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MPIF Headquarters Staff

The day-to-day activities critical to the achievement of MPIF's mission are performed by dedicated professionals experienced in the PM industry and the management of all association activities. 

For a more specific breakdown of services and who to contact, please review this list of MPIF services.

Management Staff

 

James P. AdamsJames P. Adams, ext. 117—Executive Director/CEO for the Metal Powder Industries Federation and APMI International and serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology. He is also publisher of the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy. Jim joined MPIF in 2004 and held a variety of management positions before being named executive director/CEO in 2017. His most recent accomplishments include: directing MPIF's publications, professional development, and technical programming departments; administering the association activities of PMPA, MPPA, and AMAM; and directed the affairs of APMI. He is the MPIF representative for the Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation Institute. Jim is a graduate of Hennepin Technical College and has worked in the PM industry since 1985.


Jillaine K. ReganJillaine K. Regan, ext. 118—Vice President, Finance and Administration. Jill is responsible for MPIF, APMI, and CPMT finances. She is also responsible for human resources, general office administrative services, and information systems. Jill earned her BS in Commerce and Finance from Rider College.

 

 


Paul SedorPaul Sedor, ext. 200—Vice President, Member and Industry Relations. Paul is responsible for industry marketing, membership, government relations, association statistics, and administers the activities of MIMA, RMA, and the Tungsten Industry Conflict Minerals Council (TI-CMC). He serves as the staff liaison to industry consortiums. Paul earned his MBA from Binghamton University and a BA in Public Administration & Pre-Law Political Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

 

 


Bill EdwardsWilliam (Bill) Edwards, PMT, ext. 101 - Director, Technical and Member Services. Bill is responsible for the overall technical direction of MPIF technical programs, products and services, and to engage members to participate in advancing PM as a technology. He brings over 30 years of powder metallurgy engineering experience to the MPIF team.  Bill earned his BS in Engineering from the University of Hartford and AS in Industrial Management from Waterbury State Technical College.

 

 


DiaDiane Haggertyne A. Haggerty, CMP,  ext. 103—Director, Events, Exhibits & Advertising. Diane is responsible for coordination of the annual POWDERMET, AMPM, and MIM conferences, including exhibits, as well as meeting planning for all educational programs, seminars and meetings. She is also the administrator for PMEA, and is responsible for advertising sales for the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy and Who's Who in PM Directory. Diane graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a BA in Corporate Communications.

 


Turner AbbottTurner T. Abbott, ext. 108—Manager, Office Services. Turner is responsible for MPIF publications fulfillment and development of educational programs, seminars, and short courses. Turner also administers APMI activities, including the development of Regional Technical Programs.

 

 


Angela EdwardsAngela Edwards, ext. 113 – Manager, IT Development.  Angela is responsible for the maintenance and development of the MPIF family of websites; customization of the association management system; and assists with member communications.  In addition to over 30 years of IT experience, she earned a BS in Computer Science and a BS in Mathematics.

 

 


Debby StabDebby Stab, ext. 111—Communications Manager. Debby serves as graphics coordinator for MPIF/APMI. She is responsible for the art production of the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy & the Who's Who in PM Directory, as well as the design of all printed communications. Debby also assists in the development of the technical programs for PowderMet, AMPM, and MIM conferences.

 

 


Dora SchemberDora L. Schember, ext. 110—Manager, Member Services & Standards. Dora works closely with MPIF's member, marketing, statistics, standards, and industry relations programs, as well as TI-CMC. She serves as Managing Editor for the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy.

 

 


Administrative Staff

Sherry HenrySherry R. Henry, ext. 115—Sherry handles general bookkeeping functions for MPIF, APMI, and CPMT.

 

 

 


Stephanie SchemberStephanie Schember, ext. 114—Stephanie is responsible for registration for all conferences, courses, and seminars. She also assists with International Journal of Powder Metallurgy and Who's Who in PM advertising, CPMT member services, and provides support to the MPIF Technical Board.