Why UMA?

What Utah Makes, Makes Utah

Legislative Representation on the Hill. UMA is the voice of the Utah manufacturing community.

Networking and events! UMA hosts opportunities to connect all year long!

UMA offers a number of different benefits to members from health insurance, 401(k) savings, and more!

UMA offers free safety trainings to members all year long, and private safety training options.

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Utah Manufacturer’s Association Support and connects 855 Manufacturing and Service companies located in Utah.

uma team

As an association, we strive to support Utah manufacturers by facilitating industry connections and providing valuable resources to strengthen your business. Get to know the team that stands with you.

Todd R. Bingham

President/CEO

Megan Ware

VP of Member Affairs

Robin Patfield

Director of Operations

Josh Brown

COO

Joshua Davis

Director of Workplace Safety

Martin Moore

Director of Training and Outreach

Jenn Sparks

Marketing Manager

Dr. Tulinda Larsen

Senior Advisor

uma through the years

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Investor testimonials

Utah Manufacturers’ Association Investors have the ability to showcase their commitment to manufacturing which is the lifeblood of the economy. They are recognized as leaders in the manufacturing arena. Hear what they have to say about UMA.

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“Chevron greatly values our membership in the Utah Manufacturers Association. UMA makes it possible for companies to collaborate, learn from one another, and create a strong voice for manufacturing to help Utah succeed.”

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“I appreciate the Utah Manufacturers Association’s dedication to working with state government and manufacturers to ensure that the industry continues to be strong in Utah. I also appreciate the trainings, events, and opportunity to visit and learn from other manufacturers in the area. It is good to have a strong support group and presence for manufacturing and the UMA does a great job organizing this! Thank you.”

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“Working with UMA has been great. They have given Lockton exposure to Utah Manufacturing companies that we wouldn’t otherwise have. They have a great team and they do a fantastic job on staying up to date with emerging risks to the manufacturing industry.”

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“KeyBank is proud to be a yearlong Sponsor of UMA as manufacturing is a major economic driver for the State of Utah,” said Drew Yergensen, KeyBank Commercial Banking Sales Leader and incoming Utah Market President. “We are a solution-oriented bank that can help employers in many ways and we support the efforts of UMA to serve as a one-stop shop for companies to make running their business easier.”

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Uma board of directors

Matt Wardle

UMA Chair
CEO/Owner
JD Machine

Karen Griffin

UMA 1st Vice Chair
Program & Compliance Director
JAS. D. EASTON, Inc.

Erin Barry

UMA 2nd Vice Chair
VP Business Development
Merit Medical

Gregg Robison

Secretary/Treasurer
CEO
RAM Aviation, Space, & Defense

Johnny Ferry

Immediate Past Chair
VP Business Development
Honeyville, Inc.

Todd Bingham

UMA President/CEO
Utah Manufacturers Association

Alex Dobsky

Director
VP of Operations
Mity Inc.

Bill Johnson

Director
EHS /Compliance Manager
Barnes Bullets

Brad Shafer

Director
Government Affairs
Marathon Petroleum Company

Brett Barton

Director
Senior Director Human Resources
Fresenius Medical Care

Brett Burningham

Director
Plant Manager
Hydro Extrusions

Darren Degraw

Director
Vice President
Cleasby Manufacturing

Evan Hill

Director
Senior Business Partner
Rio Tinto

Erik Willis

Director
Lehi Ramp Manager
Texas Instruments

Jason Glade

Director
President
Taffy Town

Jenniffer Clark

Director
General Counsel
Dominion Energy

Kristina Brown

Director
Corporate Affairs Manager
Chevron

Maricarmen Ventura

Director
Director-Manufacturing
Edwards Lifesciences

Mark Walker

Director
Vice President of Marketing & Media
EnergySolutions

Matt Wariner

Director
Director of Manufacturing
Swire Coca-Cola, USA

Michael Gleason

Director
Marketing Manager
Hexcel Corporation

Ryan Carlile

Director
Director of Manufacturing
L3Harris

Russell Mann

Director
Director of Manufacturing
Northrop Grumman

Steve Young

Director
Partner
Holland & Hart

Thom Carter

Director
Governmental Affairs
Rocky Mountain Power

Todd Groll

Director
Director
Orbit Irrigation

Mike Robinson

Director
VP Global Manufacturing
doTerra

Gustavo Ferraro

Director
Asset Care, Reliability & Facilities Sr. Manager
BD Medical

Jason Sumsion

Director
Director of NA Manufacturing
SMITH Optics

Adam Zewe

Director
Vice President & General Manager
Nucor Steel

Cyndi Bajema

Director
Plant Manager
Parker Aerospace

UMA Events & News

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