After years of success on a number of ranges of enterprise, President and CEO of The Fiesta Tableware Company Elizabeth McIlvain might be inducted into the West Virginia Enterprise Corridor of Fame.
The West Virginia Business Hall of Fame, initiated by the West Virginia College John Chambers Faculty of Enterprise, acknowledges individuals with sturdy ties to the state who’ve made a big impression on the enterprise panorama whereas demonstrating dedication to their neighborhood.
“I’m actually humbled to be acknowledged amongst all the opposite enterprise leaders of this nice state for the reason that inception of this award,” McIlvain stated. “West Virginians are hardworking, revolutionary, resilient, and resourceful! I’m so proud to be from right here and to proceed my household’s legacy of preserving jobs and manufacturing in West Virginia.”
McIlvain might be inducted on Thursday, Sept. 1 throughout a ceremony on the Greenbriar Resort in White Sulphur, W. Va. She is a part of a four-inductee class, becoming a member of Joseph C. Eddy (former president and CEO of Eagle Manufacturing Co.; government vice chairman of Justrite Security Group), Albert Lewis (president of Glass Inc. Worldwide) and David Simmons (former chairman and CEO of PPD, Inc.)
McIlvain was born in Newell, W. Va., and have become a part of the 4th technology of the Wells household to personal and function The Homer Laughlin China Firm, now referred to as The Fiesta Tableware Firm. She joined the corporate not lengthy after graduating from Bethany Faculty held numerous supervisory roles earlier than taking a break from her skilled life to give attention to elevating her household.
In 2007, McIlvain returned to the corporate as a Vice President and just some years later turned the primary feminine to guide the corporate – changing into president and CEO in 2013.
The Fiesta Tableware Firm is at the moment celebrating its 150th anniversary.
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