Last month, the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) welcomed David Fairbanks, President of Microvellum, to their Educational Committee. This educational committee is responsible for developing new opportunities and for promoting and supporting technical and industry-specific education.
“Inspiring the next generation of workers in our industry is an important mission,” said David Fairbanks.
“My hope is that I can represent the software industry within the AWFS organization, helping them understand the challenges that our clients have and help them meet those challenges with innovative educational initiatives.”
Other members of this committee include:
Rob Howell, WSI Machinery
Thomas Allott, Stiles University
Karl Frey, Colonial Saw/Lamello
Doug Hague, Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)
Brian Hansen, Gemini Coatings
Brian Joyce, Blum, Inc.
Philip Martin, 3C-IMR
Dean Mattson, The MiLL (Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab)
Clay Mitchell, SkillsUSA California
Scott Nelson, WCA (Woodwork Career Alliance)
John Stearns, Amity School District
Molly Turner, Ignacio School District (CO)
The committee’s strategic goal established for 2020-21 is “Provide professional development and education opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our members and the industry.”
