America Makes Names New Education, Workforce Development Director
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has hired Edward D. Herderick as its new director of education and workforce development.
He is responsible for providing strategy and program management leadership in education and workforce development for customer project initiatives, conducting business development and providing subject matter expertise in education and workforce development-related project efforts.
“America Makes is excited to welcome Ed to our leadership team,” said John Wilczynski, executive director of America Makes. “He has long supported the Institute and our mission, and we’ve built a strong relationship over the years. Dr. Herderick’s extensive career experience and expertise will be instrumental in advancing our EWD initiatives, particularly in expanding workforce opportunities and addressing the critical skills gap needed to grow the additive manufacturing industry.”
Herderick has nearly 20 years of experience in implementing industrial additive manufacturing, from metals to ceramics to polymers. During his tenure as the vice president for science and technology development at NSL Analytical in Cleveland, he played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, particularly with a focus on services in the additive manufacturing and allied aerospace manufacturing industries.
He previously served as the director of additive manufacturing at The Ohio State University Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence where he was responsible for leading efforts to grow additive manufacturing capabilities and programs across campus in partnership with students, staff and external stakeholders.
Herderick said he is eager to not only make an impact with America Makes and its membership, but also the greater additive manufacturing ecosystem.
“I am thrilled to join the America Makes team as EWD director and look forward to building on a successful foundation of programs,” Herderick said. “Supporting people in their educational and career journeys is a lifelong passion, and this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of the additive manufacturing industry.”
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
