NFFS Staff

Jerrod A. Weaver
Executive Director

E-mail: jerrod@nffs.org
Phone: (847) 268-4881

Jerrod Weaver is the Executive Director of the Non-Ferrous Founders' Society (NFFS). He has more than 25 years of experience in association management, first serving as an NFFS staff member before being appointed Executive Director in January 2016. Jerrod holds a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering with a cast metals emphasis from Western Michigan University and earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives in 2010. He also holds quality auditor, quality manager, and lead auditor credentials from the American Society for Quality.

Beyond his leadership at NFFS, Jerrod is actively involved in shaping industry policy and education. He serves on the Commerce Department's Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Critical Minerals and Nonferrous Metals (ITAC 5), advising the U.S. government on trade policy. He is also a board member of the American Metalcasting Consortium (AMC), which supports innovation in metalcasting for the defense sector. Additionally, he contributes to workforce and academic development as a member of the Manufacturing Industrial Advisory Committee at Western Michigan University, helping to guide the future of manufacturing education.

Outside of work, Jerrod enjoys fishing and cooking with his wife, Kristie

Matt Gilmore
Director of Business Development

E-mail: matt@nffs.org
Phone: (847) 299-0950

Matt Gilmore is the Director of Business Development for the Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society. Matt has over ten years of experience in manufacturing trade association management most recently serving as the Director of Membership and Business Development with Gardner Manufacturing Association Solutions. In this role, Matt worked with multiple manufacturing trade associations focusing on new member development, creating and enhancing non-dues revenue programs, developing local and regional events and even creating and establishing new manufacturing associations. Prior to joining GMAS, Matt served as the Director of Membership and Business Development with the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA). 

Matt holds a BA in English from Wittenberg University and has an accreditation in Public Relations from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time and traveling with his fiancé Heidi and making his two sons, Jackson and Liam, better soccer players.

Bill Padnos
Director of Workforce Development

E-mail: bill@nffs.org 
Phone: (847) 268-3451

Bill Padnos serves as the Director of Workforce Development for the Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society, bringing over 25 years of experience in non-profit management within trade associations, professional societies, and captive organizations. Previously, he was the Executive Director of the National Tooling & Machining Association Foundation, where he led workforce development initiatives, including youth engagement, education and training programs, and community outreach.

Bill holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Indiana University and has earned several industry certifications, including Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), graduate of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organizational Management, and a Marano Fellow from the Aspen Institute. In his free time, Bill enjoys long walks while listening to podcasts and making creative dinners. He and his wife, Shari, also love attending the theater, especially when watching their children, Elana and Ari, perform on stage.

Sheila Rayburn
ICON Program Manager

E-mail: sheila@nffs.org
Phone: (847) 299-0950

Sheila Rayburn is the Director of Operations for the Integrated Casting Order Network (ICON) program at NFFS. She came to NFFS after a thirty-year career at Defense Logistics Information Service, an agency of DOD/DLA federal government. Following her government career, Sheila established her role as Senior Consultant of her own business, Rogers Associates LLC, where she assisted many small businesses in obtaining and managing IT government contracts. She also served as the DOD EMALL Program Manager (known now as FEDMALL) and as Division Chief and Business Operations Manager of the Systems Integrated (J6-BC) Data Services Office of DLA.

Sheila holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from George Washington University with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management/Logistics and Procurement, as well as certifications in Program Management (PMP), Contracting, (DAU) and Diversity. She is an active volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief, Haven of Rest Mission, and the Men Women of Action Building/Construction Recovery Projects in and outside of the United States. In her spare time, she plays the violin and enjoys a ride in her ’68 GTO convertible.

Kristie A. Matusek
Director of Meetings and Operations

E-mail: kristie@nffs.org
Phone: (847) 299-0950

Kristie Matusek is the Director of Meetings and Operations for the Non-Ferrous Founders' Society. She has more than 25 years of professional experience in meeting planning and association management. Kristie plays a crucial role in the success of the Society's regional events and annual Industry Executive Conference. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, baking, decorating, and cooking with her spouse Jerrod.