The AMPP 2025 Conference and Expo 2025 in Nashville is not just another industry gathering; it marks a strategic shift in how the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) seeks to respond to the industry’s changing demands.
A bold transformation: The workforce at the center
Durante el evento, Alan Thomas, CEO de AMPP, presentó la reorientación completa del brazo benéfico 501(c)(3), un cambio clave en la organización, ya que se enfoca exclusivamente en el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral. Esta iniciativa va más allá de ofrecer formación o certificaciones, se trata de generar capacidad real en oficios técnicos críticos como arenadores, pintores, inspectores de recubrimientos y especialistas en protección catódica.
The new leadership is led by Kelsey May, CEO of One Mesa , who has taken over as president of the reorganized foundation. The goal is to close the global skills gap by investing in training, outreach, and access programs, especially in regions with low technical coverage. As Thomas explained, AMPP 2025 is evolving to be more than a regulatory body and actively respond to the skills shortage , one of the biggest threats to the sector.
Industry impact and aligned leadership
Juan Caballero, Chairman of the AMPP Board , emphasized that this decision is part of the organization’s broader strategy of global expansion . Under Thomas’ leadership, and with a fully engaged Board, AMPP is positioned as a global facilitator of professional growth. According to Caballero, the alignment between the CEO and Board has never been stronger, placing AMPP at its best opportunity to grow and scale internationally.
This change not only demonstrates vision, it also reflects AMPP’s understanding that standards and certifications are essential, but that the people trained to apply them are the true foundation of the sector .
Looking to the future: strategy with execution
As AMPP moves forward, this restructuring of its 501(c)(3) organization reflects a strategy focused on anticipating industry needs before they become structural crises . With the support of leadership, partners, and a renewed foundation, the organization is poised not only to maintain its relevance, but to expand its global impact .
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Source: Inspenet.
