Ivy Hirth

Hirth, IvyTitle: Owner, President
Company: Al Hirth Machining, Inc.
Location: Valencia, CA United States

Growing up in the machining industry, Ivy Hirth knows the trade inside and out. She worked in the family business alongside her father for years before finally purchasing Al Hirth Machining, Inc. from him a couple of years ago. Throughout her time in her profession, Ms. Hirth has become an expert in product development, project management, strategic planning, customer service, lean manufacturing, and sales. She also recently completed a AF90-100C certification, which should help her grow the company. Looking to the future, Ms. Hirth hopes to employ more people and rekindle interest in the trade.

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Donna Delbene

Delbene, DonnaTitle: President, Owner
Company: 3D Staffing
Location: Lake City, FL United States

Donna Delbene has always wanted to help people with disabilities and their families. As the president and owner of 3D Staffing  she gets to do what she loves. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the nurse staffing agency, including meeting with staff and dealing with profits and losses.

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Adrienne C. Sabourin

Sabourin, AdrienneTitle: Founder, President
Company: Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation
Location: Calgary, AB Canada

With a background in social work and 27 years of experience in her field, Adrienne Sabourin became involved in the profession because she has always been a people person. She opened Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation in 1989, which is a social organization for adults with disabilities that promotes self-sufficiency and growth.

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Marilyn R. Loft

Loft, MarilynTitle: President
Company: Gemini Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Location: Chino Hills, CA United States

Marilyn Loft became involved in packaging solutions and distributions after originally serving as a title representative. When the market slowed down, she obtained a position with a packaging company. After realizing she actually enjoyed the work, she decided to open her own.

Now with 10 years of experience in the field, and six as the president of Gemini Packaging Solutions, Inc., Ms. Loft is an expert in new business development, team building, accounting, inventory, time, program and sales management, negotiations, sale operations, purchasing, supply chain and logistics. She is responsible for all day-to-day operations, overseeing her team and developing new business and maintaining accounts.

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Anna Holden

Holden, AnnaTitle: Owner
Company: Comfort Keepers
Location: Wheeling, IL United States

Following a career in health care management that lasted more than a decade, Anna Holden decided to make the transition to owning her own home care business, Comfort Keepers, which now serves over 450 seniors in the suburbs of Chicago, and employs over 360 caregivers. Because most of her employees and clients tend to be women, Ms. Holden finds herself in the role of both a leader and mentor.

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