Every tough conversation you have is a chance to make yourself better, and that’s the ethos that Dawn Jackson has practiced throughout her 34 years in the manufacturing industry. From a shoprat in the cutting tool industry, to the Director of Sales at Str

How many people in your life knew what they wanted to do at 14, and actually did it? Meghan West is no ordinary President and CEO. She aims to be an example of representation for women in both the manufacturing and technology sectors. At CNC Software, cre

Through a decades-long silent partnership, Aneesa has helped Pioneer Service, Inc. embrace modern precision machining techniques while prioritizing her people first. She shares her challenges and victories as a leader who strives to engage employees, conn

She may sell machine tools, but this leader adds value to her clients in ways they may not expect. In Tiffany's 20 years helping US manufacturers, she has pushed through limiting mindsets, developed positive habits, and built relationships that have made

From owning a small manufacturing business, to seeking out new products to sell on QVC, to leading the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Carroll is one of the most passionate and connected women in American manufacturing. Her impact on the indust

A “jill of all trades”, Grace grew up in her family’s machine shop and has put her stamp on just about every department. From teaching herself Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to writing her own job descriptions when asking for new roles, and even managin

When she left a corporate job because the small fish, big pond life wasn’t for her, Allison couldn’t have imagined herself where she is today-- President of Operations, and co-owner, of a successful machine shop in Georgia. From using psychology

As corporate counsel for her family's well-known business, Dawn provides legal counsel and stays close to the manufacturing process at PING. Her grandfather's legacy and creativity inspires her innovative approach to problem-solving and passion for a

A self-described “joiner”, Allison was building communities long before founding and leading the Women in Manufacturing association and nonprofit organization. Behind the accomplishments and accolades is a woman with passions and quirks, a family to raise

As the head of ProShop’s compliance, Julia navigated into her position after discovering her unique interest in cybersecurity. With the help of her mentors, Julia has quickly become an expert in the field, specializing in CMMC compliance. Her devotion to