2025 Women in Business: Professional Profiles

Across law, finance, personal care, business and the creative world, these leaders are redefining success while strengthening our community.

Click each picture to read about these women who are making a difference regionally and beyond in their professions.

Christina Smith-Gallagher and Vicki Wagener, American Family Insurance
Aneu Med Spa
L-R: Amanda Schwartz, MD; Shefaali Sharma, MD; Amanda Schmehil, MD; Laura Berghahn, MD; And Jill Masana, MD, Associated Physicians
Michelle Behnke, Boardman Clark
L-R: Jessica Piatt, Kari Harpold NMLS #1253622, Jill Mack NMLS #553790 And Ami Myrland, Capitol Bank
Ashley Rodriguez, co-founder and Spa Director, Carbon World Health
Ashley Rodriguez, co-founder and Spa Director; Lauren Harrod, PA; Dr. Rebecca Charles; and Michelle Hofkes, APNPS, Carbon World Health
Flooring Consultants, L-R: Sarah Alt, Teri Cheramy, Anika Laube, Crystal Welsh, Courtney Nimtz, Tia Harnack, Becky Frederick , Nina Kirch, Nicole Schreck And Kiera Neff, Coyle Carpet One
The Dragonfly Hot Yoga Management Team, Dragonfly Hot Yoga
Shawn Alt, First Weber
L-R: Allie Nicholson, Jonathan Gaspero, Kerri Fabin, Alison Crim, Iris Chavarria, Andy White, Laura Parman, Solveig Schroerlucke and Beth Davis Not Pictured: Andie White, Husky Homes
Julia Hanlon, Lake Ridge Bank
Kim Schaaf, Linen & Clove
Naomi Patton, Mari Slobounov, Lynn Holley, Catherine Abitz, Emily Burt And Caroline Buss, Living in Madison
L-R: Kim, Office Manager; Arvi, Lead MRI Technologist; Christina, co-owner & COO; Kelly, Patient Care Coordinator; and Melissa, CT & X-Ray Technologist, MH Imaging
Melissa Dale, Olivine Designs & Home Solutions
L-R: Sarah Brenden, Amanda Postel, Sujhey Beisser, Bobbie Jorgensen, Suzanne Johnson, Martha Johannsen And Helen Kosterman, Park Bank
Amanda Preimesberger, MD, and Traese Kuhl, DO, RootsMD Direct Care Family Medicine
2025 Cohort of the Summit Credit Union Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs Back, L-R: Tashayanna Mixson, Eva Gene Publishing, Llc; Rukmini Banerjee, Curonow; Sarah Branch, Crash Box Therapy; Marissa Holmes, Marie’s Soul Food; Casey Foxen, Establishing A Family-Owned Auto Body Shop Front, L-R: Dr. Taysheedra Allen, Taysheedra, Llc; Dr. Angie Ingraham, Establishing An Independent Patient Advocacy Business; Nyima Sanyang, Barako Home Care Llc; Kari Mysker, Ether Wellness, Llc; Amanda Thomas, Pint Sized Parties Not Pictured: Robin Zander, Establishing A Unique, Curated Retail Space
L-R: Jessica Subach, Kiarra Eith, Amy Grazioso and Ashley Aschliman, The Employer Group
L-R: Nate Goodwin, Jeremy Goodwin, Joe Goodwin, Margo Goodwin and Keegan Moldenhauer, United Brick & Fireplace
Becky Berkan, Wilson Aesthetic Company