About Us

We are manufacturing experts, helping Washington manufacturers thrive

Impact Washington is a not-for-profit organization that helps Washington manufacturers and manufacturing compete globally. We help you thrive through expert consulting, training programs, educational and industry events and resources that will increase your profits, develop your people, help you be more sustainable and build your business.

Contact us to learn more about how we can help your manufacturing business thrive.
Or read our Frequently Asked Questions.

• Impact Washington Team

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  Spotlight: Krassimir Totev, Senior
  Project Manager, Western Washington
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  Meet our team of manufacturing experts

  Our professionals provide affordable assistance to improve your company’s productivity, efficiency and competitiveness through technology, techniques and best practices. We understand the challenges manufacturing businesses face and can help you make the changes that make the difference between surviving and thriving. We have specialists in every area of manufacturing for all sizes of businesses, so you are sure to get the right expertise for your specific needs.

  Impact WA Team Members

  Main Office Team
  John Vicklund, President
  Linda Adams, Marketing Manager
  Jessica Ingle, Small Business Consulting/Operations Specialist
  Shauntel Schlueter, Administrative Assistant

  Project Managers
  Patric Sazama, Regional Project Director – Eastern and Central Washington
  Michael Schneider, Project Manager – Eastern and Central Washington
  Krassimir Totev, Regional Project Director – Western Washington
  Bob Uptagrafft, Project Manager
  Rhea Wallace, Director Client Services
  Roger Milliman, Project Manager
  Sarah Stuart, Process Improvement Specialist
  Charles “Luke” Lukey, Process Improvement Specialist
  Soraya Dossa, Environmental and Energy Specialist

• Board of Directors

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  Our board of directors

  Our board members represent all sectors of manufacturing – from high end medical devices to food processing – and bring years of industry experience to guide Impact Washington as it fulfills its mission of a strong manufacturing industry in Washington.

  C. Gordon Cudney, Owner, Apex Industries Incorporated
  Michael McNutt, President, Superior Imaging Group, Inc
  Ted LaDoux, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Western Wood Preserves Institute
  Loren L. Lyon, President/CEO, Magic Wheels
  Joseph Heim, Director, Supply Chain Planning & Analysis, Genie Industries
  Ben Horn, VP Composites, Paneltech International
  Dave Green,VP/GM, TransOcean
  Geoff Lawrence, VP/GM, SeaTac Packaging
  Dr. Jim West, 787 Project Manager, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group
  Community Representative: Bill Messenger, Labor Liaison, Washington State Labor Council
  Resource Affiliates: Rob McDaniel, Associate Dean for University Partnerships, Washington State University Cooperative Extension
  Dick Larman, Executive Director, Lewis County EDC
  NIST MEP Liaison: Tab Wilkins, Federal Program Officer, NIST/MEP
  Ex Officio: Mary Trimarco, Managing Director Busienss Development Unit of Bus. Services, Department of Commerce
  Eleni Papdakis, Executive Director, Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board
  Dixie Simmons, Director Workforce Ed., Washingotn State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

• Impact Washington Partners

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  Learn more about our partners

  We partner with the state’s Economic Development Councils, educational institutions and key industry associations to provide deep knowledge and critical resources to our clients. Our partners are selected carefully to ensure they align with our mission and values and can provide the change that makes the difference for Washington manufacturing businesses of all sizes and types.

  Click on the links below for all our Partner resources

  • Our Economic Development Council Partners
  • Our Educational Partners
  • Partner Associations

• Reports and Publications

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  Why manufacturing matters in Washington

  • Manufacturing provides 301,700 jobs, $26.6 billion in GSP, 13% of the state’s employment, and 16% of total wages, second only to the service sector.
  • Manufacturers need every competitive tool available in order to successfully compete in a global economy using a high-skill, high-wage workforce.
  • King County manufacturing accounts for over 144,000 jobs. Each manufacturing job creates from 1.5 to 3 jobs in the region’s economy.
  • Every $1 Washington State invests in Impact Washington generates $5.30 in state tax revenue.

  Over the past 10 years, Impact Washington has worked with over 1,000 companies. Impact Washington projects have resulted in over $50 million in cost savings and $92 million in client sales increases. Impact Washington has also held over 500 educational events, bringing the latest in training and technology to Washington’s manufacturers.

  Download our Washington State Manufacturing Needs Analysis

  Download Impact Washington’s Impact Statement

  Download Energy Efficiency Industry Trends and Workforce Development in Washington State

• Impact Washington in the News

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  What we’re up to

  Check out some of our latest articles on growing manufacturing in Washington State.

  Returning to the Garden Seattle Business Magazine
  In Clallam County, the recession forces a rethinking of the economic development model
  by Manny Frishberg

  Guest Editorial—Lawmakers Should Fund Support for Startups Puget Sound Business Journal
  by John Vicklund and Rep. Maralyn Chase

  Lean Healthcare – by Donna Weinstock

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  Review our FAQ’s to learn more

  Browse through our FAQs to learn more about us and how we work. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us. We’d love to hear from you.

  Who is Impact Washington?
  We are a private not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen manufacturing in Washington. We do that by providing services and resources to manufacturers to help them thrive and be globally competitive.

  Why are you a not-for-profit organization?
  A strong manufacturing base is critical to a healthy U.S. economy, and in the past, small to medium sized manufacturers have been underserved in receiving the help they need to compete globally. Our status allows us to offset some of our operating costs with state and federal money in order to provide affordable high-quality services to this sector.

  What does your federal funding mean?
  Federal funding means that the government is invested in a strong U.S. manufacturing sector. In order to continue to receive federal funding, the government conducts an independent survey of all the companies we work with to verify the quality and value delivered to our customers.

  See our full FAQ

Find out how Impact Washington can help you; contact us today.

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