2015 ATHENA Leadership Award Program

30th ANNUAL

Award

LEADERSHIP

PROGRAM

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O ’ M A L L E Y A U T O M O T I V E P R O U D F O U N D I N G S P O N S O R O F T H E AT H E N A AWA R D

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ATHENA Leadership Award® Program Agenda Welcome Keynote speaker Dianne Dinkel, President and CEO of ATHENA International Recognition of Past Recipients Introduction of 2015 Finalists Awards Presentation

Dianne Dinkel President and CEO of ATHENA International

Closing Today’s emcee is Rebecca Ribley of WAOW Newsline 9. Rebecca is from Medina, Ohio and joined the Newsline 9 team in May 2014 as the Wood County Bureau multimedia journalist. Rebecca made the move to the Wake Up Wisconsin Anchor desk in 2015. Rebecca enjoys water skiing and singing in her free time.

Rebecca Ribley WAOW Newsline 9

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARD

The ATHENA Selection Process: n A call for nominations is sent to Chamber members and announced to the general public n Applications are sent to nominees n Nominees who choose to do so, complete the application n Applications are reviewed and scored by a selection committee* using the criteria provided by ATHENA International n The scorecards are tallied to determine the recipients n Recipients are announced at the ATHENA Leadership AwardÂŽ Program

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*The ATHENA Selection Committee is comprised of several people including past ATHENA recipients and representatives from a variety of industry segments.

ATHENA Leadership AwardÂŽ Recipients: 1986: Jane Sternberg 1987: Betty Peters 1988: Taffy Williams 1989: Cheryl Davis 1990: Justice Ann Walsh Bradley 1991: Barbara Hunger 1992: Jean Kruncos 1993: Evelyn Rosen 1994: Waltraud Karkar 1995: Julie Kryshak 1996: LaVon Jensen

1997: Judge Dorothy Bain 1998: Susan Lang 1999: Ann Lucas 2000: Mary Jo Johnson 2001: Patrice Pergolski 2002: Rosemary Barnes 2003: Mary Weller 2004: Joanne Leonard 2005: Mary Radke

2006: Mary Krueger 2007: Dr. Sally Mattingly 2008: Diane Postler-Slattery 2009: Josie Paleologue-Pierce 2010: Linda Larson Schlitz 2011: Dr. Lori Weyers 2012: Jeny Nieuwenhuis 2013: Karen Katz 2014: Tee Daly

ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Recipients: 2008: Rebecca Pilgrim Tylinski 2009: Heather Summers

2010: Bao Vang 2011: Sheila Rovang 2012: Megan Lawrence

2013: Norah Brown 2014: Sara Valiska

Recognizing excellence, creativity, and initiative in all people.

Proudly supporting the ATHENA Leadership Awards Mary Jo Johnson, Owner/CEO EO Johnson Business Technologies ATHENA Award Recipient 2000 Karen Katz, Marketing Director EO Johnson Business Technologies ATHENA Award Recipient 2013

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ATHENA Leadership AwardÂŽ Finalist Dean Dietrich | Ruder Ware Dean is active throughout Wisconsin serving in leadership positions with the State Bar of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Radio Association, Early Years Coalition and numerous community boards.

Dean is a recognized leader in educating lawyers about professional ethics and compliance with the Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct.

Dean’s goals include recognition for Marathon County as the best place to raise kids in Wisconsin and to help lawyers ensure ethical services to clients.

Dean Dietrich, Ruder Ware

ATHENA Leadership Award® Finalist Janet Felch | J & D Tube Benders Janet has helped grow the business she co-owns with her husband from 12 employees to more than 125.

Janet strongly believes that companies have a responsibility to give back to their employees and their communities. Janet has never forgotten how difficult it was to balance family and career earlier in her life and believes that her company practices a ‘family first’ ethic.

Janet serves on boards for the Foundation of Saint Clare’s Hospital, Northcentral Technical College Foundation, United Way of Marathon County, Workplace Volunteer Council, and in positions at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Janet Felch, J & D Tube Benders

ATHENA Leadership AwardÂŽ Finalist Renee Hodell | Village of Weston Throughout her career, Renee has tried to be a dedicated, efficient, and competent employee who is passionate, creative, and empathetic.

As a leader and a volunteer in the community, Renee believes great things can be accomplished by dedicated people working together for a common cause.

On a personal level, Renee sees the potential in those she encounters. Renee helps these individuals to do their best, demonstrating to them that you may not always win, but you can always learn.

Renee Hodell, Village of Weston

ATHENA Leadership Award® Finalist Joanne Kelly | United Way of

Marathon County Joanne’s accomplishments are reflected in the success of our community’s United Way. She’s provided leadership and service for over 28 years as Executive Director. During that time, the organization has added 2-1-1, the Volunteer Connection, RSVP, Women In Action, Ready to Read, the LIFE Report and four coalitions; all focused on building a better community.

Joanne is dedicated to the mission, is dependable, trustworthy and provides the leadership needed to make a difference.

Joanne Kelly, United Way of Marathon County

ATHENA Leadership Award® Finalist

Antonina Olszewski |

Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital As the Director of the Foundation, Community Benefits and Spiritual Services at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital, Antonina works hard to engage young professional women through inclusion on the Foundation Board and through professional speaking engagements.

Antonina advocates for women by supporting the Sexual Assault Nursing Examiner program, and as the VicePresident of The Women’s Community Board of Directors.

Antonina has navigated the competitive nature of the healthcare industry in the region to work jointly with other hospitals to improve the health of our community.

Antonina Olszewski Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital

ATHENA Leadership AwardÂŽ Finalist Jennifer Porath | Wipfli LLP

- Wausau Jennifer is motivated by seeing others succeed. Jennifer’s professional career allows her to participate in leadership roles, both within her company and through volunteering in her community.

When Jennifer is able to educate and expand opportunities for others or to give back to the community ... a community that gave her so much as a child, the rewards she experiences are vast.

Jennifer volunteers for the Lincoln County 4-H Leaders Association, St. Stephens United Church of Christ, United Way of Marathon County, Special Olympics of Wisconsin, Wausau Area Jaycees July 4th Celebration, Big Bull Falls Blues Fest and as an ambassador for the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce.

Jennifer Porath, Wipfli LLP - Wausau

Dedication. Determination. Leadership.

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ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award® Finalist

Elizabeth Field

Wausau River District Inc Throughout Elizabeth’s career and life, her goal has been to work for something greater than herself and to leave the world a little better.

This has included work in high-impact community organizations, creative and resourceful program development that enhances an organization’s mission, and working with the next generation of young female leaders to improve their hometowns, workplaces, and communities.

Elizabeth Field, Wausau River District Inc

ATHENA Young Professional Leadership AwardÂŽ Finalist

Melissa Herold

Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort Melissa is the General Manager of Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort in Rothschild. Melissa began her career with the property in 2004 as a lifeguard and has worked her way through various positions.

Melissa sits on the board for the Mosinee Area Chamber of Commerce, is president of the South Area Business Association and is the president of the Central Wisconsin Innkeepers Association. She also serves as vice-chairperson on the World Waterpark Association’s water resort committee and is a member of the Wausau Area Blessings in a Backpack event planning committee.

Melissa Herold, Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort

ATHENA Young Professional Leadership AwardÂŽ Finalist

Lynette LeGarde

Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa A commitment to her community and vibrancy in her work mark Lynette’s time as the senior manager of public relations.

Lynette has moved on to a new position as chief communications officer with the Ho-Chunk Nation, but her time spent in Nekoosa made a deep impression on those she worked with.

Lynette supports and empowers women in business whenever possible.

Lynette LeGarde, Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa

ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award® Finalist

Keri Anne Steger Aspirus

Keri Anne Steger strives to be the best example of resilience under fire.

In 2013, her sister, Kira Steger, was murdered.

This single act of domestic violence has catapulted Keri Anne into the role of advocate against domestic violence in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Her hard work has provided opportunities to empower women-in-need.

“I wish there had been someone Kira could have gone to – before it was too late. I do this all for her.”

Keri Anne Steger, Aspirus

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