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Women In Business Networking (WiBN) Program Announces Top 25 Honorees

September 25, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

Today, Better Business Bureau’s Women in Business Networking (WiBN) program is privileged to announce the 2021 class of Top 25 Women of Impact (formerly Top 25 Women To Watch) and two new honors for the Dayton and the Miami Valley region.

The Top 25 Women of Impact are dynamic professional women who have been recognized for inspiring and encouraging those around them to actively challenge the status quo, working to improve their communities, develop their employees and advocate for women in general. Rather than being content with others just watching them work, these women involve those around them in their endeavors thereby increasing their collective IMPACT.

 

Ann Riegle-Crichton, WiBN executor director, shares, “2020 is a year of change for WiBN. The program has a new executive director, our leadership conference went virtual for the first time and now we’re taking a twist with our annual awards. In the past, we’ve honored the Top 25 Women To Watch. This year, we’re renaming the honor to the Top 25 Women of Impact. We believe the new name for the honor better reflects the vision of the award.”

Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz

2021 Top 25 Women of Impact include:

  • Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz, Temple Israel
  • Eva Buttacavoli, The Contemporary Dayton (formerly DVAC)
  • Shanda Campbell, SPEAK WOMAN MAGAZINE
  • Holly Campbell-Bradley, One Lincoln Park
  • Lisa Couture, Edge Webware
  • Lisa E. Crosley, EnviroControl Systems/Lifestyle Comfort Solutions
  • Becky Edgren, PuroClean Emergency Services
  • Laura Fenlon, Back to Business I.T.

    Shanda Campbell

  • Jaime Fisher, Agape for Youth, Inc.
  • Rachel Gut, Dayton Metro Library
  • Sarah Hackenbracht, Greater Dayton Hospital Association
  • Jyl Hall Smith, Dayton REALTORS
  • Karen Y. Jackson, Life Enrichment Center
  • Cassie Kooser, Greene County Juvenile Court
  • Joanie Krein, Manpower
  • Stacey M. Lawson, Premier Health System
  • Terra Pernell, The Backhouse /Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
  • Elizabeth Radford, Allied Shipping and Packaging Supplies, Inc.

    Maria Walusis

  • Amy Rollins, Dayton Daily News
  • Jessica Saunders, Dayton Children’s Hospital
  • Abby Jeanne Snider-Robinson, Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory
  • Nicole Sturk, SICSA
  • Maria Walusis, Watermark Restaurant
  • Karen Wonders, Maple Tree Cancer Alliance
  • Michelle L. Zaremba, City of Dayton, Ohio

 

WiBN is also adding two new awards. The first is the Jeanne Porter Career Achievement Award, which will be awarded annually to a woman who continues to inspire, influence and impact the business community and the world around them well beyond their initial recognition as a Top 25 Woman. This award is meant to recognize an impactful professional legacy, like that of Jeanne Porter, founder of WiBN. Robin Brun, Robin Brun Consulting, is the 2021 recipient.

The second new honor is the WiBN Youth Enterprise Award, which recognizes the effort of a female or a group of young women between the ages of 15-22 to create and implement a charitable program or business that changes the lives of women in the community at large. Recipient in 2021 is Femme Aid Collaborative which was started by three students from Oakwood High School to eliminate “period poverty” for women unable to afford essential feminine hygiene products.

A pandemic-appropriate celebration is planned for all of these honorees in February 2021. It may not be the traditional gala held in previous years, but it will be a memorable event for the honorees, sponsors, WiBN members and others.

For more information about these honors, visit wibn.org.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Top 25 Women To Watch, WiBN

Nominate a Top 25 Woman to Watch

January 9, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

Do you know an amazing woman in our community? Nows the time to nominate a Miami Valley watchable woman for the Top 25 Women to Watch Award. These awards recognize women who:

  • Are exceptional in their roles and respected in their industry
  • Are a catalyst for change in their communities
  • Have made an impression on their circles of influence

Each woman stands out in some special way – because of her leadership, community service and professional achievements – or all three. Among the criteria for inclusion are:

  • A woman’s recent professional achievements
  • Her influence on the marketplace
  • Her contributions to advancing women in business

 

By honoring the Top 25 Women to Watch each year, Women in Business Networking hopes to inspire them – and other women like them – to take their professional and personal lives to yet another level. We are watching to see what WiBN’s watchable women have in store for us, themselves and the entire Miami Valley.

Nominations for a honoree are open through March 30, and may be submitted by completing the form online. The 25 chosen honorees are surprised with this award, so please keep the nomination confidential. Honorees will be notified and announced late March/early April.

Dayton/Miami Valley BBB employees and past honorees are not eligible. Click here for a full list of past honorees. Only fully completed applications with submitted photos will be considered. Submissions must be received by your Better Business Bureau by midnight, March 30.

Please contact Melissa Cutcher at [email protected] or (937) 610-2273 with questions concerning the nomination process.

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Top 25 Women To Watch, WiBN

Announcing WiBN’s 2019 Top 25 Women To Watch

May 21, 2019 By Dayton Most Metro

Every year since 2009, WiBN has announced its Top 25 Women to Watch: Influential Women of the Miami Valley awards.These awards recognize women in the Miami Valley who are exceptional in their roles and respected in their fields, who are causing more than just a ripple in the public arena and in their communities and who “light a spark” or make an impression.  Congratulations to the class of 2019:

 

Amy Matney has dedicated her life and talents to the service of others. Her business, Omnicom Workforce Solutions, helps the unemployed, displaced, and the challenged workers of the area to learn skills and be better equipped for today’s employment marketplace. She is an educator and advocate for the disenfranchised, displaced and the under-utilized people of the area. She is a “Cost of Poverty Experience” (C.O.P.E.) Certified Facilitator through Think Tank, Inc. which directly exposes executives at businesses and other influencers who can make a difference to the realities of people living in poverty.

Amy’s compassion and understanding help drive the curriculum of Omnicom’s workshops given throughout the region to help workers address everything from “soft skills” like appearance and attendance, basic computer skills, and customer service, needed for nearly every job currently available. Omnicom’s efforts have led to the successful employment of possibly hundreds of workers in the region.

 

Ann Riegle Crichton is Dayton Metro Library’s Business Services Librarian, connecting entrepreneurs, business owners and job seekers with resources and organizations to help them succeed.

Riegle Crichton is an active member of WiBN and the Lunch and Learn Leadership team. Her efforts to support workforce development programs at Miami Valley’s Community Action Partnership resulted in DML being recognized as an Outstanding Partner in 2018.  She was named Volunteer of the Quarter in 2018 by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, and elected Chapter Chair for Dayton SCORE in 2018, the first woman to hold that position.

Riegle Crichton developed DML’s Job Seekers program, an essential piece of the Library’s workforce development initiatives. She has received national recognition from SCORE for “Insights for Women in Business,” a program sponsored by Dayton SCORE, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and DML which connects women entrepreneurs with women business owners for mentoring and networking.

Briana Snyder s co-owner of Knack Creative, a visual content production studio based in downtown Dayton, Ohio. In over 12 years as a photographer, she has worked on a broad range of projects, and has been honored to have been asked to speak frequently on photography, marketing & business topics. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Playground Theatre Company and the YWCA Dayton, where she previously chaired the Advocacy Committee. She received her B.A. from the University of Dayton in 2009 and her M.A. in International and Comparative Policies from Wright State University in 2017.

 

 

Ann Charles is an attorney with the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl, focusing her practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration, charitable gift planning, and nonprofit law. A trusted advisor to her clients, she provides comprehensive, cost-effective solutions to meet their legal needs. In addition to end of life matters, her experience includes businesses succession planning, charitable gift negotiations, and operational and philanthropic assessments for Section 501 (c)(3) organizations.

Prior to joining Dinsmore, Ann Charles specialized in nonprofit organizational development and fundraising, working with hundreds of groups across the country, including Habitat for Humanity International, the Air Force Museum Foundation, Ohio CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and the U.S. Peace Corps. She is Harvard-educated in strategic nonprofit management and graduated first in her class from the University of Dayton School of Law. Ann Charles is fluent in Spanish and licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Florida

Beth Mann is the President of FLOC, For Love of Children which serves over 6,000 area children who are neglected, abused, in foster care or are in need of community resource. She and her husband, Doug, feel so very lucky to have been a part of the Dayton community for over 30 years now. Beth is most thankful for the generosity that is our beloved city. The children FLOC serves are most inspiring, thankful and thrive because there are so many people who care so deeply. Beth is humbled by this honor and is very grateful for the joy that FLOC brings her each and every day.

 

Catherine Campbell has over 25 years’ in fundraising, grant writing, marketing and communications. She is responsible for the philanthropic program at St. Mary Development Corporation.  Her fundraising efforts support their St. Mary Connect program which responds to the needs of low-income seniors living in their affordable independent-living apartments.  Catherine joined St. Mary’s following her role as a Campaign Director on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s $130 million dollar campaign.  Additionally she worked for St. Vincent de Paul, St. Christopher Parish, and the DAI. She has worked in the private sector for a money management firm and owned a faux painting company.  Catherine is a graduate of Western Michigan University in Graphic Arts.  She has received a Rotarian of the Year and a Rotary Leadership Award and is president-elect for the Oakwood Rotary. She volunteers for Dayton Children’s and is a Dayton SCORE mentor

Following Desteni Mason’s life-long passion of helping people “be better and do more than they thought they could ever do,” Desteni Mason co-founded KTL Performance Mortgage in Greenville Ohio in 2003. Desteni and her team have been helping people achieve their dreams of home ownership for over 15 years.

In 2015 and 2018, Desteni was named one of Mortgage Professional America Magazine’s “Elite Women in Mortgage,” In 2016 Desteni was awarded the honor of being named one of Mortgage Professional America Magazine’s “42 Young Guns.”

In 2017, she launched an online presence dedicated to helping women break through the perceived mental barriers that hold them back so they can realize their true power and potential and gain control over their lives. Rising Above is about making decisions, shifting your choices and creating the right plans in the right order for achieving success: www.destenimason.com.

 

Heather Martin has been a professional writer and editor for nearly 30 years. She started Martin Ink, an editorial services business, in 2015 and has clients in such industries as banking, real estate, health care, and technology.

Heather develops and writes thought leadership content for blogs, websites, social media, and print publications and specializes in translating subject matter expertise into accessible, concise messages.

She is the former editor and publisher of the Dayton Business Journal and the former editorial director at Innovative InterChange Associates, an organizational development firm in Dayton.

Heather has a bachelor’s degree in English from Wittenberg University and a master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She is a past chair of the community resource board at WYSO 91.3 FM and has served on other local boards and committees. She also performs in and designs props for community theatre productions in Dayton.

 

Judi MacLeod ‘88 is the director of Cuvilly (special education) at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School. Judi has been an educator for nearly 30 years and founded the CJ special education program in 1999. She and her team in Cuvilly work with more than 100 students with a wide variety of needs each school year, providing an array of integrated experiences and activities for students. At the school, she also serves as bowling team coach and director of Hands in Harmony, an American Sign Language group that performs at concerts throughout the year. Judi earned National Board Certification in 2009 and was featured both in the 2018 spring edition of the Marianist magazine, Alive!, as well as the Making a Difference series on WHIO-TV in March 2019.

Outside of her work at Chaminade Julienne, Judi teaches religious education to four- and five-year-olds at St. Helen Catholic Church, is a Red Cross instructor, and serves as Cub Scout den leader for Pack 329 and advancement chair for Troop 329. Judi is married to Don, who also works at CJ, and is the proud parent of Jenny ‘14, Donald, IV. ‘22, David (age 13) and Daniel (age 9).

 

Elizabeth Koelker is a young professional with accomplishments that some may strive to achieve in an entire lifetime. With a personal philosophy to represent the heart and mind of cancer patients, she has led the charge to open two (soon to be three) new cancer centers and revitalize two more. As a strong female leader, she has a unique ability to connect with both individuals and teams, motivating them toward a shared purpose. Elizabeth has completed the Advisory Board Fellowship, an accelerated leader development experience and is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives. While at Kettering Health Network, she brought the oncology service line into a single, integrated electronic medical record. Different groups were utilizing different methods, so she set a single standard that would ultimately improve collaboration and continuity of care. Under her leadership, Kettering Health Network’s oncology program received the Outstanding Achievement Award for the second consecutive time from the Commission on Cancer, a quality program by the American College of Surgeons.

 

Jennifer Baker is a Business Banker with Huntington Bank where her passion is advising local businesses on how to achieve their financial goals by using her unique industry knowledge to help identify their risks and industry trends. Jennifer has been with Huntington Bank since 2008 and when not promoting small business growth in Dayton, Jennifer spends her time volunteering in the Community as a member of the Junior League of Dayton.  Jennifer is a graduate of Greenville High School and Sinclair Community College where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Business Management. Jennifer resides in Darke County with her Husband Brian, three Children (Jackson, Miles and Ruby) and black lab Bentley.

 

Julie Cannon is the Experiential Marketing Manager at Dayton Children’s Hospital.  I have lived in Dayton for most of my life, and have worked in fundraising and event planning for the past 10 years.  I’ve planned everything from small dinners to large community events, but my favorite events to plan are weddings and galas.  I’ve been an active volunteer in the community, serving on several board and in my local school district.

She’s been married for almost 25 years and have three kids, a son at Indiana University, a daughter at Transylvania University and a son in high school.  My children are third generation graduates of Oakwood High School.  In my free time, I love to read, work in the garden, watch sports and walk.

 

Kim Vesey is a mom, grandma and has been a hospice nurse for 35 years.  She has an adult son Patrick, her grandson Warren and her yorkie, Sally. Kim has been certified as a hospice and palliative care nurse since 1997. She has a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration.  She spent 12 years caring for hospice patients prior to getting into hospice management roles.

Kim’s responsibilities as Chief Mission Officer at Ohio’s Hospice includes:  faith community outreach, managing the business development teams, as well as the referral and admission teams, for all 9 of Ohio’s Hospices affiliate programs. Kim has spoken at state and national hospice conferences and has also given a TED talk which can be found on You-tube.  You can search by her name or the title of the presentation “First Breath, Final Breath”.   She is currently in the process of having four children’s books about grief published.

 

Melissa Dodd is the City Manager for the City of Bellbrook. She was hired in April of 2018 as the third manager and the first female to serve in this position. She previously worked for the Village of Yellow Springs as their Assistant Village Manager and Finance Director for four and a half years. Wright State University is where she started her career in the public realm as an Office Assistant and worked her way up to a Manager of Business Operations and Support Services in her 12 years of service there. While working at Wright State, she earned Bachelors in Fine Arts and a Master’s in Public Administration.  She is the first in her family to not only attend college, but also graduate. Since coming to Bellbrook, she has already demonstrated measured success with a number of initiatives such as creating a downtown beautification fund and a solidifying a renewed commitment to revitalizing the downtown.

 

Missy Mae Walters serves has served as the Director of Community Relations for McAfee Heating & Air and the McAfee Foundation for Children & Youth since July 2015. Previously, she worked as the Senior Associate of Campaigns and Public Affairs for JSN Associates of Dayton.

Originally moving to the Dayton area from Texas, her 20-year career has focused on marketing, PR, public affairs, fundraising, communications and community relations. Missy Mae is a graduate of Abilene Christian University with an undergraduate degree in political science and a Masters in Organizational Human Resource Development. She also graduated from Wright State University with her MPA in 2010 and is currently working on a Masters in Counseling.

Her leadership/community activities for the past decade in the Dayton-region have included: Kettering Leadership Academy; Leadership Warren County; Kettering Holiday at Home, President and Board Chair; Beavercreek Women’s League, President; Junior League of Dayton, Community VP; and Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador.

 

Kylene Terhune is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Autoimmune Protocol Coach, Wife, Mom, and foodie. A former opera singer who struggled with her own health challenges, Kylene now works with women across the country using functional lab testing to help them uncover the hidden stressors making them feel sick.

Her main focus is healing the gut because it’s the foundation of health and an incredible avenue to facilitate healing in many other areas of the body. By using the lab results and incorporating personalized nutrition, lifestyle and supplemental protocols, her clients see results like weight loss and management, more energy, better sleep, improved digestion, balanced hormones, and even managing or reversing autoimmune symptoms.

Kylene’s mission is to empower women to become their own health advocates for themselves and their families so they can continue to make healthy lifestyle changes that allow them to feel beautiful and fully engaged in life!

 

Mindy Waldren is Vice President of Contracts & Pricing for Peerless Technologies Corporation. Ms. Waldren’s group encompasses contract administration, purchasing, and pricing, overseeing a portfolio of government contracts worth more than $1 billion.

A longtime contracts professional, Ms. Waldren has managed contracts for the Department of Defense, Air Force, Army, Navy, the National Institutes of Health, the General Services Administration, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases as well as commercial contracts.

Ms. Waldren – a Certified Federal Contracts Manager – has over 20 years’ experience in contract management, program control and support, human resources and change management for the government and the private sector. In 2018, she was elected as a Fellow in the National Contract Management Association in recognition of her significant contributions to the contracting field.

 

Myla Cardona-Jones is faculty and the Career Community Coordinator in the Law and Public Safety Department at Sinclair Community College.

Myla also serves as the Site Administrator for the Law & Leadership Institute in Cincinnati, a 4-year nonprofit leadership and legal education program providing resources and opportunities to inner-city youth.

Myla holds two bachelor’s degrees: one in chemistry and one in applied management as well as an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies. She will complete her Juris Doctorate degree in July of 2019.

Myla and her family started a domestic nonprofit in January 2018, 1Love LLC. They go out into the community and commit to kind acts and aim to tackle and address the many issues plaguing the Dayton community.

Myla also serves on the Board of Trustees for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Ohio Valley Chapter), Board of Directors for Agape For Youth, Inc. and is Membership V.P. for the Junior League of Dayton.

Myla has been married for 9 years and she and her husband have a 7-year old Son. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and recently visited Havana, Cuba.

 

Nancy Pook is Vice-President of Emergency Medicine Specialists and Medical Director of Network Emergency Services and Network Operations Command Center for Kettering Health Network. As a practicing physician, she’s driven by saving the lives that arrive in the emergency department and by creating strong integrated networks for population health management.

Author, educator and keynote speaker, Dr. Pook wrote the PAUSE protocol to provide alternatives to opioid therapy for the community. She collaborates with regional COAT teams, the Ohio Hospital Association, and provides clinical expertise to the One Fifteen partners to tackle substance use disorder and help build frameworks for successful living.

Honored as a 2017 Best Doctor of Dayton, Dr. Pook also provides media outreach for medical crisis situations and educates a broad group of clinicians to contemporary operational advantage. She is a mentor to and cheerleader of many.

As a native of upstate New York, favorite hiking locations include the rich gorges of New York, the mountains of Alaska, and the Great Wall of China. Best hiking buddies include 3 daughters, one son, and Charlotte, the pug.

 

Rachel Goodspeed has served as the Community Relations Manager of Vectren, now a CenterPoint Energy Company, since 2014. In this role, she is the company’s community liaison in Ohio and Indiana, working with nonprofits, community organizations, and local and state officials to craft and implement community engagement strategies, and guide Vectren Foundation grantmaking. In 2018, the foundation provided nearly $5 million to over 400 organizations across Ohio and Indiana, and more than 1,500 Vectren employees volunteered over 53,500 hours of the their time to local nonprofits. Rachel has served on numerous boards and committees across the region.

Rachel is a Leadership Dayton graduate and was named one of Dayton’s Forty Under 40 in 2016. She holds a bachelor’s in English from Texas A&M University and a master’s in Communications from Ellis University. She has resided in Dayton since 2012 with her husband, Ross, and two children.

 

Judy Brinegar is President and CEO of B63 Line, a certified woman-owned digital marketing firm. Judy’s career has spanned more than 30 years of marketing, supporting entrepreneurial startups, driving community outreach, financial management, and business operational roles. Judy excels in applying visionary leadership to implement digital strategies, lead business change initiatives, and encourage cross-functional teams to achieve long-term goals.

Recognized as both a top CFO and COO, Judy instills strong business practices for clients, and on the advisory boards she serves on, such as Wright State University’s Raj Soin School of Business. She is a long-time advocate for encouraging and promoting women-owned businesses in the Dayton region, currently serving as the Dayton Region Co-chair for the Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council. Judy earned her B.S. degree in Accounting from Miami University and her MBA from Wright State University.

 

Phillitia Charlton is a wife, mother, educator, leader, author, playwright, life coach, and survivor. From seven foster care placements, to becoming the first principal of a dropout recovery alternative school to be named a National Urban School of Excellence before age 40, Phillitia has always been resilient and determined to make every moment count. She is the co-founder and CEO of Charlton Charlton & Associates, and the creator of The Death of a Lie Empowerment Program. Phillitia’s popular workshops, trainings, blogs and articles have helped CEO’s and business leaders skip the learning curve and dive into addressing personal issues that are hindering professional growth and productivity. She’s a passionate life-long learner. Phillitia’s over 18 years in Educational Leadership and Administration has made her the go-to girl when it comes to programming, leadership, empowerment, and accountability. Phillitia has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations and a Master of Arts Degree in Project Management. She is also a certified teacher and administration evaluator. Her work spans across several school districts and multiple universities. Phillitia’s work has been recognized by the Rotary Club of Dayton, the National Center for Urban School Transformation, the Ohio Auditor of the State, and the National Urban League.

 

Shari Cooper is a strong advocate for everyone who lives with a disability, and her resume proves it.  In her position as Public Relations Assistant for Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley, Shari is their “blogger-in-chief.”  She’s also a columnist for the Dayton Daily News Editorial pages, and an award-winning speaker. This year, she served as the official emcee for DD Statehouse Advocacy Day, introducing advocates as well as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and other speakers. She gave a TED talk at TEDx Dayton in 2014 called “Are you OK with yourself?” But the role she cherishes most is that of disability awareness advocate.

Shari’s impact as an advocate is far-reaching.  She has served on the Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities for the State of Ohio, and on the Ohio Secretary of State’s Americans with Disabilities Council.  In 2008, she was elected to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.  She’s served on the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Disability Foundation. 

 

After decades of success and service in the business world, Marilyn Caporini has made her mark in Southwest Ohio as a tireless advocate for good health and vitality through proper hydration. Her concern for the topic led her several years ago to study with the Japan-based company Enagic international as well as top doctors in Tokyo and Okinawa, Japan. After learning about the power of water to support preventative health, she followed her passion, opening the Dayton water store which provides “Kangen Water Ionizers.“ Her goal is to provide a place in which to educate and inform the public on the benefits of proper hydration through electrolyzed reduced water. Now a senior certified trainer with Enagic USA. she is asked to speak nationally and internationally.

Marilyn is committed to serving people-and especially women-in the Dayton community.

She’s a board member and ambassador for women in business networking and is currently serving as co-chair for the lunch and learns. She served on a volunteer action committee of the Dayton area Chamber of Commerce for eight years. She was awarded the Ambassador of the year for Dayton Chamber of Commerce in 2010 and Ambassador of the year for women in business networking in 2018 she is also a current board member of the women’s health initiatives foundation, new Hope for cancer, raising funds for cancer research.

 

Wendy Larson currently serves as the 88th Air Base Wing’s Inspector General (Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio).  She is a 28-year Air Force Veteran, retiring from active duty in 2015.

Post retirement, she pursued business interests and became active within the Women in Business Networking (WiBN). WiBN awarded Wendy with their Leadership Award in 2018.  The camaraderie of a team working toward a common goal and greater purpose drew her back to the government sector in April 2019.

She is well respected for servant leadership and genuine compassion for people – regardless of rank or status.  A Michigan farm girl born and raised, her values and work ethic are well seated and very evident to those with whom she interacts.  Wendy lives in Dayton Ohio, with her husband Rocky.  In November of 2019, they will celebrate 30 years of marriage.  They have three sons who make their lives complete – Joshua, James and Joel.

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WiBN Leadership Conference Announces Extended Speaker Lineup

July 10, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Women in Business Networking, a program of Better Business Bureau servingDayton/Miami Valley, has announced the full speaker lineup and agenda for its 11th Annual Leadership Conference, which will take place on September 19, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Dayton/Fairborn.

 

Melanie Spring, Corporate Brand Strategist

The influential group of speakers includes corporate brand strategist keynote speaker Melanie Spring, internationally recognized CEO of JANCOA Janitorial Services Mary Miller, president of Clark State Community College Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D. and many more. This diverse and powerful group of women join the rest of the already featured speakers representing the spirit and strength of women business leaders that conference attendees have come to expect.

 

“For 11 years, the WiBN Leadership Conference has been helping women get from where they are to where they want to go,” stated vice president of leadership and development for BBB Dayton/Miami Valley, Melissa Cutcher. “This year’s conference theme is ‘Think Bigger’. We encourage you to take this opportunity to invest in yourself and join us for this amazing event. Our speakers, content and attendees will inspire you to take your career or business to the next level – to think bigger.”

 

The full lineup of speakers can be found at wibnconference.org/speakers.

 

Conference attendees will learn powerful business strategies and personal development concepts through breakout sessions:

 

  • Rewrite Your Story – presented by Michelle Vondrell, owner of White Board Solutions
  • How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence – with Theresa B. Felder, ED.D., senior vice president for student success, Clark State Community College
  • What You Think of Yourself Affects How You Lead – with Rachel Sturm, Ph.D., associate professor from Wright State University.
  • How to Understand Today’s Buyer and Sell More – with Steve McCullough, founder and B2B sales coach, Buyer Aligned Selling & The McCullough
  • Exit Strategy Planning – with Kate Vriner, certified business broker, Sunbelt Business Brokers of Southwest Ohio

 

Early-Bird Pricing Ends July 31st

 

Until July 31st, WiBN members and BBB Accredited Businesses and Charities can purchase conference tickets at a reduced rate of $129, and $159 for the general public. Light breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch are included in the price of the conference.

Register Today at wibnconference.org

 

Opportunities to showcase your business are also available. To inquire about exhibit spaces or sponsorships for the 2018 WiBN Leadership Conference, contact Melissa Cutcher at [email protected] or (937) 610-2273.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: BBB Dayton, Melanie Spring, WiBN, Women in Business Networking

WiBN Announce 2018 25 Women To Watch

April 2, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Women in Business Networking (WiBN) is a group of diverse women in business who encourage one another’s professional growth and success.  For 10 years, WiBN has been honoring women making a difference, in and around the Miami Valley, for what they do and how they do it. Created by Jeanne Porter in 2008 WiBN, became a  program of the  Better Business Bureau in 2014. WiBN provides forums for building relationships so women will achieve career and personal success through education, resources and recognition.

Every year since 2009, WiBN has announced its Top 25 Women to Watch: Influential Women of the Miami Valley awards.These awards recognize women in the Miami Valley who are exceptional in their roles and respected in their fields, who are causing more than just a ripple in the public arena and in their communities and who “light a spark” or make an impression.

Here are the 2018 Women To Watch:

 

Pictures above are:

Lisa Balster, Kim Bramlage, Jennifer Buckwalter, Angelia Erbaugh, Valerie Smiley, Lori Kershner, Tina Koumoutsos, Beth Langefels, Alexis Larsen, Susan Lopez, Kate McEwen, Courtney Moore, Ann Morrissey, Darybel Ortiz, Crystal Phillips- Everett, Tonya Roberds, Jeannine Sheppard, Tracy Sibbing, Amy Strozier, Lora Van Lear, Emily von Stuckrad-Smolinski, Kate Vriner, Sarah Williams and  Laura Woeste.

 

There will be a Top 25 Women to Watch Introduction of 2018 Honorees and Reunion held on April 25th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Country Club of the North.  All classes of Top 25 Women to Watch Honorees (2009-2017) are invited to gather together for this reunion and meet the new honorees. You will get the chance to network with past alumni and hear their experiences while enjoying appetizers and beverages.  The event is free for 2018 honorees and $5 for all else.   You can register online for the event.

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Nominate a Top 25 Woman To Watch

January 9, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

It’s time to nominate a Miami Valley watchable woman for the Top 25 Women to Watch Award. for 2018.

These Better Business Bureau awards recognize women who:

  • Are exceptional in their roles and respected in their industry
  • Are a catalyst for change in their communities
  • Have made an impression on their circles of influence

Each woman stands out in some special way – because of her leadership, community service and professional achievements – or all three. Among the criteria for inclusion are:

  • A woman’s recent professional achievements
  • Her influence on the marketplace
  • Her contributions to advancing women in business

By honoring the Top 25 Women to Watch each year, Women in Business Networking hopes to inspire them – and other women like them – to take their professional and personal lives to yet another level. We are watching to see what WiBN’s watchable women have in store for us, themselves and the entire Miami Valley.

The 2017 Top 25 Women to Watch have already been selected and will be honored  March 3rd at the Presidential Banquet Center.  Tickets are still available for that event.

Nominations for a 2018 honoree are open through March 3, 2018, and may be submitted by completing the form below. The 25 chosen honorees are surprised with this award, so please keep the nomination confidential. The 2018 honorees will be notified and announced late March/early April 2018.

Dayton/Miami Valley BBB employees and past honorees are not eligible. Click here for a full list of past honorees. Only fully completed applications with submitted photos will be considered. Submissions must be received by your Better Business Bureau by midnight, March 3, 2018.

Please contact Melissa Cutcher  at (937) 610-2273 with questions concerning the nomination process.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Better Business B, Top 25 Women, WiBN

2017 Top 25 Women To Watch

March 27, 2017 By Lisa Grigsby

The WiBN has announced the  2017 Top 25 Women To Watch. This is the 9th year these awards have recognized women in the Miami Valley who are exceptional in their roles and respected fields and make an impression in their respective fields of influence. Each of these women were selected because they stand out in some special way- because of her leadership, service to the community and/or their  professional accomplishments.

 Their Nominees’ Answers To The Following Question:

Explain why you believe this woman should be considered to receive WiBN’s Top 25 Woman to Watch honor?

 

Jill Kingston

Executive Director and Co Founder

Brigids Path

She is a shining example of if you see a need in your community it’s everyone’s responsibility to get involved and help find a solution. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!

 

Sandra Brasington

Western Ohio Regional Liason

Office of Ohio Governor John R. Kasich

Sandra is dedicated to our community, dedicated to bringing individuals together for a common goal, a united effort, creating a better community for all. She is dedicated to the mission of WiBN, believing that women are to lift one another up, encourage each other and be a mentor to those who are in need of guidance and support. Being a WiBN Top 25 Woman to Watch is not a honor to be taken lightly and I believe Sandra will embrace this honor and be a woman the members of WiBN can look to with confidence.

 

Carol Clark

Publisher

Dayton Business Journal

I believe Carol is well respected in her field and community. She certainly has a great deal of influence in the community and in her own circle of influence. She steps up to lead where needed. She certainly is a woman to watch as she continues to inspire, motivate and lead with respect.

 

 

 

Christine M Soward

CEO/Owner

DMS ink

 …There are not a lot of female leaders in our industry, but she is making a huge impact in it. Vendors and manufacturers seek us out to be a beta site for new equipment and materials. Trade publications and online trade websites have requested interviews…This year, DMS ink was named top winner of the Woman-Owned Business of the Year and also received a second place award in the category of Minority-Owned Business of the Year. Additionally, company owner and president, Christine Soward, took home a third place award in the category of Executive of the Year…DMS ink Named by USPAACC as Fast 100 Asian American Business for 2015 and 2016 and we expect to be again for 2017. Christine was also named a “Woman Who Rocks” by MBE Magazine and recognized with this prestigious award in 2015…We continue to grow at a feverish pace and right now, I don’t see a ceiling on how far we will go.

 

Mary E. Garman

Chief Opperating Officer

Premier Health- Good Samaritan Hospital

I believe Mary should be considered to receive this honor because I feel as though she exemplifies exactly what a woman in today’s society should be doing. During a time when our country seems to be more divided and lost than ever, it is people like Mary who give us hope. Even with her extremely busy schedule she goes out of her way to mentor young professionals in the healthcare field. She works to ensure a portion of the future of Dayton’s healthcare system is educated, confident and prepared to take over when their time comes. Her positive outlook brings reassurance when others are full of doubt. Our city needs role models like Mary to mentor and guide youth especially during such a confusing, uncertain time…Mary selflessly always has others in mind. She has a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone, which is why she should be one of the Top 25 Women to Watch.

 

 

Mary McDonald

Mayor

City of Trotwood

I believe Mayor Mary McDonald should be considered to receive this honor because she is the hardest working Mayor I have ever seen. She puts in long hours every day and night as well as through the weekends to grow, expand and make Trotwood all that it can be. Mayor McDonald has committed herself to making a name for Trotwood again. She deserves this honor because of her ability to make things happen in our community. Mayor McDonald knew the community desired to have our Community Center open again and so she reached out to our State Representative and in turn received $250,000 toward the renovations to reopen the Trotwood Community & Cultural Arts Center. She added the Arts aspect to the community center to meet a need in the community. There are so many young people who need a space to express their creative side, but there are no outlets big enough in the city.

 

Natasha Randall

Vice President of Design and Operations

Unlimited Events

I have watched Natasha grow within her career in the community over the last decade and her commitment and enthusiasm for both never wane. It is exciting to think about all the bright things in her future and what she will be able to contribute to our community. She is truly an asset as a volunteer, businesswoman and friend!

 

 

 

Elizabeth Graves

President

Prime Controls

 I truly believe Beth is going to take this company to whole new levels in the coming year(s). She has a vision and is set to achieve greatness with her entire team’s support. Just this year we have won seven awards, one being the Business of the Year for the Manufacturing industry, showing just how dedicated to the company and its success she is. She is helping turn the face of the manufacturing industry from an old, dirty industry into an industry for smart engineering and talented production work. I am proud to be on the team that she is leading to greatness.

 

 

 

Juanita Darden-Jones

Owner/Creator

Third Perk CoffeeHouse and WineBar/JM Enterprises, LLC

One might assume a “math teacher” or “CEO” would be a little cold, analytical, critical, calculating, literally. But, she is a bundle of joy that chooses to use her business savvy “powers” for good, mentoring & tutoring many of her students “off the clock” just because they need a little extra help; building & managing multiple businesses along with a family with budding adult children who still need mom’s guidance and TLC as they pursue their dreams; by thinking of ways to collaborate with or simply & unselfishly elevate another women’s brand/product/service/skills to the next level; by sharing her “dream” with the community earning it the title of “the people’s coffeehouse,” something she has done for me personally MULTIPLE times, expecting nothing in return, to help me spread awareness about brain tumors and more. She has literally created multiple businesses, streams of income and sources of joy in her life from “nothing!”…The community and women everywhere need a front row seat to watch her takeoff!…

 

Tina M. Patterson

Chief Executive Officer

Homefull

From what I shared above, and now more than ever, I believe Tina is worthy of being recognized as a Top 25 Woman to Watch. I will simply encourage the anticipation and intrigue by asking everyone to stay tuned in 2017 and beyond as Tina leads Homefull along with our community and others to work together to end homelessness!

 

 

 

 

 

Gina Handy Minyard

Theatre Magnet Director

Stivers School for the Arts

Gina Handy Minyard should be considered to receive the WiBN’s Top 25 Woman To Watch honor because she is making a real difference in the Dayton community. By using her theatre company to support other women in the area to produce important stories, she is addressing the gender parity gap in the professional theatre. By volunteering her time and expertise to the Junior League of Dayton, Gina is giving back to the Dayton community by supporting the vital causes upon which the Junior League focuses. Finally, by leading the theatre magnet at Stivers School for the Arts, Gina is inspiring the next generation of performing artists, engaged community members, and world citizens Dayton will celebrate in the future. I can think of no better reason, though, than her selfless efforts to make Dayton the community we call home.

 

Angela Felice McMurry

Science Curriculum Coordinator (K-12)

Darke County Educational Service Center

 Angela should be considered for this recognition because her efforts and compassion make every aspect of our communities better. She cultivates in our students the skills, curiosity and drive that are necessary to make our businesses and industry successful. She is also equally skilled in creating strategic partnerships with local business leaders to create an ecology of success for our community. It is respectfully submitted that there is no one more qualified for this recognition.

 

 

 

Melissa Fowler

Project Manager

Campus Suite

Often, those who are doing some of the most important work are the ones behind the scenes. Wherever Fowler goes, through professional or volunteer channels, she puts her passions, talents and commitment to use. Her love of communication is obvious, as is her compassion for and empathy in assisting those with different abilities. She has spent the last 11 years in nonprofit public relations because, as she puts it, “I want to give voice and recognition to people who are often overlooked.” Fowler is creative, insightful, and loves Dayton, purposefully choosing to live and work in the city. Fowler believes she has not hit her peak yet; she is always striving to improve, learn and grow. Her natural leadership and energy is contagious. She is highly respected and motivates everyone around her. I have no doubt that she will continue her advocacy for others in need and excel in her career…

 

Angela Clements

Assistant Vice President for Advancement

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

With all of Angela’s past and current accomplishments in the community, she is just getting started. She is passionate about Dayton and uses her talents to improve organizations and enhance the community. I know I only have a short list of what she has cultivated, and with her dedication, there will be a lot more to come. I can hardly wait to see what the future unfolds, not only for Angela, but also for the greater Dayton community.

 

 

 

Audrey Starr

Special Events and Communications Manager

YWCA

I have worked side by side with Audrey for several years on the executive board of Junior League of Dayton. The progress the League has made under Audrey’s guidance has been monumental. Specifically in terms of communications and brand awareness. In thinking back to the Kids in the Kitchen campaign, it was with her knowledge that we were able tie companion pieces to the PSAs into the website. Audrey is a true leader with innovative ideas. I am looking forward to the next League year as I have no doubt that under her guidance, Junior League is going to make a big impact in the community!

 

Dr. Patricia Abboud

Chair of Medicine

Dayton Children’s Hospital

We began as professional acquaintances, we became partners in finding a cure for cancer, then went on to become dear friends. When your plate is full, most say “no thank you”…or “next year”.  Pat says…”how can I help??  What can we do to make this better??  How can we blow it out of the park to make a difference!?!” She deals with the sickest children at Dayton Children’s then shows up, often in her scrubs, not just to do her part…but to exceed all expectation. Her passion and commitment to making our community better has fueled my soul on many a tough day. Her credentials speak for themselves…and I am a better person in having Pat in my life!!!

 

 

Jennifer N. Heapy

Chief Executive Officer

Dayton Metro Housing Authority dba Greater Dayton Premier Management

Jennifer Heapy has a single focus, improving the lives of Montgomery County’s most vulnerable citizens. Her approach is full-circle as she has the power to create, motivate, nurture and transform. She’s seen as authentic and trustworthy because she is willing to take risks while inspiring the commitment of others, and helping her colleagues, staff and residents find a deeper meaning in the work they do. She’s accessible and conscience of her ability to empower others…Her relentless pursuit of opportunities for our community’s low-income residents has had a ripple effect across our area as her endeavors have brought millions of dollars of economic development to our community and have motivated others to participate in our community’s evolvement. And, this will only continue in the future as she’s continuously pursuing opportunities that will set-the housing authority and our community up for success for the long-term. But, what’s the most impressive thing about Ms. Heapy? She’s only getting started.

 

Leann Castillo

Director

National Trail Parks and Recreation District

For me personally, Leann is a dear friend and someone whom I look up to professionally. She has a servant heart combined with a passionate determination to improve the quality of life in the Springfield community. My admiration for Leann can be summed up as follows: When the time came in Leann’s career to take on an executive leadership role, as a highly respected and experienced leader she had wide open doors to go anywhere. She chose to go to NTPRD. She chose to go there not for the esteem or the fantastic salary. Leann was born and raised in Springfield. She lives in and is raising her own family in Springfield. Though the unique challenges of her community can be trying, she chose NTPRD because in her words, “How can I drive past my own community to go somewhere else to make a difference? I want to do it here, in my own backyard. My own community.”

 

Maria Gossard

Owner/Artistic Director

Think Paper & Maria Gossard Designs

Maria is an extremely honest and warm, yet strong, businesswoman and artist who strives to provide the highest quality end-product to her clients. In doing so, she develops enough of a personal relationship in a short period of time so that she can design and deliver something that reflects each one’s individual personality and tastes. Her unique products and services will make the Dayton area a destination spot for brides, business people and anyone looking for that special something in paper and printing. We have no one else like Maria Gossard in this type of business and nothing near the exceptional design she offers. Dayton can only win and grow as a result of Maria Gossard and other businesswomen like her. She supports and advances all, but especially women, in pursuing their career and vocational dreams.

 

Mary Murphy

President and Chief Nursing and Care Officer

Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton

Mary exemplifies what it means to be a nurse leader (and frankly, a leader in general). She is a servant, putting the needs of the patients and staff before her own. With every response to a question or a challenging situation, she teaches and helps our staff to become better. She challenges her teammates to continue learning and growing. She helped implement a policy that all Hospice of Dayton staff must be certified in hospice and palliative care within two years of employment or they will be terminated. She did this because she felt it was in the best interest of our patients and that it would be a source of pride for our staff and organization. Mary is willing to lend a helping hand in whatever needs done and her staff know and respect her for that! Lastly, she is always willing to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of those around her, another important attribute of a leader.

 

Melissa Bertolo

Welcome Dayton Program Coordinator

City of Dayton Human Relations Council

Melissa exhibits a quiet confidence, works to succeed in all her endeavors and continues to expand her skill sets and experiences. She is committed to diversity and has achieved a tremendous win in the leadership and implementation of the Welcome Dayton program. The success of the Welcome Dayton program should not be underestimated, as it appeared to take significant effort in strategic design, program implementation, public relations and ongoing operational effectiveness. Melissa is passionate about social justice and has a strong background in immigration issues.

 

 

 

Pratibha Phadke-Gupta, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor

Central State University

As an Indian woman, Pratibha has had to overcome many cultural challenges to obtain her degree, businesses and status. She has achieved so much on her own – by staying true to herself and working within her cultural beliefs. I believe Pratibha is an excellent example of how women can remain true to their WHOLE self and still succeed.

 

 

 

Shelly Heller

President/Owner

Allied Shipping & Packaging Supplies, Inc.

I believe Shelly should receive this honor for her dedication to “Rising Up” the women around her and her willingness to help everyone she can without concern of any benefit. She is very innovative and has patented a new product TempnToss available on Walmart.com through her new temperature division-Tempagenix. Shelly is a force to be reckoned with and is setting the standards for women in business and her continued outreach and support in the many facets of our community.

 

Stephanie Precht

Director – Public Policy & Economic Development

Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

The question isn’t “why,” the question is “why not?” Stephanie is a rising star in the Chamber and the Dayton area community. This is a professional woman that is already a catalyst for change and opportunity and I’m excited to see what more she will do in the future. Stephanie’s leadership at the Chamber and leadership in the community make her an ideal candidate for this honor.

 

 

Tanya Kirsty Williams

Co-Owner/General Manager

Windsor’s Place/Xenia Bouncy Castle

I want Tanya to be considered because she does not ask for the thank you’s or the kudos, she just works diligently to help others especially veterans. I want everyone to know what she has accomplished and ultimately make here dream of helping all veterans spread and expand.

 

 

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Top 25 Women To Watch, WiBN

Nominate a Top 25 Woman to Watch for 2017

December 28, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

WiBN and the BBB encourage you to nominate a Miami Valley watchable woman for the Top 25 Women to Watch Award. In 2009, WiBN created these awards to recognize women who are exceptional in their roles and respected in their fields, who are causing more than just a ripple in the public arena and in their communities and who “light a spark” or make an impressThese awards recognize women who:

  • Are exceptional in their roles and respected in their fields
  • Are causing more than just a ripple in the public arena and in their communities
  • “Light a spark” or make an impression on their circles of influence

 

Each woman stands out in some special way – because of her leadership, community service and professional achievements – or all three. Among the criteria for inclusion are:

  • A woman’s recent professional achievements
  • Her influence on the marketplace
  • Her contributions to advancing women in business

 

By honoring the Top 25 Women to Watch each year, Women in Business Networking hopes to inspire them – and other women like them – to take their professional and personal lives to yet another level. We are watching to see what WiBN’s watchable women have in store for us, themselves and the entire Miami Valley.

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The 2016 Women To Watch

Nominations for a 2017 honoree are open  through January 13, 2017, and may be submitted by completing the form below. The 25 chosen honorees are surprised with this award, so please keep the nomination confidential. The 2017 honorees will be notified and announced on March 20, 2017.

Dayton/Miami Valley BBB employees and past honorees are not eligible. Click here for a full list of past honorees. Only fully completed applications with submitted photos will be considered. Submissions must be received by your Better Business Bureau by midnight, January 13, 2017.

Please contact Melissa Cutcher at [email protected] or (937) 610-2273 with questions concerning the nomination process.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: BBB, Top 25 Women To Watch, WiBN

Nominate a Top 25 Woman to Watch

October 24, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

Top25The Better Business Bureau and WiBN invite you to nominate a Miami Valley watchable woman for the Top 25 Women to Watch Award. These awards recognize women who:

  • Are exceptional in their roles and respected in their fields
  • Are causing more than just a ripple in the public arena and in their communities
  • “Light a spark” or make an impression on their circles of influence

 

Each woman stands out in some special way – because of her leadership, community service and professional achievements – or all three. Among the criteria for inclusion are:

  • A woman’s recent professional achievements
  • Her influence on the marketplace
  • Her contributions to advancing women in business

 

By honoring the Top 25 Women to Watch each year, Women in Business Networking hopes to inspire them – and other women like them – to take their professional and personal lives to yet another level. We are watching to see what WiBN’s watchable women have in store for us, themselves and the entire Miami Valley.

The 2016 Top 25 Women to Watch have already been selected. Nominations for a 2017 honoree are open September 21, 2016, through January 13, 2017, and may be submitted by completing the form online. The 25 chosen honorees are surprised with this award, so please keep the nomination confidential. The 2017 honorees will be notified and announced on March 20, 2017.

Dayton/Miami Valley BBB employees and past honorees are not eligible. Click here for a full list of past honorees. Only fully completed applications with submitted photos will be considered. Submissions must be received by your Better Business Bureau by midnight, January 13, 2017.

Please contact Melissa Cutcher at [email protected] or (937) 610-2273 with questions concerning the nomination process.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: BBB, Top 25 Women To Watch, WiBN

Top 25 Women to Watch For 2016 Announced Today

March 7, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

Today, your Better Business Bureau’s Women in Business Networking (WiBN) program announced its 2016 class of Top 25 Women to Watch. These awards recognize exceptional women in the Miami Valley who:
  • Are exceptional in their roles and respected in their fields
  • Are causing more than just a ripple in the public arena and in their communities
  • “Light a spark” or make an impression of some sort
Each woman stands out in some special way – because of her leadership, community service and professional achievements – or all three.
The 2016 Top 25 Women to Watch include:
  • Libby Ballengee, Venus Child Productions

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    MostMetro.com contributor Libby Ballengee

  • Mary Kathryn Burnside, Clash Dayton
  • Dr. Cleanne Cass, Hospice of Dayton
  • London Coe, Peace on Fifth
  • Allison Cox, The Human Race Theatre Co.
  • Judy Dodge, Montgomery County
  • Jennifer Gilman, Prime Time Party Rental
  • Nichole Hardin, Horizon Primary Care
  • Mary Jean Henry, Wright State University Foundation
  • Elise Huelskamp, Premier Health
  • Janet Jackson, Organization Solutions, LLC
  • Reka Juhasz, RealArt/PaperReka
  • Brenda Elaine Kraner, Wright State University
  • Debbie Lieberman, Montgomery County
  • Melanie Miller, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
  • Anna Monnett, Dayton VA Medical Center
  • Stefanie Nemitz, Dayton Children’s
  • Billi Ewing, Independent Education Management & Creative Consultant – Self Employed
  • Kathy Piech-Lukas, Your Dream Day, LLC
  • Erin Rhinehart, Faruki Ireland & Cox, PLL
  • Beth Savage, PQ Systems
  • Diana Vann, American Way Van & Storage, Inc.
  • Jenny Warner, People Working Cooperatively, Inc.
  • Laurie Westheimer, Loralie’s Boutique
  • Nancy Wilson, K99.1 FM/Cox Media Group Ohio
Jeanne Porter, BBB’s WiBN director and founder, says, “It is an honor to recognize our Top 25 Women to Watch each year. Their professional and personal lives are inspiring. Their life experiences to date set a high bar for all of us in the community. I’m excited to watch to see what these watchable women have in store for us over the coming year. They help make our community a great place to work, live and play.”
For more about this honor, visit the WiBN Web site,  www.wibn.org. Over the course of this recognition program, more than 200 women have been recognized with this distinguished honor.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Better Business Bureau, WiBN

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