FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ­– March 29, 2021 – The Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI), a federal and state funded initiative to bring together public, private, community, industry and education partners to assure growth and sustainability of Utah’s advanced material and manufacturing industry, has announced the addition of TJ Marshall, Parker Aerospace, to the UAMMI Board of Directors and Dustin Cederholm as Marketing Director.

“UAMMI is pleased to welcome TJ Marshall, Director of Operations, Parker Aerospace to the Board of Director,” announced UAMMI Board Chairman, Randy Philpot with Advanced Composites, Inc. “We are also excited to add Dustin Cederholm to our team as Marketing Director.”

TJ Marshall HeadshotTJ Marshall is currently the OEM Operations Director for the Commercial Flight Controls Division of Parker Aerospace.  He has an extensive background with more than thirty years of experience in the Aerospace industry.  Having worked for Lucas Aerospace, Parker Hannifin, and a small private equity firm, TJ held positions as a machinist, manufacturing engineer, as well as various leadership roles in Operations, Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Development.  In 2019, he rejoined Parker Aerospace as the Commercial Business Unit OEM Operations Manager for the Control Systems Division.  TJ has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Weber State University and an MBA from the University of Utah.  He is also a Master Six Sigma Black Belt. 

“Dustin expands UAMMI’s capabilities to better meet the growing communications requirements of the Utah Defense Manufacturing Community (UDMC) program,” explained Dr. Tulinda Larsen, UAMMI Executive Director. “He will work with GrowUtah to meet the mission of UAMMI to elevate the advanced materials and advanced manufacturing industry in Utah.”

Dustin Cederholm headshotDustin Cederholm has more than a decade experience in digital marketing and is a founding member of the Utah Outdoor Association. In addition to developing the communications program for the UDMC, he will be expanding UAMMI’s footprint in outdoor recreation manufacturing. He holds a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Utah.

About UAMMI

The Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) is a federal and state funded initiative to bring together public, private, community, industry and education partners to assure growth and sustainability of Utah’s advanced material and manufacturing industry. Through regular events, trainings, partnerships, newsletters, and online business tools, UAMMI helps companies connect and grow within Utah’s advanced materials and manufacturing industry!

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