Center Directors
Director, Center of Innovation for Manufacturing
John Zegers grew up in a family with deep roots in manufacturing and has spent his 18 year professional career in manufacturing sales and consulting. Before joining the COI for Manufacturing, he wa …
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/ Phone: 770-531-6350
Center of Innovation for Manufacturing Executive Director & VP of Economic Development, Lanier Technical College
Russell’s experience includes thirty years at Lanier Technical College, a Quick Start trainer for over 350 new or expanding companies and development of Certified Customer Service Specialist and Ce …
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/ Phone: 770.531.6340
Director, Manufacturing Development Center
As Director of CIME’s Manufacturing Development Center, Carroll collaborates with private and public sector partners to help entrepreneurs start up new companies.
Carroll brings to CIME more …
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/ Phone: 770.535.9220
Training Coordinator, Center of Innovation for Manufacturing
Tim has over 30 years of manufacturing experience in management and technical training, including over 15 years of direct automation and robotics experience. His major focus is providing automation …
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/ Phone: 770.531.6352
Secretary, Manufacturing Development Center
Brandi graduated from Lanier Technical College with a Computer Information Systems – Microcomputer Specialist Associates Degree. She also obtained a Web Site Fundamentals Certificate at LTC. She ...
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/ Phone: 770.535.9220
Instructor - Advanced Manufacturing Skills
Joey Watkins has nearly 30 years experience in a wide variety of engineering, education and development vocations. Since 1979, Joey has worked in medium-to-large scale electrical and electronic con …
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/ Phone: 770-532-5362
