In the 20th Century, young Americans looked up to and adored movie and television stars, rock bands, and sports heroes. In the 21st Century, kids aspire to be popular YouTube sensations or powerful TikTok influencers. Nicole Wolter, TMA’s 2023 Board

A 33-year-old Paul Maximillian Heinze served as the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s board chairman in 1975, during the Association’s Golden Anniversary year. Paul M. Heinze, now 80, exudes valuable wisdom, perspective, and insight on today’s US manufacturing industry, American history,

Tim Churchill (center) joined Precision Zone in 2011 after graduating from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked his way up from engineer to become Director of Operations. He now oversees Precision Zone’s repair

After growing up in a Fort Wayne orphanage, John Winzeler’s grandfather “Johnny” came to Chicago. As a pioneer tool and die maker, Johnny built up a substantial business with a partner. “Johnny” Winzeler, John Winzeler’s grandfather When the 1930s Great Depression