The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) will install its 2019-2020 board on July 1, 2019. The nine-member board is made up of of both chosen and appointed positions, and each board member serves as an officer of the organization. The board's primary responsibilities will be to build and oversee the 2020 AMUG Conference and architect an organizational structure that will support the ongoing growth of this annual event.
 
Carl Dekker of Met-L-Flo, who has served two terms as vice president, will take on the role of president. Dekker swaps Paul Bates of UL, who opted not to operate for re-election after serving two terms as president, and Bates will think the role of past president. Andrew Allshorn of At 3D-Squared, who has provided as an AMUG global ambassador, was selected for the vice president position that was held by Dekker.
 
Three incumbents sought re-election and stored their positions. Jamie Cone of BD will serve a third term as vice-president, and Leslie Frost of GE Additive will serve a second term as secretary. In his twenty-sixth term, Thomas Sorovetz of FCA will once again serve as AMUG's event manager.
 
AMUG members elected these individuals during the annual conference that was held in Chicago, Illinois. Candidates for the appointed positions of chairman, treasurer, and AM industry consultant were projected and recognized by the decided officers. Filling these positions are Gary Rabinovitz, chairman, Vince Anewenter, treasurer, and Todd Grimm, AM industry advisor.
 
Carl Dekker said, 'I am happy to be AMUG's 2020 president. We have an excellent and experienced team leading us on the path to the next event.' He proceeded, 'The recent growth of AMUG has been astounding! This brings many problems, which I am satisfied to say the new AMUG Board is being very proactive in addressing.'
 
Dekker also expressed gratitude for Mark Barfoot's years of service. Barfoot, who is stepping down from past president, has served nine consecutive terms in roles that included vice president, president, and past president.



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