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Honoree InformationHall of Fame Legacy Inductee
TERESA VANVLEET-DANOS
President/Owner of VanVleet Inc. Former Owner of Rowat Cut Stone & Marble
Woman Business Owner of the YearCASSIE SAMPSON
Owner of East Village Spa
Advocate of the YearMARY ANNE KENNEDY
Owner of Primary Source, Inc.
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{ Create }innovative and effective changes in the business culture
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Table Of Contents{ 06 }
Schedule
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Emcee, Stacey Horst
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Award Winner Bios
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NAWBO Iowa Business Institute
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NAWBO Iowa Board of Directors
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Past Presidents
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Past Award Honorees
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Special Thanks to our Sponsors
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ScheduleWelcome
LORAINE HARDIN
Hardin & Associates, Inc. - NAWBO Iowa Co-President
TRICIA RIVAS Trixie's Salon -
NAWBO Iowa Co-President
Opening the CelebrationSHANA DAVISON
ASPIRE Event Management LLC - NAWBO Iowa Awards Director
2020 NAWBO Iowa Hall of Fame Legacy Inductee
TERESA VANVLEET-DANOS
VanVleet Inc. (Formerly) Rowat Cut Stone & Marble
2020 NAWO Iowa Woman Business Owner of the Year Honoree
CASSIE SAMPSON
East Village Spa
2020 NAWBO Iowa Advocate of the Year Honoree
MARY ANNE KENNEDY
Primary Source, Inc.
2020 Iowa SBA Top Lender for Women-Owned Small Business Award
LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Closing
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STACEY HORST
Emcee
Stacey Horst co-anchors KCCI’s most-watched evening newscasts at 5, 6 and 10 as well as the Sunday morning public affairs program, KCCI 8 News Close Up.
In her 15 years with KCCI she has interviewed presidential candidates, congressional representatives and various state lawmakers. In 2017, she was one of 15 journalists invited to the White House for dinner with President Trump to have a dialogue between the administration and stations with rural Trump voters.
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Teresa VanVleet-Danos started her career at a young age working for Sunderland Brothers Co. in Omaha, Nebraska as Mr. Sunderland’s secretary and eventually worked her way into their Stone Yard sales department. After 13 years at Sunderland Brothers, she was presented with an opportunity from Mr. Rowat of Rowat Cut Stone who was a supplier to the Sunderland Co. He was retiring and looking for a buyer. Coincidently, Teresa was looking to start or buy a company but was dismissed as a serious contender because she was a “WOMAN”!
Historically women did not own Stone companies and the three women who did at that time inherited their positions. Teresa convinced four male friends to partner with her and she continued negotiations. Eventually all four male friends backed out and Mr. Rowat was left with Teresa! After receiving no other offers, Mr. Rowat was desperate to sell and Teresa
desperately wanted to buy. Where others saw failure in a company generating very little revenue, Teresa saw potential. Although she had no money, she had unwavering faith in herself.
At the age of 32 Teresa arranged a 1-year employment contract with Rowat Cut Stone along with a nice salary, a company vehicle, an apartment, and best of all....25% of all sales for a year! Who would ever think of giving away 25% of your sales, but if you have “0” sales you pay $0. At the end of the year she signed the option to purchase and the 25% made the down payment on the company!
In 2017, Teresa sold Rowat Cut Stone to one of her employees and semi-retired. She now manages her real estate corporation VanVleet, Inc. which keeps her engaged in the community and allows time for wonderful organizations such as NAWBO.
TERESA VANVLEET-DANOS
Owner of VanVleet, Inc. Former Owner of Rowat Cut Stone & Marble
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Cassie Sampson opened East Village Spa in 2008, which has grown to employ a team of 20. At East Village Spa, the motto is Every. Body. Welcome. We strive to provide a comfortable place for diverse employees and guests, with skilled massage therapy, skin care and safe manicures and pedicures. In addition to services, East Village Spa has a gift shop and online retail store. Cassie is active in professional and community organizations like NAWBO and local Chambers of Commerce. She serves on the boards of the Des Moines AM Rotary Club and the Historic East Village Neighborhood Association. She chairs the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy and strives to elevate professional integrity in her industry. Cassie lives with her husband and has a soft spot for naughty rescue hounds, doing fundraising activities for animal rescue and welfare organizations.
CASSIE SAMPSON
Owner of East Village Spa
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Mary Anne Kennedy started in sales for Primary Source in 1991 and purchased the business from the retiring owner in 1997. Since then, the business has grown with additional clients, additional staff and the most recent location with a large, expanded showroom at 104th & Hickman Road in Urbandale. As her dream job, Mary Anne helps businesses, organizations and individuals promote their products and services every day. She is actively involved in many area chambers of commerce, networking groups and women’s business associations including NAWBO since 2004. The opportunities there have enabled her to assist others make the best connections that help lead to their business success!
MARY ANNE KENNEDY
Owner of Primary Source, Inc.
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NAWBO Iowa Business Institute
The Business Institute is a 7-month program for women business owners (WBOs), focused on the ultimate goal of business growth by enhancing business skills, building like-minded connections, and receiving education through engagement. The program creates a safe and confidential environment for open discussion and relationship building, and provides the opportunity to incorporate business
planning and goal-setting.
In July 2020, the Business Institute launched it’s new program. We are excited to recognize and celebrate the graduates.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INAUGURAL CLASS 2020!
KENDRA ERKAMAA
Triangle Financial Services, Inc., Des Moines
Kendra is Owner and Financial Advisor at Triangle Financial Services. Her firm provides financial planning for individuals and small businesses, helping people reach their lifetime goals for value living. Her goal is to grow Triangle into a million-dollar business and to leave a legacy so Triangle is sustainable for when she is ready to leave the business.
{ Business Goal }“I know that if I want to create a legacy and grow my business, I need accountability and structure. It was time to create a new strategic growth action plan. I chose the Business Institute because I knew it would be full of brilliant women. I don’t see this level of collaboration modeled anywhere else.”
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CAROLYN JENISEN
Speak PR, Des Moines
RINA JENSEN
Business Resiliency Coach, Cedar Rapids
Carolyn is CEO of Speak PR, a public relations, marketing and branding firm, working with clients in Iowa and across the country. Carolyn uses her experience messaging, raising awareness, and raising funds to help businesses and nonprofits build, grow, and manage their strategic brands.
{ Business Goal }“It is my intention to finish this course with a clearer goal and expectation for this next phase of my career. I am excited to share time with other like-minded business owners who are looking to share their knowledge. I want to challenge myself to reach for more.”
Rina Jensen is a resiliency coach who works with individuals and small businesses to help them build confidence and the life they want. Her work focuses on developing responsibility for their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to reduce stress. She supports her clients in recovering more quickly from setbacks and improving their relationships through coaching, speaking, and workshops.
{ Business Goal }“To gain the knowledge to build a firmer foundation and plan for my business. Most importantly, to build relationships with other women in business. I hope that, together, we can better figure out how to incorporate the “soft skills” into our businesses — confidence, resilience, creativity.”
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KARLA RENDALL
Rendall Insurance Agency, Clive
ALICIA SHAUL, CPA, MBA
Schaul & Associates, PLC, Des Moines
Karla owns and operates Rendall Insurance Agency, affiliated with Farmers Insurance. They offer all types of insurance including home, vehicle, personal, commercial, professional liability, director and officer liability, and life insurance. Her mission is to be a leader in the insurance business through education about insurance and personalized protection plans.
{ Business Goal }“I hope to get new ideas on how to more effectively run my business. I want to be a well-rounded business owner, and I want to be able to work ON my business, not IN it. I love to learn. I will take any opportunity to expand my knowledge!”
Alicia is President and Owner of Shaul & Associates, PLC, a full-service accounting firm dedicated to providing clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs. She works with a wide range of businesses and nonprofit organizations.
{ Business Goal }“I would like to develop a strategic marketing plan that delivers results and return on investment. I want to learn how to market my firm so we can find the best clients for our services and grow our business.”
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NAWBO Iowa Board of Directors
Co-PresidentLORAINE HARDIN
Hardin & Associates
Past PresidentKENDRA ERKAMAA
Triangle Financial Services Inc.
President ElectKARLA RENDALL
Rendall Insurance
TreasurerKATHI KOENIG
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith
Director Accounting
ASHLEY MOWERY
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith
Director Advocacy
CLAUDIA SCHABEL
Schabel Solutions
Director Advocacy
LATONYA SHOOK
The Zone of Comfort, LLC
Co-PresidentTRICIA RIVAS
Trixie's Salon
Past PresidentKATHRYN TOWNER
WinCommunications
SecretaryBRITTNEY HASKINS
(Formerly) One Sweet Kitchen
Director AwardsSHANA DAVISON, CMP
ASPIRE Event Management LLC
Director Business InstituteTAMARA KENWORTHY
On Point Strategies
Director Business Institute
DONNA MILLER
Miller, Zimmerman & Evans, PLC
Director Communications
KARLA RENDALL
Rendall Insurance Agency
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Illuminated
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TDT CPAs and Advisors, P.C.
Director Corporate Partners
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BrownWinick Law Firm
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Empowered Bridge Mindset Coaching
Director Membership
MICHELLE MILLER
New York Life
Director At-LargeAMY NELSON
Certified Life Mastery Consultants
Director Statewide Outreach
AMY KUHLERS
Iowa Economic Development Authority - IASourceLink
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TERRI BOEKHOFF
CYRIL MANDELBAUM
SHERRY SHAFER
PHYLLIS TASLER
JAN FRANCK
JOAN ELLIS
BETSY BOWLES
LINDA HARRIS
Past PresidentsROUNDTABLE FOUNDING MEMBERS 1984
NAWBO Iowa Presidents{ 1984-1985 }
MARY RICHE
Riche Associates, Inc.
{ 1986-1987 }MICKEY CARLSON
Penguin Studios
{ 1987-1988 }LYNDA E. SCHULER
Principal Financial Group
{ 1988-1989 }TONI (LAZAR) JACKOBSON
Pure Dry Ice & CO-2 Company
{ 1989-1991 }JOYCE MCGINNES MOORE
McGinnes Computer Consulting
{ 1991-1992 }PAM SCHOFFNER
P.S. Writes
{ 1992-1993 }JULIE JANSS
The Enchanted Florist
{ 1993-1994 }SUZANNE KRUSE
Brown, Winick, Graves, Connelly, Baskerville, & Schoenebaum
PHYLLIS PEARSON
Phyllis Pearson PLC
{ 1994-1995 }SUE RASMUSSEN
Sue Rasmussen, CPA
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{ 2005-2006 }DEVON WENDLER-ALVORD
Mass Mutual
{ 2006-2008 }JANET TINGWALD
The Coaching Advantage Group
{ 2008-2009 }NATALIE SPITZIG
Action Coach
{ 2009-2010 }CHERISH ANDERSON
Nanny 2Shoes
{ 2010-2011 }
Co-PresidentsCHERISH ANDERSON
Nanny 2Shoes
JOANN ROBBINS
Farm Bureau Financial Services
{ 2010-2012 }
Tri-PresidentsLYNN SCHREDER
KHI Financial Solutions
PAM SCHOFFNER
P.S. Writes
T. WALDMANN-WILLIAMS
TWW Consulting LLC
{ 1995-1996 }SHARON LOOSHEN
The New England
{ 1996-1998 }LYNN (PETERSON)
JANSSEN
Janssen, Premier Health Associates
{ 1998-1999 }BARBARA VOGEN
Central Rehabilitation
{ 1999-2000 }KATHI KOENIG
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, PC
{ 2000-2002 }JEN SAYERS
Bijou Grafix
{ 2002-2004 }DANA ANNEAR
Images Design & Printing
{ 2004-2005 }FAITH DORN
Insurance Associates of Iowa
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{ 2016-2017 }
Co-PresidentsLYNN SCHREDER
KHI Financial Solutions
LORI DAY
Focus First Inc.
{ 2017-2018 }
Co-PresidentsLYNN SCHREDER
KHI Financial Solutions
LORI DAY
Focus First Inc.
{ 2018-2019 }
Co-PresidentsKENDRA ERKAMAA
Triangle Financial Services
KATHRYN TOWNER
WinCommunications
{ 2019-2020 }
Co-PresidentsKENDRA ERKAMAA
Triangle Financial Services
KATHRYN TOWNER
WinCommunications
{ 2012-2013 }
Co-PresidentsLYNN SCHREDER
KHI Financial Solutions
T. WALDMANN-WILLIAMS
TWW Consulting LLC
{ 2013-2014 }
Co-PresidentsLYNN SCHREDER
KHI Financial Solutions
LORI DAY
Focus First Inc.
{ 2014-2015 }
Co-PresidentsLYNN SCHREDER
KHI Financial Solutions
LORI DAY
Focus First Inc.
{ 2015-2016 }
Co-PresidentsLORI DAY
Focus First Inc.
KRISTEN HALL
Hall Mediation and Law
{ 2020-2021 }
Co-PresidentsLORAINE HARDIN
Hardin & AssociatesTRICIA RIVAS
Trixie's Salon
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Past Award HonoreesPRESENTED AT NAWBO IOWA’S CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE:
{ 2019 }
Hall of Fame Legacy Award
LYNN SCHREDER
KHI Solutions
Woman Business Owner of the Year
CHRISTY JONES
R Jones Collision 1
Advocate of the YearBOBBI SEGURA
Women Lead Change
{ 2018 }
Hall of Fame Legacy Award
BARBARA CROWLEY
Brokers Clearing House, ltd.
Woman Business Owner of the Year
KIMBERLY BAETH
Golden Openings Inc.
Advocate of the YearKAREN TAYLOR
Taylored Benefits, Inc.
{ 2017 }
Hall of Fame Legacy Award
ROWENA CROSBIE
TERO International
Woman Business Owner of the Year
JANE WHALEN
Midwest Project Partners, An Aureon Company
Advocate of the YearMO COLLINS
Mo Collins, Inc.
{ 2016 }
Hall of Fame Legacy Award
MIRIAM ERICKSON BROWN
A. E. Dairy
Woman Business Owner of the Year MARY ANNE KENNEDY
Primary Source
Advocate of the YearJAYNE ARMSTRONG
U.S. Small Business Admin.
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{ 2015 }
Hall of Fame Legacy Award
MARY ANDRINGA
Vermeer Corporation
Woman Business Owner of the Year CHRISTINA MOFFATT
Crème Cupcake + Dessert
Advocate of the YearT. WALDMANN-WILLIAMS,
PH.D.
TWW Consulting
{ 2014 }
Hall of Fame Legacy Award
CONNIE WIMER
Business Publications Corporation
Woman Business Owner of the YearDR. CHRISTI HEGSTAD
MAP Professional Development
Advocate of the YearDEB DUNCAN
Iowa Small Business Development Center
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{ 2011 }
Woman Business Owner of the YearMICHELLE DECLERCK
Conference Event Management
Connie Wimer Spirit Award
RENEE HARDMAN
Banker's Trust Company
Aspiring Woman Business Owner
LORI MURGA
Just Beadiful
{ 2010 }
Woman Business Owner of the Year
KATHRYN TOWNER
WinCommunications
Connie Wimer Spirit Award
CONNIE WIMER
Business Publications Corporation
Aspiring Woman Business OwnerBETSEY QUALLEY
Smitten Kitten
{ 2009 }
Small Business Owner of the Year
PAM SCHOFFNER
P.S. Writes
PRESENTED AT NAWBO-CENTRAL IOWA’S ANNUAL WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS SUMMIT:
{ 2013 }
Woman Business Owner of the Year
MONICA DOLEZAL
BIZSTARTS, LLC
Connie Wimer Spirit Award
TERRY HERNANDEZ
Chrysalis Foundation
Aspiring Woman Business Owner
INI AUGUSTINE
SocialWise Media Group
Corporate Partner of the Year
KHI FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
{ 2012 }
Woman Business Owner of the Year
DAWN LULL
Dawn R. Lull, CPA, PLC
Connie Wimer Spirit Award
ALLISON FLEMING
Community Leader
Aspiring Woman Business Owner
KELLY BOON
CHAOS
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