South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA), the leading resource for manufacturers in South Florida, is pleased to announce that it has inducted Donna Bean as Chair of its Board of Directors. Bean was inducted at SFMA’s Annual Meeting, held October 26 at Signature Grand in Fort Lauderdale.
Bean, Associate Vice President of Human Resources for Terumo Aortic, has more than 35 years of experience in human resources specifically dedicated to the manufacturing industry. She has been an active member of SFMA for more than 25 years and has spent the last 10 years as a member of its Board of Directors, most recently as Vice Chair. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University and her Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University.
“SFMA provides so much value to manufacturers, from programming and advocacy to collaboration and education,” said Bean. “I look forward to working together alongside the board to continue to solidify SFMA as the go-to resource for manufacturers in the region.”
South Florida Manufacturers Association, which was founded in 1961, is a leading resource for manufacturing companies in South Florida, providing networking, advocacy and technical and employability skills training to its members. According to a National Institute of Standards and Technology survey, in 2020 alone South Florida’s manufacturing industry and the SFMA have been the driving force of nearly $1.3 billion in economic impact in South Florida
The South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) has held the distinction of being the #1 resource for manufacturers in South Florida since 1961—saving its members time and money through advocacy, networking, training and other resources. For more information, visit www.sfma.org.
