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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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Elise Rapeyko
Sales and Marketing Coordinator, MMTC-WestElise is the Sales and Marketing Coordinator for Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, supporting the client proposals, relationships, events, and marketing efforts for the organization.
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Scott Kohsel
Business Solutions SpecialistScott Kohsel is a Business Solutions Specialist for The Right Place – MMTC West. In his role, Scott assists West Michigan businesses in meeting their training needs, evaluating and implementing innovative technologies and productivity enhancements, and connecting them with regional suppliers and equipment.
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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.

Elise Rapeyko
Sales and Marketing Coordinator, MMTC-WestElise is the Sales and Marketing Coordinator for Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, supporting the client proposals, relationships, events, and marketing efforts for the organization.

Scott Kohsel
Business Solutions SpecialistScott Kohsel is a Business Solutions Specialist for The Right Place – MMTC West. In his role, Scott assists West Michigan businesses in meeting their training needs, evaluating and implementing innovative technologies and productivity enhancements, and connecting them with regional suppliers and equipment.