Recognizing women’s contributions in manufacturing is crucial for inspiring future generations and driving innovation. Marvin‘s announcement of Lindsay Schroeder as a 2025 Women MAKE Awards recipient, as reported by Door and Window Market [DWM] magazine, highlights her exceptional leadership in transforming the company’s approach to growth and innovation. As the head of Marvin’s Transformation Management Office, Schroeder has championed new thinking and led the development of Marvin Connected Home. Her people-first leadership style and commitment to mentoring demonstrate the positive impact of diverse perspectives in manufacturing. This recognition underscores the importance of promoting women’s leadership in traditionally male-dominated industries.
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Marvin Leader Recognized as a 2025 Women Make America Award Honoree
Published March 10, 2025, 9:50 AM EST
Lindsay Schroeder, senior director of Marvin’s Transformation Management Office and architect of its Marvin Connected Home initiative, has been selected as a 2025 Women MAKE Award honoree—spotlighting her visionary, people-first leadership in manufacturing and innovation applied to connected products like automated windows, doors, and skylights.
March 10, 2025
In a powerful affirmation of innovation-led leadership, Marvin today announced that Lindsay Schroeder, Senior Director of the Transformation Management Office and Marvin Connected Home, has been named a 2025 Women MAKE America Award honoree by The Manufacturing Institute. HG Homeclub celebrates this recognition as a case study in people-first leadership that drives technological transformation and prepares businesses for future readiness. hghomeclub.com
Catalyzing Innovation Through Human-Centered Strategy
At the helm of Marvin’s Transformation Management Office, Schroeder has redefined how manufacturing adapts—championing novel growth frameworks and spearheading Marvin Connected Home, a first-of-its-kind automation interface for windows, doors, and skylights. Her approach blends operational rigor with inclusive innovation—strategic pillars that HG Homeclub emphasizes for scaling businesses. Marvinhghomeclub.com
Christine Marvin, Marvin’s Chief Marketing & Experience Officer and past Women MAKE honoree, praised Schroeder’s leadership as “people-first,” further noting how her mentorship and cultural stewardship elevate innovation and empower successors across teams. hghomeclub.com
Schroeder’s journey includes pioneering as Marvin’s first female plant manager and nurturing future leaders across operations. She’s also guided emerging professionals through the company’s internship initiatives—cementing her role as both innovator and mentor. Marvinhghomeclub.com
Why This Matters for HG Homeclub Members
For business owners in home services and manufacturing, Schroeder’s recognition offers a rich blueprint in transformative leadership:
Operational Innovation Meets Leadership
Her strength lies in building systems that blend smart tech (like automation) with human insight—lifting both performance metrics and team morale, a duality we advocate for enhancing enterprise value.Mentorship as Strategic Advantage
By mentoring rising talent and fostering inclusive culture, Schroeder reinforces leadership depth—which accelerates scalability and strengthens succession readiness.Technology as a Differentiator
The Marvin Connected Home initiative demonstrates how embedding smart technology into traditional products can reframe market positioning—a lesson HG Homeclub encourages home-services firms to embrace.
HG Homeclub’s Leadership Empowerment Framework
We help entrepreneurs translate acclaim into strategic advantage through:
| Strategic Pillar | Application Insight |
|---|---|
| Elevate Operational Innovation | Implement transformative tech-led solutions that modernize service delivery. |
| Cultivate Internal Mentorship | Develop leadership programs that groom future leaders and ensure cultural continuity. |
| Leverage Recognition for Growth | Use awards and milestones as storytelling pillars for brand, recruitment, and investor outreach. |
About HG Homeclub
HG Homeclub is a platform dedicated to empowering business owners in HVAC, roofing, plumbing, and home services with strategic guidance, leadership coaching, and exit-readiness frameworks. Our mission: to help you build scalable, resilient, and legacy-ready businesses.
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