Michelle Bangert

Management April 6, 2026 Management April 6, 2026 Source: provided by Sam Arora Michelle Bangert Management Our 2026 Quality Rookie of the Year is a rising star in the field. With his interest in AI, continuous improvement, and sustainability, Sainyam Arora has made the quality industry better. ✕ If you didn’t know any better, you might think Sainyam Arora has been in the quality field for decades.

Management March 9, 2026 Management March 9, 2026 Image Credit: Heather Wade Michelle Bangert Management Our 2026 Professional of the Year is an enthusiastic metrology expert and a great teacher. If you need someone to teach you about measurement, Heather Wade would be a good person to call. Heather knows a lot about measurement—she has decades of experience, has written and edited a 700-page book on the subject, and taught around the world.

Quality Plant of the Year Winner February 5, 2026 Quality Plant of the Year Winner February 5, 2026 Source: Power Plant Services Michelle Bangert Management This Chicago-area company is doing big things. The team at Power Plant Services is working hard to keep the lights on. Power plants depend on them—they are known as the emergency room for power plants—and they are available around the clock.