Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market
The Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market recognizes the women who are influencing change, innovation, and standards for excellence within mid-market companies (with revenue between $100 million and $3 billion). Honorees are evaluated by Annual Revenue, Number of Employees, First Impression on Social Media and Community Involvement.
The Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market are listed below in alphabetical order.
2015 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market
| Name | Company | Title | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Lehne | Sun Coast Resources, Inc. | CEO | Oil and Gas - Transportation and Storage |
| Judy McReynolds | ArcBest Corp | President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Director | Logistics and Freight Services |
| Andrea Ayers | Convergys Corp | CEO | IT Services and Consulting |
| Julie Howard | Navigant Consulting, Inc. | CEO | Business Services |
| Sally Smith | Buffalo Wild Wings | CEO | Restaurants, Bars and Eateries |
| Stephanie Streeter | Libbey Inc. | CEO | Appliances & Tools & Housewares |
| Diane Sullivan | Caleres, Inc. | CEO | Footwear |
| Karyn Schoenbart | The NPD Group | President and Chief Operating Officer | Marketing & Advertising |
| Selina Lo | Ruckus Wireless, Inc. | President and CEO | Measuring Devices & Controllers |
| Sandra Cochran | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | President and CEO | Restaurants, Bars and Eateries |
| Ranjini Poddar | Artech Information Systems LLC | President/Co-Founder | Human Resources & Staffing |
| Virginia McDowell | Isle Of Capri Casinos Inc | CEO | Gambling & Casinos |
| Gayla Delly | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | President ( CEO successor ) | Semiconductors |
| Tory Burch | Tory Burch, LLC | CEO | Retail - Apparel & Accessories |
| Linda Massman | Clearwater Paper Corp | President & CEO | Paper and Paper Products |
| Tamara Lundgren | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. | CEO | Iron and Steel Foundries |
| Julie Smolyansky | Lifeway Foods, Inc. | President, Chief Executive Officer, Director | Dairy Products |
| Katherine Lawther Krill | Ann Inc | CEO | Women's Clothing Stores |
| Sydney Price | Kate Spade & Company | SVP Corporate Social Responsibility | Apparel & Fashion |
| Beatrice Lafon | Claire's Stores Inc. | CEO | Retail - Apparel & Accessories |
| Michelle Peluso | Gilt Groupe, Inc. | Former CEO of Gilt; Chief Strategic Advisor to Gilt and Hudson's Bay Company | Internet & Online Services Providers |
| Jane Elfers | Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. | CEO | Children's Clothing |
| Kat Cole | Cinnabon, Inc. | President | Bakery & Bakery Products |
| Tanya Domier | Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC | CEO | Sales Promotion & Marketing Services |
| Diane Ellis | Limited Stores, LLC | CEO | Retail - Apparel and Accessories |