American Foundry Society
Doug Kurkul, IOM has had an extensive career in various leadership roles, including serving as the CEO of the American Foundry Society. Doug also held positions such as President of PIA MidAmerica, President of K Executive Group, and President and CEO of the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Partnership. Doug has a background in communications, marketing, and public administration, with experience working in organizations such as the National Association of Manufacturers and the US Department of Energy. Doug holds a Master of Public Administration from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management & Political Science from Ashland University.
American Foundry Society
The American Foundry Society (AFS) is a non-profit association serving members of the metalcasting supply chain both in the United States and abroad. Through various resources, AFS provides members with advocacy coordination and efforts in Washington, D.C., ongoing technical education through its Institute, as well as the transfer of innovative research and technology to the industry, its suppliers and those who buy castings. Membership is individual or corporate and is made up of three markets, including: metalcasters and producers of metal cast parts; metalcasting suppliers and casting buyers/original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s). Student membership is also extended to future leaders of the metalcasting industry at a nominal cost. The society was founded in 1896 and serves more than 700 corporate members and close to 8,000 individual members including metalcasting suppliers and OEM facilities in more than 41 countries worldwide, covering all metalcasting processes and materials.