Podcast appearances and mentions of Terry M Iverson

CHAMPION Now® Founder Terry M. Iverson believes there is nothing more important than the young people of this country. He says that the manufacturing industry relies on the next generation of skilled workers, managers, and entrepreneurs to lead this country into a prosperous future. Get 30% off “Finding America’s Greatest Champion” IVERSON & COMPANY - CHAMPIONNOW! TWITTER @terrymiverson linkedin.com/in/terry -iverson-278b259 Facebook: Terry Iverson TWITTER @championnow @iversonandco Facebook - C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N. NOW, Iverson & Company Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Parents worry about their kids not being able to support themselves. It's frustrating and scary when your teenager isn't excited about college, when you can't afford college, or when attending college means your child will be saddled with debt. But there's an option that many families don't know about or don't really understand—manufacturing. Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler has a conversation with manufacturing champion Terry M. Iverson. Terry enlightens parents about the manufacturing industry and the possibilities for our kids. Find out what it means to have a career in manufacturing, how to help your child discern which jobs are a good fit for them, what employers are looking for and how your child can build employable skills no matter what their interests. Our Guest: Terry M. Iverson  Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 137 Our Sponsors:  The Great Courses Plus free trial of high quality, educational streaming videos Sandy Fowler—The Art and Science of Saying No: Ditch Guilt, Find Time, and Enjoy Your Life More 

Today I am speaking with the owner of Iverson & Company, starting his 40th year with an 89-year-old third-generation Des Plaines machine tool distributorship & re-builder. He’s author of “Finding America’s Greatest Champion: Building Prosperity through Manufacturing, Mentoring and the Awesome Responsibility of Parenting.” and my career conversation guest Terry M. Iverson Website: www.championnow.org Connect with Terry Iverson: On Twitter @championnow  @terrymiverson

Our special guest Terry M. Iverson is a third generation President & CEO of Iverson & Company, an 86 year-old CNC machine tool distributorship located in Des Plaines, IL. The Iverson brand has become synonymous with “precision & service”, and cutting edge in the industry and service, rebuilding, financing, training and turnkeys throughout portions of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and UP Michigan. Terry started in the industry in 1980 based out of Wisconsin, for the first 5 years of his career. During his career Terry has found it important to develop relationships with Technical Colleges in the area that Iverson & Company serves. Some of the technical/community colleges that Terry has worked with are: Milwaukee Area Technical College, Moraine Park, & Gateway Technical Colleges in Wisconsin. Ivy Tech in Indiana. Oakton Community College, Harper College and Carl Sandburg in Illinois. Iverson has also formed relationships with High Schools that are involved in STEM or Project Lead the Way such as Austin PolyTech in Chicago, Maine South in Park Ridge, Wheeling, Palatine, Shaumburg, Elk Grove High Schools in Illinois. Throughout each relationship Iverson believes that an educational partner needs to bring commitment, and concern for each other’s best interest. Terry founded the organization named ChampionNow!, which stands for Change How American Manufacturing’s Perceived in Our Nation in order to promote manufacturing careers to the youth of this country. (www.championnow.org). Terry had also mentored young men and women while coaching travel soccer for 25 years and at his church. Terry has nationally served on the CTE Foundation Board in Washington DC & presently sits & Chairs the National Visiting Committee for FL-ATE, Golden Corridor Group in Chicago, and served on the TMA Educational Foundation. He has also made industry forum presentations at annual conventions for ACTE in Charlotte, NC & Nashville, TN, as well as for the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers Annual Fall conference. He also recently made a presentation for MFG Manufacture for Growth annual meeting in Phoenix, AZ. Most recently Terry has keynote spoke at the Nassau County Workforce in Florida, & addressed the Small Business Committee for the House of Representatives in Washington June 2013. In October for manufacturing month, Terry spoke to both students and employers at the 2013 Wisconsin Machine Tool Show & at 2013 Close It Summit in Washington DC. He was also interviewed for a US Chamber of Commerce video for the Dr. Laz Lopez special. Terry has written articles for the November 2013 Innovation Intake magazine, as well the June 2012 issue of Manufacturing Engineering Magazine. Terry is currently working on writing a book about the evolution of his ChampionNow! experience. Terry has trademarked 2 additional terms in his effort to promote manufacturing –- Manufacturing Create$ and CNC Rocks!