In November, Dean Brett Peters was named as an International Director of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. SME is dedicated to developing the partnerships and solutions that work to ensure North American manufacturing competitiveness, security and superiority on the global stage.
Peters brings UWM representation to a very large professional society. With members in 70 countries and a network of hundreds of chapters worldwide, SME influences more than half a million manufacturing engineers, executives and practitioners annually.
“We are thrilled to welcome this group of industry veterans to the team,” said Bob Willig, SME executive director and CEO. “Their thought leadership will produce remarkable advancements for North American manufacturing to drive competitiveness, resiliency and national security. With their expertise, we are confident that SME is positioned to accelerate the widespread adoption of manufacturing technology and build North America’s talent and capabilities. Our leadership team is dedicated to advancing manufacturing as a diverse, thriving and valued ecosystem.”
His two-year term begins in January 2024.