Staff
Midwest Manufacturers' Association serves as the “central office” for associations and trade groups focused on manufacturing including AMFA, CMMA, LAMA, Minn-Dak, and TSMA. MMA’s primary service region is Minnesota, western North Dakota, western South Dakota, and northwest Wisconsin.
MMA serves as a catalyst for the creation of new manufacturing-focused trade organizations and the collaboration of existing organizations throughout the Upper Midwest. By joining forces under one central office, the manufacturing industry in the Midwest region has a way to express its collective voice … to government, to suppliers of common goods and services, and to each other.
Lynda E. Bailey
Executive Director
Since 2024, Lynda E. Bailey has served as the Executive Director for MMA and our affiliates.
Lynda joined us following her tenure as Executive Director of the Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation in Riverside, California. With over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, she also brings extensive expertise in marketing and graphic design. Lynda holds a degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Purdue University.
Relocating to be nearer to family, Lynda now resides in Nashwauk, Minnesota, with her husband, Reyna, their Bernese Mountain Dog and her Heinz 57 Shepherd, Lily.
You can contact her at Lynda@MidwestManufacturers.com or 218-812-8665.
Dulce Bakker
Social Media & Marketing Assistant
Since joining the company in March 2026, Dulce Bakker has been contributing her skills while looking forward to graduating from the University of Minnesota Duluth in May 2026, where she is earning a double major in Marketing and Graphic Design.
Through her academic and hands-on experiences, she has developed a strong foundation in AI-driven strategy, digital presence development, creative design, and marketing execution. She is passionate about blending creativity with data to build engaging and effective brand experiences. Working on marketing campaigns, visual design projects, and social media strategy, bringing both a strategic and creative mindset to every project she takes on. Dulce enjoys teaching youth sports and mentoring young athletes, combining her love for leadership and community involvement.
You can contact her at Dulce@MidwestManufacturers.com or 800-654-5773.
Katie Baumann
Development Coordinator
Katie Baumann joined MMA in December of 2024, with a strong background in marketing from the manufacturing sector, bringing expertise in digital marketing, SEO, social media, content creation, and communication. She is passionate about creativity, relationship building, and helping members get the most out of their MMA experience. Outside of work, Katie runs her own photography business and enjoys time with family, Peloton workouts, and reading.
You can contact her at Katie@midwestmanufacturers.com.
Sandy Kashmark
Controller
In 2021 Sandy transitioned from the Executive Director to part-time controller after a 31-year with MMA. Her Controller role includes all bookkeeping duties as well as assisting with various membership tasks. Prior to 2022, she served as Executive Director of the associations. She is a graduate of North Dakota State College of Science and Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Sandy and her husband, Dennis, live in Hoffman, an excellent location from which to pursue their most recent side hustle - residential real estate/home improvement. Sandy spends her free time with visits to grandchildren (in Buffalo, WY and Fargo, ND), reading, walking, and spending time with friends.
You can contact her at Sandy@MidwestManufacturers.com
Carolyn Petruga
Meeting Coordinator
Carolyn joined the MMA in 2024, after spending several years in the offices of public education assisting students, parents and staff. Prior to that she worked as an executive assistant and legal assistant in the Twin Cities.
Carolyn lives in Duluth, Minnesota with her husband Jim, who was once a board member of AMFA and MMA. They have two adult children, one living in Duluth and the other in Chicago.
In Carolyn’s free time you will find her enjoying outdoor activities, this includes riding her horse through the beautiful trails of Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota She also loves spending time with family and friends, especially during their weekly board game night.
You can contact her at Carolyn@midwestmanufacturers.com.