Pete Buca, VP of Technology & Innovation for Parker Hannifin’s Fluid Connectors Group discusses engineering and new product development and how innovation contributes to Parker becoming the No. 1 motion and control company.

Norbert Majerus, Lean Champion at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, outlines the benefits of this company integrating Lean principles in both R&D and manufacturing practices in his book on Lean-Driven Innovation.

Peg Pennington, executive director of the Center for Operational Excellence at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, works closely with member companies, managing and coordinating problem-solving consultations, site visits, and novel best-

Hilary Johnson, sales engineer at Fabrisonic, pursued an associate’s degree in a manufacturing-related program after an MBA in marketing did not land her a full-time position. She talks about how manufacturing has been an excellent career choice.

Nick Pinchuk, chairman and CEO of Snap-on Incorporated, is an ardent national advocate for the industry. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, and systems solutions for professionals.

Shawn Hendrix, president of Nissen Chemitec America, offers insights on developing technologies to stay ahead of the global economy, empowering hour associates to lead continuous improvement projects and integrating Poka-yoke effectively.

Dr. David B. Williams, dean of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University outlines the college's innovative partnerships with industry – including Honda, GE Aviation, Google, and Uber.

Today we are speaking with Ethan Karp, CEO of the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) and Felix Brueck, board chairman. They lead MAGNET, a nonprofit organization and Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) in its mission to support, educate, and champion manufacturing in Ohio with the goal of transforming the region’s economy into a powerful global player.

Before Ethan became CEO of MAGNET in May 2015, he served as vice president of client services and marketing and was director of MAGNET’s Partnership for Regional Innovation Services to Manufacturers – or PRISM – a program to connect manufacturers to innovation resources in the region.

In addition to serving as chair of the MAGNET board, Felix co-founded with his wife Books@Work, an initiative of That Can Be Me. This program connects professor-led literature seminars to front-line workers for lifelong learning, as well as help companies incorporate “soft skills” such as critical thinking and collaboration, into the workplace.

Covering the latest topics, Manufacturing Tomorrow guests include company C-suite executives and engineers to industry-facing academics, supportive government and regional economic development agents of change. More information is at http://omi.osu.edu/podcast.

Bob Charleston is senior vice president of operations and supply chain at the T. Marzetti Company.Marzetti is a leading specialty foods company including many of America’s favorites, like Marzetti salad dressings and dips, New York Brand frozen breads and Sister Schubert’s homemade rolls. They also supply dressings, sauces and dips to restaurants including Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, and Taco Bell, to name a few.

Bob has held leadership positions at a prestigious list of top international companies. Most recently, he served as Corporate Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Associated Hygienic Products, LLC (which specializes in diaper and training pants); he also has experience leading sales, customer business management, operations, and supply chain at ConAgra Foods, Wrigley, General Mills/Pillsbury, and Rubbermaid.

Bob graduated from Kent State University with an MBA, and received his bachelor of science in engineering management from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is also a Six Sigma Black Belt.

Covering the latest topics, Manufacturing Tomorrow guests include company C-suite executives and engineers to industry-facing academics, supportive government and regional economic development agents of change. More information is at http://omi.osu.edu/podcast.

Kenny McDonald is the chief economic officer of Columbus2020, whose mission is to generate opportunity and build capacity for growth across the 11-county Central Ohio Region. We discuss his team’s work to make the region’s large and diverse manufacturing base “cool” again.