Woman of the Week: Jackie Messinger

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Jackie Messinger

My Current Job/Company:
Director of Recruitment & Education/Flying Horse Farms

My Birthday:
05.30.78

My Work:
I bring people to Flying Horse Farms, a residential camp for children with serious illnesses. My team recruits campers, their families, volunteers and staff. Camp is fun, medically-safe, transformational and completely free to families.

My Passion:
Muay Thai, travel, live music, friends and wellness

My Family:
Joe (hubby of 10 years) Roxy & Bobby Weir (my pups)

My Heroes:
Our campers

My Escape:
Warm days & long runs

My Pet Peeve:
Intentionally misspelled words in business names

My Indulgence:
Really good coffee

My Roots:
Nurture friends and family first.

My Future:
Helping others.

My Quote on Life:
“To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.” (Bill Wilson)

My Accessory:
Jackets (the outdoorsy “gear” kind)

My Advice to Young Women:
Support and encourage one another. There is room for everyone to succeed.

How I Balance it All:
In progress.

Carrie Jester

Woman of the Week: Carrie Jester

Carrie JesterHere at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Carrie Jester

My Current Job/Company:
Senior Director, Office of the Chief Information Officer/The Ohio State University

My Birthday:
11.17.73

My Work:
I partner with faculty, staff, and students at the university on large IT program initiatives. I love working for the university and supporting such an amazing, intelligent, powerful community!

My Passion:
My family and friends

My Family:
Theodore “Teddy” (World’s Cutest Pooch), Simon (Smartest and Most Entertaining Feline), lots of cousins and friends that are a key part of my support network (and sanity!)

My Hero:
My great-grandma Amy Caroline Logan

My Escape:
Traveling somewhere I’ve never explored

My Pet Peeve:

Gum chompers!

My Indulgence:
Shopping – especially purses and shoes

My Roots:
Grounded. Pure. Love. Laughter.

My Future:
Exciting Opportunities!

My Quote on Life:
“Promise me you’ll always remember you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
– Winnie the Pooh

My Accessories:
iPhone and a black bag!

My Advice to Young Women:
Be willing to take risks and make mistakes.

How I Balance it All:
I don’t! I make sure to get done the “must do” every day and then prioritize the “nice to haves” and get done what I can! Sometimes everything is marked off the list and sometimes I barely make a dent. The key for me is to adjust and move on….no regrets.

Woman of the Week: Trisha Krejci

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Trisha Krejci

My Current Job/Company:
Managing Director of Structuring, Risk and Scheduling/American Electric Power Energy Supply

My Birthday:
February 8

My Work:
I am responsible for the middle-office functions of AEP’s unregulated subsidiary, Energy Partners, which means support of the front-office/commercial groups of Trading and Marketing.

My Passion:
Quality time with my husband and daughter, my friends and family and giving back to my community particularly through helping children via athletic endeavors.

My Family:
Matt (husband and true partner in every aspect of our lives), Polly (daughter and spirited/adorable 15-month-old), Lucy Lu (our first canine child) and Willie Mays (little brother to Lucy and somewhat of a dufus).

My Heroes:
Growing up my parents were perfect and my model heroes while Andre Agassi and Travis Ford were my sports heroes! Today, I am inspired by people who set exceptional examples through kindness and selfless acts with no motivation for glory.

My Escape:
The beach, golf course, or any relaxing vacation with my husband. A good laugh does wonders.

My Pet Peeve:

Ignorance

My Indulgence:

I love those bottled Starbucks Frappuccino drinks, and more specifically, I love to mix a mocha one with a coffee one. I balance a healthy dose of guilt for turning my dear friend, Peggy, onto this concoction with the glee I feel when we get to share one together while catching up!

My Roots:

Laid back and low key. Respectful. Enjoying life with those whom I share meaningful relationships.

My Future:
I hope it is raising a loving and happy family and leaving the world a little better than I found it.

My Quote on Life:

“Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” -Jim Valvano

My Accessory:
Unique, fine jewelry.

My Advice to Young Women:

Stand up for yourself, because you are the only one you can guarantee will.

How I Balance it All:
I feel like I keep a strong head around prioritization in my life, and as long as I keep clarity there, I can figure out the rest. From there, I balance working hard with nice routine vacations.

Woman of the Week: Angela Coppler

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Angela Coppler

My Current Job:
Director of Strategic Development, The Wendy’s Company

My Birthdate:
January 11th

My Work:
I drive strategic planning, program management and the execution of key, cross-functional strategic initiatives for the Wendy’s Development team. I’ve spent the past four years dedicated to driving the Wendy’s Image Activation initiative. We are totally reimaging the brand, from our facilities to packaging, uniforms, merchandising, and even our service approach. It’s been an exciting and humbling experience to have played a key role in changing the face of such an iconic brand….and we’ve only just begun!

My Passions:
Bringing people together to achieve a common goal. I often find myself doing this within my family, faith, and profession. I am a natural born facilitator/organizer/planner.

My Family:
My very patient and devoted husband, Sean. My sweet boys, Holden (8) and Ridley (5). They are my biggest fans!

My Heroes:
My mother, who raised me despite still being a child herself. Who, after raising five children of her own, has dedicated her life to serving children with special needs, and those in foster care. She has a heart of gold, and has helped me to take control of my own children’s special needs.

My father, who took a risk in marrying my mother, adopting me, and devoting his life to serving his country, family and vocation. He taught me to take risks, to stand up for myself, and to learn from my mistakes.

Those very special teachers and professors who were willing to take a risk on a kid like me….who dedicated themselves to building my confidence, encouraged me to persevere, and to believe in myself. We should all aspire to touch a life the way they have.

My Escape:
Late night bonfires in the backyard, cooking with family, and shopping!

My Pet Peeve:
People who lack a sense of accountability. If you own it, own up to it!

My Indulgence:
Laughing….there’s nothing better than laughing so hard that you cry! It’s great stress relief, and you should never take yourself too seriously!

My Roots:
A foundation of family, church, hard-work, and undying devotion.

My Future:
Professionally, leading and driving teams to be their best! Always learning, growing, and helping others to do the same.

Personally, driving a greater awareness and understanding of the links between asthma, allergies, ADHD, sensory processing issues, and autism. The impact on the lives of our children is growing each day.

My Quote on Life:
“Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful.” – Unknown

My Accessories:
Simple diamond stud earrings….a classic.
My notebook and camera! Document! Document! Document! You never know when your memory may fail you!

My Advice to Young Women:
The road to success isn’t easy, or perfect, but it is well worth the risks! Dream big!

How I Balance it All:
Balance is a state of mind. It’s not about the hours I spend at work or home. It’s about the quality of life I have when I am with my family, and my engagement and productivity when I am working. It also means that the two may have to co-exist at times.

Woman of the Week – Joyce Poole

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Joyce Poole

My Current Job/Company:
Retail Operations Manager/Huntington National Bank – 27 years this July!

My Birthdate:
07/09/65

My Work:
Responsible for the retail field operations across Huntington footprint.

My Passion:
My family, faith, and friends

My Family:
Geoff (Supportive Husband for 26 years – my rock), Jennifer (Beautiful Inside/Out Bride-To-Be, 23), Matthew (Fun Loving Son Studying Psychology – 19)

My Hero:
My father – Rev. Jim Dickey. He was an incredibly caring and compassionate man to all.

My Escape:
The Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. The beauty and sounds of nature are so calming.

My Pet Peeve:
Children standing in OR on a shopping cart – I have seen a serious injury! It worries me!

My Indulgence:
Diet Coke

My Roots:
Importance of family, faith, and helping others.

My Future:
Looking forward to my daughter’s college graduation and wedding next year. What an exciting time in her life! Supporting my son to achieve his educational goals in college. Traveling in Europe with my husband – we went to Italy this year, and we are hooked! Growing with Huntington and all the exciting things to come for our bank.

My Quote on Life:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me – Philippians 4:13

My Accessories:
Silver Hoops and my iPhone

My Advice to Young Women:

Love, invest in, and stay true to yourself!

How I Balance it All:

My husband and I both work full-time. Communication with the entire family is important. We support each other with what needs done. We play hard too – sports events (especially the Colts), biking, dedicated “fun” time. It isn’t easy, and some weeks are easier to manage than others. No matter what, make time for your family – they are #1!