More than 130 members and guests attended the annual membership meeting of Wire & Cable Manufacturer’s Alliance, Inc. (WCMA) on Nov. 30, 2023, at the Downtown Hartford Marriott.

During the session, members voted to approve WCMA officers for 2024. The president is Chris Venice, president, Marmon IEI; and the vice president is, Tom Artinian, principal, Artinian Group. The past president is David Fisher, president, James Monroe Wire & Cable; and the Young Professionals Liaison is Sue Welsh, president (retired), Rubadue Wire.

Newly elected Directors are Cheryl Stewart, COO, Quabbin Wire; Shane Berry, vice president manufacturing and distribution, Service Wire; Peter Moran, vice president industrial infrastructure, Marmon IEI; Eric Fisk, CEO, Fisk Alloy; Adam Chase, CEO, Chase Corp.; and Alberto Aguilar, president, Carris Reels. Continuing directors are Greg Smith, CEO, International Wire; and John Dognazzi, managing director, Sikora NA.

 During the luncheon, a popular frequent WCMA speaker, John S. Traynor, executive vice president of Cambridge Trust, presented key economic, political, and manufacturing topics. His insights continue to be much appreciated.

Following that session, more than 60 attendees participated in the inaugural Young Professional Panel Discussion. Panelists David Fisher, president of James Monroe Wire & Cable, and Adam Chase, president & CEO of Chase Corp. discussed “Why Wire & Cable - A Rewarding Career Choice.” The session was hosted by Charles Glew, president of Cable Components Group and chairman of the WCMA Young Professionals group.

Executive Director Ed Fenton reported that, during 2023, WCMA donated $19,300 to UCONN Cancer Research, Toys for Tots, Industry Scholarship Programs, and several other charities that include Breast Cancer, American Red Cross, UNICEF, Wounded Warriors and others. WCMA donates to charities annually on behalf of its annual Distinguished Career Award Recipients.