Robert Cattle is the Executive Director of the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) and has dedicated nearly five decades to the precision metalworking industry. Starting his tool and die apprenticeship in 1976, he has worked as a machinist, company owner, and long-time CTMA board member before stepping into his current leadership role 12 years ago. A passionate advocate for Canadian manufacturing, Robert champions local production and skilled trades development. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, mountain biking, and all things mechanical—especially classic British sports cars.