The People Behind VSMA
VSMA is delivered by a team of manufacturing specialists, program managers, and partnership leads, supported by faculty and staff at GENEDGE. Between them, and our university partners, VSMA’s programs deliver industry experience and hands-on technical knowledge.
Frank Otabor
Director
Frank serves as the Business Service Director for Food & Beverage, and Energy Management. He recently acquired his Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification. Frank is a seasoned strategist with more than 12 years…
Michael Gibson
Business Services Director
Michael Gibson serves as a Business Services Director. In this role he supports local businesses with guidance, support, and training to help them overcome the challenges they face in a competitive global market…
Tekela Redd
Partnership Relations Manager
Tekela Redd serves as Partnership Relations Manager at GENEDGE, where she leads strategic relationship development across manufacturing, government, and economic development sectors. In this role, she cultivates…