Stacy Varmecky
General Manager — Operations
Association for Iron & Steel Technology
Stacy Varmecky serves as General Manager — Operations at the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), a position she has held since June 2025 after more than 26 years with the organization. She oversees enterprise-wide operations including finance, human resources, information technology, facilities, membership, chapters and digital and database platforms, supporting a global, volunteer-driven membership of more than 19,000 professionals.
Her work centers on operational stability, sound governance and scalability, with a focus on strengthening internal systems, policies and workflows to support both day-to-day functions and long-term organizational needs. She partners closely with executive leadership, boards and volunteer leaders to align operational execution with strategic priorities, with particular attention to cross-functional coordination and informed decision-making.
Earlier in her career at AIST, Stacy led Sales and Marketing, overseeing core revenue-generating programs in collaboration with staff and volunteer leaders worldwide. That background continues to inform her approach to accountability, collaboration and organizational growth.
She played a central role in establishing AIST's Women in Steel initiative and remains engaged in workforce development and inclusive leadership. Stacy holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Minor in Advertising Communications from Gannon University and earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives in 2017.
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