(Park Ridge)- The Technology & Manufacturing Association of Illinois (TMA) today announced the election of Brian Panek as 2014 Chairman of the Board at TMA’s 88th Annual Meeting held Saturday in Northfield, Illinois. Mr. Panek is Vice President of Panek Precision based in Northbrook. “It is truly an honor to serve as the new Chairman of TMA, following in the footsteps of so many visionary leaders who have gone before me, including my father Gregg,” stated Panek. “I am committed to maintaining TMA’s core mission and values while building on our recent successes and continuing our upward trajectory as a leader in the manufacturing industry, “ he added.
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In his role as Vice President at Panek Precision, Mr. Panek oversees day-to-day operations from customer management through shop floor operations. During his time at Panek Precision, the company has grown from 95 to 165 employees and doubled its revenues. Serving primarily the automotive OEM market, the company is committed to cutting edge technology as it relates to next generation manufacturing.
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At TMA, in addition to his service as a board member, Mr. Panek has also served on TMA’s Marketing, Finance and Audit, and Young Leaders Committee. He and his wife Kim reside in the Northern Suburbs with their three daughters.
About TMA: 8 small manufacturing companies who thought they could better themselves by associating with one another founded TMA in 1925. Through the years, members established programs and services that would help their businesses grow and prosper, train their employees, and provide medical and retirement benefits. As a result of these efforts, TMA has grown into an almost 1,000 member not-for-profit organization representing more than 30,000 employees of precision manufacturing and supplier companies throughout Illinois.
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