Margarita Womack

Margarita Womack
Latin Goodness Foods DBA MasPanadas
Montgomery County
https://maspanadas.com/

REDI proudly recommends Margarita Womack for the 2024 Maryland Manufacturing Celebration of Stars program. As the CEO of Latin Goodness Foods LLC, doing business as Mas Panadas, Margarita has significantly impacted the Maryland manufacturing sector while passionately supporting the immigrant community and education.

Founded in 2017 with her husband, Mas Panadas celebrates Latin America's rich culinary heritage by crafting authentic empanadas from locally sourced ingredients. Under Margarita’s visionary leadership, the company has expanded its distribution to major retailers like Whole Foods, Fresh Direct, and soon Wegmans, showcasing her innovative business strategies and commitment to quality. The recent ribbon-cutting for their new facility in Rockville marks another milestone in their growth.

Margarita is also dedicated to education and workforce development, fostering a culture of learning within her team. She collaborates with local organizations to provide training and resources, empowering her employees to enhance their skills and career prospects.

Her contributions have been recognized through numerous accolades, including induction into the Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame, the Washington Business Journal's CEO of the Year for Small Business Owner of the Year award, and Ernst & Young's 2022 Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Margarita’s entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to education, and community engagement make her an exemplary candidate for the Maryland Manufacturing Celebration of Stars. Her achievements truly deserve recognition.