Drew Crowe

Drew leads the New American Manufacturing Renaissance, proving the power of second chances to transform lives. As a two-time felon, he overcame adversity to graduate college, earn a degree from MIT, and become a manufacturing leader.His journey highlights the importance of equitable access to opportunity and second-chance careers. Leveraging his personal experiences and street-smart sensibilities, Drew works with schools and businesses to design curricula and systems that build equitable access to modern careers. He also helps city leaders create more inclusive manufacturing ecosystems and guides industry leaders on how to effectively recruit, retain, and empower underserved communities.Drew served as the lead professor of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Ranken Technical College.