Congratulations to Our 2016 Ultimate Ladies in Business!
It’s a important time for women in leadership, and there is no better moment to congratulate and honor the women who make this community great through their work and caring every day. These awards are decided by public vote, and this year, we saw our largest response yet – with more than 67,000 total votes!
Whether they serve a local non-profit, lead a growing local business or simply inspire others with their can-do attitude, these women make up another exciting class of Ladies in Business Winners! Thank you for serving this community with your intelligence, leadership and passion. We can’t wait to see what you do next!
Ultimate Female Rising Star
Cherrie Brown of Real Estate Rockstars Homesmart NCG
Ultimate Female Community Spirit
Cheri Fleming of Valencia Acura
Ultimate Female Community Leader
Vanessa Wilk
Ultimate Female Non-profit Leader
Linda Davies of Domestic Violence
Center of SCV
Ultimate Female Educator
Liz Caddow of
Trinity Classical Academy
Ultimate Female Performing Artist
Andrea Vibe of Vibe Performing Arts
Ultimate Female Young Entrepreneur
Julie Susdorf of Perfect Day Perfect Look
Ultimate Female CPA
Laura Troost CPA
Ultimate Female Financial Professional
Rhona Jukes of American Family Funding
Ultimate Female HR Director
Rose Chegwin of Del West of USA
Ultimate Female Retail Owner
Kathy Allie of Cobblestone Cottage
Ultimate Female Restaurant Owner
Leticia Salazar-Hansen of
Sabor Cocina Mexicana
Ultimate Female
Small Business Executive
Nola Aronson of Advanced Audiology
Ultimate Female
Medium Business Executive
Allison Velasco of Afterburn Fitness
Ultimate Female
Large Business Executive
Jennifer Chadwick of Salt Creek Grille
Ultimate Female Photographer
Brooke Ritter of Brooke Ritter Photography
Ultimate Female Lawyer
Lisa Odom of Poole & Shaffery
Ultimate Female Medical Doctor
Stacie Gereb of Kaiser Permanente
Ultimate Female Dentist
Kimberly A. Rosen, DDS
Ultimate Female Veterinarian
Lisa Pope of Stevenson Ranch
Veterinary Center
Ultimate Female
Fitness Professional
Janet JayCee of Santa Clarita
Athletic Club
Ultimate Female Realtor
Tami Edwards of HomeSmart
NCG Team Bjorkman
Ultimate Female
Marketing/PR Professional
Claudia Sheridan of Small Business Breakthrough
photo by Joie de Vivre photographie
Standing (L-R): Linda Davies of Domestic Violence Center of SCV, Ultimate Female Non-profit Leader; Cheri Fleming of Valencia Acura, Ultimate Female Community Spirit; and Vanessa Wilk, Ultimate Female Community Leader. Seated (L-R): Julie Susdorf of Perfect Day Perfect Look, Ultimate Female Young Entrepreneur and Cherrie Brown of Real Estate Rockstars Homesmart NCG, Ultimate Female Rising Star.
Standing (L-R): Andrea Vibe of Vibe Performing Arts, Ultimate Female Performing Artist; Liz Caddow of Trinity Classical Academy, Ultimate Female Educator; and Leticia Salazar-Hansen of Sabor Cocina Mexicana, Ultimate Female Restaurant Owner. Sitting (L-R): Rose Chegwin of Del West of USA, Ultimate Female HR Director and Laura Troost CPA, Ultimate Female CPA. Not pictured: Allison Velasco of Afterburn Fitness, Ultimate Female Medium Business Executive.
Standing (L-R): Stacie Gereb of Kaiser Permanente, Ultimate Female Medical Doctor; Claudia Sheridan of Small Business Breakthrough, Ultimate Female Marketing/PR Professional; Lisa Pope of Stevenson Ranch Veterinary Center, Ultimate Female Veterinarian; and Tami Edwards of HomeSmart NCG Team Bjorkman, Ultimate Female Realtor. Sitting (L-R): Janet JayCee of Santa Clarita Athletic Club, Ultimate Female Fitness Professional and Kimberly A. Rosen, DDS, Ultimate Female Dentist.
Standing (L-R): Brooke Ritter of Brooke Ritter Photography, Ultimate Female Photographer; Nola Aronson of Advanced Audiology, Ultimate Female Small Business Executive; Jennifer Chadwick of Salt Creek Grille, Ultimate Female Large Business Executive; and Lisa Odom of Poole & Shaffery, Ultimate Female Lawyer. Sitting (L-R): Rhona Jukes of American Family Funding, Ultimate Female Financial Professional and Kathy Allie of Cobblestone Cottage, Ultimate Female Retail Owner.
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