Paul Gormley is a Project Manager at Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), where he has spent more than 25 years helping Iowa companies drive innovation, strengthen market position, and accelerate growth.
With a background in electrical engineering and an MBA from Iowa State University, Paul began his career designing and selling energy management systems for commercial and government facilities, and later contributed to product development at Winnebago Industries.
At CIRAS, he has worked with hundreds of manufacturers and businesses across the state. His current focus is on helping organizations understand and apply artificial intelligence in practical, results-driven ways. He leads AI strategy engagements, delivers executive briefings and hands-on workshops, and works directly with companies to define, prioritize, and implement AI initiatives.
Paul also helps connect businesses with specialized technical and domain experts to accelerate execution and reduce risk.
In addition to his client work, Paul plays a leadership role in advancing AI adoption across Iowa. He coordinates a statewide workforce AI training collaboration involving CIRAS, Iowa State University’s TrAC, the University of Iowa’s IIAI, and a growing network of community colleges.
He serves as Director of the Iowa Artificial Intelligence Summit for Industry, where he brings together business leaders, practitioners, and technology experts to explore practical applications of AI and translate emerging capabilities into real-world impact.
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## Speaker: Paul Gormley **Growth Project Manager** at **CIRAS, Iowa State University** — Ames, IA **Conference:** CIRAS AI Summit for Iowa — May 6, 2026 ### Bio Paul Gormley is a Project Manager at Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), where he has spent more than 25 years helping Iowa companies drive innovation, strengthen market position, and accelerate growth. With a background in electrical engineering and an MBA from Iowa State University, Paul began his career designing and selling energy management systems for commercial and government facilities, and later contributed to product development at Winnebago Industries. At CIRAS, he has worked with hundreds of manufacturers and businesses across the state. His current focus is on helping organizations understand and apply artificial intelligence in practical, results-driven ways. He leads AI strategy engagements, delivers executive briefings and hands-on workshops, and works directly with companies to define, prioritize, and implement AI initiatives. Paul also helps connect businesses with specialized technical and domain experts to accelerate execution and reduce risk. In addition to his client work, Paul plays a leadership role in advancing AI adoption across Iowa. He coordinates a statewide workforce AI training collaboration involving CIRAS, Iowa State University’s TrAC, the University of Iowa’s IIAI, and a growing network of community colleges. He serves as Director of the Iowa Artificial Intelligence Summit for Industry, where he brings together business leaders, practitioners, and technology experts to explore practical applications of AI and translate emerging capabilities into real-world impact. ### Suggested prompts - "Based on this speaker's background, what questions would be most valuable to ask them?" - "Help me draft a networking introduction for connecting with Paul Gormley" - "What should I research about CIRAS, Iowa State University before meeting this speaker?" - "Draft a follow-up LinkedIn message after meeting Paul Gormley at the conference"