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About RTMA

The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) promotes manufacturing innovation and growth in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes Region. We support the local manufacturing community by partnering with industry, academia and government.

We’re a membership-based trade organization with over 150 members, including manufacturers and those in the service sector. Founded in 1945, we’ve continuously strived to offer the best services and support to our members.

Our goal in 2024 is to provide 1,500 qualified candidates to our members for employment. We also hope to continue being a voice for manufacturing in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region.

Board of Directors

Officers:

President

Wendy Smith
Re:Build Optimation Technology Inc.

Vice President

Tom Ross
Murphy & Nolan, Inc.

Secretary

Mike Hyman
Optimax Systems Inc.

Treasurer

Jonathan Sydor
Sydor Optics, Inc.

Directors:

Rob Bechtold

OptiPro Systems 

Chris Laniak

Excelsus Solutions

Jordan Amoia

Aurora Machine 

Terry Hughes

TEKE Machine 

RTMA Staff

Bob Coyne

Executive Director

bcoyne@rtma.org

585-510-4322

Richard T. Turner

Director of Workforce Development

rturner@rtma.org

585-510-4335

Naomi Marshall

Office Manager

nmarshall@rtma.org

585-510-4261

Keri Martin 

Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator

kmartin@rtma.org

585-510-4278

Niphapone Chisouvanh

Communications & Engagement Coordinator

nchisouvanh@rtma.org

585-510-4298

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