Chapter Leadership

Purpose

Ensure that the IADD is accessible to everyone within the industry in a cost-efficient and ef-fective manner that provides maximum value.

Projects

  • Plan & organize 1-4 technical and/or social meetings annu-ally (per chapter), according to need
  • Create a robust prospective member list for each region/func-tional area
  • Identify prospective members, key players and future chapter leaders
  • Develop unique ways to provide local access in all geographic areas
  • Develop unique ways to provide virtual access in diverse functional areas
  • Encourage the formation of new chapters

Chapter Officer Responsibilities

Chair

  • The Chapter Chair serves as the local representative of the IADD, for members and the region.
  • Oversees all aspects of Chapter activities and communicates with the Board of Directors.
  • Determines relevant topics, recommends speakers and identifies local needs.
  • Continually looks for potential candidates to fulfill officer roles in the future.

Vice Chair

  • The Vice Chair assists in the planning of program ideas and encourages participation in Chapter meetings and events.
  • The Vice Chair fulfills the duties of the Chairperson in the event of an absence or disability.
  • Continually looks for potential candidates to fulfill officer roles in the future.
  • Supports IADD member recruitment and retention efforts.

Secretary

  • The chapter Secretary provides a summary of meetings and submits them to the IADD Chapter Coordinator after each event for use in the Chapter Update section of The Cutting Edge.
  • Posts Chapter activities on social media, takes pictures at events and assists with on-site registration and welcoming members.
  • Assists Chapter Chair/Vice Chair in determining time, location and topics and encourages attendance for Chapter meetings and events.

Treasurer

  • The chapter Treasurer reviews financial reports provided by IADD staff to ensure accuracy (includes individual meetings/events and overall chapter reserves).
  • Welcomes members and prospective members at Chapter meetings/events and other on-site duties.
  • Assists Chapter Chair/Vice Chair in determining time, location and topics and encourages attendance for Chapter meetings and events.

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Chapter Officer Resources

To find tools and resources for your chapter, visit the Chapter Leadership Center.

Vice President of Chapters

Natalie Taylor

Natalie Taylor

Sales Manager, Pace Punches, Inc.

Vice President of Chapters

Can-Am Chapter Officers

Keith Schade

Dieshop Manager, Roylco Ltd.

Chair

Ian Young

Director of Sales, Ontario & Midwest US, Diebec Ltd.

Vice Chair

Carlo Gualtieri

Vice President, Central Die Supplies Inc.

Treasurer

Brian Wildfang

President, New Generation SRD

Director-Ontario

Gino Gualtieri

Gino Gualtieri

Vice President, Central Die Supplies Inc.

Immediate Past Chair

Derrick Ames

Derrick Ames

President, Die Supply Guys

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Board Director

Central Big 6 Chapter Officers

Greg Faddis

Greg Faddis

Direct Sales Professional, Universal Engraving, Inc.

Chair and Board Director

Jeff Brown

Davis & Pierce Die Service, Inc.

Vice Chair

Susan Whelan

Customer Service & Logistics Manager, Diansuply, Inc.

Treasurer

Lake Michigan Chapter Officers

James Banister

James Banister

Continuous Improvement Technical Manager, Bobst North America Inc.

Chair

Angie Ortega

Director of Customer Relations, Essential Products

Secretary

Gabriel Delgadillo

Midwest Technical Sales Rep., Carton Craft Supply Inc.

Treasurer

Derrick Ames

Derrick Ames

President, Die Supply Guys

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1-416-801-5071

Boad Director

Rocky Mountain Chapter Officers

Connie Adams

Territory Sales Manager, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems

Chair

Greg Faddis

Greg Faddis

Direct Sales Professional, Universal Engraving, Inc.

Board Director

South Chapter Officers

Anne Barrett

Operations Manager, Carton Craft Supply Inc.

Co-Chair

Sarah Farley

Customer Service/Purchasing Manager, Ameritek, Inc.

Co-Chair

Southwest Chapter Officers

Natalie Taylor

Natalie Taylor

Sales Manager, Pace Punches, Inc.

Chair and Board Director

Hector Ramirez

President, The Die Shop

Vice Chair

Roen Wax

Sales, Associated Pacific Machine Corp.

Secretary

Twin Cities Chapter Officers

Michael Olson

Packaging Design Manager, The John Roberts Company

Chair

Keith Roseen

CAD & Design Manager, LaserCut Plus

Vice Chair

Derrick Ames

Derrick Ames

President, Die Supply Guys

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1-416-801-5071

Board Director