South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA), the leading resource for manufacturers in South Florida, is pleased to announce that it has named Matthew Rocco President.
As President, Rocco will be responsible for the overall management of SFMA to include industry functions, execution of strategic objectives, public relations, management of staff, membership retention and recruitment, and financial performance.
Rocco served as President of SFMA for nearly five years before relocating to North Carolina. Prior to rejoining SFMA, Rocco served as faculty at Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
“We are so excited to welcome Matt back into the SFMA family,” said Donna Bean, SFMA Board Chair and Associate Vice President of Human Resources for Terumo Aortic. “Under his leadership, SFMA grew substantially, and we look forward to his continued leadership and guidance as we further cement the organization as the number one resource for manufacturing companies in South Florida.”
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. The SFMA, in partnership with FloridaMakes, have been the driving force of $2 billion in economic impact in South Florida since 2016.
“Florida is one of the top states in the U.S. for manufacturing and one of the main hubs of manufacturing for the state is South Florida,” said Rocco. “Now more than ever, SFMA is here to help the needs of this growing and vibrant economic sector and to help manufacturers thrive.”
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.
