IPC welcomes new Senior Director of professional development

The addition of Dave Hernandez, a Senior Director of learning and professional development at IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries has been announced as he will be joining the staff at IPC headquarters in Bannockburn (Chicago).

Hernandez joins IPC with 18 years of experience in education. He specializes in educational technology, competency and certification modeling, and strategic planning. For the last eight years, Hernandez acted as the director of education development and systems for the American Welding Society. Prior to that, his experience included time as the director of training and development for a financial services firm in South Florida.

While at IPC, Hernandez will be focusing on growing IPC EDGE, a new learning management system, and will work to expand IPC’s online educational offerings to help address the skills gap in the electronics industry and reach the next generation of employees.

John Mitchell, IPC President and CEO commented: “IPC is excited to add Dave Hernandez as the senior director of learning and professional development. Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help IPC grow as an association and further enhance our members’ success.”