Women of Influence 2009

Women of Influence 2009 Winners

• Jacqueline Easley, Mercy Medical Center

• Carolyn Helmlinger, Mid-America Group

• Rose Kleyweg Mitchell, Hy-Vee

• Madeleine Maxwell, Drake University

• Soozie McBroom, French Way Cleaners

• Joan Middleton, Philanthropist

• Susan Noland, Community Volunteer

• Judy Winkelpleck, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

• Siew-San Wong, DMACC

Woman Business Owner of the Year

• Rowena Crosbie, Tero International

Women of Influence 2009 BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF
The Des Moines Business Record selected 10 Central Iowa women for recognition in this, the 10th year for our annual Women of Influence honors.

The Women of Influence honorees for 2009 are: Jacqueline Easley, director of diversity services for Mercy Medical Center; Carolyn Helmlinger, president of Mid-America Group; Rose Kleyweg-Mitchell, senior vice president of education and governmental affairs for Hy-Vee Inc.; Madeleine Maxwell, first lady of Drake University; Soozie McBroom, co-chair of Restoration Ingersoll; philanthropist Joan Middleton; Susan Noland, owner of Susan Noland Designs in Gold; Judy Winkelpleck, chief operating officer for the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines; and Siew-San Wong, director of work force and education initiatives for Des Moines Area Community College.

Rounding out the list is Rowena Crosbie, president of Tero International, who was chosen as the third annual Woman Business Owner of the Year.

The public is invited to attend a reception honoring these women on Aug. 11 at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Ave. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and networking, followed by the presentation of awards at 5. Admission is $25.

Mercy Cancer Center and Katzmann Breast Center, and State Farm Insurance sponsor the event. EmbarkIT Inc. sponsors the Woman Business Owner of the Year award.

Reader comments Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009
Article comment by: Julie Klein

Judy Winkelpleck is a beautiful woman and much deserved of this honor. She came to the hospital when my 4-year-old daughter was gravely ill bringing fruit, water and a big hug. She didn't ask alot of questions or bombard me with conversation. She just humbly said, "if you need anything let me know and left her card." I wiil never forget her kindness and thoughtfulness. She is truly a blessing to this community.

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