About SCMWDP
The Stark County Manufacturing Workforce Development Partnership (SCMWDP) is a collaboration of area manufacturers and stakeholders. The partnership was officially formed June 19, 2021 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Founding members and officers include James Batchelder (formerly with M.K. Morse) as President, Thomas Schmidt (from Comfort Systems U.S.A) as Vice President, Mike Hoffman (formerly with Lindsey Precast) as Secretary and Allen Green (retired from H-P Products) as Treasurer.
The partnership was formed through collective efforts by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Stark Economic Development Board and MAGNET.
Our Mission: SCMWDP supports Stark County manufacturers’ growth and expansion by offering seamless career pathways, delivering inclusive training and education, and sharing best practices within the manufacturing workforce development community: manufacturers, workforce development professionals, economic development organizations, educators, and community-based organizations.
Our Vision: SCMWDP manufacturing members pride themselves in being good stewards of our environment and our community, bringing innovation, technology, careers, and advancement opportunities to the industry, its workforce, and all of Stark County.
2024-2025 Officers and Committee Chair
- Shaun Eller – President (Ohio Gratings, Inc)
- Andrew Fowler – Vice President (M. K. Morse)
- Mark Church – Treasurer (MT Systems)
- Tom Schmidt – Membership Chair (Comfort USA)
Board of Directors
- Kim Davenport (Shearer’s Snacks)
- Nichole Simmons (Ohio Gratings, Inc)
- Abby Keleman (H-P Products)
- Rod Maldonato (Lindsey Precast)
