Lai Thach

Lai Thach is an experienced professional in the fields of manufacturing and entrepreneurship, currently serving as a Manufacturing Academy Instructor at AJAC since March 2022. Prior to this role, Lai was the Managing Owner of Off Day Beer and Wine from March 2020 to January 2024, transforming a passion for homebrewing into a community hub showcasing craft beers and wines. As a Journeyman Machinist at Cadence Aerospace from October 2011 to December 2019, Lai completed a four-year apprenticeship and received a Journeyman's certificate in Washington. Additionally, Lai served in the Army National Guard as a Vertical Engineer from May 2011 to July 2019, participating in various state missions. Lai holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington Tacoma and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the same institution, expected to complete in 2026.