CCAM Enhances Member Collaboration with New Partner Success Strategy

DISPUTANTA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) announces the creation of a Partner Success Manager position, following a strategic analysis of member needs. This role was developed intentionally to elevate collaboration and research impact. It serves as a central, responsive contact point and seamlessly integrates CCAM’s research strategy with emerging member needs.

“CCAM is committed to investing in the success of our members,” says John Milton-Benoit, CCAM President and CEO. “This initiative will create more opportunities and value-added research results for CCAM members and stakeholders.”

Dan Cunningham leads this new strategic role at CCAM, bringing a wealth of experience from his distinguished eight-year tenure at Lucideon. There, he was a driving force behind advanced material development opportunities and led a high-performing team of technical sales engineers across the Aerospace, Defense, and Nuclear sectors. Dan’s expertise in aligning market trends with funding initiatives for federal and collaborative programs, combined with his proven effectiveness with R&D teams, positions him as a pivotal asset within CCAM. He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics from Penn State University.

“The rapid convergence of information and technology innovations with traditional manufacturing methods is reshaping the competitiveness of OEMs and their supply chains,” states Milton-Benoit. “Dan’s extensive expertise will be instrumental in advancing our members’ competitive edge.”

About the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing:

CCAM is the only industry-led 501(c)(3) organization in Virginia focused on applied transformational research in advanced manufacturing. As a collaborative facility, CCAM brings together U.S. and global industrial companies with academia, government, and other industry stakeholders to build resources, share knowledge, and train the advanced workforce of tomorrow. Members retain ownership and control of their intellectual property, giving them a competitive advantage through rapid exploration and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies. Please visit us at ccam-va.com.