Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Michael joined NWIRC in August 2013 following fifteen years fulfilling various manufacturing roles including product development, sales engineering, and sales and marketing management. Michael served five years in the US Marine Corps as a Korean Cryptologic Linguist and received both his bachelors in Chemical Engineering and Masters of Business Administration from The Pennsylvania State University.
During his tenure with NWIRC, Michael has directly assisted manufacturers as a Strategic Business Advisor, Manufacturing Technology Engineer, and Manager of Business Development/Operations. Michael draws upon his analytical, organizational, and project management skills and experience while working with NWIRC’s current Strategic Business Advisors and support staff to facilitate our regional manufacturers’ ability to accelerate their topline business growth.
Michael lives with his family in Erie, where he enjoys hiking, biking, and soccer.
Erie Office
8425 Peach Street
Erie PA 16509
Phone: (814) 217-6065
mgriffith@nwirc.org
