Kevin Thompson joined the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in 2023 and is currently the Operations Manager for the Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA). In this role, Thompson is responsible for supporting operations within the CMA as well as supporting internal and external stakeholders within the United States Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AMCOE). Thompson has over 30 years of experience in various leadership, technical and machinist roles in the machining industry.