Chapter Affiliations
The American Mold Builders Association has 5 chapter affiliations which include the following:
Chicago Chapter
Chuck Klingler, President
Phone: 773.774.0166
Email: cek@janler.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
2021 MOLD YOUR CAREER AWARD: Winners Announced
- Tom Cicardo, Matrix Plastic Products - 1st Place
- Cody Paul, Industrial Molds - 2nd Place
- Vincent Buskirk, Creative Die Mold - 3rd Place
Read the press release here.
The Classic & Unique Vehicle Show
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Medinah Banquets in Addison.
Come out for an evening of camaraderie while you view some antiques, muscle cars, and other unique vehicles. Sponsored by Progressive Components.
Register here.
Supplier Night
October 27, 2021 | 4:00PM - 8:30PM CST | Medinah Banquets, Addison, IL
For everyone's health and safety, Supplier Night has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 27, 2021. To register as an exhibitor and receive more information, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact ambachicagochapter@comcast.net.
Interested in learning more about a career in mold building? Visit the Chicago Chapter website at moldyourcareer.org to learn more about the mold building industry.
Minnesota Chapter
Tim Bartz, President
Phone: 651.426.3216
Email: thbartz@mold-craft.com
Southeast Michigan Chapter
Rick Hecker, President
Phone: 586.296.9640
Email: rick.hecker@eifel-inc.com
Southwest Michigan Chapter
Dan Reifschneider, Vice President
Phone: 269.465.4020
Email: danr@accu-die.com
West Michigan Chapter
Andy Baker, President
Phone: 616.866.4479
Email: bakera@byrne-tool.com
Brad Rusthoven, Treasurer
Phone: 517.321.5609
Email: bradr@franchino.com
See the most recent West Michigan chapter newsletter here. To join the chapter email list, please submit a request to amba.westmi@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
2020 West Michigan Scholarship Award Nominations Now Open!
To see eligibility requirements and to apply, click here. Deadline: Nov. 6, 2020, 3PM.
Send all material to:
Andy Baker, WM AMBA Scholarship Program
Byrne Tool + Design
316 Byrne Industrial Dr.
Rockford, MI 49341
bakera@byrne-tool.com
Questions? Email Andy Baker at bakera@byrne-tool.com.
Chapter Goals:
The AMBA has chapter affiliations to help promote growth and stability of the mold building industry; to support local workforce development initiatives; to endorse openness, networking and idea sharing between members and to foster a feeling of community and connection.
Chapter Requirements:
- Establish Board of Directors with defined responsibilities
- Include a minimum of 5 member companies
- Create and maintain three active committees - Membership, Program, and Education
- Schedule a minimum of 4 chapter meetings per year with specific meeting topics
- Forward meeting announcements to AMBA national office
- Document and send board minutes and financial statements to AMBA national on a semi-annual basis
Why Form a Chapter?
- To inform members
- To educate members
- To foresee and utilize networking opportunities amongst local member companies
