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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 Handbook. 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.
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2026-2027 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: | |||
| Scott Giese University of Northern Iowa | Jacob Johnson Foseco | Brandon Reneau Caterpillar Inc. | Jason Walker The Ohio State University |
2026-2027 Management Council Members
| Chair: | Vice Chair: | Secretary: | At-Large Members: | |
| Tom Bye MPS Mankato LLC  | Cara Lynch Inductotherm Corp | Cara Lynch Inductotherm Corp. | Maddie Wilson-Smith Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine | Tom Kayser Osco Industries, Inc. |
| Young Professionals Division Chair: | Government Affairs Division Chair: | Talent Development Division Chair: | Marketing Division Chair: | Women in Metalcasting Division Chair: |
| John Letts LAEMPE REICH | Brad Muller Charlotte Pipe and Foundry | Patrick Frazier ME Global | Luisa Emerson Allied Mineral Products | Lizeth Medina-Balliet Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry |
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
- Additive Manufacturing
- Engineering and Smart Manufacturing
- Aluminum and Light Metals
- Copper Alloy
- Molding
- Cast Iron
- Melting Methods
- Steel
- EHS
- Lost Foam