Group Resources
Group Leadership
Chair
Mike DeSpain
John Deere Co.
AEM Staff Contact
Mike Pankonin
Senior Director, Technical & Safety Services | 414-298-4128
Mission
- This Council provides the strategic and operational direction for AEM’s technical and safety programs, serving as the advocate for tech and safety initiatives in the Association.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and prioritize goals and objectives for Tech & Safety issues.
- Ensure early recognition of emerging Tech & Safety related issues.
- Determine the strategic direction of the Association’s technical and safety activities and programs.
- Assist in the development and resourcing of programs to effectively address Tech & Safety related issues.
- Communicate with the AEM AG and CE Sector Board of Directors on technical matters.
- Annually review AEM’s financial and staff support of standards activities.
- Review and approve recommendations for new services and activities.
Membership
- The TSLC consists of up to 35 members, who serve as chair of an active tech and safety group or as a Standards Technical Advisory Group (TAG) member.
- The chair may appoint additional “members at large.”
- Only full-time employees of AEM member companies can serve on the TSLC.
Meetings
- The Technical and Safety Leadership Council will meet twice a year: once in person and once via conference call or WebEx.
- Additional meetings may be held to focus on specific Sector related prioritization.
- The chair may also convene a conference call as needed in preparation for the in-person meetings or to address specific issues.
Resources and Documents
EU Road Circulation Documents