Heather’s passion lies in breaking things: whether it's revenue goals, glass ceilings, or tired rhetoric, her 17-year track record in one of the world’s most exacting industries shows a dedication to destroying the status quo. As CEO of Thermal-Vac Technology, she has led the company to a 65% growth rate in the past four years, resulting in the company being recognized in several awards. She is a recognized trainer, writer, and public speaker on a variety of topics and her professional associations include: voting member of NADCAP heat treat task group, professional member of MTI, and participant in other professional societies and peer advisory groups. Her impact at Thermal-Vac is demonstrated in the implementation of several projects, such as a fully compliant NIST 800-171 and DFAR 252.204-7012 cyber security program and a foundational business management system called EOS, as well as the implementation and successful accreditation to AS 9100:D and ISO 9001:2015. As an Ironman triathlete, alpine hiker, wife, and mother, Heather seeks to promote growth and opportunity outside of people’s comfort zones with an invitation to be “Green and Growing”, to reject mediocrity, and embrace their unique talents to create meaningful and lasting legacy impact.
Nominated by: Thermal Vac Technology
