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
2023-2024 Chapter Officers
Roxanne Hellickson
President
Kim Radke
Recording Secretary
Lisa Leisenheimer
Vice President
LeeAnn Furness
Corresponding Secretary
Crystal Hughley
Treasurer
2023-2024 Standing Committee Chairs
Lorlee Steever
Fundraising
Rene Revier
Publicity
Renee Erlandson
Hospitality
Margaret Heise
Education
Cindy Sheppard
Membership
Jan Reed
Professional Development
Lisa Munn
Newsletter
MEMBERS
Nancy Becker-Peterson
Nancy’s Home and Garden Extravaganza, LLC
Janet Brauckman
Semi-Retired
Letticia Callies
Joyfull Inspriations
Brenda Dahlstrom
HERS & OnTrack Boutique
Tamara Demuth
Home Federal
Branch Manager
Kim Dickerman
Cabi Stylist
Erin Dietz
Bodywise Massage
Renee Erlandson
Elcor Realty
Jill Flores
Color Street
LeeAn Furness
CreativeLee
Jennifer Gowin
Premier Bank
Vice President
Commercial Loan Officer
Amy
Hakes
JPowers & Events
Shaun Hamburgen
Mayo Clinic
Margaret Heise
Southeast Minnesota REALTORS
MLS Compliance Officer
Roxanne Hellickson
Fairway Mortgage
Vice President, Sr RE Lender
Crystal Hughley
ONB Bank
Personal and Real Estate Lending
Della Krug
Mayo Clinic
Lisa Veigh Leisenheimer
Norwex
Pace Dairy
Deborah Lien
Dr. Deborah Lien Orthodontics
Debi Marsac
Retired Pharmacist
Lisa Munn
Retired
Shelly O’Groske
Rodan & Fields
Independent Consultant
Marlene Polansky
Edina Realty
Sue Postier
Retired
Kim Radke
Exclusive Pet Sitting and Dog Training
Jan Reed
Reed Life Mastery Consulting
Rene Revier
Keller Williams Pemier Realty
Sara Vix Real Estate Group
Susan Routh
Ruby Ribbin
Emily Schoebel
Emily’s Catering and Website Solutions, LLC
Cindy Sheppard
Navar Financial
LPL Financial Advisor
Lorlee Steever
Mayo Clinic
Shelli Tradup
Firefly Poms
Breeder / Show Pomeranians
Sara Vix
Keller Williams Premier Realty
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.