Leadership
Our team’s capabilities come from long careers at manufacturers, both large and small
They’ve started their own companies, worked for major employers, and led companies across the Southern Tier. Our consultants are business advisors and business professionals, wearing many hats. Over several years they have built great reputations for understanding and meeting the needs of manufacturers, and are dedicated to supporting manufacturing CEOs and their teams in their quest for business growth and organizational transformation
Our Team
Experience is the foundation of meaningful growth
Industry expertise is the key to lasting success
The right people turn challenges into opportunities
Building stronger businesses through practical experiences
Carol Miller
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Carol has extensive knowledge of the Southern Tier’s manufacturing sector and has a proven track record of success. Carol works closely with AMT’s clients, stakeholders, and partners. As the Executive Director, Carol is building on AMT’s past successes and is leading the organization in customizing and expanding its services to better serve the manufacturing community. Carol joined the organization as a Principal Consultant in 2004. She has helped clients achieve millions in impact through the application of Lean Thinking Principles and Manufacturing Operations Excellence. Carol has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from SUNY Buffalo, and a M.S. in Management of Technology from Polytechnic University. She is a member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and holds various professional and industry certifications.
EXPERTISE: Business Assessments, Strategic & Operational Planning, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Technology Integration, Benchmarking & Best Practices, Team Building, and Change Management.
Tom Enderby
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA)
Celemi Apples & Oranges™ certified trainer
Celemi Partner Stock™ certified trainer
Celemi Sustainability™ certified trainer
Tom has over 30 years experience in the manufacturing sector and has worked in a variety of engineering, managerial and leadership functions. Tom has helped companies achieve millions in savings through the application of Lean and Six Sigma principles. Tom has worked in the automotive, aerospace and food industries and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Tom has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a M.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Walden University. Tom joined AMT in 2019 as a Principal Consultant, and he leads AMT’s Lean Six Sigma Program.
EXPERTISE: Continuous Improvement, Production Management, Safety, Project Management, and Change Management.
Punit Shetty
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Celemi Sustainability™ certified trainer
CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Professional
Everything DiSC® certified trainer
Punit has 15 plus years of experience working in the United States and in India helping manufacturers with ISO implementation, setting up Quality Management Systems, leading lean and process improvement efforts and managing projects such as ERP implementation, Training, and New Technology deployment. Punit joined the organization as a Principal Consultant in 2023 with a similar goal to serve the local small and medium sized businesses. Punit has a B.E. in Instrumentation Engineering from Mumbai University, and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Binghamton University. He is a volunteer member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and has served in different board positions within the Binghamton Chapter of ASQ
EXPERTISE: Continuous Improvement, Project Management (Agile), Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Automation and Technology, Train the Trainer, ERP.
Ray Strauss
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
NENY Supply Chain
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Ray has 33 years of experience in manufacturing with a proven and progressive track record leading businesses of various industries in the Southern Tier. Ray has demonstrated strengths in Product Development, Product Expansion, Operational Excellence and Profitability Expansion. Ray has successfully managed manufacturing operations in the United States, Mexico, South America and Asia and has held full P&L responsibility for up to $100M in annual sales. Ray will be focused on manufacturing supplier development in the region and beyond and will be assisting organizations in the development of capabilities in one of the strongest growing markets of the future. Ray is a graduate of Binghamton University’s Watson School of Engineering with his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology (Engineering) and a Career Emphasis (Minor) in Business.
EXPERTISE: Targeted manufacturing product development and expansion, business assessment, operational improvements and profitability expansion.
Amanda Jackson
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Celemi Apples & Oranges™ certified trainer
Celemi Partner Stock™ certified trainer
Everything DiSC® certified trainer
Amanda has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing serving the automotive, aerospace, and custom capital equipment manufacturing industries. Amanda graduated from Clarkson University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management and has held roles in the areas of Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Safety, and Continuous Improvement Leadership. Amanda joined AMT in 2021 and leads AMT’s Industry 4.0 initiative to help manufacturers implement the latest technology and digital services to gain competitiveness.
EXPERTISE: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Quality Management, Safety, Automation and Technology.
Kathy Peacock
ACCOUNTING AND OFFICE MANAGER / NOTARY PUBLIC
Kathy has over 35 years of accounting experience, mostly in the non-profit sector. She joined AMT in 1995 and is responsible for handling all of AMT’s finances and reporting. Kathy manages client contracts, tracking & invoicing and monitors AMT goals and state/federal reporting. She is responsible for preparing work papers and interfacing with our outside auditor for our annual financial audit. She also prepares the quarterly board package and presents the financials at the AMT board meetings. She provides support in Lean classes and at trade shows, and helps clients complete their financial reimbursement requests on certain grants. Kathy has a BBA degree in Accounting from St. Bonaventure University, is a Notary Public and belongs to the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers.
Roland Ryan
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES
Roland Ryan brings more than 30 years of manufacturing leadership experience to AMT, with a career spanning engineering, operations, quality systems, supply chain management, and executive leadership. A lifelong resident of Central New York and the Southern Tier, he is passionate about helping regional manufacturers improve performance, overcome challenges, and achieve sustainable growth. In his role at AMT, Roland works with manufacturers to assess their needs, identify opportunities, and connect them with resources and services that support their business goals.
Roland’s career has progressed from Manufacturing Engineer and Engineering management roles to Operations Manager and Chief Operating Officer. His experience includes industrial power transmission components, aerospace hydraulic and pneumatic systems, custom high-speed bearings, and low-volume, high-mix manufacturing. Having worked in Fortune 100, multi-site, and privately held organizations, he brings broad experience in process improvement, capacity expansion, quality systems, logistics, customer engagement, pricing, contracts, and workplace safety. He has frequently been called upon to improve delivery performance and operational efficiency while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
Roland holds an Associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from SUNY Canton and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from SUNY Institute of Technology.
EXPERTISE: Manufacturing Operations • Operational Excellence • Supply Chain & Logistics • Quality Systems • Process Improvement • Capacity Expansion • On-Time Delivery Performance • Safety Programs • Client Relations
Roland Ryan
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES
Roland Ryan brings more than 30 years of manufacturing leadership experience to AMT, with a career spanning engineering, operations, quality systems, supply chain management, and executive leadership. A lifelong resident of Central New York and the Southern Tier, he is passionate about helping regional manufacturers improve performance, overcome challenges, and achieve sustainable growth. In his role at AMT, Roland works with manufacturers to assess their needs, identify opportunities, and connect them with resources and services that support their business goals.
Roland’s career has progressed from Manufacturing Engineer and Engineering management roles to Operations Manager and Chief Operating Officer. His experience includes industrial power transmission components, aerospace hydraulic and pneumatic systems, custom high-speed bearings, and low-volume, high-mix manufacturing. Having worked in Fortune 100, multi-site, and privately held organizations, he brings broad experience in process improvement, capacity expansion, quality systems, logistics, customer engagement, pricing, contracts, and workplace safety. He has frequently been called upon to improve delivery performance and operational efficiency while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
Roland holds an Associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from SUNY Canton and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from SUNY Institute of Technology.
EXPERTISE: Manufacturing Operations • Operational Excellence • Supply Chain & Logistics • Quality Systems • Process Improvement • Capacity Expansion • On-Time Delivery Performance • Safety Programs • Client Relations
Wayne Smith
AMT CONSULTING PARTNER
Certified Practitioner – Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Everything DiSC®, Five Behaviors®, Productive Conflict®
Senior Certified Professional – Society for Human Resource Management
OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
Wayne has more than 30 years of manufacturing experience and has worked in a variety of international managerial and leadership functions. Industries include major appliances, food, medical supplies, automotive and packaging. Wayne has a B.S. in Informatics from Indiana University and an M.B.A. from Franklin Pierce University. Wayne provides Strategic Planning and Human Resource Services to small to mid-sized manufacturers in the Southern Tier.
EXPERTISE: Strategic Planning, Human Resource Management, Safety/Risk Management, and Leadership Development.
Board of Directors
AMT is governed by a board of directors compiled of leaders in industry, economic development, and universities and colleges.
JOE WIEGAND
BOARD PRESIDENT
Director of Operations (Retired)
Johnson Outdoors Gear, LLC
Nate Pizzini
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Vice President, General Manager
Kennedy Valve Company
Maribeth Absi
BOARD SECRETARY
Senior Director of Human Resources
The Raymond Corporation
Gordon Webster
BOARD TREASURER
CFO, Treasurer, EVP
The Hilliard Corporation
Benson Chan
Associate Director, S3IP
Binghamton University
Derrick Serbonich
Operations Manager
BAE Systems
Matthew Lewis
PMP, Chief Commercial Officer
Incodema3D
David Wozniak
Account Manager
TeamWorld, Inc.
Jacinto Maratea
Jill Koski
Vice President
STEG
Ashleigh Madison
Executive Director
Incubator Works
Fintan Fleming
CEO
Samscreen, Inc.
John Sinnott
Industrial Partnerships Manager
CCMR
“AMT was very successful in kicking off a continuous improvement mindset which engaged our production team and delivered fantastic results. Our business has been on a growth path for some time and the lack of performance has been an obstacle that AMT was able to remove.”
“This program was beneficial and has allowed us to achieve a level of productivity we would not have otherwise attained. We are also now positioned to go after new market opportunities for our sterilization platform.”
Wayne has an excellent all around knowledge of strategic Human Resources and how to transform HR from simply a department into a business strategy that yields results!
“Audits by AMT remain consistent and effective. You provide a valued service for DYCO Manufacturing to remain competitive with good quality products. Glenn has been excellent.”
“AMT’s guidance and professionalism helped guide successful outcomes of the program. This project will enable Ashlawn Energy, LLC to speed prototyping to production, and speed our process of commercialization of our battery energy storage product”
“AMT’s consultant facilitated a well-planned and effective Internal Quality Audit of ENSCO Avionics. His knowledge of AS9100D and the AS9115A software supplement afforded valued insight resulting in several OFIs that will improve the QMS and better prepare ENSCO Avionics for its 2021 Annual Surveillance Audit.”
“The AMT/MAP project enabled CPSI Biotech to expand our capabilities in a timely, flexible, and cost-effective manner. Beyond achieving our objectives of this project, the networking component of working with AMT has been very beneficial to our corporate goals of promoting individual growth step-in-step with company improvements.”
“The training and support that was provided to Golden Artist Colors by AMT was perfect. We have been provided with the building blocks to have a sustainable Continuous Improvement program and value the relationship that we have established with AMT. Thank you to Carol Miller and the AMT team for being so dedicated and mindful to our company and our needs.”
“Every metric we measure is trending in the correct direction. Whilst you can’t eat off the floor yet, you can now find everything on it.”
“I highly recommend AMT and Thomas Enderby to assist on any operational improvement project. Our two projects were well-planned, well-facilitated and well-executed and both have achieved the intended results. I am excited for future projects!”
“We very much appreciated the professionalism and business-friendly approach of the AMT team as they supported us not only in finding a provider who could address our Leadership training needs, but also in helping us find a grant that helped fund a program that otherwise would not have been held.”
“The goals we have reached as a small company would not have been possible without the help of AMT. We are lucky to have an organization like AMT to help small companies. Their staff are very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I always recommend AMT to any company I talk to that might need help.”
“We were able to successfully ship to the customer almost five times as many of these units in one month. This was a fantastic way to close out the year!”
“I would highly recommend working with AMTto any manufacturing operation looking to improve their productivity.”
“AMT has been very helpful to Cameron Manufacturing & Design on a wide variety of tasks. … They understand our business and can operate as an extended staff. As a result of their efforts, we feel that we have better control over the future.”
“AMT has been (and still is) a valuable asset in helping C&D Assembly to overcome some major growing pains. Having them available has helped us to stay on track, keep ISO certified and continually improve our overall business by winning new contracts and keeping existing ones. AMT has been a valuable resource in a variety of tasks over the last several years.”
“Through AMT’s efforts, Buckingham Manufacturing was able to develop and implement an effective ISO 9001 quality management system, which produced significant improvements in our product yields and provided access to increased numbers of customers both domestically and overseas.”
