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SMI Vanguard Committee Revitalized for Young Industry Leaders

By Gary McCoy

Recognizing the need to get more young people under 40 involved in the spring industry, SMI has revitalized its Vanguard committee that was active many years ago. The current version of the group will meet for the first time at a reception during SMI’s annual meeting April 22-26, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The time and date will be announced later.

Heading up the committee is Adam Jacobson, technical sales manager for FENN/Torin. Jacobson said he’s pleased that SMI’s executive committee has greenlighted the effort to reach the next generation of spring industry leaders.

“The spring industry has given me a great career,” explained Jacobson. “The least I can do is get involved and give back when I can. I’m excited for the opportunity to get this going.”

After the initial kickoff meeting in Scottsdale, Jacobson anticipates the group will meet on a regular basis virtually, and in person at industry events like the SMI Metal Engineering eXpo. He said a meeting at the eXpo would involve a networking reception and possibly a special event, such as a bike ride or volunteering with a local charity. Jacobson said down the road the group may consider opportunities to give back through events to raise money for charitable causes.

In addition to networking opportunities, Jacobson envisions the committee advising SMI on things like the association’s website, social media outreach, workforce development and industry education.

“There are a number of our SMI leaders who are in the latter stages of their career, so it is imperative that the spring industry recognizes its young Adam Jacobson leaders and gets them involved early in their career,” said Jacobson. “We hope Vanguard serves as a way to identify a nucleus of next generation board and executive committee candidates for SMI to consider.”

For more information or to get involved with the Vanguard committee, contact Jacobson at 860-308-6732 or adam.jacobson@fenn-torin.com. n

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