Shaune Skinner Named 2009 Visionary Award Honoree
Columbus, Ohio, July 9, 2009 – The Columbus, Ohio Chapter of the National Association for Women Business Owners (NAWBO-Columbus) has named Shaune Skinner, President of ASC Group, Inc., as the 2009 Visionary Award honoree. 
“Among our outstanding group of nominees, Shaune stood out in her exemplary vision,” said Gail Froelicher, NAWBO-Columbus President. “Her continuous initiative and commitment to her core competencies has resulted in catapulting her business to the next level on several occasions. Even when she was met with disappointing challenges, she turned them around and literally set a new industry standard.”
In 1986, Shaune saw the need for privately-provided archaeological surveys to comply with state and federal laws and she recognized the opportunity for a woman-owned business in this male-dominated field. Archaeological Services Consultants, which later became ASC Group, was the first private company in the State of Ohio conducting archaeological surveys for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
“I have been lucky when attempting to implement my vision,” said Shaune. “From the beginning, I have turned to both friends and colleagues for the advice and support I needed. I could not have been as successful without their mentoring, their feedback, and their partnerships.
Today, Shaune continues to lead ASC’s growth into new, targeted markets, establishing strategic teaming agreements to improve their competitive advantage. While based in Columbus, ASC currently has seven offices in five states. Recently, Governor Ted Strickland appointed Shaune to the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board which advises the Ohio Historical Society Board of Trustees on historic preservation issues.
Visionary honorees are all women who are majority owners in their businesses, are registered in the state of Ohio, and have their businesses located within a 100-mile radius of Columbus. Over 80 percent of the past Visionary Award honorees are still in business today and the remaining 20 percent have sold their businesses and moved on to other endeavors.
NAWBO-Columbus helps women business owners clear their paths to business success through strategic connections that include strong peer advisory opportunities and powerful corporate partnerships. For more information regarding NAWBO and the Visionary Awards, please visit www.nawbocolumbusohio.com or call (614) 392-1558.
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Gail Froelicher
President, NAWBO-Columbus
(614) 488-8851
gail@kineticinsightsllc.com
Kathy Warnick
2009 Visionary Committee Chairwoman
NAWBO-Columbus Past President
(614) 889-5014
kathy@warnickconsultants.com
Karen Sullivan
VP-Communications, NAWBO-Columbus
(614) 799-1670
karen@sullivansolutions.com
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