Karen Ettredge on challenges
From Employee Spotlight with Karen Ettredge · · Quanex Building Products
“Some of the challenges have just been the fact that there are always things popping up that are new things to work on. When those pop up, you've got to dive in and figure out what to do.”
On , Karen Ettredge, Vice President, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer at QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS, spoke about challenges during Employee Spotlight with Karen Ettredge on Quanex Building Products.
About Karen Ettredge
Karen Ettredge, Vice President, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer at Quanex Building Products, discussed her career and views on the company in a 2022 employee spotlight. She stated that she had been with Quanex for about seven years, serving as Director of SEC Reporting and Assistant Controller, after spending five years as SEC Reporting Manager. Ettredge said she appreciates the work-life balance and flexibility at Quanex, noting that employees can work hard while maintaining time for family or outside interests. Ettredge described manufacturing as "the basis of our economy" and "the building blocks of accounting." She characterized Quanex as a lean organization where employees who ask to be involved in new areas often receive opportunities. She said recognition from management, including CEO George, occurs frequently after milestones are achieved. Ettredge acknowledged that unexpected challenges arise but said they keep the work interesting and prevent stagnation. She emphasized the importance of understanding personal motivations to push further, and stated that Quanex offers opportunities for improvement and growth.