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Women in Business Spring Luncheon

April 21, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)

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What to expect at a Women in Business Luncheon

Williamson, Inc.’s Women in Business Luncheons bring together a dynamic community of professional women for connection, perspective, and meaningful conversation. Held quarterly, these events are designed to meet women at every stage of their career, from emerging leaders to seasoned executives, offering relevant insights on topics ranging from leadership and business strategy to wellness and innovation.

More than a luncheon, each gathering creates space to build relationships, share experiences, and gain practical takeaways that can be applied both professionally and personally. Attendees leave not only informed, but connected to a broader network of women who are shaping the business community and supporting one another along the way.

Spring Luncheon Speaker: Michele Herlein, Chief People Office at Bridgestone Americas | Founder and CEO of CultureMax

Michele Herlein joined Bridgestone West (Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa) as Chief People Officer in January 2026. In this role, Herlein partners with leaders and teammates across the organization to strengthen culture, accelerate leadership development, and advance priorities that support business performance.

Herlein is a published author of Cultural Excellence: A Leader’s Guide to Strengthening the Heart of Your Organization and recognized authority in the creation and continuity of organizational cultures that drive sustainable business success. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, she has designed, implemented, and sustained cultures that foster innovation, engagement, and high performance.

Before joining Bridgestone as Chief People Officer, Herlein served as Founder and CEO of CultureMax, advising organizations on culture creation, leadership development, and change management. Previously, she was Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Human Resource Officer at Barge Design Solutions, Inc., where she led initiatives that contributed to recognition as a Great Place to Work and strengthened the company’s employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Herlein brings deep experience in talent, organization, and culture. This includes prior service at Bridgestone Americas as Vice President of Talent, Organization, and Culture, where she helped integrate talent management systems and guided cultural transformation.

She also spent a decade at Bandag, Inc., leading leadership development and succession planning programs that strengthened organizational capability and resilience.

Herlein holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from St. Ambrose University, a master’s in communication theory, and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing (minor in Economics) from Northern Illinois University.

Time


11:00 Networking & Visiting Exhibitors 

11:25 Buffet Opens 

11:50 - 1:00 Program

Location

Haney Hall at Brentwood United Methodist Church


Haney Hall is located at the back of the Church

Pricing

$55 Members

$65 Guests

$250 Exhibitor (includes 2 tickets and 8' display table - no linen)

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Name: Katie Byrne
Email: katie@williamsonchamber.com
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