Type Of Business:
Metals manufacturing and distribution enterprise
Expertise:
Administrative management
Major Product/SVS:
A wide range of hot and cold wound springs; Precision helical coil springs, flat leaf springs, wire forms and U-bolts for a wide range of industries, including oil, automotive, railway, agricultural, forestry and mining; Resale suspension parts for most lines of automobiles and trucks around the world
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, British Columbia Institute of Technology (1987)
Affiliations Awards:
Surrey Board of Trade; Spring Manufacturers Institute; American Society for Metals; Canadian Manufacturers Association
Industry:
Business Management
Date of Distinction:
10/26/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
She is separated by her parents' unique pearls of wisdom. She remains levelheaded and honest.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
The business was started by her father. After he passed away, she needed to make a decision whether or not to run the company. Her decision to run the business, persevere and get the job done in a male-dominated industry has been her greatest achievement.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
As someone who was compassionate, hardworking and honest.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
World hunger
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Her father; she would love to speak with him about the business and bounce new ideas off him.
Charity:
Various Charitable Organizations; Local Food Bank; Local Children's Hospital; The Salvation Army; American Red Cross; Women Against Violence Against Women
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her common sense.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through familial connections; the company was founded by her father.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Morris is a successful business owner and management professional. Additional industries in which she is involved include agriculture and tourism. She owns a farm with several horses and enjoys rural living.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing company finances, key management decisions, capital purchasing, and personnel-related decision making
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Morris hopes to keep working on the company's continuous improvement program, to maintain or increase the company's profitability, and to have some community responsibility as well.