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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
4th floor lobby
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom ABCDE, 4th floor
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Regency Ballroom, 2nd floor
8:15 a.m. Suzanne Sitherwood, President, The Laclede Group
The president, and incoming CEO, of Laclede Group is a woman on the move. Literally. Suzanne came to St. Louis from Atlanta to lead one of St. Louis’ most established companies. An engineer by training, Suzanne brings a fresh outlook on St. Louis, energy and leadership to kick off the day.
8:50 a.m. Debra Hollingsworth, Regional VP-External Affairs, AT&T Missouri
No one in town is better connected than Deb Hollingsworth. Her AT&T career provides the technology but her community leadership connects her to just about everyone you know. How to get connected, stay connected and make those connections meaningful are the basis of Deb’s inspiring remarks.
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
“Banking on Women”
Patricia Mercurio, President, Bank of America, Missouri
Sally Roth, Area President, Regions Bank
Julie Stackhouse, Senior VP and Managing Officer of Banking Supervision, Credit, Community Development and Learning Innovation, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (moderator)
Leading a bank in today’s economic environment is one of the toughest assignments any of us could have. Two of St. Louis’s top bankers share their own career experiences and some practical advice on how to develop good banking relationships.
“Personal Branding: The Secret Sauce”
Deb Hollingsworth, Regional VP-External Affairs, AT&T Missouri (moderator)
Linda Locke, Principal, Reputare Consulting
Lisa Richter, Managing Principal, Stakeholder Insights
You’re smart, talented and hardworking but what makes you someone others seek out? This discussion of personal branding and reputation includes technical expertise on matters such as customer experience audits, personal and business case studies and tips on how to build your personal brand on-line, at the office and everywhere you go.
“The Real Women Business Owners of St. Louis”
Stephanie Leffler, CEO, CrowdSource
Peggy Lents, President, Lents & Associates L.L.C. (moderator)
Brenda Newberry, Principal, Nesher, LLC and Retired CEO and Chairman, The Newberry Group, Inc.
Vicki Pohlman, Founder and CEO, PohlmanUSA Court Reporting
Entrepreneurship has a technical ring to it. This panel focuses on the real world of business ownership from cash flow to clients. Starting a business is one thing but these women share what it takes to stay in business and prosper during tough economic times.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
“Educating Leaders”
Myrtle Dorsey, Chancellor, St. Louis Community College
Ellen Harshman, Dean, John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University (moderator)
Lisa Lyle, Head of School, Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS)
Elizabeth Stroble, President, Webster University
Teaching has been a traditional women’s profession but these teachers are at the head of the class, in fact at the head of their schools. Discussion of careers, leadership, and academic mixed with real-life advice on whether to go back to school, when to go back and how to pay for it make this seminar part of your core curriculum for success.
“Sharing the Wealth”
Erin Budde, Senior VP, Wells Fargo Advisors (moderator)
Maxine Clark, Founder, Chief Executive Bear and Chairman, Build-A-Bear Workshop
Laurna Godwin, Partner, Vector Communications and Board Chair, Saint Louis Community Foundation
Virginia McDowell, President and CEO, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
Philanthropy is one of the most powerful tools we have to change the world. Giving away money is hard work when done in a thoughtful, effective manner. This discussion will talk about how to give, to whom and how much. Through personal stories, the panel will share their successes, frustrations and learnings about being on both sides of the giving dollar.
“What Half of All Women Don’t Know About Their Health”
Katharine H. Mikulec, MD, Director of The Osteoporosis Center of St. Luke’s Hospital
Andrea Moyer, MD, FACC, Cardiac Specialists of St. Luke's Hospital
Lynette Santos, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at St. Luke’s Hospital
Caren Schaecher, MD, OB/GYN, Women’s Health Care Inc. of St. Luke’s Hospital
You might be surprised at some of the health risks, guidelines, tests and proactive steps you should be talking to your doctor about. As a busy woman, it’s hard to stay up-to-speed with what you need to do be doing for your family’s health, much less your own. Join this interactive panel of physician specialists to learn what you and half of all women don’t know and get answers to your health questions during a lively Q&A.
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom, 2nd floor
12:45 p.m. Diane Sullivan, President and CEO, Brown Shoe Company
“Three Things I Learned About Leadership and Success”
Diane sees leadership as a unique privilege to have the responsibility to direct the actions of others in carrying out the purposes and goals of an organization. There are many leadership models and successful formulas documented and published as helpful guides for all of us, but I would like to share with you three leadership insights that have served as “tipping points” for me in my quest for success as a leader.
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
A repeat of last year’s speed coaching session is planned! The point: to encourage interaction between conference attendees and our roster of women business leaders. It should work as a rapid fire Q&A. Think of speed dating at a high level with influential women. Fun and energetic, and you get to meet new friends!
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
“Adding Yet Another Job: The Rewards of Community Involvement”
Barbara Archer, President and Founder, Archer Wealth Management, LLC
Tracy Hart, President, Tarlton Corp.
Wendy Henry, Managing Partner, St. Louis and Decatur, BKD LLP
Patricia Whitaker, CEO, Arcturis (moderator)
Why would a busy, successful woman with a full plate at work and home take on the leadership of an organization in the midst of a leadership change? Or ask people to give hundreds of thousands of dollars? Or get involved with substantially changing the community? This discussion of community leadership looks at the hours, challenges and rewards of being involved in St. Louis in a very big way.
“Life in the Public Spotlight”
Darlene Green, Comptroller, City of St. Louis
Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, Director, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Kathleen Osborn, Executive Director, Regional Business Council (moderator)
Kathleen Ratcliffe, President, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
Some jobs never end, especially for those who hold positions of public leadership. This conversation focuses on building constituencies, understanding the media, knowing who’s the boss, who’s on board and building a career all at the same time.
“Politics as Usual”
Joyce Aboussie, CEO, Aboussie & Associates
Catherine Hanaway, Partner, Ashcroft Hanaway LLC
May Scheve Reardon, Executive Director, Missouri Lottery (moderator)
This is a look behind the headlines into the roles women can/should play in the political arena as well as some astute, bipartisan analysis of local, state and federal elections. This panel will make Donneybrook look like a walk in the park!
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom ABCDE
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