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HIGHL IGHTS A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | A P R I L 2 0 1 9 6 3 PROFILE OF A VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEERISM COMMITTEE Profile of a Volunteer Bob Vigneulle, Retired, General Motors Metallurgical Testing Lab GM Transmission Plant After graduating from Baldwin Wallace University with a B.S. in chem- istry, Bob Vigneulle began working at a General Motors transmission plant’s metallurgical testing lab in Parma, Ohio. He provided technical support for induction hardening, heat treatment, and manufactur- ing and worked with GM for his entire 32-year career. Encouraged by his GMmanager, Vigneulle joined ASM’s Cleveland Chapter in 1980. He enrolled in ASM educational courses and by 1988 was serving on the Executive Commit- tee. Deciding to make ASM meetings a priority, Vigneulle met two Case Western Reserve University professors who inspired him to pursue his master’s degree in materials sci- ence, graduating in 1995. In 2012, Vigneulle retired early when the GM transmis- sion business was consolidated outside of Ohio—but he continues to value the important role ASM has played in his life. “Through ASM, I met so many wonderful people and made lifelong friendships,” he recalls. In a time of change in the steel industry, ASM remained a point of stability. Attend- ing ASM leadership training, Vigneulle appreciated the global perspective of an organization with members from around the world. Vigneulle serves on his chapter’s Awards Committee, nominating members for ASM National and Fellow awards. He was a driving force in setting up chapter awards to honor contributions by Cleveland members. “ASM members donate lots of personal time to the organization and this is a way to say thank you,” he says. He’s served on the Social Committee for 25 years, organizing annual outings for mem- bers and spouses, including the chapter’s 100-year anniver- sary celebration* next month on May 18. “Networking in ASM is very important. A lot of career opportunities come by word of mouth. It also gives you exposure to many industries,” he reflects. “If you need in- sight, you can talk to people exposed to more than you are, in terms of problem-solving or further knowledge, or you can find a consultant with a wealth of experience in a cer- tain area.” *For information on attending ASM Cleveland Chap- ter’s 100th anniversary celebration, contact Dave Kovarik at dkovarik@nslanalytical.com . engineered assemblies without melting the constituents. SPP provides a better and cheaper platform than conven- tional melt manufacturing. We are talking about processes that can provide a distinct competitive advantage to the U.S. manufacturing sector, because SPP can make better, cheaper, and greener (less energy-intensive) materials. If a young person approached you for career advice about pursuing engineering, what would you tell them? Network. Never stop asking questions. Hobbies? Painting. Last book read? “The Paradox of Choice” by Barry Schwartz. Do you know someone who should be featured in an upcoming Women in Engineering profile? Contact Vicki Burt at vicki.burt@asminternational.org . Vigneulle