For the 2025 Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon, we will kick off the event with a Young Professional Panel Session moderated by the Steering Committee Chairwoman, Trish Weisburg, of Service Wire Co. Details for this session are being finalized, so stay tuned.
New this year! We are pleased to feature well-known and industry-recognized Robert Fry, Robert Fry Economics, who will provide his take on the economy and supply chain issues moving into 2026
We will also recognize and award our 3rd Annual Young Professional of the Year and announce our 2026 Distinguished Career Award recipients.
Program Event Schedule
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 am – Young Professionals Panel Session
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Networking/Social Hour
- 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Annual Meeting, Young Professional Award Presentation and Keynote Speaker
- 2:30 - 3:30 PM - Networking
Event Date & Location
- Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
- Hartford Marriott Downtown (200 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT)
Register now to reserve your spot!
Upon registration, you can also choose to support our annual Toys for Tots donation and industry scholarship programs.
Lodging - The Hartford Marriott Downtown is offering a discounted room rate. The hotel room block link is available upon request after registration.
Questions? Call Ed Fenton, Executive Director - 860-841-7720
2024 Annual Meeting Summary
Approximately 120 members and guests attended the Wire & Cable Manufacturers' Alliance, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting on December 5, 2024, at the Downtown Hartford Marriott.
John Traynor, President of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management, returned as our Keynote Speaker and presented on current economic, political, and manufacturing topics.
Additionally, we held a Young Professional Panel Session entitled "The Next Generation's Perspective - How to Succeed in the Wire & Cable Industry," which drew about 40 attendees. The panel was moderated by the Young Professionals Steering Committee Chairperson, Trish Weisberg Erwin, Service Wire Co., and included Committee Members Charles Glew, Cable Components Group/Marmon; Paul Gemelli, Gem Gravure; Grant Campbell, Wire & Cable Corp.; and Carlie Crawford, Marmon Innovation & Technology Group.
Weisberg Erwin noted, “It was wonderful to connect with many young professionals from our industry and discuss ideas and tips on how to strive for our best. We look forward to building on the momentum from the panel with upcoming virtual programming and are always accepting new members.”
Members voted and approved a new slate of Officers and Board of Directors for 2025, including:
- President - Shane Berry, Service Wire Co.
- Vice President - Peter Moran, Marmon IEI
- Secretary/Treasurer - Cheryl Stewart, Quabbin Wire
- Past President - David Fisher, James Monroe Wire & Cable
- Young Professionals Liason - Sue Welsh, President (retired), Rubadue Wire
- Directors:
- Alberto Aguilar, Carris Reels
- Tom Artinian, TiniFiber
- Adam Chase, Chase Corp. (retired)
- John Dognazzi, Sikora
- Eric Fisk, Fisk Alloy
- Nate Schilberg, Prime Materials Recovery
The 2025 WCMA Distinguished Career Award recipients were announced:
- Bob Allen, Engineering Manager, James Monroe Wire&Cable
- Lenny Argentine, VP Sales & Marketing, International Wire
- Mike Canterino, VP Engineering, Fluoropolymer Resources
- John Gross, Publisher, Copper Journal
- Trent Hayes, Engineering Manager, CommScope
- Hamid Haopshy, VP Manufacturing, Fisk Alloy Wire
- Joe Iamartino, VP Technology, Marmon Electrical
- David Kiddoo, CEO, IWCS/CCCA
Other Meeting Highlights:
- WCMA contributed over $21,000 to charity and scholarship programs on behalf of its membership, including UCONN Cancer Research, Toys for Tots, WAI, IWCS, and Copper Club.
- Carlie Crawford, Director of Laboratory Services at Marmon Innovation & Technology Group, received the 2024 Young Professionals of the Year Award.
- Chris Venice, Marmom IEI, was recognized for his service as outgoing Association President.
- Greg Smith, President & CEO of International Wire, was recognized for his service as a Board Director.
Photo Gallery
2024 Event Agenda
- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Young Professionals Session
- "The Next Generation's Perspective - How to Succeed in the Wire & Cable Industry" Panelists Charles Glew, Cable Components Group/Marmon; Paul Gemelli, Gem Gravure; Grant Campbell, Multi/Cable Corp.; and the 2024 Young Professional Award Winner Carlie Crawford, Marmon Innovation & Technology Group will share their experiences and suggestions on how to make wire and cable a rewarding career choice and seek out mentorships. Young Professionals Steering Committee Chairwoman Trish Weisburg, Service Wire Co., will serve as moderator.
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Networking
- 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Lunch with Keynote Speaker John Traynor of Cambridge Trust
- As President of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management of Connecticut, John directs the overall Wealth Management process and is responsible for the success of each client relationship. He has appeared regularly on CNBC, Nightly Business Report, and FOX Business Network, as well as being quoted in the NY Times and Wall Street Journal.
- 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Annual Member Meeting & Networking
- Young Professional of the Year Award Presentation
- Distinguished Career Award Announcement
- Board Member Contribution Recognition