Crafting Innovative Leaders for Over a Century
Founded in 1925 by prolific inventor Charles F. Kettering, the National Management Association originated as the Foreman’s Club to provide supervisors with the essential skills to lead others. Today, NMA stands as a worldwide partnership of professionals and businesses dedicated to developing human leadership across industries.
A Century of Leadership & Innovation — Founded by Charles F. Kettering in 1925.
A Nationwide Network of Leadership Excellence
From aerospace hubs to healthcare networks and energy corridors, NMA corporate and individual chapters bring professional development, peer mentorship, and accredited training directly to workplaces across the United States.
Inspiring Leaders, Cultivating Productive Workplaces
Maximizing Human Potential
NMA offers leadership development products and creates opportunities that maximize the potential of our members, sponsoring organizations, and communities.
Worldwide Leadership Partnership
NMA is the recognized worldwide partnership of people and businesses, inspiring outstanding leadership, and cultivating highly productive workplaces.
Management is Our Title. Leadership is Our Passion.
For over a century, NMA has transformed technical supervisors and managers into visionary leaders. We bridge the gap between technical expertise and human skills, equipping professionals across engineering, aerospace, energy, and defense to lead with purpose and impact.
Co-founded the Institute of Certified Professional Managers on the campus of James Madison University.
Awarded in college scholarship funds through the NMA High School Speech Contest since 1988.
A century-long track record of developing mission-critical soft skills for modern leaders.
Total patents held by founder Charles F. Kettering, laying our groundwork in relentless innovation.
Leading Beyond the Workplace: Service, Charity & Veteran Support
NMA’s commitment to leadership extends far beyond professional development. Our local chapters actively spearhead charitable initiatives within their communities, while our national organization maintains a steadfast tradition of host-city giveback and veteran support.
NMA chapters regularly organize charity walks, food drives, and community service projects—such as the LMLA chapter in Greenville, SC participating in the local MS Walk.
Every year, NMA selects a local non-profit in our annual conference host city to benefit from direct member donations and Silent Auction scholarship proceeds.
NMA maintains deep ties with military veterans across defense industry chapters, sponsoring transitional housing initiatives like Reno’s Veterans Guest House.
Led by Industry Professionals
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Miran Tyrrell, P.E., CM
2026 Chairwoman of the Board
Individual Member, Aiken, SC
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Miran Tyrrell, P.E., CM
2026 Chairwoman of the BoardIndividual Member, Aiken, SC
Licensed Environmental Professional Engineer with over 35 years of experience in the consulting and nuclear fields.
Active member since the 1990s who earned her Certified Manager (CM) designation in 1994; currently serves as 2026 Chairwoman of the Board and member of the Individual Members Leadership Association (IMLA) chapter.
B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University.
Jeff Eberts
2026 National Vice Chair
Individual Member, Cape Canaveral, FL
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Jeff Eberts
2026 National Vice ChairIndividual Member, Cape Canaveral, FL
Engineering Senior Manager on the Orion Program with over 43 years of experience in manned space flight operations.
Member for nearly 35 years who has served as Chapter President for two distinct Lockheed Martin chapters and as 2025 National Treasurer; focuses heavily on employee development and continuous improvement strategies.
B.S. in Civil Engineering & Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
Heidi Saucier, DET, MTD
2026 National Treasurer
Blue Cross Blue Shield Leadership Development Association, Detroit, MI
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Heidi Saucier, DET, MTD
2026 National TreasurerBlue Cross Blue Shield Leadership Development Association, Detroit, MI
Learning and development professional with over 20 years of experience, currently leading the Provider Training team at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Published author in the ISAR Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies focused on remote and hybrid worker support.
Active member since 2011 who served in various chapter leadership roles before joining the NMA Board in 2023.
Bachelor of Religious Education (Rochester Christian Univ.), Master of Training and Development (Oakland Univ.), Doctor of Educational Technology (Central Michigan Univ.).
Bhriannon Hernandez
National Secretary
Lockheed Martin Leadership Association, Fort Worth, TX
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Bhriannon Hernandez
National SecretaryLockheed Martin Leadership Association, Fort Worth, TX
Brings a decade of experience in aerospace and defense, serving as Project Engineering Lead for the F-35 Depot and Intermediate Level Sustainment program.
Serves as National Director of the Lockheed Martin Leadership Association (LMLA) Fort Worth chapter and National Secretary on the Executive Committee.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering & M.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Amanda Lamson
2026 Immediate Past Chair
Individual Member Leadership Association, Hartselle, AL
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Amanda Lamson
2026 Immediate Past ChairIndividual Member Leadership Association, Hartselle, AL
20-year aviation and aerospace professional currently working in Boeing's Program Integration for the Space Launch System in Huntsville, AL.
Active NMA member since 2016 and board member since 2018, currently serving as Immediate Past Chair.
A.S. in Computer-Aided Drafting, B.S. in Business Quality Management, MBA, and PMP certification.
NMA National Staff
Darrell Wacker
Director of Operations
Abbie Funke
Director of Marketing & Membership
