2017 Supply House Times Women in Industry 20
The results are our third annual look at some of the many women enjoying productive industry careers.
List Overview:
Haget | McLarty | Peters | Schultz | Sheffield | Sponenberg | Ward | Wardrop | Garrett | Zeiert | Last page
Jenny Kemp Haget
Company: Hajoca Corp. (Ardmore, Pa.)
Position: Manager of private-label marketing (7 years)
Jenny says: “This industry needs the strengths that women bring: the ability to form lasting symbiotic relationships with vendors and customers, tact, organization skills and intuition.”
Shanna McLarty
Company: Federal Flange (Houston, Texas)
Position: Inside sales manager (2 years)
Shanna says: “The individuals I work for and with are what make my job so enjoyable. We are truly a team and everyone strives for the advancement of the company as a whole.”
Kay Peters
Company: COOPER Valves/Forum Energy
Technologies (Stafford, Texas)
Position: Quality assurance and supplier quality manager (1 year)
Kay says: “As a young woman entering the industry, if you are willing to put forth the due diligence and be genuine in your efforts, rewarding opportunities are available.”
Patti Schultz
Company: Energy Metals Inc. (Houston, Texas)
Position: Inside sales representative (3 years)
Patti says: “Although I didn’t know it when I started, the PVF industry has provided me with not just a job, but a career. I worked my way through several support-staff positions and eventually into sales. I’ve had to work hard, but it has been worth it.”
Jennifer Sheffield
Company: Premier Bath and Kitchen/Pace Supply (Rohnert Park, Calif.)
Position: Director of showroom development (3 years)
Jennifer says: “The decorative kitchen and bath industry is an exciting, fast-paced, innovative and cutting-edge industry where women have the opportunity to flourish, grow and lead.”
Tracie Sponenberg
Company: The Granite Group (Concord, N.H.)
Position: Senior VP human resources (2 years)
Tracie says: “Good people are good people no matter the gender. We all are looking for the same thing — a job in a company and industry with sustainability where you are working with people and a culture you like and can grow into a career.”
Lisa Ward
Company: Canandaigua (N.Y.) Winsupply
Position: President (3 years)
Lisa says: “This industry is a great opportunity if you have the will, the skills and the drive to work hard. As I’ve always taught my daughters, if you want something bad enough, work hard for it.”
Christine Wardrop
Company: Industrial Piping Systems (York, Pa.)
Position: President (20 years)
Christine says: “When it was time for my dad to retire, I decided I would give the business a try. Every day brings new chances to learn and grow, but the best part is the people.”
Aimee Williams Garrett
Company: Gateway Supply (Columbia, S.C.)
Position: Director of marketing (9 years)
Aimee says: “Marketing and design is my passion and this industry allows me the opportunity to combine my expertise and my passion together.”
Lori Zeier
Company: Bemis Mfg. Co. (Sheboygan Falls, Wis.)
Position: Regional sales manager (22 years)
Lori says: “Bemis’ culture and values are really important to me. This gives me confidence when I’m out in the field that we are offering the best products, quality and services to our customers.”
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