Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 2024 Class of Hall of Fame Inductees

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is pleased to announce the 10 prestigious women leaders who comprise the 2024 class of Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees.

This fifth group of honorees will be officially welcomed to the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame with a reception on October 6, 2024, as part of the 14^th annual WiM SUMMIT taking place in Boston, MA. More than 400 attendees will join in the celebration of these trailblazing women in manufacturing.

The Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame honors women who have made outstanding contributions during the course of their established careers in the industry. Recipients include women who are dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women in the manufacturing industry.

“We are excited to announce the 2024 inductee class of the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame,” said WiM President and Founder Allison Grealis. “These remarkable women have set new standards for future generations of manufacturing careers. We look forward to honoring these leaders and celebrating their commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces in the industry.”

The 2024 class of Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees:

• Anne Berg, VP Manufacturing Agricultural Solutions Americas – BASF
• Mary Betsch, VP Sustainability – Ingersoll Rand
• Lisa Caldwell, Americas Business Consulting Managing Partner – EY
• Rhonda Gilyard, Vice President of Administration and Production Control – Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
• Elizabeth Hoegeman, Executive Director of HSE and Global Manufacturing – Cummins Inc.
• Laura Maxwell, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain – PepsiCo Foods North America
• Misti M. Rice, Executive Director of Government Affairs – Magna
• Sandra Rodríguez-Toledo, Vice President Site Operations – Amgen
• Jane Rosaasen, General Manager – Daimler Truck
• Julie Waymouth, Senior Vice President of Operations – Kymera International

Inductees were nominated by their colleagues and industry peers and selected by a judging panel of WiM’s executive committee and leadership. The inductees were chosen based on their lifetime contributions to the advancement of women in manufacturing.

“It is with immense pride that we welcome these extraordinary women into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame,” said WiM Board Chair Jana Gessner of PepsiCo. “Their groundbreaking achievements inspire us and blaze a trail for other women in manufacturing. By celebrating their success and honoring their valuable contributions, we encourage the next generation of women leaders and ensure the continued advancement of women in the industry.”

For more information about the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame and WiM SUMMIT 2024, visit womeninmanufacturing.org.

The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is a national and global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. It provides year-round support to more than 28,000 individual members representing more than 3,000 manufacturing companies from 50 U.S. states and 65 countries. WiM encompasses manufacturers of all types and welcomes individuals from every job function—from production to the C-suite. Membership is available to anyone working within or with the manufacturing sector. For more information, visit www.womeninmanufacturing.org.