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DATE: November 7, 2025

TIME: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

COST: $30 Members

$45 Future Members

LOCATION: The S. Dale High Leadership Center

What to Expect!

A cyberattack can halt your production line in an instant. For manufacturers, the risk isn't just data - it's operational collapse.

In today's interconnected world, the biggest threat to your manufacturing operation isn't just a faulty machine or a supply chain delay - it's a cyberattack. Ransomware can halt production for days, intellectual property theft can erase your competitive advantage, and a single security breach can lead to devastating financial and reputational damage.

But where do you even start?

Join us for a panel-style discussion designed specifically for manufacturers. We're diving straight in to bring you practical, actionable insights from three unique perspectives. You’ll hear real-world stories and lessons learned from a local manufacturing leader, a leading insurance president, and an area IT and cybersecurity company who have navigated these challenges firsthand.

• The Real Risks: Understand the top cyber threats targeting manufacturers today—from ransomware that locks up your operational technology (OT) to attacks that cripple your supply chain.
  
  
• Lessons from a Peer: Hear directly from the IT & Cybersecurity Lead of a local manufacturing company about their journey to build a defensible operation, including their wins, challenges, and key takeaways.
  
  
• The Insurance Backstop: Demystify cyber insurance with an expert who will explain what policies actually cover, what underwriters look for, and how to ensure you have the right protection when you need it most.

Don't wait for an incident to expose your vulnerabilities. Secure your operations, protect your bottom line, and build a more resilient business.

Meet the Speakers!

Chris Therit will be the moderator for this panel. Chris has been with Appalachia Technologies as a Senior Account Executive for over 10 years. Chris' career has largely been spent in sales, marketing, and management in the education, healthcare, and technology verticals. He prides himself on building solid relationships with his clients and becoming their partner, serving their technology needs for many years.  

Hunter Miller is the IT and Cybersecurity Manager at Astro Machine Works, where he protects and supports their critical industrial infrastructure. Hunter's long-term commitment to Astro began in 2014 as a summer intern, and it then developed into a full-time leadership role after he earned his Master's degree in cybersecurity from the University of Delaware in 2021.

His leadership has been central to Astro's security development, beginning in 2019 with the start of Astro's journey towards compliance with the implementation of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). Hunter specializes in securing operational technology (OT) environments, implementing robust data governance, and navigating defense industrial base requirements. His current focus is ensuring their continued readiness against evolving standards and working through Astro's first CMMC level 2 certification assessment.

Eric S. Kyler is President and CEO of Horst Insurance.  Eric’s expertise lies in his ability to proactively advise commercial property and casualty clients and work with underwriters.  His ongoing mission is to ensure Pennsylvania businesses are in robust insurance programs and receiving world-class service, all while reducing their total cost of risk.  Eric specializes in the construction, manufacturing and non-profit sectors.

Eric joined Horst Insurance in 2017, initially serving as a Commercial Account Executive in Lancaster. He was later promoted to Vice President of Sales.  Eric was named President and CEO in 2025.

What is the Manufacturing Roundtable?

The Manufacturing Roundtable is your opportunity to connect with industry professionals and engage in a meaningful, confidential discussion about the challenges impacting the industry. It is also a chance to offer your own feedback and share your experiences with other manufacturing professionals as we discuss best practices and strategies for addressing relevant issues. You'll walk away equipped with practical insight to apply within your own company.

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