Notable Women in Manufacturing

BizTimes Milwaukee is proud to present the inaugural list of Notable Women in Manufacturing, spotlighting accomplished professionals throughout the region. The women profiled here were nominated by their peers at work and in the community (more about the selection process below) and showcase the diversity of talent in our market. The leadership shown by the women profiled here is setting an example to shape a better future for our region.

METHODOLOGY: The honorees did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list features only individuals for whom nominations were submitted and accepted aft er a review by our editorial team. To qualify for the list, nominees must be based in southeast Wisconsin, currently employed at a manufacturing company with a minimum sales revenue of $3 million, and must be serving in a senior level role at their firm.

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Lisa Brown

For 17 years, Lisa Brown has been a leader in the manufacturing industry. Today, as the director of continuous improvement - customer experience at...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Angela Stemo

For the past nine years, Angela Stemo has played a critical role in Waukesha-based Husco International’s record-setting revenue growth by helping to recruit, retain...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Julie Graverson

Julie Graverson is a nearly 40-year industry veteran. She worked in a variety of operational and quality positions for Wisconsin Tissue in Neenah for...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Carla McGinn

Carla McGinn has served as vice president of finance and human resources at Oconomowoc-based CL&D Graphics for just over a year, but her impact,...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Anastasia Kraft

Anastasia Kraft is the founder and chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based Xena Workwear, a line of stylish, comfortable and responsibly-made safety footwear to help...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Jessi Lemmer

Jessi Lemmer was born and raised in the City of Milwaukee. She attended Milwaukee Public Schools, and graduated from Milwaukee Bradley Tech High School...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Dawn Schefelker

Dawn Schefelker has enjoyed a multi -decade career making an impact in Wisconsin manufacturing. For the past 13 years, she has been chief fi...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Barbara Lang

In 1958, Ray Biddle Sr. left his job to purchase a used grinding machine and with his newly married wife, Marilyn, started R&B Grinding...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Kristin Falkner

Having been in the family business her entire life, Kristin Falkner began her career at Server Products aft er graduating from college in 1997....

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Megan Tzanoukakis

Megan Tzanoukakis is vice president of supply chain at Sussex IM, a $70 million custom molder and contract manufacturer located in Sussex. In her...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Angie Trentadue

In 2016, Angie Trentadue was promoted to vice president of Steelwind Industries, Inc., a large capacity fabrication shop offering heavy custom metal steel fabricati...

Notable Women in Manufacturing: Jenny Wenger

“Jenny is a tremendous recruiter and ambassador of manufacturing for Kapco and the Milwaukee area,” said Keith Doszak, business development manager for Kapco. “Her...

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