Where Are They Now? Three Industry Leaders Begin New Journeys

The nonferrous foundry industry is built on experience, relationships, and leadership that evolves over time. In this article, we highlight three familiar industry leaders who have recently stepped into new roles—bringing their expertise, perspective, and commitment to excellence with them as they begin the next chapter of their professional journeys.

Andy Schelke | Senior Development Manager, Century Foundry, Inc.

Andy Schelke brings extensive experience across both ferrous and nonferrous casting operations, with deep expertise in casting design, application development, sourcing, and business growth. His background spans industrial and automotive markets, with a strong emphasis on sand casting operations and process optimization.

In October 2025, Andy joined Century Foundry, Inc. as Senior Development Manager, where he leads the development of new and existing aluminum casting projects from concept through production. In this role, Andy collaborates closely with customers and internal teams to ensure optimal design, process selection, and cost efficiency, leveraging Century Foundry’s integrated engineering, machining, heat treat, and finishing capabilities to deliver high-value casting solutions.

Kory Brockman | President, Woodland Aluminum LLC

Kory Brockman has assumed the role of President of Woodland Aluminum LLC, formerly known as Woodland/Alloy Casting. Woodland Aluminum has been supplying quality aluminum castings since 1986, serving customers across aviation, electrical, industrial, marine, medical, and defense markets.

A family-owned operation, Woodland Aluminum is recognized for its strong commitment to safety, quality, and service. The company specializes in green sand molding and air set molding, producing castings ranging from just a few ounces to more than 2,000 pounds. With capabilities that extend from raw castings to finished products, Woodland Aluminum offers customers a comprehensive solution supported by in-house engineering expertise and a reliable supply chain.

Kory previously served as President of Bremer Manufacturing Company and brings seasoned leadership experience to his new role. As President of Woodland Aluminum, he is focused on building upon the company’s long-standing reputation while positioning the operation for continued growth, responsiveness, and customer-driven innovation.