Connie L. Zeller, BA, CPC, CCS-P

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Top Female Executives

dhLogoTitle: Director of Education
Company: DecisionHealth
Location: Salt Lake City, UT United States

Connie Zeller loves helping people and making a difference, so she decided on a career in pharmaceutical technology. This path allows her to provide health care and benefits to heal the community. At the beginning of her career, Ms. Zeller faced the challenge of a glass ceiling. She spent 17 years with the same company, learning everything there was to know about its operations, and when she was due for a promotion, her male supervisor informed her that the position wasn’t a good fit. The company ended up hiring a man with no training to fill the position, and she knew it was time to resign.

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Ann Percy

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Percy, AnnTitle: Agent
Company: State Farm Insurance
Location: Troy, MI United States

Drawing on her strengths in establishing relationships and strategic planning, Ann Percy has thrived in the sales industry. She has spent the past 25 years as an insurance agent with State Farm Insurance, where she offers customers an experience that is professional, individualized and educational so they can make the best choices to suit their needs. Ms. Percy enjoys her career with State Farm, as it allows her the flexibility to raise her children and the opportunity to do what she loves.

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Cheryle Jones

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Cheryle JonesTitle: Senior Director of Compensation
Company: ADP
Location: Roseland, NJ United States

Following years of working in office services and payroll, Cheryle Jones moved into the world of compensation and fell in love with it. She now has more than two decades of experience, and is noted as an expert by her peers. When Ms. Jones first moved into the role of senior director of compensation at ADP, a human resources company, she was responsible for 5,000 employees. That number quickly grew to 22,000, and she is proud of the fact that she gained the support of the company’s leaders in being able to handle that increase, which she did without any adverse affects.

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Mary Helen Halsema, MS

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Title: Assistant Director
Company: Office of Academic Programs, Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette, IN United States

Fueled by her passion for working with students, Mary Helen Halsema has spent the past 10 years in the higher education environment. She currently focuses her efforts on empowering students in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University to pursue leadership development and research opportunities. Ms. Halsema’s greatest strength is her ability to develop strong relationships, which has served her well in her career. She is inspired by seeing the people she works with succeed, learn from their failures, and follow rewarding career paths.

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Lisa Drayton

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Drayton, LisaTitle: Owner
Company: Bedder, Bedder and Moore
Location: South Tryon, NC United States

Recognized by her peers for her excellence in restaurant management and hospitality, Lisa Drayton recently decided to open her own full service delicatessen and catering company, Bedder, Bedder and Moore. With multiple locations in North Carolina, they have become known for their exceptional presentation, price value, and fresh food. Everything they serve is made in-house on a daily basis. Bedder, Bedder and Moore provides both dine-in and takeout service, including lunch delivery and catering for any size group.

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