Cheryl Merchant to be Inducted Into the 2025 Class of the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

“As we have fun the fifteenth anniversary of Ladies in Manufacturing, we’re proud to announce the 2025 class of Corridor of Fame inductees,” stated Allison Grealis, WiM President and Founder. “The excellent ladies on this yr’s class haven’t solely superior excellence in manufacturing however have additionally paved the best way for future generations by their management and dedication to constructing extra inclusive workplaces. Their impression exemplifies the very mission WiM has championed for the previous 15 years.”

Inductees have been nominated by colleagues and trade friends, and chosen by a judging panel of WiM Government Committee Board Members, primarily based on their distinctive contributions to the development of girls in manufacturing. 

“This recognition is actually an honor,” stated Service provider. “All through my profession, I’ve been dedicated to empowering ladies in manufacturing, not solely to excel of their roles however to prepared the ground in shaping our trade’s future. At Taco, we consider that range of thought, expertise, and perspective drives innovation, and I’m proud to share this honor with so many inspiring ladies.”

“Cheryl’s management has been transformative for Taco and the broader manufacturing neighborhood,” stated John Hazen White, Jr., Chairman, Taco Household of Corporations. “She leads with imaginative and prescient, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to empowering others. This recognition from Ladies in Manufacturing is a well-deserved acknowledgment of her dedication to creating alternatives for girls and fostering a stronger, extra inclusive trade.”

Service provider, together with the remainder of the 2025 Corridor of Fame inductees, shall be formally acknowledged throughout the fifteenth annual WiM SUMMIT convention, happening October 12–14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

For extra details about the Ladies in Manufacturing Corridor of Fame and WiM SUMMIT 2025, go to the WiM web site, www.womeninmanufacturing.org/hall-of-fame.