Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame
The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is proud to announce the 12 distinguished leaders selected for induction into the 2025 class of the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame. This sixth group of honorees will be officially welcomed to the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame as part of the 15th annual WiM SUMMIT taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL from October 12-14.
The 2025 class of Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees:
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Teresa Beach-Shelow, President, Superior Joining Technologies Inc.
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Amanda Lee Edwards, Vice President of Enterprise Excellence, Shaw Industries, Inc.
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Ann Franzen, Vice President of Manufacturing, Ceilings, USG Corporation
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Dawn Garibaldi, Founder and CEO, Amplify Strategy Group, LLC
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Virginia Ashlock Harn, Principal, Manufacturing, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
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Lynn Kier, Strategic Communications Executive, Manufacturing Industry, LSK Consulting
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Lora McCawley, Plant Manager, Siemens
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Cheryl Merchant, CEO and President, Taco Family Companies
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Jolen Stein, Senior Director, People Services, BASF Corporation
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Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO, CADIA
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Gina Trombley, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Commercial Officer, Wabtec Corporation
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Yati Varshneya, Director, Operations Excellence and Engineering, Johnson Matthey
About the Hall of Fame
The Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame highlights the achievements of trailblazing women in the manufacturing industry. Through this recognition, WiM acknowledges the significant contributions made by Hall of Fame inductees and showcases their success and impact on women in the industry. This prestigious award showcases inductees' remarkable careers, leadership and dedication that have paved the way for future generations of women in the manufacturing industry. Since its inception in 2020, 57 women in manufacturing have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.