Lori Nickleson works at Andersen’s Bayport 100 Series plant, the window manufacturer’s fastest-growing line, due to its proprietary Fibrex material. She oversees nearly 500 employees, including line workers and managers, and is responsible for the plant’s daily operations. During the pandemic, Andersen experienced extended lead times because of unprecedented demand and supply chain disruptions; Nickleson worked to convert an existing line to create added capacity for mulls, a product experiencing extended lead time. She also added a third shift halfway through 2021, which added 160 employees. It has become key to the Bayport 100 Series’ success and a model for additional locations. Described by colleagues as a “people first” leader, Nickleson has a hand in many programs that build culture and inclusivity at the plant.