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Springfield Business Journal Friday honored the 2006 Most Influential Women at a luncheon at University Plaza Convention Center.
Springfield Business Journal Friday honored the 2006 Most Influential Women at a luncheon at University Plaza Convention Center.

SBJ honors Twenty Most Influential Women

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About 500 people spent the better part of the work day at Springfield Business Journal’s Most Influential Women event, held today at University Plaza Convention Center.

The seventh annual event recognized this year’s 20 honorees. Click here for profiles and photos of each influential woman.

The event featured keynote speaker Rep. Sara Lampe, 138th District, who spoke of the many women who have influenced her career and life choices. Kelly Rostic, a 2006 SBJ 40 Under 40 honoree, served as master of ceremonies.

The honorees are, in alphabetical order: Marci Bowling, Developmental Center of the Ozarks; Dolores Brooks, retired educator; Andrea Croley, Croley Insurance & Financial; Liz Delany, Alice 95.5 FM; Susie Dollar, retired registered nurse; Judy Doverspike, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Missouri; Melissa Haddow, Community Partnership of the Ozarks; Robin House, City Utilities; Camille Lockhart, BKD LLP; Ann Meese, Springfield Catholic Schools; Bev Miller, American Red Cross Greater Ozarks Chapter; Rita Needham, Southwest Area Manufacturers Association; Barby Pohl, Great Southern Bank; Pat Reiser, Family Violence Center Inc.; Peggy Riggs, Springfield Public Schools; Deanna Scott, Legal Services of Southern Missouri; Debra Shantz, Hammons Hotels; Krystal Simon, Interactive Hotel Solutions; Mary Lilly Smith, city of Springfield; and Angela Wessell, Burrell Behavioral Health.

Click here for a larger group photo and other photos from the event.[[In-content Ad]]

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