The IMA Annual Luncheon will be at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Friday, December 12, 2025, with the popular Breakout Education Sessions held virtually each day of the week leading up to the event. The Annual Luncheon features keynote remarks, a celebration of the Manufacturer of the Year, and other awards and recognition!
To register as a sponsor, or for more information, please contact Trish Overturf at 630.869.5401 or toverturf@ima-net.org.
Cancellations must be received in writing by Monday, December 1, 2025. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Sponsorship commitments must be received by Friday, November 14, 2025, to be included in printed materials.
Ben Grimes to Deliver Keynote at the
2025 IMA Annual Luncheon
Ben Grimes, Corporate Vice President of US Manufacturing & Mobility at Microsoft, provides executive leadership and strategic guidance to industry-focused customers both domestically and globally. Leading a team of more than 1,200 employees, his responsibilities encompass sales, consulting, technical expertise, and customer success for an annual business that exceeds $9 billion. With a focus on understanding the critical business needs and growth opportunities of customers leveraging Microsoft solutions, Ben is committed to driving impactful outcomes through innovation and digital transformation.
Since joining Microsoft in 2011, he has consistently demonstrated leadership in sales, business operations, and industry knowledge through various management roles. Ben served as Vice President of the Northeast Region, focusing on professional services, media, and telecom industries. Before his current position, he was named as Corporate Vice President of US Manufacturing.
Ben values a thriving culture and focuses on creating an environment where everyone can do their best work, while building organizations that are stronger tomorrow than today. He is committed to supporting his community through philanthropic efforts, including organizations like the We Defy Foundation and the Platelet Disorder Support Association.
Ben received his bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University, Perdue School of Business and his MBA from the University of Maryland.
Ben Grimes Will be Joined for a Panel Discussion By:
Thank You To Our Sponsors
David M. Foulke
CEO, Brunswick Corporation
David M. Foulkes serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Brunswick Corporation, a global leader in marine innovation. Appointed CEO in 2025, David brings decades of experience in technology and operations, having previously served as Brunswick’s Chief Technology Officer and held senior leadership roles at Mercury Marine and Ford Motor Company.
Jane Barr
President - Americas, Rockwell Automation
Jane Barr leads Rockwells customer-facing team, overseeing sales and marketing across the Americas, and driving market share in Canada, Latin America, and U.S.
ane joined Rockwell in 1996 as an account representative and progressed through positions of increasing responsibility in Global Sales & Marketing, including global lead (Automotive Tier 1), regional vice president – Eastern Region for North America Sales, and regional president – Global Industry practice
Marshall Lancaster
Medline Chief Information Officer
Marshall Lancaster has been Medline’s chief information officer since 2020, overseeing all aspects of the organization’s technology and leading the modernization and development of new business-leading capabilities. His division is responsible for information technology across Medline’s global operations, including in the United States, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Japan and Australia.
