Notable Women in Manufacturing: Kristin Falkner

President and Chief Executive Officer / Server Products, Inc.

Having been in the family business her entire life, Kristin Falkner began her career at Server Products aft er graduating from college in 1997. Her grandfather, Al Wickesberg, founded the company in 1949, and today it operates in Richfield, providing portion control and point-of-use holding equipment to the food service industry.

Falkner became president of Server Products in 2009 after her father, Paul, retired. Under her leadership, the company has doubled its annual sales, completed a 10,000-square-foot expansion and employs 160 fulltime employees.

Under Falkner’s leadership, the company is committed to social responsibility. Her drive to contribute to the common good inspires Server Products’ involvement with free health clinics and food pantries, support for a work program for students with disabilities and sponsorship of the Cancer Relay for Life.

“Her emphasis on integrity, positive attitudes, strong work ethic and unwavering focus reinforces Server’s commitment to customer delight,” said Brent Henschel, marketing manager for Server Products.

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