Women of Excellence

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Trish Koetting: Woman of Excellence in Hospitality

As the owner and bus-girl of Hoss’s Market and Rotisserie, Trish Koetting is constantly motivated…

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Michele Batye: Woman of Excellence in Retail

“Is it really even a job when you’re passionate about what you do?” Michele Batye…

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Bev Curtis: Woman of Excellence in Real Estate

Bev Curtis has been in the real estate industry for 28 years, and in that…

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Dr. Laine Young-Walker: Woman of Excellence in Healthcare

Dr. Laine Young-Walker is constantly motivated by making a difference and creating new programs that…

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Angela Drake: Woman of Excellence in Education

Angela Drake’s veteran clients — those who served the country and were willing to pay…

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Jane Williams: Woman of Excellence in Public Service

Jane Williams, executive director and co-founder of Love Columbia, measures success by love.  “Am I…

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Kelley Frink: Woman of Excellence in Finance

Kelley Frink never planned on being chief financial officer when she began her career at…

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Kerry Goyette: Woman of Excellence in Professional Excellence

Kerry Goyette is a certified professional behavior analyst and certified forensic interviewer with postgraduate studies…

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Marjorie A. Graf: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Retail

COMO magazine is proud to honor Marjorie A. Graf as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Retail.

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Brooke Sydenstricker McCarty: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Real Estate

COMO magazine is proud to honor Brooke Sydenstricker McCarty as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Real Estate.

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Heather Hargrove: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Hospitality

COMO magazine is proud to honor Heather Hargrove as our 2020 Woman of Excellence in Hospitality.

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Verna Laboy: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Health Care

COMO magazine is proud to honor health educator Verna LaBoy as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Health Care.