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MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Cultural Innovator, Leader Grower, Improvement Maker

This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

MoldMaking Technology’s 30 Under 30 Honors Program shows off the next-generation of talent making an impact across the mold manufacturing marketplace. Their stories are impressive and their energy is incredible! Working on this program has only increased my passion for this community!

Here are just a few tidbits from this 30 Under 30 honoree to whet your appetite for our full conversation:

  • Grew up working in the shop in the various role. Knows the scent of metal chips.
  • Work under the sales team and learned she liked the business of moldmaking.
  • While studying international business she helped Westminster Tool establish a partnership with a Chinese vendor at 18 years old!
  • Rejoined her family business at Westminster Tool in 2017 after working in international sales in Australia.
  • Coming back as an adult realized that she did not appreciate what they were doing as much as she should.
  • Remains curious.
  • Successfully rebranded the company as a solutions-focused manufacturer and leader in cultural innovation.
  • Serves on the AMBA Emerging Leaders Board, PLASTICS FLiP Engagement Committee, and the SPE Foundation’s Marketing Committee.
  • Intimately involved in a project from beginning to end to be a better customer resource.
  • Setting up the team for success.
  • Tracks performance metrics to find areas for improvement. 
  • Focused on growing leaders within the company and providing them with the support needed to improve.
  • She is now moving into a leadership role as an owner.
  • Big challenge is taking business to next level where it maintains the culture of a small company but also apply strategic operational system of a larger company.
  • Best part of the job is working with family and people who care.

For the full quick chat, watch above, and for more MMT Chats, visit our archives.

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