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
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
Cindy Sheppard
LPL
Financial Advisor
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.