Rick Neff 🚀

Rick Neff has extensive work experience in various roles related to technology, growth, and marketing. Rick is currently the Consultant - CEO at their own company, Rick Neff LLC, where they help businesses and industry associations solve challenging problems. In this role, they have successfully built the brand image of LSAM for Thermwood Corporation and has spoken at several industry events on topics such as additive manufacturing, composite tooling, and laser additive processes.

Prior to starting their own company, Rick Neff has also held significant positions at renowned organizations. Rick served as the Director of Additive Manufacturing and an Advisory Board Member at Firehawk Aerospace, where they contributed their expertise in the field of additive manufacturing.

Before that, they worked at Cincinnati Incorporated for over two decades, taking on roles such as the Additive Manufacturing Product and Sales Manager, Manager of Market Development, Laser Product Manager, Laser Applications Manager, and Product Specialist. During their time at Cincinnati Incorporated, they played a crucial role in commercializing the BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing) technology and significantly contributed to the growth of the company's laser product line.

Additionally, Rick Neff has worked at companies like AMETEK Aerospace, where they served as a Marketing Representative and played a vital role in establishing Ametek as a preferred vendor for Pratt & Whitney. Rick also worked at EG&G as a Marketing Representative, managing the sales of aircraft engine fuel control solenoid valves.

Rick'searly career includes roles at Ingersoll Rand as a Sales Engineer and later as an Applications Engineer, where they achieved impressive sales growth and managed key accounts.

Throughout their career, Rick Neff has consistently demonstrated their expertise in technology and marketing, successfully driving growth and innovation in various industries.

Rick Neff attended Lehigh University, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. During their time at Lehigh University, they focused on the study of fluids, mechanics, business, and photography. No specific information regarding the start and end years of their education at Lehigh University is provided.