---
title: "PODCAST: A Champion for Change"
date: 2025-06-02 14:38:27
description: "Christina Collette of Final Frontier shares how data, automation, and a people-first mindset are helping her lead change on the shop floor."
keywords: "Christina Collette"
categories: [Podcast Interviews]
tags: [Christina Collette, Greg McHale, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Mavericks, Manufacturing Technology, Podcast]
---

## Episode #19 of Manufacturing Mavericks

[](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/a-champion-for-change/)

In [this episode](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/a-champion-for-change/) of the Manufacturing Mavericks podcast, Christina Collette, General Manager of Final Frontier Manufacturing in Arvada, CO, shares her journey from banking to the shop floor. Driven by a passion for problem-solving and a desire for meaningful work, she discusses how embracing digital tools, real-time data, and process automation has helped modernize her shop. Christina emphasizes the importance of investing in employee development and fostering a culture that encourages learning and growth. Her insights offer valuable lessons for those looking to lead change and drive progress in the manufacturing industry.

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