ICMA is excited to announce that the following individuals have earned an Advanced Card Education-Manufacturing designation. 

The ACE program examines and rewards professionals’ card industry knowledge in manufacturing (ACE-M), personalization (ACE-P) and advanced technologies (ACE-A). Each ACE designation can be achieved on its own and does not require any other designation as a precedent. 

Through hard work and dedication, the individuals listed below successfully passed the exam. Congratulations to the new ACE-M designees!  

Perfect Plastic: 

• Rob Nawara 

• Maggie Smoczynski 

• Angela Sietmann 

• Isabel Smoczynski 

• Hannah Smoczynski 

• Alexandria Key 

• Becky Miller 

• Kyle Schultz 

• Sean Sullivan 

Fiserv: 

• Bruce Wood 

• Samuel Rairden 

There’s a lot of competition in the global card industry. Earning one, two or three of the ACE designations can help differentiate you and/or your employees from the rest. 

ICMA makes it easy to earn your ACE credential with training sessions and exams offered at our events throughout the year. 

At CardTREX 2025 in Holzminden, Germany, you’ll have the chance to sit for the ACE-M, ACE-P, and ACE-A exams on 15 October. Please note: exams require a separate fee and are open exclusively to ICMA members. 

Looking to upskill your entire team? ICMA member companies with at least 10 participants can host private, on-site training and exam sessions—bringing the ACE advantage directly to your facility. 

ICMA’s ACE-Commercial program is now available on demand, giving professionals across the card industry the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere. Designed for sales, marketing and customer service teams—but equally valuable for issuers, suppliers and consultants—the program delivers a deep dive into the fundamentals of card manufacturing. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of production processes, industry challenges and customer service best practices, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to answer client questions and drive business success. With no prerequisites required, ACE-Commercial makes professional development accessible to anyone eager to expand their expertise. 

For more information and to register for the ACE program, visit ICMA.com/ace-commercial-training/.