Clay Tyeryar is the Executive Director of the Association of Vacuum Equipment Manufacturers (AVEM). Clay Tyeryar is an experienced President of the Trade Associations Division with a successful history managing Trade Associations and Professional Societies.

Clay Tyeryar is Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Event and Exhibition Management, Team Building, Fundraising, and Financial Management. Strong professional with a Masters Degree focused in Association Management from The George Washington University.

The Association of Vacuum Equipment Manufacturers (AVEM) is the only non-profit U.S. association dedicated fully to companies that manufacture vacuum equipment and supplies that serve and advance vacuum science and technology.

AVEM was founded in 1969 and is the only non-profit source for market data across the vacuum industry in North America. AVEM has been active in market analysis, educational seminars, and as a forum for equipment manufacturers since its inception. AVEM supports manufacturers of equipment and supplies that serve and advance vacuum technology and related industries. Provides marketing services through surveys and statistical analyses. Develops programs to promote information exchange within the vacuum user community.