The Biggest Event of the Year for Northern Utah Manufacturers
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
8 AM – 3 PM
CACHE COUNTY EVENT CENTER
490 S. 500 W., Logan, Utah
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
9 AM and 11 AM
FACTORY TOURS IN CACHE, BOX ELDER, WEBER, & DAVIS COUNTIES
Get insights you can’t get anywhere else on the toughest topics in manufacturing at the 4th Annual Northern Utah Manufacturing Excellence Conference.
NOW FOR MANUFACTURERS IN CACHE, BOX ELDER, WEBER, AND DAVIS COUNTIES!
SIT DOWN WITH THE BEST IN MANUFACTURING
At this once-a-year event, you will take part in nine breakout sessions and discussions with industry thought leaders on the most pressing issues manufacturers face today, like cost, supply chain, workforce, and more.
OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK WITH TOP MANUFACTURERS ACROSS NORTHERN UTAH
FACTORY TOURS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
- Tours at each location will take place at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
- Each tour will last approximately one hour.
- Maximum number of participants for each tour is 20.
CACHE COUNTY: CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC
815 W 1800 N | Logan
BOX ELDER COUNTY: NIAGARA BOTTLING
77 North Industrial Way | Brigham City
WEBER COUNTY: HONEYVILLE
1040 W. 600 N. | Ogden
DAVIS COUNTY: BONNELL ALUMINUM
11 H St. | Clearfield
AWARDS AND PRIZES
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND CATERED LUNCH
GAIN INSIGHTS FROM MANUFACTURING THOUGHT LEADERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: WINNING IN THE AGE OF AI & AUTOMATION: WHY CULTURE STILL DECIDES THE GAME: Mel Torrie
Founder/CEO, Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI)
Mel Torrie grew up on a farm in Alberta Canada and earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Computer Science minor from Utah State University. He then taught at Utah State University and worked on multiple NASA Space Shuttle payloads. In 2000, he spun out Autonomous Solutions INC. (ASI) from the university’s Electrical Engineering robotics center to make driverless vehicles a reality in industries like agriculture, mining, construction, logistics, and automotive. Mel is a renowned presenter and trainer on the topics of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, AI, and Machine Learning and has been a featured speaker in multiple countries across the world.
SPECIAL GUEST: DEIDRE HENDERSON
Lieutenant Governor, State of Utah
Elected in 2020 as Utah’s ninth lieutenant governor, Deidre Henderson now serves as the Beehive State’s second-highest elected official, chief election officer, and secretary of state. A consensus seeker, Lieutenant Governor Henderson assembles different points of view to find appropriate solutions to problems and is a staunch advocate of expanding opportunities for all Utahns. During the lunch hour, she will discuss the key role manufacturing plays in the robust Utah economy.
ECONOMY OF MANUFACTURING: Michael Jeanfreau
Senior Economist, Utah Department of Workforce Services
As the Senior Economist for the Utah Department of Workforce Services, Michael conducts labor market analyses that inform policy and support workforce development initiatives. He also develops and delivers economic presentations, including detailed reports on Northern Utah’s manufacturing sector and other key industries. His collaboration with stakeholders helps to provide actionable insights on employment trends, wages, and industrial growth opportunities. Michael also is adept at utilizing advanced data visualization tools to create accessible and impactful economic reports for diverse audiences, including government agencies, educators, and business leaders.
UTAH-MEP UPDATES: Steve Black
Center Director, Utah-MEP
Steve has 25 years of experience in leadership, operational excellence, and engineering in small manufacturing organizations. His experience in manufacturing runs deep. Before heading up Utah-MEP, Steve’s worked for an original equipment manufacturing company that produced metal vacuum chamber solutions and for another that manufactured semiconductor and oil research equipment. He specializes in data-based decision-making and problem-solving, and he has extensive experience in both product development and in applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across all levels of an organization.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
IS LEAN STILL RELEVANT?: Eric Burton
Senior Solutions Advisor/Lean Manufacturing Consultant, Utah Industry Partners
Eric is a Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt with more than 15 years of Lean manufacturing experience. He’s a walking encyclopedia of knowledge on lean implementation with a no-nonsense approach to process improvement. He has led hundreds of lucrative operations projects for companies. Eric learned Lean manufacturing as a blue-collar guy on the shop floor. That experience has let him connect with team members that may be skeptical about the value of lean implementation. He understands that the best way to motivate employees and reduce turnover is to empower them with the ability to find solutions to their work problems.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Eric Pope
Vice President Operations, ChampionX
Eric serves as Vice President of Operations at ChampionX, a global leader in chemistry solutions, artificial lift systems, and highly engineered equipment and technologies that help companies drill for and produce oil and gas safely, efficiently, and sustainably around the world. His expertise helps to guide ChampionX’s innovative products and digital technologies to provide enhanced oil and gas production, transportation, and real-time emissions monitoring throughout the lifecycle of a well. He formerly served in the same capacity at US Synthetic, a leading provider of diamond solutions for the energy industry. During his time at US Synthetic, Eric also worked as a production manager, process engineer, and R&D engineer.
PRODUCT INNOVATION: Travis Russell
Global Director of Talent And Leadership Development, ChampionX
Global Director of Talent And Leadership Development, ChampionX As Global Director of Talent and Leadership Development at ChampionX, Travis has extensive experience in leadership and management. He has been a Lean Culture Change Coach at Ebsray Pumps since June 2013. Previously, Travis held the position of Production Manager at US Synthetic. He holds a degree from Utah Valley University.
STRATEGY & REACH
A BETTER WAY TO FLY—ENGERGIZING AND EMPOWERING YOUR EMPLOYEES: Dave Anderson
Plant Manager, Autoliv
Dave Anderson is the Plant Manager at Autoliv’s Ogden Assembly plant. Before that, Dave spent six years as the Plant Manager of the Autoliv Inflator Plant in Brigham City where he was responsible for the P/L statement for the plant actively engaging in the end-to end management of the supply chain, sales activities, and development of new technologies. His focus was ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.
HOW TO BUILD A MARKETING ENGINE THAT ALWAYS WORKS: Chad Jardine
CEO/Founder, CMO Zen
Chad Jardine is the CEO/Founder at CMO Zen, a boutique outsourced CMO firm specializing in growth marketing. He is the co-author of Pillars of Inflection: Seven fundamental strategies for explosive company growth and has spent the past 20 years as a marketing executive and CEO building and growing companies. He teaches courses in venture capital to graduate students at the University of Utah and holds a BFA from Brigham Young University and an MBA in marketing from the University of Utah. He believes "There’s only one reason to get out of bed every day, and that’s to change the world.”
WINNING IN AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: WHAT IT TAKES INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY: Matthew Croshaw
Chief Revenue Officer, 47G
With over 25 years of experience leading organizations through growth, transformation, and operational excellence—including time inside the A&D manufacturing sector—Matthew helps companies align strategy, systems, and culture to compete where it matters most. As the Chief Operating Officer at 47G, he leads the organization’s operations and commercial efforts to create Utah’s premiere aerospace and defense ecosystem. His work focuses on connecting companies to opportunity—ranging from capital and workforce to strategic partnerships and federal contracts. His areas of expertise include leadership development, organizational design, process optimization, and business development.
TALENT & LEADERSHIP
ESTABLISHING YOUR TRAINED WORKFORCE: Matt Fuller
Department Head, Bridgerland Technical College
Matt Fuller is a career and technical education leader focused on building the next generation of highly skilled workers through practical, hands-on learning. He works closely with industry partners to align education with real workforce needs—especially in manufacturing, automation, and systems integration. With a background in robotics, screen printing, and small business ownership, Matt brings both technical expertise and entrepreneurial experience to the classroom. He currently leads efforts to embed automation and engineering principles into K-12 and Technical College programs, helping students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in modern industry.
RETHINKING RECRUITING: Tina Hazlett
CEO/CVO, Spectrum Solutions
With a longstanding career in talent acquisition, Tina leads with equal parts vision, grit, and humanity. A lifelong advocate for people-first business, she’s reimagined what leadership looks like—building a culture of trust, flexibility, and authenticity well before it became trendy. Tina is proud to have championed a fully remote and flexible work environment, achieved a 40% diversity fill rate in engineering and manufacturing roles, and helped elevate the recruitment industry. Known for her hands-off leadership style, she hires smart, self-driven individuals—and lets them thrive.
PROVEN AND PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO LEAD, MOTIVATE, AND ENGAGE EMPLOYEES: Hollie Doyle
Owner, LLB Training and Consulting
Throughout her career, Hollie has had the opportunity to manage large projects for companies all over the world. This has provided an in-depth opportunity to peel back the layers of many different organizations to learn what leadership strategies work, how they are applied, and how they can be shared. Because most of us are not naturally born with leadership talents, Hollie develops workshops specifically tailored to teach hands-on, practical leadership skills relevant to the workplace. More than simply talking about theories, Hollie is passionate about providing applicable tools that you can use at work immediately.
DON’T WAIT TO REGISTER!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
8 AM – 3 PM
CACHE COUNTY EVENT CENTER
490 S. 500 W., Logan, Utah
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
9 AM and 11 AM
FACTORY TOURS IN CACHE, BOX ELDER, WEBER, & DAVIS COUNTIES
SPONSORSHIP AND VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Create awareness about your organization within Utah’s manufacturing community. Select the tier that fits your budget and goals at checkout.
PLATINUM (Exclusive)
$5,000
Includes:
- Naming rights for the event. “(Your Company) presents the 4th Annual NUME Conference
- 6 Complimentary registrations
- Vendor table
- Name on program
- Large logo placement on marketing materials and social media
- Recognition from the podium
- 8-10 minutes to address the audience about your business
GOLD
$3,500
Includes:
- 4 Complimentary registrations
- Vendor table
- Name on program
- Large logo placement on marketing materials and social media
- Recognition from the podium
- 3 minutes to address the audience about your business
SILVER
$2,500
Includes:
- 3 Complimentary registrations
- Vendor table
- Name on program
- Medium logo placement on marketing materials and social media
- Recognition from the podium
BRONZE
$1,500
Includes:
- 2 Complimentary registrations
- Vendor table
- Name on program
- Small logo placement on marketing materials and social media
- Recognition from the podium
VENDOR TABLE
$175
Includes:
- 1 Complimentary registration
- 6-foot table