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2013 Women of Influence Winner: Diane Bridgewater
Diane Bridgewater is a Des Moines executive who has pursued jobs that added substance to her life.
“I always wanted to work for something that had some kind of meaning,” said Bridgewater, executive vice president …
2013 Women of Influence Winner: Patty Cownie
Patty Cownie doesn’t need to be in the spotlight.
That’s why Cownie, a longtime community volunteer, didn’t see the need to put her name on the new Meals from the Heartland facility, which had a …
2013 Woman Business Owner of the Year: Barbara Crowley
A couple of years ago during the Christmas season, Barbara Crowley sent a “significant” additional contribution to Des Moines Performing Arts. When the organization’s development officer called to thank her and inquire about the additional …
Read More2013 Women of Influence Winner: Linda Grandquist
Linda Grandquist recalls, when she was 5 years old, walking down the street with her grandmother, who was one of the first female chiropractors in the country. People would pass by and say, “Good morning, …
Read More2013 Women of Influence Winner: Laura Jackson
Being singled out for recognition – for instance, being named a 2013 Woman of Influence – tends to make Laura Jackson a bit uncomfortable. She much prefers being a team player at Wellmark Blue Cross …
Read More2013 Women of Influence Winner: Sharon Krause
Sharon Krause is at the wheel of a large four-wheel drive pickup, maneuvering through narrow gates and bouncing over the rough terrain of 153 acres of rolling hills and shady draws in Dallas County.
“If …
2013 Women of Influence Winner: Karen Shaff
Karen Shaff is the highest ranking female officer at Principal Financial Group Inc. Male or female, you would suspect that anyone who climbs the corporate ladder to such a lofty position would have had set …
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