Justine Burdette is the Vice President, Technical Services at The Right Place and Regional Director for Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center West office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Under her leadership, The Center provides consulting and training to small and mid-sized manufacturers in the 13-county West Michigan Region. She and her team develop more effective business leaders, drive product and process innovation, promote company-wide operational excellence and foster creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability. In her role at The Right Place, Burdette supports the economic development strategy to retain and expand smart manufacturing companies for the West Michigan region. She aligns regional activities that promote solutions for common manufacturing problems and leads the Manufacturers Council and Supply Chain Management Councils.