Announcing the 2008-09

Women of Accomplishment

The 14 outstanding women pictured on the cover are the 22nd edition's Women of Accomplishment. They are at different stages of their careers, and work in diverse fields, but they all share the vital trait of being impassioned leaders. In the following profiles (scroll down, please) you will read about their inspiring paths to success, discover their unique insights and perspectives, and learn some of their motivational leadership tips.

These exceptional women embody the word ACCOMPLISHMENT

and it is our honor to present them to you:

Top row, left to right:   *Donna L. Urian, CPA, Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd.   *Bronwyn L. Martin, PhD, MBA, Ameriprise Financial   Services, Inc.   *Kathleen Gregory, Professional Duplicating, Inc.   Second row, left to right:   *Sunny Pierce, Pierce Settlement Services, LLC.   *Iola Harper, IgC Consulting, LLC.   *Kimberly J. Brumbaugh, Brumbaugh Wealth Management Group   Third row, left to right:   *Maureen C. Ingelsby, Realtor, Century 21 Alliance - Drexel Hill   *Mildred "Millie" Bell, LE, Skin Health Solutions, LLC.   *Sharon N. Humble, Esp., Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP   Fourth row, left to right:   *Sharon M. Powers, Bryn Mawr College & Haverford College Career Development    Office   *Terriann Procida, Innovative Benefit Planning, LLC.   Bottom row, left to right:   *Valerie K. Ginyard, VKG Associates, Inc.   *Anne M. Morrisey, Keystone Mercy & AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plans   *Emily F. Pollard, MD, FACS. Plastic Surgeon

5018 West Chester Pike, Edgemont, PA 19028

Keep integrity in all you do. Never be sorry, ashamed, or embarrassed. If it’s the truth, people will deal with it.

FIRST JOB:

Waitress at the Veteran’s Diner in Coatesville. I had to be 14 to get the job, but was only 13. I begged my mother to sign the consent form after she resisted.

 Helping people see themselves in a different light and then watching as they blossom.

I WISH I HAD KNOWN YEARS AGO:

To trust myself more.

I always thought I had to be perfect and do things better than everyone else. Eventually I realized that everyone has insecurities and no one is perfect.

My daughters who are my partners.

 To improve people’s skin.

MOTIVATOR:

My daughters and seven grandchildren.

Kimberly J. Brumbaugh

Financial Planner and Founder,

BrumbaughWealth Management Group, An Office of Metlife®

FIRST JOB:

At 14 I was a receptionist/cashier at Carson Pettit, Inc., a Mercedes Benz dealer on theMain Line.

Helping others.

KEY TO SUCCESS:

The ability to listen, empathize, and act on the needs of others.

Lead by example as you encourage and inspire others. Put your ego aside and don’t be afraid to surround yourself with quality people. Take them to the top with you and create abundance for all.

I always operate from a place of integrity and sincerity. It’s tough to always tell the truth, and often people don’t want to hear it; but I’m always respected and don’t have to ‘cover my tracks.’

MOST REWARDING:

The ability to prioritize faith, family, and career. Do that and the rest falls into place.

Ironing for people in their homes on Saturday mornings when I was 11 and 12.

Empowering women.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

Passion, awareness of inner purpose, honoring my responsibility to reachmy optimal potential.

LEADERSHIP TIP:

Be prepared to take full responsibility for the people who follow your leadership.

LIFE LESSON:

In 4th grade I was supposed to take a piano test on a song I hadn’t learned. I arrived before the teacher and began to practice the song when I discovered that a piano key was broken. Thinking I was off the hook, I stopped practicing. When the Nun got there she told me to “Play it like it’s not broken.” Ever since then, that’s the motto I use to overcome adversity.

MOTIVATOR: Other people’s success stories.

GREATEST PASSION:

No matter how much money you have, or how much success you achieve, if you don’t put your kids and spouse first, nothing else matters.

In a family business, separation

LIFE LESSON:

Success is in the details.

My husband, Tom Gregory, Jr., and my father-in-law, Tom Gregory, Sr. These two remarkable men, whom I respect for their vision and work ethic, have enabled me to juggle my personal and professional life.

MOST REWARDING:

Finding the right promotional product is a hunting and gathering game with many details and paperwork.

ADVICE:

Your reputation is your most valuable business tool; you should guard and protect it.

Popcorn girl at the Sam Eric Theater in Phila.

GREATEST PASSION:

Helping women empower themselves and

I WISH I HAD KNOWN YEARS AGO:

Don’t always run from trouble. Embrace challenging situations and prickly people because this will only sharpen your sword.

KEY TO SUCCESS:

Building a network of authentic relationships founded on trust and respect.

LIFE LESSON:

Avoid a free lunch; be willing to work hard and pay your own way.

MENTOR:

My father, Benjamin Nelson, who passed away three

MOST PROUD OF:

My son, Tyler Robinson.

ADVICE:

The best way to achieve your goals is to write them down and review your progress regularly.

FIRST JOB:

Working for my dad in his packaging business during the summer.

GREATEST PASSION:

Spending time with my husband and son.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

Persistence, thoroughness, and curiosity.

LEADERSHIP TIP:

Lead by example.

MENTOR:

My dad, Leonard Humble.

MOST PROUD OF:

The widespread impact of my work in helping governments revitalize communities and provide better services to citizens.

MOST REWARDING:

Recognition from clients and colleagues for a job well-done.

Realtor®, Century 21 Alliance – Drexel Hill

3012 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Never stop learning; as soon as you do, you’ll be behind the 8-ball and someone else will move ahead of you.

FIRST JOB:
Waitress at Horn and Hardart’s Restaurant in Lansdowne.

Being a grandmother.

Larry Etherton, Realtor, the office manager at my first real estate job. He taught me about being a small part of a larger whole through community and corporation involvement.

MOST REWARDING:

Continued communication with clients before, during, and after settlement. I keep in touch with them throughout the years which is how I get clients for life.

International Hall of Fame Award from Century21. When I started my career I set this as a goal. I found out I won when it was announced to 144,000 agents at the yearly convention in 2005.

ADVICE:

Women need to be active players in building their own financial house. They should not assume that their spouses/significant others have everything under control.

Working with people to see their continued financial success through our combined efforts.

LEADERSHIP TIP:

Take a risk and do what others don’t or won’t do. Look at everything as a learning experience that will help you move forward.

Unsuccessful people make excuses why they don’t get something done. This reminds me to get out of my comfort zone and push myself, even when I feel tired.

Dr. John Martin, my dad.

Getting my Masters Degrees and Doctorate. Also, I am very proud of becoming a US citizen on March 29, 2006.

Establish your role as a leader by being part of your team. You are a component of it, not an exclusive part of it.

GREATEST PASSION:

Traveling with my family.

How to balance work and personal life.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

Being very determined, passionate, and honest with people.

LIFE LESSON:

You can accomplish just about anything as long as you believe in it and are really positive about it.

MENTOR:

My dad.

MOST REWARDING:

Being an advocate for people who don’t necessarily have a lot of support.

YEARS IN CURRENT BUSINESS:

23. I am an RN by training and worked on the clinical side for 10 years prior.

ADVICE:

Go for broke, think outside the box, do what you want to do.

FIRST JOB:

At McDonald’s on 69th Street.

GREATEST PASSION:

Making sure I laugh every day.

You need to have your own life outside the job in order to maintain a level of sanity.

KEY TO SUCCESS:

I created an atmosphere I like to walk into every day.

LIFE LESSON:

Even if you think you can’t, you can. The only one stopping you is you.

MOST REWARDING:

Being part of making people’s dreams come true is very rewarding.

I didn’t go to college, I barely finished high school, and life was awful when I was growing up. What motivates me, is me.

All business women should read Why Good Girls Don’t Get Ahead... But Gutsy Girls Do by Kate White.

Modeling for Gimbels Department Store in Milwaukee

GREATEST PASSION:

Women taking control of their health.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

Discipline, hard work, and balancing it all with a sense of humor.

MENTORS:

My parents, who taught me to not only care for patients, but to respect them, too.

YEARS IN CURRENT BUSINESS:

16. I knew I wanted to go into medicine because of my father who is a surgeon. I fell in love with the vast scope of plastic surgery: caring for women and men, young and old, head to toe. Although women are the biggest consumers, when I started out, only 5%of plastic surgeons were women. Now it’s heading towards 10%.We’re a bunch of gutsy girls.

GREATEST PASSION:

Being a mom to my young daughter and a wife to my husband are the things that matter most.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

Always look for ways to improve and learn,surround yourself with great colleagues, take time out when you can, and look for humor in situations.

LEADERSHIP TIP:

Work closely with the people you are leading,allow them to unlock their potential, and your organization will be more successful and your team more satisfied.

Amy M. Feifer, Senior Managing Director of Career Development at Haverford College. She’s a real team player who maintains her leadership capacity.

The personal connections I am able to foster in working with students. Employers appreciate the talent our liberal arts graduates possess, and it brings me joy when they hire them.

In this moment we have everything we will ever need to enjoy life.

FIRST JOB:

During the summer I worked mornings at a car wash and evenings at a retail store.

Your gut instinct will never fail you.

LIFE LESSON:

Don’t waste time worrying about things you can’t change.

MENTOR:

My husband. We’ve been working together since early in our relationship. We bring different perspectives and learn from each other.

Seeing the look of amazement on my children’s faces when they experience something new or master a new skill.

Learning. My business enables me to meet new people every day and each offers something new for me to learn.

GREATEST PASSION:

Spending quality time with my husband, son,daughter, two brilliant grandsons, and son-in-law.

Having a great support group of family, friends, and business associates who really listen, care, and give great insight and feedback.

PROUD OF:

Becoming an owner at Fischer Cunnane &Associates Ltd. It’s rewarding to work with some of the best and brightest people in our industry. I never thought, 22 years ago, that I would become an owner at one of the most prominent and largest CPA firms in Chester County. On a personal note I am extremely proud of my children and the lives they have built for themselves as adults.

REWARDING:

Traveling, especially to the places on my Top 10 Destinations List. Still to go: Prague, Alaska, Machu Pichu, Antarctica…