Get Ready for the Supplier Innovation Summit 2026!
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Join us and program partners, Tooling U-SME and Critical Ops, for a one-day Supplier Innovation Summit at Lorain County Community College on Feb. 12, 2026. The summit is designed to spark collaboration, accelerate innovation, and strengthen the supply chain ecosystem.

This is your opportunity to:

  • Connect with leading OEMs, suppliers, and the ManuFuture community.
  • Collaborate on solutions for workforce challenges, next-generation technologies, and supply chain resilience.
  • Discover resources and strategies to stay competitive in an evolving global market.

 

 

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Speakers and exhibitors include: Cleveland State University, Critical Ops, JBC Technologies, Lighthouse Avionics, Lorain County Community College, Parallel Solutions, Cutting Dynamics, Reed Integration, The Technology House, Tooling-U SME, and honorary guest, Ohio State Representative Ty D. Mathews.

The summit will explore emerging opportunities in Air Mobility, Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing and how suppliers can play a pivotal role.


Join us on February 12, 2026, 8:00AM-4:00PM at
Lorain County Community College
College Center
1005 Abbe Road N
Elyria, OH 44035

Guests can book their stay in our hotel block at the Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker Park.
Networking reception at Yardhouse Crocker Park at 6:00PM on February 11.

 

Explore opportunities with Parker Aerospace, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, and Sierra Nevada Corporation with special guest speakers:

Brooke-Pyne-HeadshotBrooke Pyne
VP, Partnerships and Programs

Brooke Pyne is Vice President of Indiana Programs and Partnerships at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, where she leads strategy, stakeholder engagement, and growth initiatives advancing Kratos’ expanding presence across Indiana’s and the Midwest’s defense and national security ecosystem. Full bio

 

 

Roger-GrayRoger Gray
Supplier Development Manager

Roger Gray is responsible for Supplier Development for Parker Aerospace. Named to the role in Sept. 2022, his team represents 12 Divisions across the globe. They are responsible for supplier strategy and securing capacity to support the rapid growth of the Aerospace Industry. Full bio

 

 

Mark-Williams-HeadshotMark C. Williams  
Senior Vice President

A decorated leader in the military who served for 24 years, Mark C. Williams retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Colonel in 2013 – at which point he began what would be an accomplished career at Sierra Nevada Corporation, a renowned aerospace and national security contractor. Full bio

 

 

Troy-VorheesTroy Vorhees  
Vice President, Supply Chain

A dynamic leader, Troy leads the Supply Chain organization for SNC’s largest Business Area. Troy implemented a unique Supply Chain structure optimally suited to support SNC’s various technology development and operational programs that directly support the Nation’s security. Full bio

 

 

Speaker Lineup

Meet your presenters

AdamArtman

Adam Artman

Manufacturing Works
BillRoot-2

Bill Root

Shook Construction
ChelseaTreboniak

Chelsea Treboniak

Critical Ops
ChrissyCooney

Chrissy Cooney

Tooling U-SME
GregSurtman

Greg Surtman

Tooling U-SME

JohnGreene

John Greene

Reed Integration
MargaretDeng

Margaret Deng

Intricate Chains
MikeYost

Mike Yost

Manufacturing Works
Sina-Volkmann

Sina Volkmann

findIQ

TracyBrent

Tracy Brent

The Technology House

TracyGreen

Tracy Green

LCCC
TyMathews

Ty Mathews

Ohio State House of Representatives

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Explore the Supplier Innovation Summit 2026 agenda:

 

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7:00 AM - Registration & Exhibitor Set-up

Doors open for exhibitors to begin setup

7:30 AM - Breakfast

Enjoy a hearty breakfast while forging meaningful connections

8:30 AM – Welcome

Setting the stage for collaboration and competitiveness in 2026 - LCCC, Manufacturing Works, Critical Ops

9:00 AM – Expanding the Defense Industrial Base

Shook Construction & Sierra Nevada

9:45 AM - Guest of Honor

Representative Ty D. Mathews, Ohio House of Representatives, District 83

10:00 AM – Break & Networking Exchange

Make new connections with other guests

10:30 AM – Innovation In Action

Readiness Delivered - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

11:15 AM - Collaborative Design Sessions

Moderated interactive workshops where innovation happens

12:30 PM – Lunch & Showcase

Your connections at work that enable innovation.

1:30 PM Innovation in Action

Emerging Growth Trends: Building partnerships for shared innovation - Parker Aerospace

2:15 PM – Emerging Markets

Panel discussion on Air Mobility, Aerospace, Advanced & Additive Manufacturing - The Technology House, Cutting Dynamics, JBC Technologies, Critical Ops, Lighthouse Avionics

3:15 PM – Closing Comments & Survey

From Ideas to Implementation: Action planning session to identify next steps for collaborative innovation

3:20 PM – Networking Reception

Continue conversations and build lasting connections.

Why Sponsor? You'll Have The Chance To:

Connect

Connect with OEMs, suppliers, and the ManuFuture community

Collaborate

Collaborate on workforce strategies, next-gen tech, and supply chain resilience

Position

Position your brand alongside leaders from Parker Aerospace, Kratos, CWRU, Airbus, Eve, Beta, and more

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Support the conversations shaping 2026 and beyond