It was announced today that PMV Technologies' Partner, Scott Goemmel, has been appointed the new president of Automation Alley. The announcement recognized Scott Goemmel and the Alley's 2010 Board of Directors. The Board of Directors serves as the association's key decision-makers and is vital to the development of programs, services, events and committees.

During his two-year term as president, Goemmel will be responsible for overseeing the Board of Directors and serve as Automation Alley's official representative in the community and at events.

"It is an honor to represent the Automation Alley membership and I look forward to working with the Alley's members and leadership team to take the organization to new heights," said Goemmel. "Technology plays an important part of shaping Southeast Michigan's future and I challenge all members to become even more engaged."

Automation Alley is a technology business association driving the growth and image of Southeast Michigan's economy through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives.

Since its founding in 1999, Automation Alley has expanded to include more than 1,000 businesses, educational institutions and government entities from the City of Detroit and the surrounding eight county region. Automation Alley promotes regional prosperity through entrepreneurial and exporting assistance, workforce development and technology acceleration.

Through Scott Goemmel's position as President of Automation Alley, the entire PMV Team looks forward to our continued involvment with and support of Automation Alley.