Meet the Team
Your Partner in Manufacturing Success
From consulting and product development to education and talent acquisition, we partner with you to grow your business.
Our Team
Jeff Spain
Senior Director
Jeff Spain
Senior Director
Jeff has spent over two decades at Columbus State Community College, working with Central Ohio employers to plan, develop, and manage hundreds of strategic initiatives, workforce, and economic development projects. In addition to his work with industry, Jeff serves as an adjunct instructor at the College, where his research and practice has focused on applied customer service, leadership, and personal productivity training.
Chaylee Liberator
Director
Chaylee Liberator
Director
Chaylee is the Director of Operations for Manufacturing Solutions at Columbus State. She manages the budgets and a team of project managers. She has been with Columbus State since 2015. Before coming to Columbus State, she was the Assistant Director of Admission at Shawnee State University. With a background in higher education, non-credit programming, marketing and financial management, Chaylee is a solid utility player.
Brent Maurer
Consultant
Brent Maurer
Consultant
Brent launched Maurer Solutions – a full-service consulting firm focused on talent acquisition, marketing and communications, and strategy – in 2019. He currently works with Columbus State's Manufacturing Solutions, as well as The Greater Oh-Penn Manufacturing Apprenticeship Network grant program in Northeast Ohio. Previously, Brent was instrumental in the development of a Talent Acquisition Service incentive for JobsOhio.
Mansour Basheir
Senior Analyst
Mansour Basheir
Senior Analyst
Mansour joined the Manufacturing Solutions's team as a Senior Analyst in 2021. Mansour works to identify potential business operations improvement partners and utilizes knowledge of emerging technologies and markets to meet unique client needs. Mansour has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Sudan for Science and Technology, an MBA degree from Capital University, and a Professional Management Project (PMP) certificate.
Maria Santiago
Manager
Maria Santiago
Manager, Technical Training
Maria specializes in client relations, with experience in a wide range of industries and roles. She came to Columbus State in 2018, facilitating noncredit programs for Central Ohio employers. Now Maria oversees and coordinates the delivery of technical and leadership training to Manufacturing Solutions's client organizations.
Karen Kyle
Project Manager
Karen Kyle
Project Manager
With over 25 years of experience in grant and project management, leadership, and advocacy, Karen serves as a Project Manager with Manufacturing Solutions. In addition to managing projects for our Technical Services team, Karen manages all post-award activities for external grants. Karen is also DDI certified and provides leadership training as a non-credit instructor for the college.
Jessi Eberly
Project Manager
Jessi Eberly
Project Manager
Jessi has spent over a decade serving the Columbus State community. In her current role, she serves as a Project Manager for Manufacturing Solutions. Her portfolio also includes marketing management and apprenticeship navigation. Jessi holds an Associate of Science degree from Columbus State and a Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science from Ohio Dominican University.
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