National Diversity Council Announces the 2016 Most Powerful Business Women in Texas
HOUSTON, September 15, 2016 /3BL Media/ - The National Diversity Council, along with Texas Diversity Magazine, is proud to announce the 2016 Most Powerful Businesswomen award winners. This year, when a woman has risen to the very top of a major political party for the first time in this nation’s history, there is no time better than now to recognize the unbelievable achievements women have made in the business sphere. These women have raised bars, broken barriers and inspired their peers – both female and male – to face all challenges head on and conquer their goals.
“The 2016 Most Powerful Businesswomen award gives well-deserved recognition to the women who have exhibited a proven record of success in their field,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chairman of the National Diversity Council. “Our organization takes great pride in honoring this distinguished group of accomplished women who are helping lead their businesses to greater heights.”
Selection for this distinction was based on each individual’s contributions to business growth and strategic direction, proven record of accomplishments in their area of expertise, and their ability to serve as an effective role model who inspires other women and is active in mentoring the next generation of female professionals. Each awardee stands atop their field in several industries such as health care, law, technology, retail and oil & gas. The wide range of industries represented in this group of distinguished businesswomen speaks to the long strived for ascendancy of women in the workplace.
To find more information on the honorees along with their thoughts on the essence of leadership, please visit our website at www.texasdiversitymagazine.org/2016mostpowerful.
2016 Texas Most Powerful Businesswomen
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Amanda McMillian Senior VP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer Anadarko Petroleum |
Ann Ackerson CPO & VP, Supply Chain Management Dresser Rand
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Ann Janssen VP, Accounting EOG Resources
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Ann Yett Chief Financial Officer Keller Williams
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Barbara K Allen Director D.R. Horton
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Beth Manuet Executive VP Academy
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Betty Manetta President & CEO Argent Associates
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Carol Clements Chief Information Officer Pizza Hut US |
Andrejka Bernatova VP, Finance & Investor Relations PennTex Midstream Partners |
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Catherine Schnurr General Counsel Spiceworks
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Cindy McCann Global VP, Investor Relations Whole Foods
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Eileen Akerson Executive VP & General Counsel, Corporate Secretary KBR
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Ellen Barker Chief Information officer Texas Instruments
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Janet Bray Chief Human Resources Officer Teacher Retirement Systems of Texas
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Janet Langford Carrig Senior VP, Law, General Counsel ConocoPhillips
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Cara Vives VP, Sales Labatt Food Service
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Joy Rothschild Chief Human Resources Officer Omni Hotel & Resorts
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Julie Dill Chief Communications Officer Spectra Energy
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Karen H. Quintos Executive VP, Chief Customer Officer Dell |
Mary Beth West Executive VP, Chief Customer & Marketing Officer J.C. Penney
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Kathleen J. Wu Partner, Business Operations Andrews Kurth
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Kelly Dilts Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP Francesca's |
Kendra Scott CEO Kendra Scott Design
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Kim Cummins AVP, Human Resources & Diversity BNSF Railway
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Kimberly Allen Dang Chief Financial Officer Kinder Morgan
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Kimberly Ross Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer Baker Hughes
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Laura Bishop Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer USAA
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Laura A. Coffey Executive VP Pier 1 Imports
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Laura Nichol Senior VP, Business Support Crown Castle
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Leah King Senior VP, Development United Way
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Lisa Bottle VP, Corporate Affairs Fluor
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Lisa Keglovitz VP, Talent Acquisition & Diversity GameStop
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Lori Johnston Executive VP & CAO Celanese
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Lori Lee Senior Executive VP & Global Marketing Officer AT&T
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Stephanie Seagall VP, Events, Sales, & Operations Houston Astros |
Marie Myers VP, Finance HP
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Maryann Mannen Chief Financial Officer FMC Technologies
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Melkeya McDuffie VP, Talent Acquisition Waste Management
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Myrtle L. Jones Senior VP, Tax Halliburton
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Nikki Sumpter Senior VP, Human Resources JPS Health Group
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Nina Vaca Chairman & CEO Pinnacle Group
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Purvi Pavel Albers Partner Haynes and Boone LLP
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Raina Avalon VP, Logistics Sysco
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Rina Patel Regional President Wells Fargo
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Sandra McGlothlin Partner Empire Roofing
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Sheila Hailey Vice President Burns Wilcox
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Sue Burnett President & Founder Burnett Staffing
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Susan M. Cunningham Executive VP ESHR & New Frontiers Noble Energy
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Tammy Romo VP, Financial Planning Southwest Airlines |
Vandi Theriot VP, Talent Services TDECU |
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Media Contact:
Kelvin Arala
National Diversity Council
713-592-6998
kelvin.arala@techdiversitymagazine.org
