Terri McKenzie

Accounts Payable Specialist
Real Performance Machinery
Independence, VA

Terri was nominated by Carson Akins, Controller at Real Performance Machinery. Carson had the following to say about Terri:

Terri has worked directly with our shipping and receiving department to streamline and to ensure accuracy of receiving for our inventory management. During her time so far at RPM her role has grown as she is always looking to improve processes and take on more responsibility. Terri has been great a communicating with o Terri has worked closely with our shipping and receiving department to optimize processes and ensure the accuracy of inventory management. Since joining RPM, her role has expanded as she continually seeks to improve systems and take on additional responsibilities. Terri excels in communication with our vendors, efficiently addressing any issues that arise and ensuring the smooth transmission of payment information.

I am so honored to have been nominated by my group as an Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing for 2025. I have been in accounting with Real Performance Machinery for two years. I have worked in many different fields in my long working career, but this is the first time in manufacturing. I am so impressed with the way the company is run, the way the employees work together to create a superior product, and especially with the community outreach, allowing young people in the area to have an opportunity to create a career to be proud of. I feel blessed to work here.

*All information taken from submission nomination form.