October is Manufacturing Month; AFC is proud to be partnering with the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium for their shop plant tours. Along with 12 other local manufacturers, we are excited to welcome students, parents, community members, and policymakers to explore McHenry County’s manufacturing sector. Tour dates include October 10th, 19th, and 25th at 5-6pm and 6:30-7:30pm. Join AFC for Manufacturing Month
November 2017 • in Press Releases
Lake in the Hills - November 1, 2017Â - AFC (Advanced Flexible Composites) is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Thomas from Marketing Specialist to Marketing Brand Leader. He will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for corporate branding, marketing operations, and lead generation.
Michael Baker, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, commented, "Chris has been a key member of AFC's Customer Relationship and Marketing teams since he joined AFC. His passion for customers, marketing and company branding makes him ideal in this newly developed role. He was a key member of the team who recently launched our new websites (www.afconline.com, www.durachef.com, www.chef-pack.com).
The strategy to brand and market in today's B2B has significantly transformed. Chris will be responsible to assure AFC keeps pace with these ever-changing strategies. Chris will provide the leadership in our Marketing Department that will guide AFC into the future."
Thomas has been with AFC since December 2016, and possesses a background in customer service, sales, and hospitality. He studied Marketing at Elgin Community College and Integrated Communication at Aurora University. "It's an exciting time to be a part of this organization, and I look forward to furthering AFC's marketing and branding initiatives."