This episode’s guest is Chris Peters! Chris is the Executive Director of the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics, responsible for establishing and growing this organization that helps ensure the U.S. Government has access to resilient and trusted electronics supply chains. Chris Oversees the $42 million Defense Electronics Consortium agreement with the DoD.

Chris has an extensive background in driving the innovation and adoption of solutions throughout manufacturing supply chains. He works with organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 manufacturers and the Department of Defense. Focus areas include:

Through work and participation in the National Defense Industrial Association and the Joint Defense ManTech Panel, Chris has become well-known in the defense manufacturing community. He is a frequent speaker on defense manufacturing supply chains and has written several related papers.

Prior to the US Partnership, Chris Co-founded MetalSite, the world's first industry-backed manufacturing marketplace, funded by five of the country's largest metals producers. The company exceeded all adoption and revenue projections in the first six months and earned a $183 million return on a $20 million investment in the first year. Chris went on to create similar manufacturing consortia in 20 industries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, fundamentally changing the way that supply chain partners interact. Chris also served in the US Coast Guard. Thank you, Chris!