Category: Team Highlights

Meet the Team – Xavier Jimenez

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), the team prides itself on its talented engineers who are pushing the boundaries of manufacturing technology. One such individual is Xavier Jimenez, a Senior Manufacturing Engineer whose journey and expertise are truly inspiring. Xavier’s fascination with engineering began in middle school. His curiosity about how things worked led…

Meet the Team – Sarah Newbanks

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, the team is thrilled to introduce Sarah Newbanks, the Communications and Event Planning Officer. Sarah’s diverse background and dedication to supporting small businesses bring a unique perspective to her role. Sarah’s journey to the team is quite different from those typically found in the engineering…

Meet the Team – Katelyn Kiser

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, the team is proud to introduce Dr. Katelyn Kiser, a Senior Metallurgical Engineer whose journey into engineering is both unique and inspiring. Growing up, Katelyn thought she was avoiding following her father into a career in engineering. Initially, she aimed for veterinary medicine for farm…

Meet the Team – Angelina Billo

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, the team is excited to introduce Angelina Billo, our Industry Engagement Officer. Angelina brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering partnerships that drive economic and workforce development. Angelina’s journey into engineering and economic development is rooted in her diverse background. With a…

Meet the Team – Elias Snider

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, the team is proud to introduce Elias Snider, a manufacturing engineer whose passion for engineering and innovative problem-solving is making a significant impact. Elias’s interest in engineering began at a very early age, driven by his fascination with STEM, particularly physics and math. “I wanted…