Award Winners
CBJ celebrates 2025’s Women of Influence
The 2025 Women of Influence are a group of incredibly multi-faceted and talented individuals. They are leaders who are striving for greatness — not only for themselves, but for their organizations and communities. The Women of Influence awards recognize women…
Kevin C. Papp
Attorney Bradley & Riley PC Age: 39 Kevin Papp’s list of professional achievements is pages…
Brian Meyer
Owner SERVPRO of Iowa City/Coralville and Ottumwa/Oskaloosa Age: 36 Brian Meyer and his employees help people…
Greg McLaughlin
President Business & Financial Strategies Age: 35 He’s an entrepreneur at heart. Greg McLaughlin is…
Adam McLaughlin
Second Vice President of Business Services MidWestOne Bank Age: 37 Adam McLaughlin has followed in…
Rachel Maassen
Medical Director Women’s Health Center, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Age: 36 Taking the role…
Scott Kallemeyn
Director of Surgical Service St. Luke’s Hospital Age: 30 Scott Kallemeyn has been a leader…
Brad Joens
First Vice President, Commercial Banking Hills Bank and Trust Age: 34 Brad Joens enjoys giving…
Jeremy D. James
Co-owner, Certified Financial Planner James Investment Group Inc. Age: 31 He’s a leader. “As a…
Stu Haker
Risk Management Specialist, Partner TrueNorth Insurance and Financial Strategies Age: 34 Growing up in Vinton, Stu…
Mark Hudson
Vice President Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Age: 35 Mark Hudson doesn’t waste time getting involved. He said…
Katie Giorgio
Nonprofit Network Coordinator Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Age: 31 Through her day job, freelance writing and…
Katie Geiken
Executive Director Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation Age: 33 Florida native Katie Geiken has embraced Iowa…
Anne Gaglioti
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Age: 33 Thinking of…
Ami Gaarde
Nurse Manager University of Iowa Health Care Age: 39 Ami Gaarde’s career is a combination of…
Josh Cramer
CEO and Founder Cramer Dev Age: 36 A meeting with President Barack Obama, signing the…
