SPONSORS
Celie Althoff
First Vice President/Wealth Advisor
Morgan Stanley Investment Services
6410 Poplar Ave., Suite 600
Memphis, TN 38119
901.766.6141 / 800.659.6659
Celie Althoff is a First Vice President and Wealth Advisor for Global Wealth
Management at Morgan Stanley.
Celie is a long time supporter of projects and causes for educating and empowering women. She is a board member of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis and serves on the Executive Committee as the Policy and Procedures chair. She has served on the boards of the Mental Health Association, Birthright, Temple Israel, and the Strategic Development Committee for the National Civil Rights Museum. Celie also has a passion for wildlife conservation and is active with the National Wildlife Federation.
Maryanne Andrews
City Enterprises, LLC
5124 Raleigh Lagrange
Memphis, TN 38120
901.507.4610
Maryanne and her husband David operate multi-state, multi-division companies that are involved in car sales, auto auctions, finance companies and real estate sales, development and management. Their businesses have operations in Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. Talk about wearing a lot of hats.
A native of Huntsville, Alabama, Maryanne is a graduate of the University of Alabama and continues to be a "Roll Tide" fan. She has called Memphis home since 1991. Before joining forces with her husband, Maryanne's background was in banking and investment analysis. She enjoys jogging, traveling and is an active member of her church.
The Cover Girls on this page are
from the 2007 / 2008
Memphis Women’s Yellow Pages.
Stefanie Barrett
Owner, Barrett Creative
1350 Island Place East, Suite 100
Memphis, TN 38103
901.827.1799
Stefanie Barrett is the owner of Barrett Creative, a full-service graphic design and marketing firm. With over 15-years of experience, Stefanie works closely with companies to create a comprehensive marketing plan enabling business owners to focus on their main priority - managing their businesses.
Stefanie’s diverse skill set includes corporate identity systems, website development, email marketing, and traditional print media such as brochures and ads. She is a member of NAWBO, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Women on the Move and currently serves as the marketing sponsor for the Commission on Missing and Exploited Children and the Small Business Chamber.
Angela Bisceglia
Realtor, Correal Realtors
8206 Farmington Rd.
Germantown, TN 38139
901.481.7811
Angela is a Real Estate Professional specializing in residential real estate for buyers,
sellers, and investors. She enjoys helping to achieve the American dream of
home ownership. She has served on many committees with MAAR, RPAC's Capita
Club, and "Welcome Home Memphis."
Credentials include: ABR, CRS, GRI, MM$C, and 2001 President, Women's Council
of Realtors. A consultant and investor in several businesses, Angela serves on the board
of directors of Shelby Residential and Vocational Services, The Girl Scout Council of the
Mid-South, and is a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Down time
includes family, friends and 3 dogs. Well traveled in the U.S. and abroad, she loves
books, music, and riding Harleys.
Deborah Turner Brasfield, Affiliate Broker
The Buyer's Agent, Brasfield Enterprises
2010 Exeter Road
Germantown, TN 38138
901.753.4488
After being in the investment business for more than 20 years ago, I decided to take time to decide what to do with the rest of my life. I continued to be very involved in our community. I started oil painting and completed my first book. When my husband, Allen, decided to get his broker's license with The Buyer's Agent, I decided that is was time to join him as an affiliate broker. As an agent for the buyer, we represent the buyer exclusively. What does this mean for you, the buyer? Call us for details if you are looking for new or existing home, or land.
Cathy Draper
Draper’s Catering of Memphis
Draper’s Restaurant
6116 Macon Rd.
Memphis, TN 38134
901.385.7788
Cathy and her husband Gary opened their own business in 1989, starting out with a small deli operation in Cordova. Now they’re full-service catering business is a bustling enterprise, serving hundreds daily throughout the greater Memphis area. The wedding business is a large portion of Draper’s business. Cathy, a designer of custom wedding cakes, takes pride in offering high-quality products to her customers.
With six boys at home, and definitely outnumbered, she finds great pleasure meeting with brides, discussing their needs, and designing and producing unique creations for their special day.
Cathy Graham, Owner/Designer
InternetOne.net a division of Grafix Unlimited
901.888.2932
Cathy Graham, owner of InternetOne.net a division of Grafix Unlimited, began developing websites in 1994 expanding on her already 15 years of graphic design. Today, with almost 30 years of design experience, her goal remains the same - To provide graphic and website design to small to medium sized businesses. Recognizing that smaller businesses have unique needs when it comes to website development and graphic design, Cathy helps clients satisfy those needs in personalized, innovate ways.
From website design to traditional graphic design including business cards, brochures, mailing pieces, and print ads, building a cohesive marketing brand for clients that can help set them apart from their competition is what Grafix Unlimited and InternetOne.net is all about.
Tammy Gunnels
Ladies Who Launch - Memphis
4745 Poplar Ave, Ste 304
Memphis, TN 38117
901.378.7326
Tammy was selected to bring the Ladies Who Launch program to the Mid-South in July of 2007. Her enthusiasm and passion made the Memphis Launch one of the most successful in the world. Connecting women and encouraging them to live life from their hearts is something Tammy strives to do everyday. She is a wife, a mother, an author, a speaker, a dramatist and an occasional comedian. Her energy is contagious, her joy is explosive and her desire is real. She is out to change the world - one dreamer at a time!
Patti Harmon
Total Construction of Tennessee, Inc.
Total Termite & Pest Control
2740 Whitten Rd., Ste. 103
Memphis, TN 38133
901.382.8864
Patti has been involved in the construction business for 10 years. She holds a general contractors license in the state of Tennessee and is CO 7 certified for her termite business. She has continued to stay focused with a positive attitude that has developed into great success for her businesses.
Patti and her husband George have started these companies on their own and have made them the growing, profitable companies they are today. Hard work, great employees and satisfied customers are 100% the key to their success.
Patti is a member and actively involved in the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
Kathy Haynes, Owner
Haynes and Howell General Contractors
1352 Wolf Ridge
Collierville, TN 38017
901.861.3723
Kathy earned her Construction Industry Technician certification in 1999 through a partnership of the National Association of Women in Construction and Clemson University. She was named Woman in Construction of the Year in 2001, 2002, and 2004 and was one of 17 women nationwide to receive the “Building on the Power of NAWIC” award.
Kathy earned her Tennessee BC General Contractors license in December 2003. Her business partner, David Stephens, holds a Master Electrical in Tennessee and Arkansas. With combined construction experience of more than 40 years, Haynes and Howell can all your construction, electrical and remodeling needs.
Dr. Kitsie Hendrix
Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
813 Ridge Lake Blvd., Ste. 460
Memphis, TN 38120
901.761.3029
Dr. Hendrix is a periodontist, a dentist specialized in gum and implant surgery. Her practice is dedicated to saving teeth even with advanced bone loss or replacing missing teeth with dental implants.
Dr. Hendrix is involved in travel, hunting, gardening and real estate. She is a member of the Memphis Dental Society, the Tennessee Dental Association, the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Periodontology. She has been published over 100 times and has done dental missions in 12 countries.
Dr. Hendrix enjoys travel and gardening. She has two grown daughters, nine granddaughters and two near perfect son-in-laws.
Misty Jones
Broker, Renaissance Realty
3157 Hwy. 64, Ste. 200
Eads, TN 38028
Office: 901.606.5205 Direct: 901.606.5205
Misty has celebrated numerous achievements and awards in this fast paced career she feels she was born for! Attaining some of the highest honors in the industry, to include: Tennessee Assoc. of Realtors Leadership graduate (2005), Vesta Home Show best presentation (2006), lifetime member multi-million dollar club; plus the following education designations: abr, gri, ccrec currently working on crb.
Her hobbies include spending time with her husband, Jeff and their two boys, Bryson(13) - Joshua (9) and watching University of Memphis basketball! Go Tigers!
Colleen Kaslow-Knight
President, Colleen’s Canine Cab, Inc.
6025 Stage Road, Ste 42-174
Bartlett, TN 38134
901.289.5353
Born and raised in NYC, Colleen relocated to Memphis in 1999 as the result of a job transfer. Having settled in Bartlett, Colleen opted to remain in place when her corporate position was outsourced in early 2006.
Colleen’s various activities with rescue groups and pet owners evidenced a void in the services provided to the busy, elderly or disabled pet owner. Thus was born Colleen’s Canine Cab, Inc. – whose primary focus is the transportation of pets to and from their various appointments.
Colleen shares her life with her rescued dogs, Charley a Boxer and Daisy a Collie.
Vanecia B. Kimbrow, Esq.
Fearnley, Califf, Martin,
McDonald, Tate & Kimbrow, Attorneys at Law
81 Monroe, Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38103
901.522.9161
Attorney Vanecia Belser-Kimbrow is a partner with Fearnley Califf Martin McDonald Tate & Kimbrow. She is a real estate attorney representing clients in transactional matters and land use and development law including real estate, corporate entity formation, contract negotiation, and community development in the nonprofit and government sectors. In June 2000, she founded Community Equity & Title, Inc., the first female minority-owned title & escrow firm in Tennessee. Kimbrow has gained a reputation as a competent and tenacious advocate having represented various corporations, land development, faith based and nonrofit groups.
Joyce McKenzie, VP, Broker
Crye-Leike Realtors
435 New Byhalia Rd.
Collierville, TN 38017
901.854.5050
Joyce McKenzie is a Real Estate Broker with Crye Leike Realtors. She specializes in Residential Real Estates for buyers, sellers and relocation. She is licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
Joyce’s passion for serving her clients is well recognized. 85% of her business is thru referrals from past clients, family or friends. Joyce has been Crye-Leike Collierville's #1 Agent for almost 7 years. She’s also in the Crye-Leike Top 25 Club.
Her designations include: Broker, CPPS, CRS, GRI, Life MM$C
Joyce and her husband Kenny own Superior Auto Body of Collierville, they have 3 children and 2 dogs. For relaxation she enjoys boating at Pickwick or visiting her husband’s native home in Scotland.
Farrar Schaeffer Peckham, President
Bluff City Jaguar Land Rover
6335 Wheel Cove
Memphis, TN 38119
901.844.9400
A native Memphian, born into an automobile dealer’s family, Farrar Schaeffer Peckham began working on the used car side of Bluff City Autoplex in 1992. At that time, the dealership sold Buick, Nissan, Isuza and Honda automobiles. She started as a telephone receptionist.
She attended high school in Memphis and was a 1995 graduate of Houston High School. She attended Mississippi State University, all the while continuing to work at the dealership during vacations and holidays. Throughout the 90’s she worked in every department of the dealership and became totally involved in all their operations. In 1998 she began working full time at Bluff City Jaguar, Inc. She was named President of Bluff City Jaguar Land Rover, Inc., in 2007.
Farrar works closely with The Ladies of St. Jude and is a very busy wife and mother to 7 year old Harrell and daughter Nicklin age 3.
Gayle S. Rose, CEO
EVS Corporation
5050 Poplar Avenue, Suite 1600
Memphis, TN 38157
901.871.0832
Gayle S. Rose is the Principal owner and CEO of EVS Corporation. EVS is a leading technology company providing secure data protection and remote backup services to businesses of any size. Gayle previously served as Managing Director of Heritage Capital Advisors and was President and CEO of the Deepak Chopra Companies.
Gayle is most well known for landing the NBA basketball team, the Memphis Grizzlies. She is the Co-founder of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, and was internationally recognized in 2007 as one of two women awarded the Changing Face of Philanthropy Award from the International Women’s Funding Network.
Jeanine Schaf
Power Source Plus Electric Company, Inc.
469 McQuiston Rd.
Brighton, TN 38011
901.218.7463
WBE Certified
Power Source Plus Electric Co., Inc. offers typical electric work coupled with the installation of solar pv, solar thermal and wind turbines. We offer these services to agriculture, commercial and residential consumers of electric power. We are certified in solar thermal and wind turbine installation coupled with advanced certification in design and installation of solar pv.
Power Source Plus is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Jeanine and her husband Terry have 34 years of experience in the electrical industry, yet they are small enough that they value each and every customer. They take pride in giving you the personalized service you deserve, with the experience and reliability you trust.
Karen B. Shea, CFP®
Shea Wealth Management
1661 International Drive, Ste. 400
Memphis, TN 38120
901.683.9099 / Cell: 901.237.9783
Karen Shea, CFP®, is a native Memphian with over thirty years experience in the investment business. She offers a variety of securities and services to individuals and small business owners including: financial planning, investment analysis, asset management, estate and legacy planning, college planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance reviews, distribution planning, executive benefits, and employee educational seminars. Karen takes a holistic approach to financial planning, balancing quality of life now with goals and objectives for the future. Her integrity and objectivity are critical components of the planning process.
Securities and Investment Advisory Services are offered through Linsco/Private Ledger, Member of NASD/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Linsco/Private Ledger is not affiliated with Shea Wealth Management.
Donna Skaarer
Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePro, SRES
Century 21 Family Realtors
2021 S. Germantown Rd.
Germantown, TN 38138
901.755.2288/901.754.7100/866.21.DONNA
A full time realtor since 1979, Donna has the experience and the knowledge to assist buyers and sellers. As a former teacher, she believes in education for children and for herself. She has earned many designations: Accredited Buyer’s Agent, Certified Residential Specialist, CRS (only 3-5% of agents in the country have this), the GRI, the Internet Professional designation of ePro and recently the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation of SRES.
A member of Hope Presbyterian, she is in leadership with the adult singles and an avid u of M basketball fan. She is on the board of Martha‘s Manor and involved with the Ronald McDonald House golf tournament through Alpha Delta Pi and she is on the special events committee at the Ronald McDonald House.
Renee Smith, Owner
Caring Companions
3030 Covington Pike, Ste. 258
Memphis, TN 38128
901.259.5030
One woman’s business was born out of prayers to help others. Caring Companions has been providing in-home care for 12 years now.
Renee’ has experienced loosing both her parents and her only sibling, and states, “this experience has taught me to live each day like it was the last.” Every moment is precious with your family, and we realize that. At Caring Companions, our clients & their families are much more than endless names in a computer; they are our extended family.
Caring Companions services includes personal care/bathing, household chores, meal prep, transportation, Alzheimer’s, respite, additional help at assisted living or hospital sitting and much more.
Dr. Allison Stiles
Memphis Internal Medicine & Pediatric Associates
1325 Eastmoreland, Suite 585
Memphis, TN 38104
901.276.0249
Dr. Allison Stiles is a solo practitioner and the sole proprietor of her business, Memphis Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Associates, PLLC. She is double board certified as a pediatrician, specializing in the treatment of children, and as an internist, treating adults. She can care for patients with complex problems throughout their lives, both in and out of the hospital. “It’s great to be able to help both the newborn and the breastfeeding mother who may be struggling with depression. I care for multiple generations of the same family!” Dr. Stiles has special interests in breastfeeding, obesity, and adolescents.
Carmel Townsend, D.D.S.
Townsend Dental Associates, P.C.
1723 Kirby Parkway
Memphis, TN 38120
901.751.2778
In her family oriented dental practice, Dr. Townsend provides the latest dental procedures with a personal touch. Believing that "A fabulous smile is always in style," she treats patients as individuals, presenting options many people may not have known about.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Townsend is a graduate of Creighton University and has called Memphis home since 1994. She is a member of Incarnation Church and her downtime includes family, friends and books. A member of various national and local dental associations, Dr. Townsend is passionate about her profession-and that translates to excellent care.
Greta Wright
Sales Associate, Lexus of Memphis
2600 Ridgeway Rd.
Memphis, TN 38119
901.362.8833
After moving from Mississippi twenty-two years ago, Greta decided to sell automobiles and can't imagine wanting to do anything else. She began working for Lexus of Memphis in 1999 where she has built a career with the simple philosophy that making an automobile purchase should be a pressure-free, enjoyable experience. This philosophy has helped Greta and Lexus of Memphis in becoming one of the top Lexus dealerships in Customer Satisfaction. Greta is a Lexus Certified Master Sales Consultant and is dedicated to making her customers happy and taking care of their needs after they purchase.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children.
