AFS Committees

Hierarchy

 

Nearly 1,000 members volunteer on AFS committees to gain updated knowledge, network with industry peers, bring new perspectives back to their companies, and give back by helping to advance the AFS mission of advocacy, education, and innovation. 

Interested in joining a committee? Please fill out this online form.

As a Corporate or individual member of AFS, you are encouraged to get involved in the committees of your choice. The only requirements are a willingness to participate, company approval, and adherence to the AFS Committee Manual. Members that contribute their knowledge and efforts to committee work find that they can truly make a difference in our industry while simultaneously improving their own capabilities and professional growth.

Here are the Top 10 Reasons To Join an AFS Committee! If you would like to get involved and are not yet a member, call 800-537-4237 or click here to become a member.

2025-2027 Technical Council officers

Chair:Vice Chair:Secretary:Secretary-elect:
Tim Hoyt
Allied Mineral Products 
Mark Osborne
Wabtec - GE Transportation 
Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson Consulting LLC
Jacob Belke
Mercury Marine
At-Large Members: 
Tedd Sheets
Betz Industries
Andy Bain
Ford Meter Box Company
Brandon Reneau
Caterpillar Inc.
Jason Walker
The Ohio State University

2025-2026 Management Council Members

Chair:Vice Chair:Secretary:At-Large Members:
Jason Gutierrez 
Soundcast   
TJ Costello  
Charlotte Pipe 
& Foundry Co.  
Tom Bye 
MPS Mankato LLC
Maddie Wilson-Smith 
Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine
Sara Oswald 
LA Aluminum Casting 
Young Professionals
Division Chair:
Government Affairs
Division Chair:   
Talent Development
Division Chair:
Marketing
Division Chair:   
Women in Metalcasting
Division Chair:
John Letts 
LAEMPE REICH
Eric Meyers 
Oil City Iron Works Inc.
Amanda Groves  
Lodge Cast Iron
Cara Lynch    
Inductotherm Corp.
Lizeth
Medina-Balliet 
Neenah Foundry Co. 

AFS Technical & Management Division/Committee Handbook

AFS Organizational Structure

  • Division: Primary focus area.
  • Committee: Sub-groups that focus on specific subjects within the Division goals. The committee leaders report back to the Division Executive Group.
  • Task group: Less formal in structure, task groups are often small groups or individuals working on a specific assignment or function related to the division focus. Task groups are common in divisions where members meet as a unified group rather than as individual autonomous committees.

Technical Council Divisions/Committees

Management Council Divisions/Committees

Let us know what Committees you're interested in by filling out our online form. We look forward to your involvement!