Mike Cattelino

About Mike Cattelino

Instructor | Training Manager | Operations Manager | Educational Leader | Program Manager | Journeyman Machinist | Quality Focus | Safety Emphasis | Mentor About Mike \"Mike was one of the most hands on, active board members I have ever worked with. His leadership was outstanding and I was proud to work with him during his board tenure. Mike is also extremely knowledgeable of the manufacturing industry from both an education and hands on experience side. He is focused in on the issues that face the industry and he is willing to lend a hand whenever we asked.\"- Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation Director Mike’s history, summed up: “I am a farmer by birth, a machinist by trade and an educator by choice. My passion is to help people be successful.” And I’ve done so, with peers, with students, and others in my network. Attributes Mike brings from Day 1 Production | Instruction, teaching, training | Project Management | Blend of in-person and remote delivery | High school, college students | Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) processes, programming, operation | Working closely with Design Department as a peerAlso:Fixture building and in-house fixture tryouts, machining | Manufacturing Skills Standards Council certified | Student recruiting programs | Detail-oriented | Safety (including OSHA-10 General Industry Certification), Quality, Production and MaintenanceComputer Technologies: PeopleSoft, SharePoint, Blackboard, Microsoft Office Sample Success Led Agriculture team through a $3M+ building expansion while securing a significant partnership with an agriculture equipment manufacturer and dealer that continues to benefit students and the college. Accelerating Growth | Managing Teams | Operations Helping others be successful Responsive to industry demands: Sees a need, gets it accomplished - Program Development Leading teams through fast growth - Envisions and guides organizational change Engages people by communicating the facts persuasively, keeping everyone’s eye on goal Builds community with peers, leadership, with and within teams - Relationship builder - Operations expertise: streamlining processes, focusing on the goal - Integrates theory, data, and research into the work Promotes a Safety Culture With my experiences in the field, as well as community-based activities such as being a Crew Chief on hot air balloon flights, I bring energy and collaboration. Let’s talk. Reachable at c••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Regional Training Manager

   FTI

   Jun 2025 — Present · Menasha, WI, US

   Lead the successful implementation and delivery of apprenticeship, technical, and/or trade-related training and services.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Bachelor's degree, Career and Technical Education and Training

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Master's degree, Educational Leadership

• Fox Valley Technical College

  Journeyman Status - Machinist Apprenticeship

• Northwood Technical College

  Machine Tool Techniques Technical Diploma

Skills

• Training
• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Design
• Stem
• Manufacturing
• Higher Education
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Teaching