INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY | FEATURE
NEVER GIVE UP IN WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN
Stacey Gray has over 25 years’ experience in the Material Handling Industry and is currently regional sales manager, at TC/American Crane Company, where she has been for four years. After working for a previous company for 18 years, Gray thought ‘she wanted out of the overhead crane business’: “Boy, was I wrong. I love this industry and its people. Being able to apply the right crane with the right solution for the customer. My biggest achievement to date is managing a large monorail project from quote to installation on a new automotive plant. means some people think that you don’t know what you’re talking about. I have been quizzed, and had people ask if they can speak to a man. I have been tested repeatedly to see if I will give up, but I always prove them wrong. “In terms of change, the supply chain problems have been the worst I have ever seen. I have had to learn how to do business during this time of change and keep going. Being adaptable and “My drive is to help TC/American Crane Company become the best overhead material solutions company. The owners and management here are remarkable people, and they empower their employees to do what is right. During this time, I will keep learning, either through schooling or on the job.”
MHI CHAIR SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Ashley Rhodes is a software project engineer for Grenzebach, which specializes in customized automated solutions. “Growing up, I felt like technology was the direction of the future, and I wanted to make sure I was an essential part of that movement. I have a Bachelors’ degree in Computer Information Systems and a Masters’ degree in Project Management. I started my career working as a software engineer and later transitioned into a Continuous Improvement project manager. In that role, I implemented cost saving solutions that impacted waste, production, and cost at a rapid rate in various countries. With this, I decided to challenge myself by using the same techniques used in manufacturing and applied them to the construction and payment services industries by focusing on implementing automated solutions for manual processes. After successfully implementing software bot solutions, I decided to go back to my roots of manufacturing, added processes. There is a saying that if you enjoy what you do, you’ll never work again. I can truly say that I am passionate about the services that I provide to our customers but also the relationships I have built with our channel partners. “Working for Grenzebach has allowed me to be the chair for the Software Solutions Committee and on the DEI Advisory Committee at MHI. I enjoy collaborating with issues and challenging organizations to diversify rather than settling for the status quo. It excites me to be a prototype for aspiring women to show that our voices and perspectives matter.
my decisions when uncertainty presented itself. I learned to provide a safe space to not be afraid of failure. Sometimes we win, sometimes we learn. I have learned to trust the process. “Now is a prime time for software engineers and warehouse automation due to supply chain issues. Diversifying strategies are the primary focus. Organizations realize that to are dedicated to incorporating more women and minorities in engineering and “Next, I am dedicated to reassuring future leaders of the success they can achieve
regardless of where they come from. Break down the stereotypical barriers to create your own path. Never give up, regardless as to what “box” society places you in.”
THE LIFTING INDUSTRY HAS CHANGED FROM BEING VERY CONSERVATIVE TO MORE OPEN-MINDED
Angela Chen was recently promoted to regional sales director, Europe, at Yoke Industrial Corp. she is also temporarily in charge of the Latin American market before a permanent team is put in place there. Her role is to grow the distribution channels of lifting technical support, and build stronger relations between customers in Europe and the headquarters in Taiwan. “I entered this job eight years ago knowing nothing about the lifting industry, with a passion to learn new things, conquer new challenges, and travel for business. It’s great that I have come so far, and more importantly, industry are beyond our imagination. “Women have the same determination and ambition as men in business, but women tend to be better listeners and show greater
empathy towards customers, which is one of the strengths to developing a successful strong customer “Occasionally you feel that women are not being
to other countries in the world. As frustrating as it sounds, the more knowledge and experience we gain, professionalism can still break the barrier and build even more trust. I feel appreciated to be a woman who “The lifting industry has changed from being very
embrace new technology, that makes the job easier. I believe in the future, many of the regulations/standards will move forward to follow on digitalized information as we now need to learn after Covid.”
38 | March 2022 |
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