David Boulay

Dr. David Boulay is President of IMEC, a public-private partnership, committed to driving growth through enterprise excellence. In this role, Boulay centers his passions on the intersection between economic development, workforce development, and manufacturing competitiveness. With over twenty years’ experience in manufacturing, university, and non-profit settings, he brings a diverse blend of expertise in performance management, small business development, and organizational growth strategies. 

Over the course of his career, Boulay has held leadership roles with several manufacturing companies, The Ohio State University South Centers, and North Carolina State University’s Industrial Extension Service. He has created and implemented several initiatives designed to increase the flow of state and federal funding to manufacturers for projects to improve energy efficiency, update worker skills, and help smaller manufacturers adopt new technology and business practices.

Boulay holds a Ph.D in Workforce Development and Education, an M.B.A., and a B.S. in Operations Management.