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Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West
Since 1991, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (MMTC-West) has acted as trusted advisors to small and medium-sized manufacturers as they develop stronger operations, drive innovation, promote excellence and achieve greater profitability.
As a strategic partner of The Right Place, MMTC-West's team allows us to offer a more comprehensive selection of economic development services to manufacturing companies in our region. Advisers for MMTC-West provide objective, straight-forward consulting and manufacturing technical support to manufacturers in the 13-county West Michigan region.
Personalized consulting services for West Michigan Manufacturers
From lean training to leadership development, MMTC-West provides the expertise to help your team thrive.
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Peter Hungerford
Vice President of ManufacturingPeter has been a part of the Michigan Manufacturing community since 1999 and brings decades of experience in this role. Leveraging the programming, training, and consulting from MMTC and The Right Place, Peter provides regional leadership to strengthen Michigan’s manufacturing capability and operational performance, enhancing their contribution to our local economies by preparing, planning, and evolving for Growth.
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René Booker
Program Manager, MMTC-WestRené Booker is program manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, providing support for events, marketing, and internal continuous improvement efforts. She also supports The Right Place/MMTC-West Manufacturers and Supply Chain Management Councils.
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Doug Landman
Manufacturing Solutions SpecialistDoug Landman is a Manufacturing Solutions Specialist for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, primarily serving small and mid-sized manufacturers. In this role, he works with manufacturers to provide benchmarking and assessment services, helping them to better understand their current state and potential improvement paths.
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Steven Lopez
Director of Manufacturing Solutions, MMTC-WestSteven Lopez is our Director of Manufacturing Solutions with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center – West, affiliated with The Right Place. Specializing in plant and production management, Steven has a deep passion for operational excellence and lean processes.
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Elise Rapeyko
Engagement Coordinator, MMTC-WestElise is the Engagement Coordinator for Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, supporting the client proposals, relationships, events, and marketing efforts for the organization.
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Peter Hungerford
Vice President of ManufacturingPeter has been a part of the Michigan Manufacturing community since 1999 and brings decades of experience in this role. Leveraging the programming, training, and consulting from MMTC and The Right Place, Peter provides regional leadership to strengthen Michigan’s manufacturing capability and operational performance, enhancing their contribution to our local economies by preparing, planning, and evolving for Growth.
René Booker
Program Manager, MMTC-WestRené Booker is program manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, providing support for events, marketing, and internal continuous improvement efforts. She also supports The Right Place/MMTC-West Manufacturers and Supply Chain Management Councils.
Doug Landman
Manufacturing Solutions SpecialistDoug Landman is a Manufacturing Solutions Specialist for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, primarily serving small and mid-sized manufacturers. In this role, he works with manufacturers to provide benchmarking and assessment services, helping them to better understand their current state and potential improvement paths.
Steven Lopez
Director of Manufacturing Solutions, MMTC-WestSteven Lopez is our Director of Manufacturing Solutions with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center – West, affiliated with The Right Place. Specializing in plant and production management, Steven has a deep passion for operational excellence and lean processes.
Elise Rapeyko
Engagement Coordinator, MMTC-WestElise is the Engagement Coordinator for Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, supporting the client proposals, relationships, events, and marketing efforts for the organization.