LANSING (May 10, 2023) — The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA), in its continuing role as the unifying champion of Michigan’s manufacturing industry, has announced the latest expansion of its team of highly talented professionals leading the charge. Elissa Olson has joined the organization in the role of Membership Development Manager.

Elissa brings a wealth of membership growth and association experience, industry knowledge and passion for research, recruitment and retention to the MMA team. She has led cross-functional teams in government affairs, membership growth and business advisory councils, and served on action-oriented teams in non-profit, for-profit and academia. Elissa earned a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Northwood University, Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Saginaw Valley State University.

“Our members and the industry at large will benefit from the incredible energy, extensive background and strong skillset that Elissa pours into everything she does,” said John J. Walsh, MMA President & CEO. “She will be tenacious in connecting manufacturers with the resources and knowledge to help assure their success into the future."  

"As the proud granddaughter of an original Rosie the Riveter, I am honored to join an organization with such a rich legacy of supporting our state’s manufacturers and the men and women propelling the future of the most impactful industry on earth," said Elissa Olson. 

MMA has a proven track record and an unwavering to serve Michigan manufacturers through legislative advocacy, workforce development, education, training, networking and cost savings for 120 years and will continue to serve as a constant, vigilant beacon for one of the world’s most innovative, inventive and industrious business sectors on the planet — regardless of size, longevity, specialization or future ambition. 

For more information or to schedule a call with MMA Membership Development Manager Elissa Olson or MMA President & CEO John Walsh, contact MMA’s Delaney McKinley at 517-487-8530 or mckinley@mimfg.org.

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