AMT elects new board leadership
By Kristin Bartschi
Michael Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America Corp., has been elected chairman of the board for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
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Daniel D. Janka, (center) president of Mazak Corp. and AMT’s outgoing chairman of the board, is honored with a flag previously flown over the U.S. Capitol. He is joined by AMT President Douglas K. Woods (left), and incoming AMT Board Chairman Michael J. Cicco. |
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Outgoing AMT Board Treasurer Gregory Buck, president of Productivity Inc., and outgoing board member Chip Storie, retired machine tool executive, are recognized for their service. L-R: AMT President Douglas K. Woods, Buck, Storie, and incoming AMT Board Chairman Michael J. Cicco. |
“I’m both honored and excited to step into my new role with AMT,” said Cicco. “Manufacturers today are facing increasing obstacles that threaten their competitiveness, and AMT is committed to providing innovative solutions that will help our members overcome and find opportunity in those challenges. Alongside a board of esteemed colleagues, I’m proud to help shape AMT’s vision for the future of manufacturing.”
AMT President Douglas K. Woods said, “I am eager to work alongside Mike and the entire board as we continue to strengthen our efforts for AMT members. This is a pivotal moment for manufacturers, with unprecedented support to strengthen the industrial base and economy through both traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies. AMT is committed to leveraging this momentum to drive advocacy for our industry and provide the resources, core products, and services our members need to maintain their competitive edge in the global marketplace.”
In addition to Cicco, Gregory Volovic, president and CEO of Hurco Companies Inc., has been elected to serve as first vice chairman, and Willie Eichele, president of The HEH Group, has been elected to serve as secretary/treasurer. Newly elected to the AMT board for the 2025-2026 term is Markus Stolmar, president and CEO of United Grinding North America Inc.
Daniel D. Janka, president of Mazak Corp. and AMT’s outgoing chairman of the board, will serve ex-officio. In recognition and appreciation for his service to the board, AMT presented Janka with a U.S. flag; it had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in Janka’s honor at the request of Senator Mitch McConnell of Janka’s home state of Kentucky. AMT also presented plaques to outgoing board members Gregory Buck, president of Productivity Inc., for his service as AMT’s treasurer, and Chip Storie, retired machine tool executive.
Also serving on the AMT board in the 2025-2026 term are Blake Consdorf, president and CEO of Bourn & Koch Inc.; Glynn Fletcher, president of EOS North America; Jason Jones, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies; Melanie Lang, co-founder and CEO of FormAlloy; and Rajas Sukthankar, vice president motion control of Siemens Industry Inc.
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