The Shelby-Griffin Report presents the 21st annual tribute to Women of Influence in the food industry. For 21 years, we’ve honored the outstanding women shaping the food industry—from executives and innovators to mentors and community leaders. This year’s nominees represent a diverse range of roles, backgrounds, and regions, each making a profound impact in their careers and beyond.
Explore their stories below, and join us in celebrating their achievements.
2026 Women of Influence
-
2026 Women of InfluenceCathy Williams Owen
President/CFO, Dri Mark Products
Read MoreCathy Williams Owen plays a key role in helping customers protect their registers and their bottom line. With a clear focus on loss prevention, she helps lead a company known for practical, reliable counterfeit detection solutions.
Owen brings a results-driven mindset to everything she does, balancing smart financial leadership with continued investment in innovation, manufacturing and customer relationships.
Under her leadership, Dri Mark has expanded its lineup of loss-prevention solutions, strengthened its U.S.-based manufacturing operations and built lasting partnerships with cash handlers, wholesalers and distributors.
Owen's hands-on, people-first approach helps ensure that Dri Mark's solutions don't just meet industry requirements -- they solve real-world challenges customers face every day.
Celebrating the Women of Influence in the food industry for 21 years!
Presented by The Shelby-Griffin Report
Share your favorite nominee!
#WOI2026 #WomenInFood
Stay updated on future WOI events!
Subscribe