2024 Notable Women in Manufacturing

From plastics to paper, textiles to sweets and snacks, this year’s Notable Women in Manufacturing drive results. Whatever their specific focus, the dozen professionals TCB is spotlighting prioritize optimization and innovation while taking the time to mentor the next generation of industry leaders.

Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.

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2024 Notable Women in Manufacturing

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Erica Amevo

Erica Amevo

Vice president of human resources, Uponor North America
Seasoned HR leader Erica Amevo has a track record of developing innovative strategies that support the people who work for Uponor North America, the Apple Valley-based plumbing and climate solutions
Julie Anderson

Julie Anderson

Principal manufacturing engineer, Colder Products Co.
An experienced manufacturing and process development engineer, Julie Anderson has dedicated her career not only to improving manufacturing processes, but to uplifting the next generation of scientists, engineers, and manufacturing
Keara Bailey

Keara Bailey

Operations manager, Softline Brand Partners
Keara Bailey is a respected leader at Softline Brand Partners, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of soft goods including bags and leather accessories. She started in an entry-level position in 2016 and
Sthitie Bom

Sthitie Bom

Vice president, Seagate Technology
Sthitie Bom is considered a pioneer in the field of data and analytics, consistently driving transformative change in advanced manufacturing. Colleagues at Bloomington-based Seagate Technology say her visionary innovation and
Steevie Brown

Steevie Brown

Director of product making, Faribault Mill
Steevie Brown joined Faribault Mill three years ago and quickly made herself indispensable to the iconic textiles brand, which has led to multiple promotions. She oversees key parts of the
Reilly Goodwin

Reilly Goodwin

Senior director of sustainability and ESG/vice president of the Tennant Foundation, Tennant Co.
Reilly Goodwin launched the Tennant Co.’s initiative "Thriving People, Healthy Planet" in early 2023. She outlined two pillars: positively impacting people and community through products and services and addressing climate
Christine Lantinen

Christine Lantinen

Owner/president, Maud Borup
Christine Lantinen is the sole owner of Maud Borup, a century-old candy manufacturer she bought in 2005. Under her leadership, the Plymouth company pivoted from direct-to-consumer to a B2B wholesale
Brooke Lee

Brooke Lee

CEO, Anchor Paper
Brooke Lee is a fourth-generation family owner of Anchor Paper, a more than century-old paper and packaging products distributor in St. Paul, where she has served as CEO for 10
Lori Nickleson

Lori Nickleson

Manufacturing operations manager, Andersen Corp.
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,
Rebecca Snell

Rebecca Snell

Senior production manager, Minnetronix Medical
With nearly three decades of experience as a manufacturing leader, Rebecca Snell supervises manufacturing for Minnetronix Medical’s new product introduction (NPI) business, leading processes and teams that are manufacturing complex
Maureen Steinwall

Maureen Steinwall

Owner/president, Steinwall, Inc.
In the early 1980s, Maureen Steinwall worked in public accounting and operations management. When her father asked her how to go about selling his thermoplastic injection molding company, she responded,
Angie Wordell

Angie Wordell

Executive vice president of operations, Graco
When she began her career at Minneapolis-based Graco in 1994, Angie Wordell was one of the few female manufacturing engineers. Through the years, she’s steadily risen in the ranks, becoming