Manufacturing Council Elected New Board Governors
The Manufacturing Leadership Council added executives from Corning and General Motors to its governing board.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in People
The Manufacturing Leadership Council, the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers, has elected Kristen DellaVecchia and Mike Trevorrow to its Board of Governors. These additions aim to provide strategic guidance on the organization's research and policy agenda for manufacturing executives.
Why it matters
The board election signals a focus on integrating sustainability and global scale into the council's research initiatives. As manufacturing leaders navigate an increasingly complex operational environment, the board's guidance shapes the digital transformation strategies adopted by member firms.
The new members bring significant industrial scale, including one governor who oversees 100 manufacturing sites across 10 countries. This board serves to guide the Critical Issues agenda for the Manufacturing Leadership Council members.
The players
Kristen DellaVecchia
The Corporate Sustainability Project Manager at Corning Incorporated who was recognized as a 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards finalist.
Mike Trevorrow
The Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing at General Motors who oversees a network of 100 production sites in 10 countries.
Manufacturing Leadership Council
The digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers that provides strategic guidance to industry leaders.
The details
The MLC Board of Governors functions as an advisory body tasked with shaping the council's research programs and strategic direction. By incorporating experience from Corning Incorporated's sustainability efforts and General Motors' global production network, the council intends to better align its digital transformation resources with the current needs of large-scale manufacturers. These governors will steer the organization's Critical Issues agenda to assist other operators in modernizing their production footprints.
Timeline
1985: Mike Trevorrow began his career at General Motors as a die maker apprentice.
June 2025: Mike Trevorrow was named Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing at General Motors.
2026: Kristen DellaVecchia was a finalist in the Manufacturing Leadership Awards.
October 6, 2026: The Manufacturing Leadership Council announced the election of the two new board members.
Market Landscape
The board's election follows the strategic focus established by the National Association of Manufacturers' Critical Issues agenda to drive industry digital transformation. This move aligns the council's advisory leadership with broader efforts to standardize smart manufacturing practices across the U.S. sector.
Operators should monitor the council's updated Critical Issues agenda for new research or best-practice guidelines resulting from this board shift. Keeping track of these priorities can help manufacturers identify emerging operational standards in digital transformation and sustainability.
The takeaway
The council's board update highlights an industry-wide push to link large-scale global manufacturing with localized sustainability metrics. Owners should evaluate how their own digital transformation roadmaps align with these evolving, board-endorsed priorities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manufacturing.
