Chief People Officer at Sellars Recognized as “Women of Influence”

Milwaukee (May 1, 2025) — Nilda Cintron-Cortez, chief people officer with Sellars Absorbent Materials, has been selected for a 2025 “Women of Influence” award. The recognition is given by The Milwaukee Business Journal to women throughout southeastern Wisconsin who are making the area a better place to live and work.

“I’m humbled to receive this honor,” says Cintron-Cortez. “Employee growth and servant leadership have always been what drives me as chief people officer each and every day.” 

Nilda Cintron-Cortez, chief people officer with Sellars Absorbent Materials, has been recognized with a 2025 “Women of Influence” award.

Cintron-Cortez, who has a Ph.D. in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service, is a multi-faceted leader in business and the Milwaukee community. At Sellars, she is deeply dedicated to training, skills development and employees’ well-being and has a strong commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture and enhancing satisfaction.

Her focus on understanding employees' social determinants has led Sellars to collaborate with a local nonprofit to establish a transportation program to support employee mobility and a housing program to help employees achieve home ownership and personal stability. Cintron-Cortez was also instrumental in securing a nearly $400,000 grant that allowed Sellars to partner with a technical college for a maintenance pre-apprenticeship program that’s currently serving seven employees.

In the community, Cintron-Cortez serves on the board of La Causa, Inc. and Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership. In addition to her Ph.D., she holds a master’s in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University and a bachelor’s in Behavioral Science and Spanish from Mount Mary University.

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Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sellars is a leading manufacturer of shop towels, multi-use disposable wipers, towel and tissue and absorbent products. Sellars’ products, which are sold under the ToolBox^®, Clean Task^® and Mayfair^® brands, are made from recycled and renewable materials, are high performance and environmentally friendly. Sellars is committed to using sustainable practices in all business areas while serving our people, customers and the planet. Learn more about Sellars’ 40 years of innovation by visiting sellars.com.