Maureen Devine

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Devine, MaureenTitle: President
Company: Strategic Information Resources, Inc.
Location: Springfield, MA United States

Passionate about the credit industry, Maureen Devine has served Strategic Information Resources, Inc., for more than four decades. The company provides consumer and commercial credit services, background checks for employers on potential employees, settlement services for real estate lending, appraisal management, verification services, and tenant reporting for potential renters. Throughout her years there, Ms. Devine has held a variety of positions and gained a vast amount of industry knowledge, particularly in credit services. In her current role as company president, she oversees business operations, including compliance, sales, and production. She feels that her greatest achievement was starting at the bottom with no formal college education, and climbing to executive-level positions.

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Sheila L. Spahr

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Spahr, SheilaTitle: Senior Sales Associate
Company: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
Location: Troy, OH United States

The real estate field appealed to Sheila Spahr because it presented an interesting challenge and a flexible schedule. Now, four decades later, she continues to serve the industry as a senior sales associate at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty. Ms. Spahr enjoys the opportunity to put contracts together, close deals, and work with people. She is particularly proud of remaining in the top 12 to 14 percent throughout her years as a realtor, and attributes her success to her negotiating skills.

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Phyllis T. Reid

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Title: PhilMar Foundation for Purposeful Living
Company: Motivational Speaker, Psychotherapist, Owner, CEO
Location: Miami, FL United States

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Amy Butler

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Butler, AmyTitle: Executive Director
Company: Oakland University
Location: Eaton Rapids, MI United States

With more than three decades of experience in the state government developing programs, Amy Butler has amassed an array of specialties. Her diverse background includes working with communities, businesses and higher education institutions on subjects such as energy efficiency, sustainability, alternative energy, and greening events, venues and festivals. Ms. Butler joined Oakland University nearly five years ago, and as their executive director, she deals with the industry, utilities, and businesses involved in the development of next generation advanced manufacturing technologies. She also oversees energy and process assessments, student internships, workforce training, and the development of innovative financing mechanisms.

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Jane McGregor

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Top Female Executives

McGregor, JaneTitle: Realtor
Company: Five Star Real Estate Leaders
Location: Muskegon, MI United States

An expert on adaptability and communications, Jane McGregor started her first business at the age of 21. After 20 years of owning and operating a pet grooming salon, which she enjoyed, she decided to pursue her interest in real estate. Ms. McGregor became a realtor 13 years ago, and worked for Century 21 and Coldwell Banker before joining Five Star Real Estate Leaders. Her position at Five Star Real Estate Leaders enables her to run her real estate business surrounded by other full-time, top-producing realtors. Ms. McGregor also appreciates the fact that they believe in branding the agent rather than the company.

On a daily basis, Ms. McGregor educates her clients on current real estate practices and helps people achieve their dreams. Ms. McGregor finds the field fulfilling, and feels that, with continued referrals, she can continue to thrive. She used to dream about being number one, but she is currently content with being in the top 10 percent of the local agents.

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