2026 President

Rebecca Tope

Dear PWN Members & Friends,

As we wrap up an incredible 2025, I just want to pause and say thank you. Because what we created together last year was powerful.

And wow, did we know how to end the year in style. Our 2025 Woman of the Year Celebration brought the full Hollywood Glam energy, with real connection at the center of it all. We danced, laughed, and celebrated our amazing Woman of the Year, Julianne Wutke, with the kind of joy that reminds us why PWN feels like home. We enjoyed delicious culinary creations, snapped red carpet memories in the photo booth, enjoyed the festive decor by Meme Mina of A’s Creations, and let DJ Andrie of Trend Sounds keep the night rockin’.

The 42nd Woman of the Year Gala wasn’t just a party. It was a beautiful reminder of what PWN does best: women showing up for women, building each other up, and making space for business growth and genuine friendship.

Now we get to turn the page and step into 2026 with fresh momentum. Your Board of Directors and I are ready to lead with vision, heart, and a little boldness. In January, we’ll gather for our Visioning Meeting to fine-tune our goals and map out an even brighter future for PWN. We’re dreaming big, and we want you in the room with us, whether that’s with ideas, involvement, or simply your presence. If you have suggestions for PWN and/or would like to help out, please reach out.

Here’s what you can look forward to in 2026:

  • Spotlight and sponsor opportunities that highlight our members and their businesses

  • Inspiring talks from thought leaders to grow your skills and strengthen your business

  • Dynamic in-person networking events to deepen real relationships

  • Monthly Masterminds to stay focused and find creative solutions to your business challenges

You have questions, we have answers. And you have goals, we have a community that wants to see you win.

Let’s face it: we thrive when we do business with people we know, like, and trust. And you don’t have to do it alone. We are stronger together.

So here’s to 2026: bold moves, meaningful growth, and unforgettable connections. Let’s make it a year that elevates you, your business, and the entire PWN family.

Happy New Year, and happy networking. I can’t wait to see you at our upcoming gatherings.

To your health, wealth, and prosperity,

Rebecca Tope

PWN 2026 President

Area Manager, Riboli Family Wines

Past Presidents

Name

Name - Year

Carrie Asuncion - 2025

Julianne Wuke - 2024

Theresa Ream - 2020 - 2023

Theresa Hamilton - 2019

Carole Colter - 2019

Angelika Lipow - 2018

Mary Jeanne Vincent - 2017

Julie Ahearn - 2016

Loree Van Bebber - 2015

Cammie Jones - 2014

Laurie Bend - 2013

Marion Gellatly - 2012

Julie Cavassa - 2011

Denise Kaku - 2010

Audrey Pierson - 2009

Theresa Ream - 2008

Jeanette Liguori - 2007

Theresa Ream - 2006

Sherri Coffelt - 2005

Joyce Newell - 2004

Laura Cameron - 2003

Mary Jeanne Vincent - 2002

Jane Deuber - 2001

Lee Drewitz - 2000

Kathy Solis Eckerson - 1999

Leslie Bruhn - 1998

Evelyn Ray-Rogers - 1997

Donna Galante - 1996

Audrey Pierson - 1995

Jeanette Groves - 1994

Martha Elin Mountain - 1993

Mary Looram - 1991 - 1992

Sara Kilpatrick-Pashin - 1990

Jean Stallings - 1989

Betty Powell - 1988

Elizabeth Field - 1986 - 1987

Candace Snow - 1985

Grace Darcy - 1983-84

Carrie Asuncion

Julianne Wuke

Theresa Ream

Theresa Hamilton

Carole Colter

Angelika Lipow

Mary Jeanne Vincent

Julie Ahearn

Loree Van Bebber

Cammie Jones

Laurie Bend

Marion Gellatly

Julie Cavassa

Denise Kaku

Audrey Pierson

Theresa Ream

Jeanette Liguori

Theresa Ream

Sherri Coffelt

Joyce Newell

Laura Cameron

Mary Jeanne Vincent

Jane Deuber

Lee Drewitz

Kathy Solis Eckerson

Leslie Bruhn

Evelyn Ray-Rogers

Donna Galante

Audrey Pierson

Jeanette Groves

MarthaElin Mountain

Mary Looram

Sara Kilpatrick-Pashin

Jean Stallings

Betty Powell

Elizabeth Field

Candace Snow

Grace Darcy

Year

2025

2024

2020 - 2023

2019

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

1996

1995

1994

1993

1991 - 1992

1990

1989

1988

1986 - 1987

1985

1983-84

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