Jo Schrubbe, 2011 Woman of the Year

Jo Schrubbe lives in Beulah, Colorado. She says that she gets her greatest support from her husband Gary, of 29 years.

Jo joined Weight Watchers to lose weight after gaining a few pounds and not only lost weight but quickly advanced with in the organization as the Area Manager and Trainer for more than 120 employees through out Colorado. She then studied holistic nutrition completely changing her view of food as well as the way we raise and process it. Her goal is to educate the people of Southern Colorado about the problems and solutions to America's food crisis and the accelerating rate in which we are developing disease. Hence Farm Fresh Market is in existence.

Her greatest quality is the ability to motivate individuals through education. That's how she got her nickname of Nutrition Evangelist. She is a passionate public speaker.

Network, network, network is the key to growing your business. Successful business women build strong relationships with other business women.

Jo says that "Success is the peace of mind that comes from living a purposeful life which serves to help others. Success is waking up every morning with a smile, because you like who you are and where you are.

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Muriel Tew, 2010 Woman of the Year Muriel Tew was born and raised in Idaho. She met her husband in the 3rd grade and they have been best friends ever since. She and Bruce raised and home schooled 6 children. Their family has grown and they now have 16 grandchildren. While going to School she was drill mistress of the Drill Team and involved in many organizations. Out of High School Muriel began her career in Cosmetology. She had her license and practiced  in Idaho, Utah and Texas. She worked as a copy marking specialist for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion in the art department working with several languages. She raised her children while working with her husband, Bruce in many facets of life. They were written up in the Wall Street Journal for their success in Property Tax Consulting. They have owned a Construction Company and three different Lumber yards, in Idaho, Arizona and Texas. Muriel has worked with her husband in taking care of all books and paperwork dealing with a data base of several thousand clients. They also owned, manufactured and distributed game machines across the country. Muriel moved from Texas to Colorado in 1993  and the family began to build Steel Buildings up and down the front range. It was a family business that they all enjoyed. When the boys all started moving away to go to school and get married Bruce and Muriel made the move to Pre-Paid Legal Services. Muriel was very involved with her children in 4H while living in Gardner, Colorado teaching crocheting and helping with their projects, horses, sheep, rabbits, chickens, cooking, and sewing. Muriel loves helping families have affordable access to the Justice System and helping business’s grow and develop. She has reached the level of Gold Executive Director and is Regional Manager for Southern Colorado. BWN has been an incredible organization to belong to and associate with other Women and Men. It’s an honor to be Woman of the Year, especially in 2010 for the 25th Anniversary. _____________________________________________________________________ Fran Brodin, 2009 Woman of the Year Fran Brodin was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado.  She has many fond summertime memories of growing up within her Minnequa Club “family”, where she enjoyed water skiing and participating on the swim team.  She continued to be surrounded by friends and family in the wintertime where they enjoyed down hill and cross country skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado.  She feels extremely lucky to have grown up within a fun, loving family that taught her about balancing work and play as well as the importance of reaching out to others.       Fran graduated from Central High School in 1982.  She was the editor of the high school annual for 2 years, Junior Class President, manager of the boys swim team and graduated with a silver cord. Her greatest high school memories come from the camaraderie of her girls swim team “family”. She appreciates the early wisdom she gained about the value of being a team player.       Her senior year, she had the opportunity to learn about biofeedback and stress management.  She followed this path and became certified in biofeedback in 1987 at Aims Community College in Greeley Colorado.  She went on to get her Bachelors at Metropolitan State College in Denver and is currently working on her Masters through Adams State College’s Pueblo cohort program. She has had her practice in biofeedback, Healthy Solutions Biofeedback Therapy, since 1989 and her office is currently located at the Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary Corwin where she can reminisce about the “good ole’ days” of  fun and friendship when she gets a frequent glimpse of Lake Minnequa, across the street from the hospital.         She is also the Healing Arts Coordinator for the Healing Arts Program that is funded by the hospital and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. She and the healing arts “family” are committed to bridging the gap between traditional medicine and holistic health in our community.       Fran’s greatest joy comes from being with her beautiful and talented daughter, Chelsea.  She is 14 years old and a freshman at East High School where she brings a smile to everyone’s face by her quick wit and warm personality.         Fran would like to thank everyone within the BWN “family” for being instrumental in giving her the tools to find the, inner strength to become the strong, spirited woman she was meant to be. ________________________________________________________________________ Nominations for BWN Woman of the Year are taken at the April Luncheon. Members will received a link to the online nomination form OR receive a form at the April Luncheon. BWN's Woman of the Year 1. Has been an active BWN member in good standing during the two previous calendar years. An active member attends meetings, volunteers for committees or serves as an officer or board member. 2. Demonstrates leadership qualities and is an outstanding role model for other Business Women. 3. Demonstrates the ability to communicate and network effectively and enthusiastically. 4. Is willing to represent BWN through media interviews and personal speaking engagements. 5. Agrees to serve on the President's Advisory board for a one year term after her selection. ________________________________________________________________________ PREVIOUS HONOREES: Nancy Trautman 2008 Carla Barela 2007 Cheryl K. Dionese 2006 Pat Saulters 2005 Ernestine Thomas 2004 Rita Friberg 2003 Virginia Hanning 2002 Priscilla Lucero 2001 Carol Ann Bronko 2000 Karen Gladney 1999 Blenda B. Brocco 1998 MaryAnn Thompson 1996 Doris Kester 1995 Kay Singleton 1994 Linda Roof 1993 Micci Smith 1992 Antoinette Torres-Janke 1991 Kathy Farley 1990 Sharon Borton 1989 Dianne Porter 1988