Sr Vice President of Emerging Markets and Business Development.
SSOE Group
Toledo, OH, United States
Clem is Executive Vice President of Emerging Markets for SSOE Group, the Number 2 Semiconductor Design firm according to ENR 2024. He focuses on understanding the needs and strategies of Advanced Technology manufacturers so he can connect them with industry-leading design services at every step of the program. A&E firms like SSOE provide more than just facility and tool install design, and Clem helps clients understand the full menu of services and how they fit into specific project plans.
With over 38 years of program / project management experience in the semiconductor industry, he is proficient at providing superior oversight on projects of all sizes and ensuring engineering quality for numerous ramp and retrofit projects, including new site development, basebuild, fit-up, and tool install (150mm, 200mm, and 300mm technologies). Clem’s expertise lies in developing and strengthening client relationships, managing design and construction contracts, developing standards for lateral distribution and tool installation design, and effectively balancing the management of engineering and construction responsibilities inclusive of extensive OSM strategies to drive and enable resource reductions on project sites.
Clem earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He is based in Arizona, and spends much of his time on the road coordinating with new and existing clients. When not helping clients plan new Fabs and Megasites, he enjoys spending time with his adult children and new grandchild. His hobbies include hiking, tinkering with 70’s muscle cars and coaching young women softball and life skills.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
2:20pm - 2:40pm MT