American Business Women’s Association

Our mission is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally, through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.

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American Business Women’s Association

Whether you are starting a new business, jump-starting a career, or searching for a job, the American Business Women’s Association is the place to be.  Your membership in ABWA offers you a portfolio of benefits to fuel your personal and professional growth.

Enhance your business acumen in the Apex Campus, our exclusive online learning portal.  Grow your professional network by attending ABWA’s National Women’s Leadership Conference. Stay current on business concepts and topics with your complimentary subscriptions to ABWA’s Women in Business® Magazine and Achieve Newsletters.  And, save thousands of dollars on discounted business products and services!

Make an investment in you – join the leading association for working women and women business owners, the American Business Women’s Association.

WOMEN LEADING THE WAY

2022-2023 Chapter Officers

Micki Spors

President

Kim Radke

Recording Secretary

Roxanne Hellickson

Vice President

Leeann furness

Corresponding Secretary

Lisa Leisenheimer

Treasurer

2022-2023 Standing Committee Chairs

micki spors

Fundraising

MARGARET HEISE/Amy hakes

Hospitality

Cindy Sheppard

Membership

Lisa Munn/Rene Revier

Newsletter & Publicity

LuAnn buechler

Professional Development

danielle robards

Education

MEMBERS

Rae Baylark

Janet Brauckman

Semi-Retired

LuAnn Buechler

PMC Events & Coaching

www.LuAnnB.com

Brooke Burch

Brooke Burch Custom Sewing & Alterations

Letticia Callies

Joyfull Inspriations

Brenda Dahlstrom

HERS & OnTrack Boutique

Tamara Demuth

Home Federal

Branch Manager

Kim Dickerman

Cabi Stylist

Erin Dietz

LifeWise Wellness

Jennifer Driesch

Edina Realty Title

Closing Manager

Renee Erlandson

Elcor Realty

LeeAn Furness

Stamping Up

Jennifer Gowin

Premier Bank

Vice President

Commercial Loan Officer

Peggy Gray

Peggy Gray Photography

Amy
Hakes

JPowers & Events

Shaun Hamburgen

Mayo Clinic

Margaret Heise

SEMR MLS Compliance Officer

Southeast Minnesota REALTORS

Roxanne Hellickson

Vice President, Sr RE Lender &

Business Development

Della Krug

Mayo Clinic

Lisa Veigh Leisenheimer

Norwex

Pace Dairy

Deborah Lien

Dr. Deborah Lien Orthodontics

Lisa Munn

Retired

Nicki Novotne

Art On the Go

Owner

Shelly O’Groske

Rodan & Fields 

Independent Consultant

Gina O’Neill

Jafra Cosmetics

Nancy Peterson

Nancy’s Home and Garden Extravaganza, LLC

Marlene Polansky

Edina Realty

Mayo Clinic

Sue Postier

Retired

Kim Radke

Leashes & Leads

Rene Revier

Keller Williams

Sara Vix Real Estate Group

Mayo Clinic

Danielle Robards

Empire Hotels Group

Susan Routh

Ruby Ribbin

Emily Schoebel

Emily’s Catering

Kathleen (Kath) Shaw

Rosen Method Bodywork Practitioner & Spiritual Director

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Cindy Sheppard

LPL

Financial Advisor

Micki Spors
Independent Sales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Lorlee Steever

Mayo Clinic

Shelli Tradup

Firefly Poms

Breeder / Show Pomeranians

Tiffany Vedamuthu

Project Manager

Sara Vix

Keller Williams

Sara Vix Real Estate Group

FEATURED MEMBER

2023 Woman of the Year


Lisa Leisenheimer

Lisa is the Demand Planning Leader at Pace Dairy Foods leading a team of 7 forecast analysts, where she has worked for 35 years. Lisa dreamed of moving to Arizona after high school. But that dream changed to staying in MN with her dream man, Andy. They married in 1986. They have made their home in Byron since 1988, raising 3 boys. Lisa and Andy now have 4 grandchildren, and a rescue dog, Ruby. Lisa completed an accounting degree in 1988 when her career at Pace Dairy Foods began. Lisa also has a side business selling Norwex, household cleaning products without toxic chemicals. Lisa became a member of ABWA on 2019 and is currently the chapter Treasurer. Lisa enjoys spending time with grandchildren, traveling, camping, and crafting.

FEATURED MEMBER

2023 Protégé of the Year

Letticia Callies

Letticia (Dr. Joy) is on a mission to spread joy one person at a time. In 2010 Letticia left collegiate teaching to be a homemaker, raising and home-schooling her 4 children. During her 6th pregnancy, Letticia found Young Living essential Oils, she took her passion for health and wellness to become a brand partner. She is a certified aromatherapist and in 2019 finished her Doctorate of Ministry in Christian Counseling Psychology. Letticia published her first book in 2021, The 7 P’s: Breaking Through to Unshakeable Joy. Dr. Joy owns JOYFull Inspirations, LLC, where she offers support and services to help people overcome obstacles and improve their quality of life. Dr. Joy has been wife to her best friend for 22 years, is a mom to 6 children, home-schools, and a wrestling mom. She enjoys spending time with her family, sampling tea, leading Joy Risers Bible study, worshipping through art and dance, and creating healthy recipes.

 

Our SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Empowering Women through Educational Scholarships

Today’s scholarship recipients are tomorrow’s leaders.  ABWA members have provided opportunities for women to achieve their personal and professional best by championing educational opportunities through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF). Since 1953, SBMEF has awarded almost 18 million dollars in scholarships to more than 17,000 women. To learn more about available scholarships, go to sbmef.org.