This year’s honorees dedicate time, resources and effort to businesses and community organizations. They lead in top jobs at companies large and not-so-large. They plan headlining events and strategies that will transform Greater Des Moines and families. They have earned multiple degrees. They come from different backgrounds. They have overcome challenges and embraced opportunities. 

They are not simply influential because of what they do or have done but also because of who they are.

This is the 19th year the Business Record has honored inspiring and influential women. They’ve amassed a tremendous amount of experience and wisdom and showcased integrity, grace and intelligence.

Our 2018 honorees: 

	Kim Bakey CEO, HomeServices of Iowa Cos. Read about Kim
	Linda Carter-Lewis Civil rights activist/community volunteer Read about Linda
	Carole Chambers President and CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Read about Carole
	Mary Coffin Executive vice president, customer excellence, Wells Fargo & Co. Read about Mary
	Lana Jones-Gould Community volunteer, business consultant for K. Renee, former executive vice president with Seifert’s Read about Lana
	Teri Wahlig CEO, ChildServe Read about Teri
	Wendy Wintersteen President, Iowa State University    Read about Wendy

2018 UNI College of Business Administration Woman Business Owner of the Year: 

Deniz Franke Owner, wealth manager at Franke Miller Group   Read about Deniz

2018 Meredith Emerging Woman of Influence:

Mandi McReynolds Director, community relations and the Principal Foundation Read about Mandi