WAI’s education program continues to grow in 2026. As the program expands, the Education Committee plays a stronger role. This group helps guide WAI’s training efforts and supports industry learning.
Matt Miles of Southwire Co. leads the committee as chair. Erik Perks of Prysmian serves as vice chair. The committee also includes experienced leaders from across the wire and cable industry.
Committee members for 2026 include Brad Andrews of Condat Co., Donald M. Dodge of Calmont Wire & Cable, and Joseph P. Domblesky of Marquette University. Jason Giebfried represents Paramount Die Co., and Tracy Gooding serves from Mar-Mac Wire Inc.
C. Richard Gordon of C. Richard Gordon Consulting also joins the committee. Erik A. Macs represents Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp. Isaac Muller serves from American Wire Group. Donald Neville participates from RichardsApex Europe Ltd.
Brian Parsons joins from Interstate Wire Co. Inc. Svet Pavlovsky serves from Blachford Corp. Horace Pops represents Horace Pops Consulting. Christopher Reeve joins from Insteel Wire Products. Matthew Reinoehl participates from SDI La Farga COPPERWORKS.
Eric Wagner serves from Charter Steel, and Bhaskar Yalamanchili represents Gerdau Long Steel North America.
Raúl Garcia Martínez of Viakable SA de CV supports the committee as executive committee liaison.
