Kathleen R. Smith

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Top Female Executives

Meadowlark Retrievers FriendsTitle: Owner

Company: Meadowlark Retrievers Friends

Location: Easton, Kan.

When Kathleen Smith lost her dog in 1997, she developed a passion for dog-breeding and animal care. Through her company, Meadowlark Retrievers, she has been involved in breeding golden retrievers since 2007. Her love of animals and talent for creating strong business relationships have significantly furthered her multifaceted career pursuits, which extend from animal care to financial analysis. Sustained by field research and experience working with safe housing for animals, Ms. Smith regularly reaches out to her Kansas community about their animal concerns. Continue reading →

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Kareen Tompkins

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Top Female Executives

FCPS_logotype_rgbTitle: Chief Building Engineer

Company: Fairfax County Government

Location: Manassas, Va.

Garnering 15 years of practical engineering experience, Kareen Tompkins is currently the chief engineer for Fairfax County Courthouses for the Fairfax County Government in Virginia. Ms. Tompkins has developed a thick skin through dedication to her studies and professional endeavors. Professional enthusiasm and interest have helped her overcome the discrimination she has witnessed in the heating, venting and air conditioning industry, while drawing upon specialized skills from her background in military and police work. Educated and tenacious, Ms. Tompkins is proud to hold herself to an elevated educational standard and plans to continue to grow within her field.
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Luanne L. Whitmarsh

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Top Female Executives

luanneTitle: Chief Executive Officer

Company: Kerby Centre

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Celebrating seven years as chief executive officer for Kerby Centre, Luanne Whitmarsh continues to enhance the lives of older adults through her expertise in partnership-development and informative instruction within the Alberta community. Ms. Whitmarsh is a certified professional consultant on aging and feels strongly about working with the current older demographic, stating that she feels she was “born a social worker.” Drawing upon her professional guidance, the Kerby Centre proudly offers active living programs and preventative services to the local population. Continue reading →

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Penney Stap

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Top Female Executives

penneyTitle: Office Manager

Company: Bob Hill Hotshot

Location: New Braunfels, Texas

Perseverance is vital to Penney Stap. After being widowed twice, Ms. Stap has gone on to become Office Manager for Bob Hill Hotshot as well as work on a memoir concerning her experiences with loss. Bob Hill Hotshot is a Texas-based logistics and supply chain owned by her current husband, and its services are progressed by her office service management skills in addition to her assistance in completing lengthy delivery runs. Ms. Stap increases her varied experience in the job market through her top-notch sales work with Miche handbags and her ongoing academic endeavors. Continue reading →

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Belinda A. Woite

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Top Female Executives

belindaTitle: Associate

Company: Gould Thorpe Planning

Location: West Croydon, SA

Hard work and a polished ability to cultivate valuable business relationships have fostered Belinda Woite’s growth as an associate for Gold Thorpe Planning. Concerned with advising government, non-government and private sector organizations in South Australia, Gold Thorpe Planning utilizes Ms. Woite’s 17 years of consulting experience to foster community engagement and social planning.  Nine years into the position, Ms. Woite continues to provide the consultancy with expert work involving interface and risk management, social and environmental impact assessment, strategic planning, and social and market research. Continue reading →

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