At Thief River Falls-based Digi-Key Electronics, Lisa Pittman has enabled her team to create important changes in both the purchasing and accounting divisions of Digi-Key’s internal processes. The improvements she has driven have contributed to its growth into a $3.19 billion company employing more than 4,000 people worldwide.

Over the last three years, Pittman has enabled her team members to automate routine tasks so they can focus on more important accounting work. These efforts have included several new technologies and systems updates, including tax software solutions and an enhanced digital accounts payable process.