Have you ever wondered how do they do it...balance a high-powered career, personal life and all that comes with it? It clearly takes extraordinary intelligence and skill. Meet 4 fabulous Portland based CEOs, all members of The Link, and hear about their unique experiences. We will discuss their goals, successes and obstacles and what they learned along the way.
Special thanks to IronStone Bank, our sponsor for the evening!
Kate Ertmann is the President and Executive Producer of ADi, a visual communication firm founded in 1996 with a focus on 3D and visual effects for business to business marketing, consumer advertising, direct response TV, education and entertainment. Clients range from Fortune 500 high-tech firms to independent film producers. Recent accolades include 2 Telly awards, a NW ADDY Award and a Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award. Kate was highlighted in the Portland Business Journal's Top 40 under 40 in 2003.
Patricia Granum is the President and CEO of Co-Operations, Inc. Co-Operations provides third-party logistics and full service outsourcing services to a large array of local and national accounts. Co-Operations has been ranked by The Business Journal as one of Oregon’s 100 fastest-growing private companies on and off for the past eight years. In 2007, Pat was the recipient of the The Orchid award, The Portland Business Journal’s highest honor of Achievement for Women in Business.
Jennifer L. Schmidt is President & CEO of A&I Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. A&I offers a complete line of employee benefit plan administration services to employers, associations and multi-employer Taft-Hartley groups throughout the western United States. Jennifer joined A&I in 1985 and has served in many capacities over the years, including operations, project management, labor relations and marketing. Jennifer become president and chief executive officer in 2002. She is on the board of Acey's Closet and has recently been highlighted by the Portland Business Journal's Executive Spotlight.
Jana Taylor is the Founder, and former President & CEO of Jana’s Classics, Inc. Jana’s Classics is an innovative, cookie & ingredient supplier, providing quality products and solutions to food industry partners. Jana’s Classics, now owned by The Kerry Group, employs over 130 people and has had annual revenues over $17 million. Jana was also a recipient of the Portland Business Journal's Orchid award, is active in the Young Presidents’ Organization and is thriving in life after Cookies!
About Our Sponsor!
The IronStone name reflects a straightforward, rock-solid approach to banking. IronStone Bank is a unique combination of stability coupled with the flexibility to serve their customers. Flexibility comes from associates who understand, anticipate and meet customers' financial goals and from the variety of products and services offered. Stability and dependability are found in the company's traditional values, corporate heritage and long-term approach to business. Click Here to learn more.
About Our Non-Profit!
CASA for Children are advocates for the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected and are under the protection of the Juvenile Courts in Multnomah and Washington Counties in Oregon. Our purpose is to secure a safe and permanent family for each child as quickly as possible. We dedicate our resources to recruiting, training and supporting citizen volunteers in order to provide quality advocacy to as many children as we can. Click Here to learn more.
