The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has appointed David C. Klotz as President. Klotz will lead the more than 800-member association's work including leading PMA's 40-member staff, directing strategic planning, engaging in membership development and outreach, managing finances and leading domestic and international advocacy efforts.
An active PMA member for 25 years, Klotz is already well known within the association. He comes to PMA after serving as president and as executive vice president of sales and marketing for Tebis America, a developer of CAD and CAM software for the tool, die and mold manufacturing industries. Previously, he was senior manager of the Plex Automotive & Industrial Mid-Market sales team for eight years, and was a manager at Dallas Industries, Inc. for 12 years.
"I am very excited to join the PMA team," said Klotz. "As a long-time PMA member, I have seen first-hand how PMA's strong networking community helps members develop and share ideas that they can take back to their own companies, strengthening the entire the metalforming industry. I look forward to helping PMA grow, and continue to introduce its unique programs, such as its METALFORM EDU 550 course-strong, new comprehensive online training system designed specifically for the metalforming industry."
As a metalforming industry professional, Klotz has served as a member of PMA's Board of Directors, a member of the Executive Committee and as chair and treasurer of the PMA East Michigan District. He also served as chair of PMA's Tool & Die Division, was a founding member of PMA's Next Generation networking group and has been actively engaged in PMA's programs and services in many other capacities.
"We are delighted to welcome David," said PMA Chairman Troy Roberts. "He comes from our industry and has served in several PMA leadership positions at the district and national levels for many years. As a long-standing, active member of PMA, he knows the members and the challenges faced by our industry. He has the managerial, leadership and customer sensitive skill sets required to lead PMA and represent our industry and its members. I thank Bill Gaskin, who came out of retirement to serve as interim president over the past several months, and look forward to working with David, Bill and the entire PMA staff on the many exciting PMA programs planned for 2019."
For more information contact:
Precision Metalforming Association
6363 Oak Tree Blvd
Independence, OH 44131
216-901-8800
www.pma.org