Kirk Wardell, president of Marquardt Switches, has been announced as a 2018 inductee into the Manufacturers Wall of Fame, along with Gregory Owens of Liberty Tabletop (a division of Sherrill Manufacturing, Inc.). They will accept the awards at the Manufacturers Association of Central New York’s 105th Annual Dinner on May 24. Their accomplishments will be celebrated by over six hundred business and community leaders and they will be commemorated with a plaque on the Manufacturers Wall of Fame at MACNY headquarters.
“The Wall of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce Greg and Kirk as our 2018 Inductees into the Manufacturers Wall of Fame,” said Randy Wolken, MACNY President and CEO. “Liberty Tabletop and Marquardt Switches are two of our community’s stellar examples of manufacturing at its best, and it is no coincidence that Greg and Kirk are the company’s leaders. Their ability to navigate their companies through the many global challenges that come with manufacturing not only successfully, but as leaders in their industry, is a testament to their tenacity and leadership skills.”
Wardell is the president of Marquardt Switches in Cazenovia, a manufacturer and global supplier of switches, sensors and controls. Wardell has been with Marquardt for over 13 years, serving as Marquardt’s director of operations and industrial engineering before his most recent promotion to president.
Wardell is best-known for his approachable leadership style and imaginative, dream-big mentality. It’s that perspective that has been a driving-force in making Marquardt Cazenovia highly competitive throughout the global Marquardt group. He is always asking, “What’s next?” and “How can we get better?” His vision and constant focus to achieve the next thing on the horizon has generated continuous momentum for improvement at Marquardt.
Owens and Wardell will represent the 18th class of members inducted into the Manufacturers Wall of Fame, joining a group of manufacturing leaders who have been honored since the Wall of Fame’s inception in 2001. The Manufacturers Wall of Fame celebrates individuals who have demonstrated long-term dedication to manufacturing in Central and Upstate New York. Previous inductees will also attend and be recognized for their lifetime achievements at MACNY’s Annual Dinner.
The Annual Dinner and Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at the SRC Arena and Events Center on May 24. For tickets or additional information, contact Cindy Nave at 315-474-4201 ext. 11 or [email protected].
