President

As President of DMI Companies, Doug Gudenburr oversees the organization, sets strategic goals, and ensures the company’s long-term success by working closely with the DMI Board of Directors and his senior executive team to make key decisions that impact and guide the company’s future.

Doug joined DMI in early 1982 as part of the manufacturing and development team. In 1987, he was promoted to Production Manager, where he oversaw ducting component production. Throughout the years, Doug served in various leadership positions, including Plant Manager for DMI’s Monongahela, Pennsylvania, manufacturing facility, Operations Manager, and Director of Operations. In 2017, Doug was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) after serving as Director of Operations for over 15 years.

Throughout his tenure and growth of the organization, Doug has been heavily involved with or directed product development and is currently named in seven U.S. and international patents. He has also played extensive roles in sales and customer service.

During his career with DMI, Doug has participated as a member of the corporate management team in the acquisition of five separate manufacturing companies and was directly responsible for leading the establishment and startup of four additional manufacturing facilities in various parts of the country. He has negotiated multiple union contracts at various Locals across the country, as well as at the national level.

Doug is dedicated to the advancement of Industry 4.0 initiatives within the organization and the development and adoption of the newly formed IT/OT department to further DMI’s desire to enhance its world-class manufacturer and Lean enterprise status.  As DMI steps towards the transformative potential of Industry 5.0, Doug’s strategic vision places the organization at the forefront, fostering a future defined by human-centric solutions and a deep commitment to sustainability, enabled by comprehensive IoT implementation, alongside impactful integration of AI, automation, and collaborative robots to revolutionize operations and lasting organizational resiliency for long-term success.

Additionally, Doug is a strong advocate for workforce development and the promotion of careers for young people in manufacturing. He has been instrumental in implementing and growing DMI’s proactive workforce development programs.

Doug is currently serving as:

• SMACNA National Board of Directors Member
• Catalyst Connection Board of Directors Member
• Catalyst Connection Vice Chairperson of Executive Committee

Current Affiliations:

• Manufacturing Innovation Institutes
• ARM – Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing Institute
• Pennsylvania Manufacturing Competitiveness Collaborative
• MxD – Manufacturing x’s Digital
• Vistage Peer Group for CEOs

Past Affiliations:

• U.S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council Alternate Member
• Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association Board of Directors Member
• SMACNA Testing & Research Institute Board of Directors Member
• Ringgold School District Curriculum Advisory Council Member