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Karen Norheim, CEO, American Crane & Equipment Corporation
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In this episode of the ThinkFactory Women’s Roundtable, the CEO of American Crane & Equipment shares a powerful journey through family business legacy, manufacturing leadership, and the grit it takes to build something that lasts. From highly engineered cranes used by NASA and nuclear facilities to cultivating intentional culture, resilient teams, and values-driven growth, the conversation dives deep into what it means to lead with perseverance, heart, and integrity.
Along the way, she reflects on mentorship, women in manufacturing, navigating personal and professional adversity, and why staying ahead of rapid technological change is what truly keeps her up at night.