Justine Burdette Vice President, Technical Services, The Right Place Regional Director, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC-West) ABOUT JUSTINE BURDETTE Justine Burdette provides consulting and training to small and mid-sized manufacturers in the 13-county Region 4 area (Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa). She and her team work to improve the competitiveness of manufacturers by assisting with activities that focus on growth and innovation, continuous (lean) improvement, quality systems, and safety and environmental initiatives. PAST EXPERIENCE Justine grew up in a family business (apparel manufacturing) and has 10 years’ experience in a variety of industries. Prior to joining The Right Place and The Center, Justine was a consultant for both for- and non-profits. Her background also includes training and operations management.
René Booker MMTC-West, Executive Assistant ABOUT RENÉ BOOKER René Booker provides administrative support for MMTC-West events, marketing, and internal continuous improvement efforts. She also supports The Right Place/ MMTC-West Manufacturers, Supply Chain Management, and Food Processors Councils. PAST EXPERIENCE René joined the team in 2017, bringing with her an entrepreneurial background in careertechnical training. Shehasapassion for creating employment opportunities for individuals and communities. EDUCATION • Bachelors in Psychology | Hope College • Masters in Family Studies | Michigan State University FAVORITE PART ABOUT LIVING IN WEST MICHIGAN Since moving to West Michigan in 1987 my favorite part of the area is taking in the beautyof LakeMichigan; whether it is sitting at the beach in the summer or walking along the frozen shores during the winter I never take for granted the natural treasure that is always there to enjoy.
Amy Winkler MMTC-West, Client Coordinator ABOUT AMY WINKLER AmyWinkler is the Client Coordinator for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West Regional Office at The Right Place, Inc. Amy coordinates customer consulting and training projects, user groups and workshops, and monitors these activities’ compliance with contractual reporting requirements. FAVORITE PART ABOUT LIVING IN WEST MICHIGAN Amy’s favorite part about living in West Michigan is that it is family-friendly. She loves that there are lots of activities for every age group and personality.
EDUCATION • Bachelors in Art History| Roosevelt University
FAVORITE PART ABOUT LIVING IN WEST MICHIGAN Justine’s favorite part about living in West Michigan is the easy access to arts and cultural events and the great outdoors.
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