Celebrating the 2025 HBS Top Women Honorees Across Kodiak
We’re proud to share that several women across Kodiak Building Partners and our family of companies have been named to the 2025 class of Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply, hosted by HBSDealer. These annual awards recognize women making a lasting impact across all areas of the industry—from leadership and finance to operations, supply chain, and continuous improvement.
This year’s honorees represent both emerging leaders and seasoned professionals who are helping drive strategic progress within their companies and across the building materials sector.
Business Excellence Honorees
The Business Excellence award honors individuals who have demonstrated achievement, growth, and leadership in the hardware and building supply industry, while inspiring others to follow a similar path. We’re proud to recognize:
- Virginia Ackerman, Retail Lumber Sales Professional, Albeni Falls Building Supply
- Sharon Dennison, Millwork Purchasing Manager, Shepley Wood Products
- Maritza Diaz, Controller, Carpenter Contractors of America
- Kailey Jackson, Continuous Improvement Project Manager, Kodiak Building Partners
- Katie Rutledge, General Manager – Tampa Millwork, American Builders Supply
Rising Star Honorees
The Rising Star award recognizes high-potential professionals with the drive and talent to make significant contributions to their organizations and the industry for years to come. Congratulations to:
- Brianna Beetstra, Senior Corporate Marketing & Communications, Kodiak Building Partners
- Courtney Henry, Director of Supply Chain & Analytics, Carl’s Building Supply
- Katelyn Wade, Human Resources Manager, Builders Alliance / Frontier Building Supply
These women exemplify the leadership, resilience, and forward-thinking mindset that define our industry’s future. Whether they’re innovating operational processes, leading cross-functional teams, building stronger communities, or mentoring the next generation, their work strengthens Kodiak—and the broader building materials landscape.
We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at the 2025 Top Women Awards Gala in Chicago this November.
Please join us in congratulating this outstanding group of honorees!
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