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Board Members

AAMA's Board brings together insight, guidance and mentorship from some of the brightest leaders in Alabama, with representation from all state OEMs, Tier suppliers, major state entities and educational institutions.

Dr. Balasubramanian

Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian
Executive Director

University of Alabama Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies

Thomas Baldus

Thomas Baldus
Senior Manager Capacity Management, Localization & Purchasing

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International

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Mark Brazeal
Vice President, Manufacturing

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing

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Greg Canfield
Managing Director of Economic Development

Burr & Forman

Ed Castile

Ed Castile
Deputy Secretary of Commerce for Workforce Programs/AIDT Executive Director

Alabama Department of Commerce/AIDT

Gene Cleveland

Gene Cleveland
KTH Leesburg Products LLC

*AAMA Secretary

Weston Coleman

Weston Coleman
Sales Manager

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Ron Davis
President

Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association

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Helena Duncan
Senior Vice President of Operations & Investor Relations

Business Council of Alabama

John Evans

John Evans
Professor, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering /
Director, Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management

Auburn University

Michael Gaines

Michael Gaines
Division Leader, Manufacturing Planning & Control

Alabama Auto Plant, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America

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Warren Gappa
Manager of Supplier Cooperation

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama

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Becky Hurt
Vice President - Administration

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA)

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Barry May
Executive Director of Workforce & Economic Development

Alabama Community College System

*AAMA Vice President

Mark McClanahan

Mark McClanahan
Operations Manager

Heiche US Surface Technologies

*AAMA Treasurer

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Bakari Miller
Vice President, Business Development

Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)

Eric Mills

Eric Mills
General Manager - Manufacturing

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama

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Mike Oatridge
Executive Director

Alabama Mobility & Power Center

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Hollie Pegg
Assistant Director, Business Development Division

Alabama Department of Commerce

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Keith Phillips
Executive Director

Alabama Training Network

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Keith Robertson
Southern Sales Manager

Air Hydro Power

Brandon Tucker

Brandon Tucker
Director of Operations - Huntsville Powertrain Plant

International Motors

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Filmore Walker III
President

GAA

Jason Weaver

Jason Weaver
Stamped Products, Inc.

General Manager

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