Founded 1998

 WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Linda M. Herold
Founder, Women of Scottsdale

Linda M. Herold is the President of Herold Enterprises located in Scottsdale, AZ. Herold Enterprises produces WOMEN OF SCOTTSDALE and WEST VALLEY WOMEN, monthly meetings designed to connect local women, and includes IDENTITY ARTS, a consulting practice. Linda also writes THE SOCIAL LIFE column for Frontdoors Newspaper.

Wink Blair
Founder, Women of Scottsdale

Wink, Inc. specializes in public relations, promotions, event planning and business development.

Wink is a long-time resident of Scottsdale and participant in numerous professional and civic organizations

Her enthusiasm, resources and connections have played a significant role in creating WOS. She encourages others and helps to create an environment where members and guests feel welcome.

Lisa E. Platt
Administrator, Women of Scottsdale

Lisa E. Platt, an event management specialist and owner of The Platt Company, works with small organizations and busy professionals. Lisa specializes in helping clients with data base management, research, coordinating event details from invitations to registration, and other business projects.

Lisa recently earned her Distinguished Toastmaster Award and believes in giving back to her community. Previously, Lisa has volunteered for Friends of CASS, the auxiliary group for Central Arizona Shelter Services, Toastmasters International and soon will be volunteering for the American Medical College of Homeopathy.

DIRECTOR 2010:

Mary Contreras, agent owner of the Contreras State Farm Agency, has been a respected leader in the Phoenix insurance industry since 1994.

The Contreras State Farm Agency is comprised of a team of people working together to provide quality insurance products and support services for their clients. The agency’s success is based on this team who work together towards common goals for their clients.

The Contreras State Farm Agency is innovative and progressive. Mary being proactive to our environmental issues initiated a “Going Green” effort at in 2008. The installation of a photovoltaic solar collection system and CFL lighting change out were recent steps toward saving our environment. The current registered savings of the Solar Panels is 178451 pounds of carbon, or over 89 Tons.

Mary Contreras is a tireless community volunteer and leader, giving time and resources to a several organizations. She is a member of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, past Chairman of the Women in Business Council, a member of Tri-City NAIFA and former Board member, and National Bank of AZ Women’s Financial Group Board Member. Mary was selected as 2006 Tempe Diversity Business of the Year recipient. In 2009 she won the prestigious Alfred P Sloan Award and became a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. She is currently serving the Chandler Chamber Executive Board of Directors as the Public Policy Envoy.

Mary and her team invites all clients and families twice annually for their Spring Fling, (March 27th, 2010) and Pumpkin Patch (October 8th 2010). One highlight is that all visitors can receive a Complimentary Windshield Repair to keep their insurance costs low.

Mary loves painting the beauty of Arizona and can be found on weekends with brush in hand.

ADVISORS 2010:

Zee Peters,
Chief Development Officer

Gabriel's Angels

Zee Peters is the Chief Development Officer for Gabriel's Angels, a nonprofit providing pet therapy for abused, neglected and at-risk children. She is responsible for grant writing, special events, and communications, as well as, corporate and individual giving to support the work of Gabriel's Angels. Ms. Peters worked in child protective services for 6 years before transitioning into fundraising for organizations that support children and families in need; she has been with Gabriel's Angels for over 3 years.

Ms. Peters holds a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management, a Fundraising Certificate, and a dual Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology. She currently volunteers as a Helping Hand volunteer with Pet Therapy Team, Leslie and Tucker, a golden retriever.

Moving from the Midwest in 2005, Zee enjoys camping, hiking and motorcycling with her husband of 17 years. Ms. Peters shares her home with two kitties, Harris and Lucy, and one day hopes to have a therapy dog to participate in Gabriel's Angels.

She is honored to be involved with Women of Scottsdale and looks forward to serving as an Advisor in 2010.

Courtland Fournier

 REALTORS®

Capture Arizona Real Estate & Lifestyle
 

Born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and now currently living in Carefree. Graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson with two degrees with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and a Bachelor in Communication. After a long time in retail management now pursuing Real Estate since March 2004. Elected as 2009 President of Scottsdale Women’s Council of REALTORS® and 2008 President Elect. Currently, elected as AZ State Women’s Council of REALTORS® 2010 Ways & Means Chair and Events Co-Chair. Truly lucky to have an opportunity to be among many other professionals that also care about our housing communities. No job is too small when one wants to pursue their dreams.

Master Video Disc and Design

Janita Cooper, CEO Master Video Disc and Design. Janita has run the Scottsdale Airpark based Video/Audio Studio business for over 20 years.

Her client base reads like the Who's Who of Professional Speakers, Authors, Universities, Ministry and Corporations.

With the current business slant toward Web based sales and Marketing, Master Video Disc and Design has transformed many websites into 'Welcoming Video Sales capturing vehicles' as well as helping Book, Products and Events to greater success with Video Trailers (Like a Movie Preview). The in house Video studio is complete with Green Screen technology and large enough to include an audience.

Janita was born in Dallas, Texas and has been in Arizona since 1981, is an active member of the National Speakers Association and a past president of Arizona Chapter.

ROSEANNE HOLEWINSKI

Vice President

Women's Financial Group

National Bank of Arizona

As Vice President for National Bank of Arizona Women’s Financial Group, Mrs. Holewinski understands Connection, Collaboration, and
Community and the unique way women relate to each other.

The Women’s Financial Group is comprised of highly experienced and approachable bankers who have a real knowledge of financial challenges women face and strategies to help them succeed. In addition, the Women’s Financial Group has chartered a council of Arizona
businesswomen to provide clients the invaluable opportunity to connect with other professionals and business owners.

Relocating to Scottsdale in 1993, she was impressed by National Bank of Arizona and the way they conducted business with their clients,
especially women. After 18 years of running a very successful business and then 10 years of retirement, Rosie decided to come back into the business world.

Rosie’s involvement in the community includes committee work for American Cancer Society’s Jewel Ball, PHC Beach Ball, ChildHelp’s AZ Advisory Board, WOS Advisory Board, and fostering stray dogs. In her spare time Rosie trains dogs in Obedience, Flyball, and Agility. She enjoys her 6 dogs along with 2 beautiful grandchildren.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2009

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