About MMA
An overview of the Michigan Manufacturers Association and its members

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John W. “Mac” MacIlroy Michigan Manufacturers Association President and CEO

John J. Trobec MMA Service Corporation President, MMA Executive Vice President and COO

The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) is the state’s leading advocate exclusively devoted to promoting and maintaining a business climate favorable to industry. MMA’s goal is to make it possible for Michigan manufacturers to successfully compete in the national and international marketplace.

Through effective representation of its membership before the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government on issues of importance to the manufacturing community, MMA works to foster a strong and expanding manufacturing base in Michigan.

Established in 1902 as a voluntary membership association and incorporated in 1923, MMA represents the interests and needs of nearly 3,000 members, ranging from small manufacturing companies to some of the world’s largest corporations (see breakdown of MMA members by manufacturing sector). In fact, manufacturers who are members of MMA employ more than 90 percent of Michigan’s industrial workforce.

An elected Board of Directors oversees MMA’s business affairs. James M. Nicholson currently serves as chairman of the Board. The Association and its for-profit subsidiary, the MMA Service Corporation (MMASC), collectively employ 26 full-time staff members. John W. “Mac” MacIlroy serves as president and CEO of the MMA. John J. Trobec serves as executive vice president and COO of the MMA and as president of the MMASC.

Community Involvement

The Michigan Manufacturers Association is proud to be part of the Mid-Michigan community. The Association supports several local and state organizations, including:

American Red Cross

ArtServe Michigan

Junior Achievement

Lansing Exchange Club

Lansing Sculpture in the Streets

Lansing Silver Bells in the City

Michigan Harvest Gathering

Michigan National Guard Family Fund

Michigan Political Leadership Program

Youth in Government

In addition, MMA staff members give of their time to make our communities better places to live, including involvement with:

American Cancer Society Capital Area

American Diabetes Association

American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter

American Youth Soccer Organization

Arthritis Foundation Michigan Chapter

Capitol Area Humane Society

Capitol Area Literacy Coalition

Catholic Social Services of Lansing

Chief Okemos Council, Boy Scouts

Child Abuse Prevention Services

Ele’s Place

Food Bank Council of Michigan

Habitat for Humanity

Hospice of Lansing

Kresge Art Museum

Paws with A Cause

Pet Support Services

Philanthropic Education Organization

Potter Park Zoological Society

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Woldumar Nature Association

YMCA