Ashley Employees Recognized with STEP Ahead Awards

April 23, 2018  by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events   

Robinson, corporate project manager, was named a 2018 Honoree and Kraemer, lead casegoods designer, was named an Emerging Leader.

The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the community.

“I am honored to be a part of the Ashley family and humbled to be named a 2018 STEP Ahead Honoree. Manufacturing gives me the opportunity to add value to our product by coaching and building our employees, managers, and trainers,” Robinson said. “My passion is building a cross-functional team that shares the same vision and mission, allowing us to improve our processes, equipment, and raw materials.”

“Being named an Emerging Leader is a truly humbling accomplishment,” Kraemer said. “I’ve always been passionate about manufacturing, as it enables me to make high-quality products for a large amount of people, at an affordable price. I am grateful to Ashley for allowing me to grow within the organization and assist in shaping the future success of the business.”

“The women who we are celebrating represent the exciting career opportunities available in manufacturing,” said Natalie Schilling, 2018 chair of STEP Ahead and vice president of human resources at Arconic. “The STEP Ahead Award honors successful women in this industry for their significant achievements and the positive impact they have made on their companies, their communities, and the industry as a whole.”

The STEP Ahead Awards are part of the larger STEP Ahead initiative, launched to examine and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research, and leadership for attracting, advancing, and retaining strong female talent.