THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE

TUMMA Vision Statement: “Connecting the Employees of Tomorrow with the Manufacturers of Today”

TUMMA Mission Statement: “TUMMA’s mission is to build a strong manufacturing workforce of the future by uniting manufacturers, educators, and students.”

Annual Excellence in Manufacturing Awards Dinner

Tumma Education Partner of the Year
Mauston High School, Mauston, Wisconsin

TUMMA Technical Educator/Department of the Year
Holmen High School Technical Education Department, Holmen, Wisconsin

TUMMA Education Partner Manufacturer of the Year
USEMCO, Tomah, Wisconsin

TUMMA 2025 Student of the Year
Henry Faucheux, La Crosse Central High School
Whalen Thomas, La Crosse Logan High School – Honorable Mention
Braxston Anderson, Sparta High School – Honorable Mention
Samantha Zenthoefer, Mauston High School – Honorable Mention

TUMMA was able to recognize all our 2025 Shining Star Finalists for Student of the Year from our regional high schools at our Excellence in Manufacturing Annual Dinner.
2025 TUMMA Shining Star Finalists