2008-2009 Board Members
President
Kim Goeltom
KIM GOELTOM, a local Home Stager and Feng Shui Practitioner specializes in creating balance in your home and office. She is an alumni of the Western School of Feng Shui and Yan's Professional Feng Shui Institute. She is also a graduate of Graceful Lifestyles where she has learned how to complement Interior Redesign principles with Feng Shui. Kim graduated from StagedHomes.com as an Accredited Staging Professional, she is here to sell your home faster in all real estate markets. She doesn’t waste anytime, she is also a recent graduate of the Leadership Institute through the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. She brings unique talents to the home and office from her diverse education, background and experience. She is from Bethesda, Maryland. She went to the University of Maryland in College Park and graduated with a BS in Family Studies. Her family moved to Williamsburg to live in a more relaxed area. Her grandparents and aunt and uncle had already been living here and after visiting them many times in Williamsburg, they decided to move here. July 25, 2008 makes a 3 year mark for them here! She joined PWN to meet more people. After making such a major move, Kim wanted to make friends and connections. It has been a wonderful journey moving from the DC Metro area to the Peninsula and loves it!
Vice President for Programs
Barbara Schuler
BARBARA SCHULER received her design certifications through George Washington University and the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers. Prior to becoming a free-lance designer and opening Creative Garden Design in 2006, Barbara had twelve years of experience with a large landscape design firm in Yorktown, Virginia. During that time she designed and managed projects ranging from complete large-scaled, residential installations to intimate, private courtyard gardens.
Barbara’s creative, professionally designed projects have earned a first place award in a state-wide design competition as well as numerous awards for display gardens in local home and garden events. Barbara was also selected to design the landscape for a Southern Living / Lowe’s Showcase Home in Williamsburg. She and her husband Doug live in Lanexa, Virginia.
Vice President for Membership
Elizabeth Urban
ELIZABETH URBAN is originally from Wisconsin and spent 20 years in the Army with two tours in Virginia. Currently, she is working two home-based businesses. Promotional Imprints, launched in 2005, places your name and/or logo on virtually any item. And she is an Independent Distributor for Xango, which is the original whole-mangosteen beverage and a natural health supplement. Liz has been a member of PWN since 2005 and is serving as Leads facilitator for the Newport News Wednesday group. She enjoys spending time with her husband Larry, her son Daniel and their dog Bella.
Vice President for Communications
Pat Harvey
PAT HARVEY came to Virginia from western Pennsylvania with her NASA-bound husband 37 years ago. She worked with him in their business, Sound Approach, a high-end audio store. After his death in the early 80's, she sold the business, completed her education, and taught art in Newport News City schools for 15 years. She was a PWN member in the early 80's and rejoined after starting her graphic design business, Art of Communication, in 2001.She likes to help small businesses and professionals “look professional in print.”
Secretary
Jennifer Morrone
A native of the Virginia peninsula, Jennifer Morrone attended Ferguson High School and Graduated Christopher Newport University 2000 with a Bachelors concentrating Public Administration. After Graduation, she went on to become the Leadership Institute Director for the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. During that time, Jennifer served as President of the Virginia Leadership Association and helped to develop Lead Virginia, a statewide Leadership Program. She left the Chamber in 2005 to pursue her love of scrapbooking and her Creative Memories Business. It is her belief that everyone should have a scrapbook that shows them how much they are loved. Jennifer has been a member of the Peninsula Women’s Network since 2004 and has been an active member of the PWN Williamsburg Leads group and most recently served as their co- facilitator. Jennifer currently resides in Newport News with her husband Michael, and her 2 children; Andrew 15, and Danielle 16.
Treasurer
Pat Merica
Pat Merica moved to the Tidewater area in the early 70’s. She has worked at First City Bank and Nick’s in Yorktown. She’s also worked as a bookkeeper for a lumber company, a job which prompted her to begin taking accounting classes at Christopher Newport College. When her children entered school she returned to Christopher Newport, now University, to earn teaching credentials. Pat taught for seven years in the Suffolk City School System while maintaining her bookkeeping skills. She also developed expertise with QuickBooks working as the bookkeeper for her community pool.
In late 2004, Pat decided to leave the field of teaching and to work full-time as a bookkeeper. Pat’s PWN network of friends and mentors provided the inspiration for her business, A+ Bookkeeping Services. Through A+ Bookkeeping Services Pat provides quality bookkeeping services for small, independent businesses. She knows the value of maintaining the comprehensive, detailed financial records needed to effectively guide operating and marketing decisions. She brings this knowledge and experience to her small business clients, giving them access to the expertise they need to manage their financial information at an affordable price.
Pat is grateful to PWN members for their help at a crucial crossroads in her life, and she is grateful to be able to serve on the Board as treasurer to help this great organization continue its fine work in helping women become successful in the business world.
Past President
Jodi Weygand
JODI WEYGAND moved to the Peninsula in 2002 from the “The Sin City” (Las Vegas, NV) She is originally from a very small farming community in Northern Illinois where she attended college before moving to Southern California to work in the airline industry. Jodi is currently the Director of Membership Development for the Peninsula for Retail Alliance. Through her experience in association and Chamber of Commerce work, she has assisted or chaired numerous successful business and community events. Well traveled, having lived all across the United States, she is very community-minded and is a board member of the Oyster Point Mariners Lions Club, member of the Peninsula Jaycees, and volunteers for the American Red Cross. Jodi is a member of the Coliseum Central Marketing Committee and presently serving as the Secretary of the Hampton Hospitality Association. Jodi calls Hampton home with her daughter and her 22 pound cat, “Big Guy”. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, traveling, watching CSI and she enjoys volunteering and finding ways to improve her community.
Second Year Member At Large
Delaine Milton
I am a life-long resident of Hampton, married my husband Don, 42 years ago and have two children and four grand children (I separated those two words for a reason). Twenty plus years ago I began my Image business and shortly after, discovered PWN. This organization has given me cherished, life-long friends and was a catalyst to start my business. My business has expanded to include Weekenders, Beauty For All Seasons, and co-owner of Style by Design. Currently, we live cozily in our "little treehouse in the pines" and enjoy sunsets on our little deck.
Second Year Member At Large
Siobhan Conklyn
SIOBHAN CONKLYN (Abbott) moved to Virginia after graduating from chiropractic college in 2005. She selected Hampton Roads because it was mid-point between her hometown and her husband's hometown. She and her husband opened Abbott Family Chiropractic in April 2006. The office focuses on chiropractic care for the entire family. Siobhan specializes in a low-force instrument technique called Activator. She received her advanced certification in the technique in November 2007. Siobhan is a native of PA and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002 with a BA in Sociology and related areas in Biology and Chemistry. She graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Straight Chirorpactic in 2005 with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Siobhan is part of the PWN Hampton Leads Group. In her spare time, she likes spending time with her husband, Jason, and dog, Dot as well as, traveling to visit family, watching the New York Yankees, PITT football and basketball and playing softball.
Second Year Member At Large
Mary Welch
MARY WELCH came to Langley AFB, VA from Cary, North Carolina with her new Air Force husband in 1980. Had two sons here and then traveled throughout the world stopping in Germany (where her daughter was born), various states on the East Coast, Guam and then back to Langley in 1997. Held a multitude of jobs while an Air Force wife: assembly line worker, cashier, cocktail waitress, telemarketer, Red Cross volunteer at Sembach Air Base, Germany, in various positions, head cashier, store worker, Red Cross Dental Technician volunteer/trainee, dental assistant, dental hygiene assistant. After 22 years of Air Force life, found her calling in the Human Resources field. Was hired as the very first receptionist ever for Kinyo Virginia, Inc. in Feb. 2000 and then promoted to HR Generalist after 7 months. Has held that position ever since. Has 2 boys and 1 girl (all in their 20's) and 2 dogs. Enjoys traveling, reading, meeting new people, hanging out with friends and family, hosting get togethers at her home, yard work and updating her 23 year old home. She joined the PWN in 2003 to meet other women and to learn how to network. Recommends the organization to everyone she meets.
First Year Member At Large (Webmaster)
Theresa Wagar
THERESA WAGAR is originally from Butler PA (north of Pittsburgh) and came to Virginia to attend Virginia Tech (because it was cheaper!). She earned an engineering degree, specializing in robotics. After college she worked as a contractor at the Pentagon, then her husband’s job brought her to the Peninsula. Since 1995 her primary interest has been the internet---sales and design. She currently owns a web design company, Premier Design Websites, which focuses on helping nonprofits and small businesses to get started on the internet. Her “hobby” is home schooling her children and she enjoys scrapbooking, movies, and traveling. Someday she dreams of owning a company that makes robot maids (like Rosie on the Jetsons). She says it’s closer than you think! Theresa joined PWN to network in the Leads Group and has enjoyed the camaraderie.
First Year Member At Large
Genevieve Lane
I am a life-long resident of Hampton, married my husband Don, 42 years ago and have two children and four grand children (I separated those two words for a reason). Twenty plus years ago I began my Image business and shortly after, discovered PWN. This organization has given me cherished, life-long friends and was a catalyst to start my business. My business has expanded to include Weekenders, Beauty For All Seasons, and co-owner of Style by Design. Currently, we live cozily in our "little treehouse in the pines" and enjoy sunsets on our little deck.
First Year Member At Large
D.J. Rice