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Alternative Manufacturing Inc. (AMI) Appoints Gregory Picard New Business Development Manager
May 1, 2025 | Alternative Manufacturing, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Alternative Manufacturing Inc. (AMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gregory Picard as our new Business Development Manager. Picard brings a wealth of experience in Sales and Business Development, having worked with some of the most prominent names in the industry. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Marketing from University of Mass - Lowell, as well as an MBA in Business from Boston College Carroll School of Business.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to join AMI in Winthrop, Maine, returning to my New England roots and embracing a new chapter with an employee-owned company. After years spent at some of the largest and most well-known corporations globally, I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes shared ownership, purpose-driven work, and a passion for truly partnering with its customers. I’m excited to bring my skills and experience to such a great company!” stated Greg Picard.
Mr. Picard's addition to our team is a strategic decision aimed at supporting our current Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mr. Jim Barry, as he approaches semi-retirement. Barry is a seasoned veteran in the PCB/PCBA industry, having contributed to the success of multiple companies both domestically and internationally in Sales, Engineering, and Senior Management. Over the past four years, he has played a pivotal role in developing our strategy for building a robust customer base and enhancing our market presence.
We extend our best wishes to both Mr. Barry and Mr. Picard for their continued success in their respective roles.
President and CEO Greg Boyd noted, “We are very excited to welcome Greg to the AMI family and look forward to much success for him as he helps AMI continue to grow and prosper in the future. We are very grateful for all that Jim as done over the past 4 years. He leaves us having made significant contributions to our business and leaves our sales & marketing functions in a much better spot than when he joined.”
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