Bev Wheeler

Title: Project Manager (Retired)
Company: CenturyLink
Location: Thornton, CO United States

Before she retired, Beverly Wheeler was the project manager for the internet service provider, CenturyLink. An expert in team building, telecommunications and project management, she was responsible for overseeing and implementing all projects, and also oversaw 12 managers. In addition, she also developed a number of training and educational programs.

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Deb Sabino

Title: Human Resources Director
Company: Fortunoff
Location: Middletown, NJ United States

As the human resources director of the renowned retail outdoor furniture store, Fortunoff, Deb Sabino has a real knack for building successful and engaged teams, which, in return, continue to make the company successful. With more than two decades of experience in her field, she is responsible for managing all HR duties, including payroll, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance and conflict resolution. She also oversees employee relations, recruits, develops managers and helps them coach their teams, and manages and oversees all administrative work.

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Michelle Baker, LCPC, CADC

Baker, MichelleTitle: Therapist
Company: The Antioch Group
Location: Peoria, IL United States

Looking for a career that would allow her to help others, Michelle Baker started her professional journey by earning a Master of Arts in human development counseling from Bradley University. She then became a licensed clinical professional counselor, a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor and a national certified counselor. She uses this experience in her role as a child, adolescent and family counselor for the Antioch Group, a counseling agency that offers contemporary Christian counseling and psychological services.

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Jane Hillhouse

Hillhouse, JaneTitle: Founder
Company: Final Footprint
Location: El Granada, CA United States

Following a passion for the environment and the funeral industry, Jane Hillhouse founded Final Footprint, which is dedicated to helping its clients with end of life decisions and making a “green” choice in caskets or coffins. Originally called Colorful Coffins, the business started by supplying biodegradable caskets, urns and ash containers to families in need. Through outreach at conferences, festivals, and media interviews, Ms. Hillhouse has gotten the word about the green burial process to the community at large. She eventually evolved her company into what it is today, Final Footprint, where she assists people with their end-of-life decisions and provides a line of coffins made out of willow, bamboo, banana, and seagrass.

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Katherine Saar

Saar, KatherineTitle: Historian, Archivist, Tradeshow Manager
Company: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.
Location: Cyclone, PA United States

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