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Adam Artman

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President and Executive Director at Manufacturing Works
📍 Greater Cleveland, United States

Adam Artman is the President and Executive Director of Manufacturing Works, where he leads the organization in supporting over 300 manufacturers in Northeast Ohio. He focuses on driving innovation, efficiency, and talent development across the sector. Adam holds an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University and was named to Crains Cleveland Business "40 Under 40" in 2024.

Outside of work, Adam is a family man residing in Shaker Heights with his wife, Jessica, and their two children. He enjoys the local Cleveland food scene, with favorite spots including the West Side Market and Lakewood Truck Park, indicating a strong connection to his community and local businesses.

Unique fact: Adams predecessor personally recruited him, telling him "Were going to be working together again someday" a year before hiring him.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
President and Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Cleveland, United States
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Priorities

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Workforce Development
His career has been centered on workforce strategy, from OhioGuidestone to leading development programs at Manufacturing Works, focusing on apprenticeships and upskilling.
Manufacturing Innovation
He is focused on helping manufacturers adapt to trends in technology and has experience using augmented and virtual reality for training programs.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
President and Executive Director
Manufacturing Works
9-2021 - 4-2024
Vice President of Workforce Development
Manufacturing Works
1-2021 - 9-2021
AD of Workforce Strategy and Business Development
OhioGuidestone
7-2018 - 1-2021
Strategic Initiatives Officer for Workforce Development
OhioGuidestone
1-2015 - 6-2018
Business Services Manager for Workforce Development
OhioGuidestone
In the press

Media appearances

New Manufacturing Works president to focus on workforce to foster .... Featured in Crain's Cleveland Business
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A New Chapter Begins: Leadership Transition at Manufacturing Works. Featured in Manufacturing Works Blog
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Education
2016 - 2018
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Baldwin Wallace University
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts - BA
The College of Wooster
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