Partners & Members
The Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium brings together industry leaders, research institutions, and workforce partners to advance glass manufacturing technology and build Northwest Ohio’s economic future.
Our Consortium Partners
Leading the Future of
Glass Innovation Together
📢 PepsiCo Joins the Glass Innovation Hub
In September 2025, PepsiCo joined NOIC as our newest consortium partner, bringing expertise in sustainable packaging and circular economy solutions.
Leadership & Governance
Board of Directors
NOIC
Roger Smith
NOIC Regional Innovation Officer & President
Owens Illinois
Matthew Kirian
NOIC Assistant Secretary
ConnecToledo
Christine Michaels
Board Member
NSG & Pilkington North America
Kyle Sword
Chairman
Community at-large
Sharon Speyer
NOIC Co-Vice Chairman
Community at-large
Jim Hoffman
NOIC Co-Vice Chairman
O-I Glass
John Haudrich
Board Member
Owens Community College
Dr. Denise S. Smith
NOIC Board Member
Libbey Glass
Michael Lindsey
Treasurer
Bowling Green State University
Dr. Nichole Fifer
Board Member
Glass Manufacturing Industry Council
Kerry Ward
Board Member
First Solar
Charles Wickersham
Board Member
The University of Toledo
Frank Calzonetti
NOIC Board Member
Bowling Green State University
Dr. Laura Regassa
Board Member
Owens Corning
Kevin Smith
NOIC Board Member
Regional Growth Partnership
Dean Monske
NOIC Board Member
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
Wendy Gramza
NOIC Board Member
PepsiCo
Edward Socci
Board Member
Become A Partner
Join the Glass Manufacturing Consortium
Partner with NOIC to access world-class research facilities, collaborate on pre-competitive challenges, and help build Northwest Ohio’s innovation ecosystem.