1. How long have you been a BAMA member? One year, but my company has been involved for three years.

2. What do you like most about being a BAMA member? Getting exposure to the local manufacturing community, connecting with like-minded individuals and companies, plus educating myself on the expansiveness of the Bay Area’s manufacturing capabilities.

3. Tell us about your company. United Scrap Metal is a certified woman-owned, full-service recycling company with a local presence in Land O’ Lakes and Largo. We partner with manufacturers to create tailored scrap programs that maximize material value, meet ISO 14001 and RIOS standards, and support supplier diversity initiatives. With over 45 years of industry experience and a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement, we are a proven and trusted resource.

4. What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date? I consider my greatest accomplishment to be stepping into a completely new industry, quickly gaining the knowledge and skills needed to hit the ground running, and becoming a trusted resource for anyone’s scrap metal needs.

5. What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? “Good things come with time.” It reminded me that change doesn’t happen overnight, and not everyone is ready to pivot at a moment’s notice.

6. What is the most important skill you have developed in your career? Coming into this role with no prior understanding of scrap metal recycling, I’ve honestly developed so many skills along the way. However, the most exciting development has been learning how to take complex data and turn it into something simple and easy to understand. Early on, I realized that not everyone sees numbers the same way, so I’ve learned how to connect the dots between data, day-to-day operations, and a company’s bigger picture. Whether it’s highlighting inefficiencies or helping someone understand the impact of a process change, I’ve gotten better at framing information in a way that’s clear, practical, and actually useful for making decisions.

7. What are your hobbies or interests? I’m passionate about giving back and serve on the Advisory Council for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, helping create solutions for families facing tough times. Outside of work, I love traveling and immersing myself in new cultures and experiences. 

1. How long have you been a BAMA member?  4 Years
2. What do you like most about being a BAMA member? I appreciate the community of people in manufacturing who all genuinely want to see each other succeed. 
3. Tell us about your company.   Ayanna Plastics & Engineering, Inc. is an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified plastic injection molding company. Since 2001, Ayanna has focused on it’s core manufacturing strengths of mold design, mold building and part production. Ayanna serves a diverse and growing listing of industries including medical, industrial, consumer, aerospace, marine and defense.  Our strategy allows us to offer globally competitive prices which reduces the risks of sourcing offshore for our customers. Based on design for manufacturing principles, our strategy for part design, mold design, mold building and processing allows us to consistently provide customers results that are so specific to their needs that many customers see us as an extension of their own company.
4. What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date?  Without a doubt, my relationship with my husband and children.  However, on a professional level, I share my greatest accomplishment with my husband who stands beside me to run a successful company.   Our company has survived economic and political turmoil, a pandemic, overseas competition and the demise of our industry in our area.  And, now, as our son becomes more and more involved in this endeavor we all share our excitement for the future together.
5. What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?  There is power in silence.  I truly believe in the value of listening and the power of showing results over sharing plans.
6. What is the most important skill you have developed in your career?  Building meaningful connections with my family (most of whom I work with every day), team members and customers.  These relationships are built on trust and our team knows that every decision, even the unpopular and tough decisions are made in the best interest of the company and them.  Everyone on our team is truly part of the Ayanna family.  And, just as importantly, our customers know our guidance is always based on what is best for them and not always what is most profitable for us.
7. What are your hobbies or interests?  I love to be creative at home and work, from a flair for design so simply trying to creatively solve a problem.  My husband and I both love animals and share our home with 4 mixed breed dogs and 2 cats.  I’m always interested in learning and recently started taking a sewing class.  When we travel, we spend time learning about the history and culture of an area so we enjoy it even more because of that knowledge.

• 1.      How long have you been a BAMA member?  I was the Business Advisor for BAMA for 2.5 years and with Innovative Consulting Group going on our second year as a member.
• 2.      What do you like most about being a BAMA member? I love networking, meeting new people, and helping companies.  My passion is manufacturing since that has encompassed the majority of my career.  I have created many friendships from BAMA and feel a great sense of community.  It’s a passionate group of people helping others.
• 3.      Tell us about your company. ICG (https://www.icgtechnology.com) is the premier information technology (IT) and ERP software service provider in the manufacturing industry. As one of few companies hosting both IT and ERP under one roof, ICG is uniquely qualified to handle complex operational challenges for our customers and deliver the utmost value and performance every time. ICG’s team of consultants offers tailored support on IT platform and architecture, cybersecurity, IT & ERP managed services, private cloud hosting, ERP upgrades, manufacturing & financial consulting, shop floor & workflow automation, barcode & data collection, and more.
• 4.      What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date? Raising my sons to be good men with a strong work ethic.
• 5.      What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? Be your genuine self and always maintain your integrity.
• 6.      What is the most important skill you have developed in your career? Always wear a smile, be fair, and strive towards continuous improvement.
• 7.      What are your hobbies or interests? I love the beach, kayaking, music, and travel.

1. How long have you been a BAMA member? I have been a BAMA member for 3 Months.

2. What do you like most about being a BAMA member? I appreciate the strong sense of community and the valuable networking opportunities that BAMA provides, which helps cultivate growth and collaboration among local manufacturers.

3. Tell us about your company? TriNu LLC specializes in sandblasting and powder coating services. We are committed to delivering high quality and exceptional results, ensuring that our clients receive the best solutions for their coating needs.

4. What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date? My greatest accomplishment to date is successfully building TriNu Powder Coating LLC from the ground up, growing it into a trusted and reputable business in the industry.

5. What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? The best advice I have received is “You don’t live to work; you work to live”.

6. What is the most important skill you have developed in your career? The most important skill I have developed is creating a workplace culture that encourages joy.

7. What are your hobbies or interests? In my free time, I enjoy learning the piano, which helps me to stay balanced and inspired both personally and professionally.

1. How long have you been a BAMA member? 4 years—since 2020.

2. What do you like most about being a BAMA member? The ability to access new knowledge in the industry—all the webinars, roundtables, networking events are fantastic!

3. Tell us about your company? MicroLumen (https://www.microlumen.com/) is the leading manufacturer of high performance medical products since 1987. Our high performance medical tubing is used in a wide rants of minimally invasive, critical applications including catheters, stent delivery systems, urological devices and drug delivery. We are a family owned company with over 300 employees. We pride ourselves on the quality of the products we provide to our customers and our commitment to our employees. We believe that taking care of your employees ensures happy customers.

4. What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date?  Personally, it’s my relationship with my husband and son.  Professionally, it’s the feeling that I have contributed to the growth of MicroLumen to get us to where we are today.

5. What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?  “Assume Positive Intent”— Don’t immediately ascribe bad motives to people for their actions when you don’t agree.

6. What is the most important skill you have developed in your career? The ability to listen before taking action. Sometimes there are important things you need to know before making a decision, you just need to give people the space to tell you.

7. What are your hobbies or interests? Golf and scuba diving with my family. My husband and I just went to Raja Ampat in Indonesia this year on a scuba liveaboard. It was magical!

1. How long have you been a BAMA member? I have been a member since December 2022 

2. What do you like most about being a BAMA member? It is amazing how many kinds of Manufacturing companies there are in our backyards, and learning something new on every tour.  I do get memorized watching robots and machines and how they work. 

3. Tell us about your company. Check Before Hire, LLC offers Pre-employment Background Checks and Drug Screenings.

We believe!

CLIENT CARE FIRST... ALWAYS.Check Before Hire helps your business or organization build a firm foundation of trust and safety for your employees & customers. 

4. What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date?  Starting a new life here in the USA and starting my business. America is the land of opportunity.

5. What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? Do not take it personally in business! It’s not about you. Keep Learning something new.

6. What is the most important skill you have developed in your career? Make service & communication your priority, not success, and success will follow!

7. What are your hobbies or interests? Enjoying long relaxing rides with my husband on our motorcycles. Plus, it’s a must to have Flip Flop Vacation once a year.