Congratulations to Melissa Harrison (Chief Estimator-Bristol) for being selected as SVAM’s 2018 Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing. Melissa was chosen due to her ability to positively impact Strongwell and her community. Her award application emphasized examples of personal drive for team success and leadership skills exhibited over a span of almost three decades within the manufacturing sector.

The judges of the award made some notable responses upon reading her application.

“I wanted to meet her after I was finished reviewing her application.”

“Nothing impacts a company more than the relationship with customers and the generation of revenue.”

“The fact that she has been highly involved in the community through a multitude of different organizations signifies a willingness to stay engaged with the community can ascent and succeed in the world of modern industry.”

Melissa humbly accepted this award and attributed her success and love of what she does to great leadership, teammates, and Strongwell’s support for a large number of community causes.

In addition, Strongwell and Melissa would also like to recognize the other finalists and their companies below for their outstanding submissions and contributions as well.

The Finalists:
Cindy Flemming, Core Health and Fitness
Lisa Greenway, General Dynamics Mission Systems
Lisa Delby, Somic America
Melissa Whited, Tempur Production USA
Renae Anderson, Universal Fibers
Tina Clevinger, West River Conveyors