Women of Influence 2014
For the past 16 years the Business Record has recognized women who have made outstanding contributions to the community in a variety of areas with the Women of Influence awards.
The Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of women who have made a difference. They’ve devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They’ve spent countless hours on various boards. They’re role models with impeccable ethics. They’ve blazed a trail either personally or professionally for other women to follow.
Our 2014 honorees:
Angela Walker Franklin – President | Des Moines University
Phyllis Hansell – Retired clinical psychologist & executive coach and consultant
Lisa Mills-LaValle – Owner and chef | Trellis
Janet Metcalf – Chair of board | Broadlawns Medical Center
Lynette Rasmussen – General Counsel | The Rasmussen Group Inc.
Mary Sellers – President | United Way of Central Iowa
Michelle Book Gowdy – Director of community and academic relations | Dupont Pioneer
Kim Augspurger – Owner | Saxton Inc.
2014 Meredith Emerging Woman of Influence:
Tiffany Tauscheck – VP of marketing & development | Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau