Molly Young-Merritt
Executive Director
ARMA
Leadership
Leadership
ARMA is guided by manufacturing leaders, industry partners, educators, and community advocates working together to strengthen Central Texas manufacturing.
Led by people invested in the future of manufacturing.
ARMA’s leadership brings together manufacturers, suppliers, educators, and regional partners who understand the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
Together, they help guide ARMA’s priorities across advocacy, workforce development, industry events, member engagement, and long-term support for the Central Texas manufacturing community.
Member-driven leadership.
ARMA’s board and committees help keep the organization focused on practical needs, regional collaboration, and meaningful value for members.
Staff Leadership
Trinity Hensley
Membership & Operations Coordinator
ARMA
Kacey Stewart
Communications and Engagement Specialist
ARMA
Board Officers
Andy Salo
Chairman
Keri Westland
Chair-Elect
Scott Haigler
Treasurer
Bill Rafferty
Secretary
Board Members
AJ Bingham
Founder & CEO
The Bingham Group.
Brendan Greenwood
VP of Operations
NXP
Carl Rounds
Managing Director
Applied Materials
Cory Engen
VP of Operations
Flex
David Stewart
Vice President of Operations
HID Global
DJ Lewis
First Citizens Bank
Garrett Groves
Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives
Austin Community College District ACC
Jennifer Aaron
VP
First Citizens Bank
John Newman
CFO
Athena Manufacturing
Justin Worden
VP, Global Sales and Marketing
ROCKA Solutions
Kyle Milan
CEO / Founder
Milan Media
Martin Thierry
Senior Director Engineering
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Nathan Byman
President & CEO
Wolfram Manufacturing, Inc.
Nicole Budworth
Senox Corporation
Shelby Childers
Head of Operations
Acutronic
Tom Hibbs
Director of Operations
TECO Westinghouse Motor Company
Leadership that moves the work forward.
ARMA’s leadership is more than a list of names. Board members and committee volunteers help shape the programs, partnerships, and priorities that support manufacturing across Central Texas.
Get InvolvedAdvocacy
Helping represent manufacturing needs with local and regional leaders.
Workforce Development
Supporting education, training, and talent pipeline efforts for manufacturers.
Events & Member Engagement
Creating opportunities for manufacturers and partners to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Strategic Direction
Keeping ARMA aligned with the real needs of the Central Texas manufacturing community.
Board of Directors
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Garrett Groves
Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives Austin Community College District ACC
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