Andringa, daughter of Vermeer founder Gary Vermeer and a second-generation company owner, has guided the Pella-based global corporation into its third and fourth generations while also breaking new ground for women in the manufacturing industry. She remains the only woman to have led the National Association of Manufacturers, one of the nation’s largest industry groups, as chairman. Andringa, who has been Vermeer Corp. chairman since November 2015, was previously CEO  and chairman for one year and president and CEO for five years. Earlier roles have included co-CEO and chief operating officer. A significant focus throughout her tenure with the company has been continuous improvement and education. In 2019 she was inducted into the Equipment Manufacturers Hall of Fame; six years earlier she received the same honor from IndustryWeek.