The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) announced that Jeff Rossi has joined its Board of Directors, effective January 2026, strengthening CCAT’s ability to support manufacturers as they adopt advanced technologies, upskill their teams, and improve operational performance, supply chain efficiency, and return on investment.
Rossi brings more than three decades of experience advising industrial companies across aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer and industrial products, food manufacturing, and other critical sectors. His background in financial strategy, operational performance, and manufacturing advisory services aligns closely with CCAT’s role in advancing applied technologies and driving industrial innovation across the manufacturing supply chain.
CCAT supports manufacturers through hands-on training, technology expertise, and access to grant funding—helping companies modernize operations, strengthen supply chain performance, and accelerate innovation. Rossi’s experience evaluating performance, guiding investment decisions, and supporting growth further strengthens CCAT’s ability to help manufacturers move forward with confidence.
“After serving a wide variety of industrial companies as their trusted business advisor for over 30 years, I am very excited about joining the CCAT Board,” said Rossi. “Joining the Board allows me to contribute my financial expertise to support manufacturing innovation, advocate for forward-thinking policies, and drive initiatives that benefit the broader manufacturing community. It’s a chance to combine public service, leadership, and real-world impact.”
Rossi joins CCAT’s Board alongside leaders from a broad range of industry sectors, bringing diverse perspectives that reflect the complexity of today’s manufacturing and industrial landscape.
“Jeff’s experience advising manufacturers on performance, investment, and growth will be a significant asset to CCAT and the companies we serve.” —Ron Angelo, President and CEO of CCAT
“As manufacturers adopt advanced technologies and seek to maximize the value of their investments, Jeff’s perspective strengthens our ability to help companies move forward with clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.”
Rossi’s appointment reflects CCAT’s continued commitment to building leadership that enables manufacturers to operate more efficiently, optimize their supply chains, and drive industrial innovation in an increasingly complex industrial environment.
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About CCAT
The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) is an applied technology and training center that leads regional and national partnerships focused on the development and application of transformational technology solutions to advance process efficiency, reduce cost, and accelerate industrial innovation across the U.S. industrial base.
CCAT operates the Talent & Training Accelerator, the Advanced Technology Center, and the Advanced Composites Technology Center. Through these facilities, CCAT provides hands-on training, technology adoption support, and access to grant funding to help manufacturers adopt advanced technologies, strengthen supply chain performance, and improve competitiveness.
