Panel Discussion
Thursday, April 18 & Friday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Newtown Campus, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
Brad Chandler
Allegheny Educational Systems
Account Representative for Allegheny Educational Systems covering Southeastern PA and Southern NJ. Brad was the Makerspace Manager for Philadelphia University and the Art Institute of Philadelphia. A former Children’s Museum Designer, Children’s Fantasy Author, and a father. Brad also has a passion for giant pinata making, martial arts, and the great outdoors.
Gina Scala
Allegheny Educational Systems
Account Representative for Allegheny Educational Systems covering the NYC Metro Area and Long Island, NY. Gina was born and raised in New Jersey. She’s a former Marketing Director, Teacher, and lifelong learner with nearly a decade with Stratasys Global Education. Also a Mom of two little tinkers.
Dave Jankowski
Xact Metal
Vice President- Global Sales
A graduate of Lehigh University (B.S. Metallurgical Engineering) and Case Western Reserve University (M.S. Materials Science), Dave has spent the majority of his career working in high technology Product Management, Marketing, and Sales roles including positions at The Timken Company (specialty steel manufacturer) and increasingly responsible roles within divisions of GE involved with non-destructive testing. Dave is the VP – Global Sales at Xact Metal – a high technology start-up company developing and manufacturing metal 3D printers. Our focus is making the technology more accessible and affordable to a wide range of industries. Dave is an avid runner, hiker, and backpacker.
Carlos Alverado
Formlabs
Channel Manager for Latin America and North America
Carlos is well developed in a wide range of technical sales environments, both as an individual performer and managerial role. Action oriented and results driven. Highly motivated to increase productivity for the workplace and its environment. Able to independently, as well as cooperatively, drive for results in order for the organization to reach excellence. With a background in Architecture, Business and Technology.
Larry Granec
BOFA Americas
National Account Manager
A former educator and regional sales representative with H2I Group in Wisconsin, Larry is the new National Account Manager for BOFA, A Donaldson Company, A world leader in fume extraction technology. With a focus on education, he’s also a long-time Skills USA volunteer.
Jesse Roitenberg
Stratasys
National Education Manager
A former STEM teacher, Jesse is a long-time member of the Stratasys team with almost two decades helping customers with 3D Printing solutions across the U.S. He is a father of two and based out of Minnesota.
Matt Fawcett
Ultimaker/ Makerbot
Proactive and resourceful professional offering well-rounded knowledge and solid track record of exceeding revenue targets through strategic channel partnerships. Adept at developing and nurturing relationships with key channel partners to drive mutual growth. Proficient in developing and implementing account strategies and tactics in order to set product directions. Skilled in creating and executing channel sales strategies that optimize market penetration and increase product visibility. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, resulting in the successful implementation of channel programs. Leveraging a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills to identify market trends, capitalize on opportunities, and drive sustainable business growth. Skilled in identifying client needs, proposing tailored solutions, and closing complex deals.
Kyle Davidson
AON3D
Kyle Davidson has been in AM industry for 8 years, working on projects ranging K12 education curricula to Guiness book of world record AM Tooling. He started with NVBots, a company focused on automation in FDM printing through being able to remove and start new prints automatically. He then joined Cincinnati Incorporated and was part of the team that introduced and commercialized large-scale pellet based extrusion(LFAM) to the market with help of a CRADA from ORNL. He is currently at AON3D, a company creating hardware and software that utilizes technologies such as AI/ML to optimize the part performance. He has operated machines with filament deposition, single screw extruders, photopolymers, and powders, and has been in plastics since he was 13, helping his grandfather’s thermoforming company.
Mike Gorski
Filament Innovations
(Mike) Gorski, Owner and Founder of Filament Innovations. Mike earned his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Penn State, his MBA from DeSales University, and his PhD from Capella University. What started as a hobby grew into a business as Mike saw a need in the industry for large-scale, affordable 3D printers; in 2015 Filament Innovations was born. It continues to be a small, family owned business that strives to give its customers the most affordable, reliable, large-scale 3D Printer options on the market.