The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) is pleased to announce that power transmission engineer, Lance Brown, will join the organization as its first Senior Technical Instructor. Brown spent his entire 28-year career with CGI, Inc, recently purchased by The Timken Company. Brown will both instruct industry professionals on a variety of gearing and bearing classes, and also develop intellectual property for the Alliance.
“MPMA is thrilled to have Lance join the organization as we expand our capabilities across a wide range of power transmission topics,” noted Matthew E. Croson, President of MPMA. “His expertise will allow MPMA to broaden our focus to new education topics and meet the growing demand for in-plant training classes.”
In addition to being a long-time engineer at one of MPMA’s well-respected companies, Brown has been an instructor for MPMA’s Gear Failure Analysis class, and was a member of the Technical Division Executive Committee, which oversees the development of AGMA, ABMA and ISO standards.
“I am excited about this new opportunity to give back to the sector, while learning new things at a respected organization like MPMA,” said Lance Brown. “I have so much respect for the technical precision of MPMA’s legacy classes and the incredible lineup of subject matter experts who deliver the training, with real-world examples. It will be great to be part of the team.”
Brown joins the team on October 1, 2025, and will telework from his Reno, NV home base. He will be part of the MPMA Business Division, working directly with Senior Director of Education and Events, Leah Lewis.
Since 2016, MPMA has doubled the size and scope of classes and education capabilities. With over 35 classes covering all facets of mechanical power transmission, the MPMA Education Team supports one of the primary challenges facing the industry: the need for highly trained employees. Adding a full-time technical instructor will enable MPMA to continue growing and developing curriculum designed to train the next generation of power transmission professionals.
“MPMA’s educational programming bridges the gap left by both college and technical school training,” adds Leah Lewis, Senior Director of Education and Events. “While they cover the basics, we take it further, with courses focused on design, production, and failure analysis, covering bearings and gears. Having Lance on board will bring fresh value and momentum as we work to secure the future of our industry’s workforce.”
