AMUG Officers

 

Gary Rabinovitz

President

Gary Rabinovitz holds a degree in Physical Education from Plymouth State University, Plymouth NH. He also has received certificates in CAD. He has managed the Additive Manufacturing Lab at Reebok International Ltd’s World Head Quarters, for nearly 13 years. This lab operates both the SLS technology and Z Corporations 3D printing technology. Gary held the position of president of the SLS Users Group from November 2001 through the September 2002 conference. He is also a past member of the Editorial Advisory Board of “Time Compression Technologies” publication. In the fall of 2002, Gary accepted the position of Z Corporation User Group president, a position which he held for 4 years. Gary has also been a member of SME for the past 13 years and a Bright Minds Mentor for the past five years.

CONTACT INFO: Rapid Prototyping Lab Manager Reebok International Ltd. Canton, MA 02021 (w) 781-401-7328 Email: president@am-ug.com.

Mark Abshire

Vice President

Mark Abshire began working with DSM Somos in 2006 and is currently a global application development specialist. His prior employment was with Sony Rapid Prototyping Group as the product manager. Previously he had worked at 3D Systems for 9 years primarily as an application consultant manager. In addition, Mark was employed at Texas Instruments, Defense and Weapon Systems Division, for 20 years where he held positions as a machinist, toolmaker, product engineer, rapid prototyping specialist, manufacturing supervisor, manufacturing manager and rapid prototyping manager. While at T.I. he began working with rapid prototyping in 1988 where he pioneered using stereolithography patterns for investment castings in the aerospace industry. Mark is a member of the SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) and is acknowledged by the SME as an RP Master. Other memberships include the AFS (American Foundry Society) and the ICI (Investment Casting Institute) where he has completed certification as an investment casting specialist. Mark has worked extensively with manufacturers in North America, Europe and Asia to utilize rapid prototyping successfully in their business. Email: vicepresident@am-ug.com.

Scott Schermer

Vice President

Scott Schermer, Email: vicepresident@am-ug.com.

Bret Bordner

Secretary

Bret Bordner served an integral role in the founding of Laser Reproductions by encouraging his father, Jerry, to break into the rapid prototyping industry. Serving as vice president, Bret oversees contract manufacturing with outside vendors for injection molding, extrusion and metal stamping. Also a principal owner, Bret has been involved with the company since 1987. He has extensive experience in the industry and in overall business operations by working in sales, product design, project management and engineering. Email: vicepresident@am-ug.com.

Guy Bourdeau

Treasurer

Guy Bourdeau, Huntsman Advanced Materials, 1297 Pine Burr Drive, Lugoff, SC 29078. Tel: 803-438-7701. Email: treasurer@am-ug.com.

Tom Sorovetz

Event Manager

Thomas A. Sorovetz, Chrysler, LLC M/S 481-01-41, 800 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. T el: 248-576-5686 Fax: 248-576-7288. Email: eventmanager@am-ug.com.

Tim Gornet

Past Chair

Tim Gornet, University of Louisville, Rapid Prototyping Center, Vogt Bldg. Rm 101, Louisville, KY 40292. Tel: 502-852-0714.Email: vicepresident@am-ug.com.