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With a degree in architecture and physics from the University of Florida, Marcia Gaedcke brings a unique perspective to her position as president of the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce. “I pursued architecture because there were rules and guidelines, but…
Nancy Peltonen’s career roots are planted in a marketing savvy she was able to nurture in her time as merchandise manager at Shoppers Drug Mart. It was there, after earning her degree, she worked her way to managing a $7…
When Laura Chiesman was named president of FirstWave Financial in January 2016, she had already spent 14 years helping the company grow and develop alongside founder Tom Kirk. She credits Kirk as a mentor and role model, citing his inspiring…
After earning her degree in communications and public relations, Erica Lemp knew her love for working with people would be a major factor when deciding on a career path. Once settling on the Space Coast, she went to work with…
Kathleen Register is the associate director for the IGNITE 360 Business Mentoring Program at weVENTURE at Florida Tech’s Nathan M. Bisk College of Business. The program facilitates mentor relationships between businesses and qualified local professionals, and provides a great deal…
Julia C. Dreyer is a Florida Real Estate Broker and co-owner of Dreyer & Associates Real Estate Group. She holds the coveted CRB designation: Certified Residential Broker Manager. Dreyer has personally trained under the well respected and renowned sports psychologist…
Bobbie Dyer, division president of Dyer Mortgage, loves being able to help her clients with their financial goals and in creating the right financing program for them. Dyer says, “I chose the mortgage industry as a long term career after…
Pamela Holz is the co-founder of Puzzle Box Academy and Kaleidoscope Interventions. Puzzle Box Academy is a comprehensive facility offering a private school environment to children with learning disabilities with a 5:1 student to teacher ratio and a range of…
FirstWave Financial A major milestone in any relational setting, last year Laura Chiesman celebrated 15 years with FirstWave Financial, one of Central Florida’s most innovative and trusted names in wealth management and financial planning. This anniversary was even more significant…
Women Advancing in the Marketplace ACCORDING TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Women are expected to account for 51 percent of the increase in labor force growth for the period 2008 to 2018. Unemployment rates are lower for women than…