SCBIZ names 2025 Manufacturing Mavens honorees

SCBIZ has announced its latest class of Manufacturing Mavens honorees.

The third-annual Manufacturing Mavens, which is a program of the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo, recognizes female leadership and innovation in South Carolina’s manufacturing industry.

Honorees will be celebrated during a recognition luncheon on Nov. 6 during the conference at the Greenville Convention Center. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette will deliver keynote remarks.

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From seasoned executives to rising stars, Manufacturing Mavens represents female difference-makers in an industry vital to South Carolina’s economy. A panel of judges consisting of the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo Committee and SCBIZ leadership team selected the honorees.

“The 2025 Manufacturing Mavens have demonstrated significant professional accomplishments within their careers as well as strong leadership and mentoring,” said Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBIZ. “These women also exhibit a strong civic commitment to our community, and SCBIZ is pleased to recognize these accomplished leaders.”

Here are the 2025 Manufacturing Mavens honorees:

• Ashley Daugherty, Nephron Pharmaceuticals
• Anais Deidon, BD
• Magdalena Domzalska-Pol, BW Packaging
• Blair Dorneanu, South Carolina Research Authority
• Colishia W. Dunbar, MBA, SICAME North America
• Melvilyn Edwards, Zeus
• Eva-Marie Fox, T&S Brass and Bronze Works Inc.
• Alicia M. Goodwin, Trane Technologies
• Liz Griffith, International Transportation Innovation Center
• Erin Harkey, BASF Corporation
• Sarah Herring, Milliken & Co.
• Angie Koen, Ritedose
• Shunyu Liu, Clemson University
• Carrie Norell, ZF
• Taylor Powell, Industrial Motor Service
• Emily Rech, Evans General Contractors
• Amy Sartain, SC Competes
• Sarah Smith, Blue Ridge Log Cabins
• Samantha Snow, Dayton Rogers of South Carolina
• Cagla Taskiran, KION North America
• Amy Mattson Williams, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company
• Caithlin Wiseley, AFL
• Brandy Zadoorian, Triangle Safety Consulting LLC