Judith Hakes

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Top Female Executives

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Company: Angelo State University

Location: San Angelo, Texas

Within 50 years of professional dedication to the field of education, Dr. Judith Hakes continues in her 30th year as professor of education at Angelo State University. As an expert in elementary education, the university relies on her abilities to teach graduate and undergraduate students reading methods, social studies methods, language arts and multicultural classes. Dr. Hakes attributes her success to her hard work and passion for her profession. Continue reading →

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Sue Gates

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Top Female Executives

Construction DealTitle: Owner

Company: Gates Construction, Inc.

Location: Rougemont, N.C.

Sue Gates has been in the construction industry for more than 15 years. In 2000, she opened her company, Gates Construction, Inc., where she oversees all aspects of the company. Initially, she became involved in her profession because she had an early interest in land and construction, and helped her father subdivide his farm land. Ms. Gates has a background in construction as a foreman in custom builds. Continue reading →

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Clara Esker

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Top Female Executives

55aa0e5fd2544c0ba7f76e9a1e0bd9b1Title: Teacher, Learning Center Director

Company: Moreland Notre Dame School

Location: Watsonville, Calif.

The most gratifying aspect of being a teacher and learning center director at Moreland Notre Dame School to Sister Clara Esker is meeting with returning alumni, who thank her for teaching them how to write well, as well as reinforcing the English skills necessary for success. By drawing upon 51 years of educational expertise in language arts, she teaches English to eight-grade students, and religion to seventh grade students, while managing composition classes for first-through eighth-grade students. Sister Esker attributes her success with students to her good sense of humor. Continue reading →

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Rhonda Tyndall Creech

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Top Female Executives

VidantLogoTitle: Manager of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Company: Vidant Medical Center

Location: Snow Hill, N.C.

Throughout 23 years in the health care administration arena, Rhonda Creech believes her success stems from her passion and determination. For the past seven years, she has stretched her expertise in team leadership as manager of neonatal intensive care unit at Vidant Medical Center. Specifically, Ms. Creech ensures the quality of care to the patients and manages the budget and staff. Continue reading →

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Christina Coppotelli

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Top Female Executives

tpg_logo_270_31Title: Director of Business Development

Company: TPG Architecture

Location: New York

As a woman in today’s world, what Christina Coppotelli has contributed to her success is networking with other women in the same industry and learning on how they approach business. The advice she would give the younger generation of women entering the workforce is not to be shy when wanting to communicate and reaching out to someone who you want to learn from.  Ms. Coppotelli also continues to learn through her supporting cast of co-workers as director of business development at the firm TPG Architecture. Continue reading →

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