Eric Lanke
- Role
- President CEO at National Fluid Power Association
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Lanke
Association executive with 29 years experience in association management including both…
Experience
President CEO
National Fluid Power Association
Jan 2007 — Present
Eric Lanke is the President/CEO of the National Fluid Power Association, a trade association of more than 300 organizations serving the hydraulic and pneumatic industries. He is responsible for setting NFPA’s strategic direction, and overseeing the programs and communications needed to achieve its objectives. He also serves as the President/CEO of the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, an affiliated charitable organization that supports outreach, education and research programs in fluid power. During his tenure, Eric has worked to build coalitions that have launched and grown numerous initiatives focused on the future of the fluid power industry, including:(a) The NFPA Executive Leadership Program, a partnership with the Kellogg School of Management that provides executive education and collaborative experiences to emerging and established leaders in the fluid power industry.(b) The Fluid Power Forum podcast, a new media platform that showcases interesting and innovative uses of fluid power, and the technology advances that are helping to create them.(c) The Fluid Power Industrial Consortium, an educational platform for fluid power manufacturers, distributors, and OEMs to network, solve problems, and access cutting-edge technologies.(d) The Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, an undergraduate engineering design challenge that teaches practical hydraulics and connects students to industry mentors and employment opportunities.(e) Project AME, a technology demonstration collaboration between industry, academia and government labs that produced the first additively manufactured hydraulic excavator.(f) The Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference, an event that presents fluid power research in North America and connects industry to university resources and talent through technical sessions, networking opportunities, and laboratory tours. A full bio and list of accomplishments is attached.
Skills
- Newsletters
- Nonprofit Management
- Strategic Communications
- Grant Writing
- Media Relations
- Grants
- Non-Profit Administration
- Board Development
- Strategy
- Leadership Development
- Program Management
- Membership
- Community Development
- Public Relations
- Non-Profits
- Board Relations
- Volunteer Management
- Meeting Planning
- Program Development
- Event Planning
- Member Relations
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Leadership
- Trade Associations
- Association Management
- Professional Associations
- Trade Shows
- Event Management
- Blogging
- Fundraising
- Team Building
- Board Governance
- Nonprofits
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Strategy
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