2009 PMA Board Members

Steve Kullberg, Co-chair
Florida’s Natural Growers
Operations Director

steve.kllberg@citrusworld.com

“I think that by working together, the manufacturers of this county can be much stronger.  When we try to attack the challenges that we face as individual companies, we have many limitations, but together we can build a very strong and competitive manufacturing community.”      --Steve Kullberg.

Jane Gschwender, Co-chair
Lakeland Electric
Training Specialist
jane.gschwender@lakelandelectric.com

Richard ‘Dick’ Pellegrini, Secy/Treasurer
Pilgrim Associates
President
RLPellegrini@msn.com

Rob Clancey
Polk State College Corporate College
Director
RClancey@polk.edu

“I think the small companies aren’t getting the idea of PMA’s benefits.   Not only grant money and training, but the sharing and networking are of tremendous value.” – Rob Clancey

Ernie Helms
PCC Corporate College Corporate College
Advanced Manufacturing Institute Coordinator
eehelms@yahoo.com

“PMA grew from an advisory group with a few members to a manufacturing organization with a goal of career and technical education with quick delivery of a skill opportunity.  We’re looking to grow PMA.” – Ernie Helms

Executive Director
Susan Clayton Black
863/860-6206
black.susan.c@gmail.com

“Employers are finding out that this organization has what they need for business success.  It has so much potential to be a great trade association with collaboration and networking among its members that results in a positive economic impact for the community.” – Susan Black