WIM Fox Valley to welcome Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain Oct. 8
On Thursday, Oct. 8, WIM Fox Valley presents "Leading During a Crisis" with guest speaker Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain at its virtual Zoom meeting from noon to 1 p.m.
No fee for the meeting for WIM Fox Valley members; $5 for guests who are welcome to attend.
For meeting registration information, email pmsadv@sbcglobal.net no later than Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Sheriff Hain states, "Law enforcement leadership historically follows standardized training and policy adherence. When we encounter times of uncertainty and there is no road map to follow, dynamic and agile thinking is essential to keep a workforce positive and engaged while ensuring our communities needs are met on a 24/7, basis."
This month's meeting sponsor is Brittain's Oil Express in Elgin which offers a variety of quality services to assure optimum vehicle maintenance for individuals and businesses.
"We are happy to continue our 36 year tradition of mentoring and inspiring women," said Joy Symonds, owner and director of community engagement for Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, who was recently elected as the 2020-21 WIM Fox Valley president. "Now more than ever, we need to support and empower local women business owners and leaders. We welcome business women in the community to join us, network, and make new community connections."
Members of the WIM Fox Valley 2020-21 board of directors include Joy Symonds, president; Ann Louis, CPA, Louis Consulting, Inc., past president; Melissa Davidson, CPA, Davidson Pargman & Company, LLC, treasurer; Michelle Groeper, Tails Humane Society, secretary; Kyla Brittain, director of development, Fox Valley United Way, membership; and Pat Szpekowski, APR, PR Strategies & Communications, Inc., communications.
WIM Fox Valley was founded in 1984 and is celebrating its 36th year of supporting local professional women. It is a leading women's business organization in Elgin providing professional development and business education scholarships and mentoring opportunities for area women. Members are comprised of women in business professionals and entrepreneurs in a wide range of categories. Area women are invited to join. For more information visit www.wimfoxvalley.org.