Mary Hallock, is a technical specialist at IMEC, a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)-approved center dedicated to providing organizations in Illinois with the tools and techniques to create sustainable competitive futures. Hallock provides direct technical assistance to manufacturers, specializing in production, strategic planning, business management, workforce development, continuous improvement, and green business practices. Hallock is a certified Training Within Industry (TWI) job instructions and job relations trainer and coach. She has a bachelor degree in chemical engineering and an MBA with a concentration in finance.