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The Board of Directors and Officers of Women's Network of York are appointed
to serve from May to April, each year. These women plan and facilitate the meetings,
special events and projects that benefit all members of the Women's Network of
York, as well as our New Beginnings scholarship fund.
Officers and Directors
of Women's Network of York
2011-12
Jennifer Smyser has been a Crisis Intervention Counselor at Wellspan Health for over 10 years.
She is also an Independent Sales Consultant for Willow House. She has been a member
of the Women’s Network since April 2007.
Since graduating from Shippensburg University, Jen has worked in the Mental Health
field. She finds Willow House a great and healthy escape and enjoys meeting new
women at every show! She loves to decorate her home with the Willow House products,
so she decided to become a consultant.
Jen loves to travel with her husband, Ben, as they are always searching for a
new adventure! They spend a lot of time with their large extended family and their
very personable and lovable dog, Cade.
Jen has enjoyed her time with Women’s Network and appreciates all the support
the women give each other. Each meeting has been an educational and growing experience.
Theresa LaCesa is a Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics, a dynamic company celebrating more
than 45 years. Mary Kay continues to be a leader in cosmetics and skin care.
She joined Mary Kay in November, 2000. Theresa’s mission is to partner with women
in creating and designing a dream life.
Theresa’s formal education consists of a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology
with a minor in Management from Bloomsburg University . Prior to joining Mary
Kay, she was the Director of Marketing for HealthSouth in their Diagnostic Division
and a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep. She left the corporate world to stay home with
her kids, then began a career with Mary Kay.
Theresa loves being an active member of the community, having served various
roles in the PTO for her children’s school. She and her husband graduated from
Leadership York Executive Series Program in 2003.
Theresa is married to a wonderful and supportive husband, Mike, and has two kids,
Peter, 17, and Brooke, 12. When she is not busy with her kids or career, Theresa
enjoys the beach, reading, and exercising.
Heather Igo is a Client Associate for Merrill Lynch in Downtown York. She began her career
at Merrill Lynch in April 2000. Heather thoroughly enjoys her job in assisting
clients with whatever financial needs they may have. Twelve years later, no two
days are alike and she is always learning something new. She works with the best
colleagues, too!
Heather was born and raised in New Oxford and graduated from York College with
a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. She joined the Women’s Network of
York in 2007 as she wanted to meet new people. Heather has made some great friendships
along the way and enjoys working on the Board as Secretary. For the past four
years Heather has helped Olivia’s House’s Gala Committee to plan for their annual
Gala Event. She believes in the mission of Olivia’s House and cannot think of
a better way to help their cause by raising money. Heather’s friends constantly
tell her how photogenic she is, so she inquired to do some local modeling. She
appeared in the September 2009 issue of SMART Magazine and was most recently on
the September 2010 cover.
In her spare time, she enjoys entertaining friends, going to her step-sons’ activities,
spending time with her family, decorating her home and shopping. Heather resides
in York with her supportive husband, Jim, and their not-so-trained, but totally
adorable puppy, Harley.
Diane Yocum is the Business Manager at the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau,
where she has been employed since 2004. The York County CVB is an independent
non-profit organization, and is the designated tourist promotion agency for York
County.
Diane graduated from York Catholic High School and began her work life as a Secretary
in the Mortgage Dept. at Drovers Bank, later being promoted to Administrative
Assistant to the President. Diane and her husband later relocated to the Lansdale
area outside of Philadelphia for a few years, and returned to York in 1989. Since
that time she has held other positions as a Project Manager for a disaster restoration
company and a bookkeeper, continuing her education through work-related courses.
Diane loves to travel with her incredibly wonderful husband, Donnie, either taking
cruises with friends, trips to the Outer Banks, or going on girls’ getaways, which
she highly recommends. Her spare time is spent at home with her three Yorkies,
and two furry felines, and she loves baking, all things Summer, and quality time
with good friends.
Kim Fetrow is an Accounting Associate at SF&Company and has been employed there since
October, 2006. She holds an Associates Degree in Accounting from Yorktowne Business
Institute. Prior to this, she was employed by Industrial Service and Installation
for ten years as Office Manger. Kim also keeps the accounting records for her
husband, Tim's business.
Most of her free time is spent volunteering in the many activities that her son
Jacob is involved which include 4-H and Dover Baseball Association. As a family,
they also spend time volunteering for the Beaver Creek Conservation Group where
she has held the office of Treasurer and Secretary. Kim also enjoys camping with
her friends and family.
Lori Detter was born and raised in York, PA. She has been a member of the Women's Network
of York since September 2011. Lori works as a Merchant Services Account Executive
for PNC Bank and has been with this company for 10 years. PNC is a well known
leader within the Financial Services Industry.
Lori began working in the Banking field after graduating from York Suburban High
School. She started as a Teller with York Federal Savings and Loan. She has
since graduated from Millersville University and has worked as a Customer Service
Associate, Branch Manager and Business Banker. Lori enjoys helping Small Business
Owners with their Credit Card & Gift Card processing needs.
Currently Lori lives with her husband, Justin, in Red Lion. They enjoy spending
time with their family, friends and especially their 6 year old English Bulldog,
Brutis. The Detters are huge Pittsburgh Steelers & University of Michigan
fans!
Lori is looking forward to her new role as the Program Director for the Women's
Network and building many new relationships with fellow WNY members.
Samantha Sheppard is a Regional Vice President with Primerica Financial Services, a financial
services company that helps families become properly protected, debt free and
financially independent. She joined Primerica in the fall of 2003 as a part-time
agent but transitioned to a full-time Vice President in September 2009. Her mission
is to help families breathe easier about their finances so they can enjoy a financially
stress free life!
Samantha’s formal education was received at Messiah College where she majored
in Marketing, graduating in the Spring of 2003. Prior to going full-time with
Primerica, she was a pharmaceutical sales representative with Pfizer pharmaceuticals.
She left Pfizer to focus more on her family and growing business in Primerica.
Samantha is the proud mother of two beautiful little girls, Aubrey and Emily.
She is married to a loving and encouraging husband, Ben, who is her partner in
life, but also in business. As a team, they run their office in Manchester, PA
and not only work together towards their goals for their family, but also for
their business. (Primerica was also how they met because Ben was Samantha’s trainer
when she began in 2003). With her spare time, Samantha enjoys exercising, traveling
and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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