- Annie Turner
- Wells Fargo
- Council Chair
Annie Turner is Vice President and Business Banking Manager at Wells Fargo Bank for whom she has worked for 29 years. After receiving her degree from Baylor University, she began her banking career in Laredo, Texas and later moved with her family to San Antonio over 10 years ago. Annie is married and has one 12-year-old daughter.
Annie previously served on the Board and Executive Committee of the Hispanic Chamber. She serves as Secretary of the Executive Committee for the South Texas Business Fund, as Leadership & Professional Development Council Chair on the Executive Committee for the North Chamber, and serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Boerne. She is actively involved with NAWBO and is an Advisory Director of the Board of Business Careers High School’s Academy of Finance. She is an alumna of the Leadership Texas Class of 2000.
Enterprising Women's Conference
- Renée Crittenden-Garcia
- Crittenden Communications, LLC
- President
About the Company: Crittenden Communications is your source for purely creative marketing. Renee delivers full-service consulting and her proven expertise in marketing, public relations and special events and publications consulting, as well as the reliability of a trusted and resourceful supplier network.
About the Program: The 20th Anniversary EWC is the premier leadership and professional development conference for women from the corporate, entrepreneurial, professional, educational and non-profit arenas. EWC provides a powerful learning environment with inspiring speakers, topical workshops and networking opportunities, and features the presentation of the prestigious ATHENA Award®.
Personally Speaking: Renée is a Leadership Lab alumna Class of 2001, and has been involved in the ATHENA Young Professional Award, EWC, Expo, Gala, Leadership Lab, Small Business Leaders Awards and State of the County Address committees. She says, "I have established wonderful relationships through my North Chamber involvement. I participate in as much as I can to realize a return on my investment, and it's been well worth it."
Leadership Lab
- Healther Felty
- White Glove Technologies
About the Company: Heather is CEO and President of Fintan Technologies, a consulting firm providing professional support and technology advocacy services to clients throughout Texas. The firm focuses on small to medium-size companies and field offices of larger enterprises, and offers a range of technology support services at the highest quality, with cost and technical efficiency.
About the Program: Leadership Lab is an award-winning program that fosters and enhances leadership by focusing on a foundation of relationship building and professional development utilizing new and innovative practices. More than just a nine month experience - the relationships nurtured and the personal development gained from the program inspire greatness in personal and organizational leadership.
Personally Speaking: Fintan Technologies has been a member of the North Chamber since 2007 and the company plays an active role in the Technology Council and Business Leaders Circles. A 2007 Lab alumna and alumni association board member, Heather says, "The North Chamber is a great avenue for small business owners to interact with and develop relationships with local leaders and companies of all sizes, as well as seize opportunities for involvement with community and non-profit organizations."
Enterprising Women's Conference
- Lisa Mochel
- Broadway Bank
About the Company: Broadway National Bank was established in 1941, and is the largest independent bank in the San Antonio and Hill Country region. As Assistant Vice President of Treasury Management Sales, Lisa is focused on consulting with businesses and commercial customers to provide financial products and services that help them manage their business more effectively and efficiently.
About the Program: The Enterprising Women’s Conference (EWC) is a half-day leadership and professional development conference that provides a robust learning environment with powerfully informational speakers and networking opportunities. The EWC luncheon features recognition of a community leader and a business/organization through the presentation of the prestigious ATHENA Award® and – new this year – the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award.
Personally Speaking: Lisa has been devoted to the North Chamber for three years, serving on the EWC committee and assisting with sponsorships and the ATHENA Award selection process. She is a Leadership Lab alumna, class of 2009. She says, "The North Chamber has been an excellent resource for me to meet many of my business associates, as well as allowing me endless opportunities to be more involved with my community."
Leadership & Professional Development Council
FOCUS: The Leadership & Professional Development Council offers specialized and advanced leadership and professional development to encourage and support our community's leaders. This Council promotes leadership cultivation designed to assist business people in building professional connections and acquiring cutting-edge thinking and best practices.
ENGAGE in a powerful learning environment with informational speakers and robust networking opportunities at the Enterprising Women's Conference (EWC), a leadership and professional development conference that features the recognition of a community leader and a business/organization through the presentation of the prestigious ATHENA Award® and - new this year - the ATHENA® Organizational Leadership Award. ATHENA Award® Criteria & Nomination Form, ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award® Criteria & Nomination Form, ATHENA Award® Recipients. Event Chair: Lisa Mochel
CULTIVATE leadership skills in the Leadership Lab series, an award-winning and innovative approach to leadership development targeted to San Antonio's up-and-coming business leaders from the corporate, non-profit and small business environments. This nine-month training program is based on the most current thinking, research and best practices in leadership development focusing on five core elements including: professional performance, leadership, management, community service and self-awareness. Leadership Lab Program Brochure; Leadership Lab Application; Program Chair: Heather Felty
