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Meet the Team

Mark Yoss, Director

Mark retired from Lockheed Martin Space after a 36.5-year career building satellites and has served as the Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute since April 2021.

Technical Expertise

Project Management
Process Optimization
Data Analysis and Simulation
Quality Control
Systems Integration
Technical Documentation

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Jason W. Butler, Senior Project Manager Technical Operations

Jason is a manufacturing industry leader with 20+ years of experience driving production, quality, and engineering operations in defense and commercial sectors. Recognized for hands-on expertise in CNC machining, additive manufacturing, quality systems, and process optimization.

Technical Expertise

Manufacturing Leadership
Quality Management
Machining and Fabrication
Additive Manufacturing
Metrology and Testing

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Eli Nygren, Industry Lab Coordinator

Eli seeks to understand material systems from all angles leading him to earn a PhD in Materials Science. His fabrication skills expanded from primarily manual operations to include computer navigated systems in various laboratory and makerspace settings. He now enjoys utilizing a full spectrum of manufacturing and creative techniques to support both industry and student projects.

Technical Expertise

Computer aided design and manufacture
Complex fixture design
Material analysis
Material synthesis
Material systems and scientific method

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