Sherri Ford

Power Partners, Inc. manufactures poletype distribution transformers. The firm manufactures overhead distribution transformers, serving utility, industrial and commercial customers. Its products include single-phase and three-phase pole-type transformers at 34.5 kV and below, in ratings from 5-1000 kVA single-phase and 30-500 kVA three-phase. The company was founded by Sherrie Ford and Steve Hollis in 2003 and is headquartered in Athens, GA.

Gap Partners, Inc. provides precision metal fabrication services. Its services include engineering, laser, punching, welding, automated powder paint line, and assembly and inventory management. The firm offers universal mounting bracket, control box enclosure, capacitor mounting bracket, ten-drawer rotary cabinet, and cabinet and pedestal products. The company is headquartered in Rabun Gap, GA.

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1985. The non-profit company is based in Arlington Heights, IL. AME is dedicated to the exchange of enterprise excellence knowledge and provides engaging workshops, plant tours, summits, and industry-leading conferences to its 4,000 members. The organization focuses on continuous improvement strategies, lean thinking, and other operational improvement methods. AME members share best practices and network through practitioner-to-practitioner experiences. Kimberlee A. Humphrey has been the CEO of the company since 2020.