Capital Area Manufacturing Council (CAMC) Announces New Executive Director

LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Capital Area Manufacturing Council is pleased to announce the appointment of new Executive Director Cindy Kangas. Cindy is a lifelong Lansing Area resident with an extensive non-profit background.

“I’m extremely proud to be joining an organization that has been so impactful to the Greater Lansing community. The council is poised to further its vision and build on the tremendous momentum of the past few years. I look forward to being a part of the effort to bring CAMC to the next level, making a positive difference for the industry we serve,” said Cindy Kangas, Executive Director of CAMC.

Kangas’ hiring comes as the council implements a plan of strategic growth

“We are thrilled to have Cindy leading the Capital Area Manufacturing Council. Her leadership, passion, and commitment to bring real value to our membership and to our community is infectious. As a board, we look forward to partnering with Cindy to implement consistent programming that enhances member engagement and brings new technology, ideas, and innovation to the capital region’s manufacturing sector. Additionally, a key near-term priority will be to reach out to community stakeholders & explore partnerships that can help bring more awareness to the challenges & opportunities manufacturers face while operating here in the capital region,” said Andy Storm, Chairman of CAMC and President & CEO of Eckhart.

About CAMC:

CAMC is an executive-level manufacturing association that works to improve mid-Michigan’s manufacturing competitiveness by tackling ongoing and emerging issues facing this key sector in our regional economy. CAMC members include manufacturing firms of all sizes, our strategic partners in education and workforce development, and other industry allies. Our mission is to accelerate collaboration among industry leaders and to help build a robust and enduring manufacturing ecosystem across the five-county Capital region.