Each year, Waypoint upholds its rich tradition of recognizing women for their professional and volunteer contributions to the community through the Tribute to Women of Achievement event. Reflecting Waypoint’s mission of improving lives, these women are agents of change in the Corridor, whether it’s through innovation, organizational enhancement, leadership, personal life, or service to others. Their efforts demonstrate the positive influence and impact women have on our area every day.
We are ever-grateful for their commitment to bettering the world around them. They truly embrace Waypoint’s vision of inspiring hope, courage, and strength in hearts of others, and are continuing proudly in the footprints of women honored in the 35 years before them.
Read the 2018 Tribute honoree bios.
Women of Achievement in Arts, Education, and/or Culture
Dr. Jan Handler - Provost, Mt. Mercy University
Ellen Kleckner - Executive Director, Iowa Ceramics Center
Marion Patterson - Instructor, Kirkwood Community College
Women of Achievement in Leadership
Lynette Bossler - Vice President of Corporate Operations, GreatAmerica
Erin Brokel - Program Developer, Kirkwood Community College
Tatum Buse - Vice President of Finance & Corporate Controller, Rockwell Collins
Kara Carlson - Community Banking Regional Operations Manager, US Bank
Julie Crockett - President, Mercy Medical Center Foundation
Mayuri Farlinger - Manger of Customer Solutions & Business Development, Alliant Energy
Amy Geiger - Vice President of Resource Development, United Way of East Central Iowa
Melissa Henderson - Owner of a start up company
Nancy Hill-Davis - Vice President of Human Resources, Mercy Medical Center
Jennifer Lawrence - Owner, Corridor HR Solutions
Karen McCusker - Environmental Health & Safety Manager, KapStone Paper & Packaging Corporation
Deann McDonald - Vice President of Human Relations, F & M Bank
Jenny Miller - Senior Director of Avionics Programs Engineering, Rockwell Collins
Wendy Nielsen - Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Cara Oldham - Human Resources Manager, RSM US LLP
Caitlin L Slessor - Attorney & Vice President, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Women of Achievement in Service to the Community
Teri Copler - Senior Benefits Specialist and Partner, TrueNorth Companies
Betty Ehlinger - Community volunteer & Short-term Project Employee, United Way of East Central Iowa & Linn Area Partners - Active in Disaster
Vicki Hughes - Volunteer Coordinator, First Lutheran Church
Amy Keltner - Coordinator, Jones County Volunteer Center
Cindy Sale - Co-Founder, Gems of Hope
Julie Schneekloth - Vice President - Director of Training, United Fire Group
Dara Schmidt - Director, Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cindy Theilen - Human Resources Assistant
Lonnie Viner - Executive Director, Cedar Valley Humane Society