Kemperman, Etchform BV
- Ana Lambert, TechEtch Inc.
- Aurelia Montoya, Elcon Precision, LLC
- Dylan Reitz, Chemcut Corporation
- Jimmy Trost, Vaga Industries
Membership Committee
PCMI is committed to a robust membership. The PCMI Membership Committee is continually working to grow the Institute.
The Membership Committee:
- Develops strategic plans for recruitment and retention.
- Actively recruits new members.
- Recommends strategies for developing technology projects that can benefit the membership.
The current members of the Membership Committee include:
- JP Ferguson, International Electronic Components (IEC)
- Bill Fox, Conard Corp.
- Steffen Herz, Atztechnik Herz GmbH
- Eric Kemperman, Etchform BV
- Blake Parkinson, Watlow
- Mike Soble, Chemcut Corporation
- Peter Engel, Newcut by Fathom
IT Committee
The IT Committee:
- Reviews the website and social media to ensure they effectively enhance PCMI, facilitating networking, business promotion, industry learning, conference registration, and access to technical documents for members’ business development.
The current members of the IT Committee include:
- Chris Bonsell, Tecomet
- Peter Engel, Newcut by Fathom
- Steven Marino, Orbel Corp.
- Jimmy Trost, Vaga Industries
Nominate someone or join a committee
PCMI Committees meet by video conference call. Each Committee determines the number and time for each call, but members should expect to participate in 4 or 5 calls each year.
The PCMI Management team coordinates the video conference calls.