New Employee Will Lead and Manage Technical Projects for the Organization’s Targeted Manufacturing Clients

The Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing manufacturing in the State of Maryland, announced today that the organization has expanded its team with a new Account Manager, Perry Williams. As Account Manager, Williams will be responsible for building relationships and helping Maryland manufacturers look to MD MEP to improve manufacturing processes, products, sustainability, sales, and market size.

Williams will manage all activities within his defined territories, working to achieve company-client new and retained sales, job retention and growth, new capital investment, cost savings, and clients served. The new MEP team member will also be responsible for identifying and electing prospective manufacturing clients to promote MD MEP service capabilities, developing and leveraging relationships with governmental organizations associated with MD MEP, and leading and directing various technical projects.

Williams began training and working with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, a sister MEP organization, before recently relocating to Maryland. Prior to joining MD MEP, Williams served as a Project Manager and Engineer for Studsvik, Inc., a Swedish company that provides consultation and waste treatment services to the nuclear power industry. At Studsvik, Williams worked with the international nuclear community to develop sustainable processes for decommissioning and the disposal and decontamination of radioactive materials. He has also previously worked for General Motors and Norfolk Southern. Williams has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He currently lives in Baltimore City with his partner.

“I’m looking forward to leveraging what I learned in Michigan to help manufacturers here in Maryland succeed,” said Williams.

“MD MEP is thrilled to add a seasoned and well-rounded engineer to our team,” said Brian Sweeney, Executive Director of Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership. “Perry brings a diverse background and his experience will most certainly enhance MD MEP’s efforts to serve, grow, and support manufacturing in the state of Maryland.” 

About Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP):

MD MEP works with partners throughout the state including the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) and others focused on growing manufacturing in the State of Maryland by providing resources and services to manufacturers statewide. Through collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships, MD MEP helps Maryland manufacturers expand their business, educate their workforce and create mutually beneficial connections with other Maryland businesses. For more information, please visit www.mdmep.org.