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John Wilczynski

America Makes Executive Director

John serves as the Executive Director of America Makes and a key leader within the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). As Executive Director of America Makes, the nation’s leading public-private partnership for additive manufacturing (AM), John drives the Institute’s strategic vision through national outreach, stakeholder engagement, membership management, and long-term sustainment efforts. He works closely with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology (OSD ManTech) Office and the Government Program Management team to align the Institute with the needs of the broader Department of Defense (DoD) mission.

Since joining NCDMM in 2009 and transitioning to America Makes in 2012, John has played an instrumental role in advancing the AM industry on a national scale. Prior to his appointment as Executive Director in 2019, he served as Technology Director for five years. During that time, he led the development of the National Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing Roadmap, implemented the Intellectual Property Management Plan, and directed the execution of Agency-Driven and Cooperative Agreement-Driven Project Calls. He also managed a broad and impactful America Makes project portfolio.

With a strong background in mechanical engineering, John is highly skilled in operations management, industrial engineering, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement processes. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania State University.