ISA Announces Renee Ricciotti as 2024 Vice Chair for Women in Industry Network

Posted in on July 19, 2024

The Industrial Supply Association (ISA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Ricciotti, Channel Director US & Canada, General Industrial & Safety Channel at 3M, to the position of Vice Chair for ISA’s Women in Industry Network for the year 2024.

Renee Ricciotti’s extensive tenure at 3M and her dedication to advancing women in the industrial channel make her an exceptional choice for this role. As ISA’s 2022 Women’s Influence Award Winner and a long-time advocate for W.I.S.E. and now Women in Industry, Renee has consistently demonstrated her commitment to our mission. This year, she leads a team of 25 Women in Industry (WII) volunteers who have shaped the Women in Industry track at the Fall Summit, showcasing her exceptional leadership skills and ability to motivate a team of volunteers.

Molly Langdon, Chair of ISA’s Women in Industry Network and Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Stellar Industrial Supply, shared her enthusiasm, “I am thrilled to welcome Renee into the role of Vice Chair and eventually Chair of ISA’s Women in Industry Network. With her incredible passion and commitment to women’s education, development and advocacy within and outside of the industrial space, Renee will do great things for the WII leadership team and all women within ISA companies. The Women in Industry Network has adapted to changes, generated significant opportunities, and has created great momentum to be seized. I know Renee is the woman to continue to lead us forward!”

Joby Strobo, ISA’s Senior Director of Business Development and Staff Champion of the Women in Industry Network, added, “Renee’s experience and dedication to advancing women in the industrial channel are invaluable assets to our network. Her vision, leadership, and enthusiasm for Women in Industry will undoubtedly drive the continued growth and success of our community.”

Renee will be installed as the Vice Chair this month and will work closely with Molly Langdon to assume the Women in Industry Chair role on January 1, 2025.

The Women in Industry Network and the entire ISA community look forward to a bright future for women in the industrial industry under Renee’s leadership.

To all ISA Members and ISA Atlanta 2020 Attendees,

After continuous monitoring of the evolving situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and much deliberation, the Industrial Supply Association (ISA) is announcing today that the ISA Board of Directors have voted to cancel ISA Atlanta 2020 scheduled to take place April 20-22 in Atlanta, Georgia. Everyone at ISA understands and appreciates the time, effort, and resources that you have put into preparing for this event. Like you, we have been working hard, and were looking forward to coming together to Engage, Learn and Lead.

This decision was made after careful review of the most recent facts from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), the Georgia Department of Public Health and other local authorities. Ultimately, the health, safety and well-being of our members, management team and the community at large led to this decision. Although difficult, as this decision comes at a significant cost to ISA which is a nonprofit, we know it’s the right thing to do.

With that in mind, it’s important to note that ISA is YOUR ASSOCIATION and ISA is OUR INDUSTRY. With over 118 years of history, our mission is to provide the strategies and tools to help companies remain relevant throughout industry change. This global pandemic, combined with the accelerating disruption we all are facing, demonstrates now more than ever the need for ISA to continue its pursuit of Leading the Channel Forward®.

The good news is that we have the financial strength to weather this storm. We plan to access our financial reserves to make that happen. These reserves are intended to protect ISA in times like this and for investing in value added programs that benefit ISA members and our industry.

With this decision, we are prepared to refund 100% of all registration, booth and sponsorship fees. However, recognizing the significant impact on our reserves, we are asking for your consideration in donating your registration, booth fees and/or sponsorships to the ISA Foundation, all or in part, at the level your organization is able to support. Foundation funds will only be used for education, research and/or scholarships and your organization will be recognized as a supporting patron of the Foundation helping ISA continue its mission critical purpose. Your donation will help continue the momentum and fuel the future of the Industrial MROP Channel. We recognize the magnitude of this ask, but if each company can help in some way, together, we will strengthen ISA, our community and industry overall.

In the coming weeks, a member of the ISA team will contact all ISA Atlanta 2020 participants to discuss refunds and or donations. Due to the large number of companies and attendees we ask for your patience as we begin this process. This is a priority and will be given the urgency it deserves.

In closing, I would like to thank everyone that has reached out with overwhelming support and positive feedback regarding the path and mission we are on. To all, please keep an eye out for upcoming announcements regarding the Lifetime Achievement Award, Innovation Impact Awards, Phase 2 Analytics for Distributor, Manufacturers and IMRs, Scholarships and so much more.

On behalf of the ISA Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for your patience throughout this decision-making process and your commitment to your association – ISA.

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