Katie Miner, the newly appointed President of QComp Technologies, recently joined the New Manufacturing Insights Podcast to share her unique journey, leadership philosophy, and insights on the evolving world of robotics in manufacturing. For the OwnersEdge community and those passionate about employee ownership, Katie’s story is more than just a professional milestone—it’s a testament to the strength of employee-owner-driven leadership.
A Career Built on Growth, Curiosity and Ownership
Katie’s path to leadership is a compelling one. With a background in finance and a strong foundation in accounting and analysis, she steadily expanded her expertise across operations and strategic roles within the OwnersEdge portfolio of companies. Her natural curiosity, outgoing nature, and talent for building relationships eventually led her to QComp, where she has now taken the reins as President.
What sets Katie’s leadership apart is her commitment to empowerment. She believes in creating a culture where employees feel supported in making decisions, learning from mistakes, and growing both personally and professionally.
When people feel trusted and supported, they do incredible things,” said Miner. “That’s the beauty of being part of an employee-owned company—everyone has a stake in the outcome, and that creates a sense of shared responsibility that’s incredibly powerful.”
-Katie Miner, President, QComp Technologies
QComp’s Role in Advanced Robotics
QComp Technologies, based in Greenville, Wisconsin, and a portfolio company of OwnersEdge, specializes in integrating robotic systems for material handling applications. From palletizing and packing to high-speed picking and unloading, QComp serves a range of industries including food and beverage, consumer goods, glass, and more. Their technology isn’t just sophisticated—it’s smart, scalable, and often spotted in action across the country, including in a window manufacturing plant in North Dakota mentioned by the podcast’s host.
Under Katie’s leadership, QComp continues to explore new frontiers in robotics. She touched on the shift from traditional mechanical arms to today’s AI-enhanced, vision-capable systems. As collaborative robots (cobots) and 3D vision technologies evolve, QComp remains focused on delivering solutions that are efficient, safe, and adaptable to ever-changing industry needs.
The ESOP Advantage
A standout theme in Katie’s conversation was the power of employee ownership. Both QComp and its parent company, OwnersEdge, operate under a 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure—something Katie sees as a strategic advantage.
“Being employee-owned changes the mindset,” she explained. “There’s a sense of pride and shared responsibility that drives better decision-making and stronger engagement across the company.”
- Katie Miner, President, QComp Technologies
That sense of ownership isn’t just a financial benefit—it’s a cultural cornerstone that influences everything from how QComp innovates to how it leads. Katie’s story is a shining example of what happens when talented individuals are given opportunities to grow within an ESOP environment.
Looking Ahead
The future is bright for QComp and its team of employee owners. With Katie Miner at the helm, the company is well-positioned to continue pushing the boundaries of robotics while fostering a workplace rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success.
As the manufacturing industry evolves, companies like QComp—backed by the strength of OwnersEdge’s diversified, employee-owned holding company model—are leading the way in both innovation and culture.
Listen to the Full Episode
To hear more from Katie about her leadership journey, QComp’s cutting-edge work in robotics, and how employee ownership shapes company culture, listen to the full New Manufacturing Insights podcast episode here.