Director Named Changemaker

ST. PAUL, Minn … July 22, 2004…Lynn Schleeter was named today as one of 25 Women Changemakers by The Business Journal, published by American City Business Journals in Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Schleeter is director of the Center for Sales Innovation at The College of St. Catherine where she oversees the design and delivery of three business sales majors — business to business, medical and financial services sales. She also offers a bi-annual “Leadership for Women in Sales” conference to aid the advancement of women in corporate sales leadership.

“Partnering with the business community to develop, implement and grow an undergraduate sales degree is changing the face of sales organizations across the country,” says Schleeter. “I have had the privilege of spearheading St. Catherine’s efforts to elevate professional sales as an academic discipline, a growing national trend, through partnerships with 3M, American Express, Ecolab, ING, Black Box Network Solutions (formerly Norstan), Northwest Airlines, Pfizer, Tennant Co., and Wells Fargo. These companies want women to succeed and become strong leaders who can transform their organizations.”

Schleeter’s vision is backed by 20 years of experience in marketing and sales — 10 years in medical sales and 10 years as a business owner offering marketing services.

In addition to a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Schleeter holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from the College of St. Catherine. She also is accredited by Syracuse University and the Institute of Sales and Marketing Executives International as a Certified Sales Executive.

The 25 Women Changemakers were selected based on a proven track record of professional accomplishments and strong leadership in the Twin Cities business community. They were announced today at the weekly newspaper’s annual Women in Business luncheon at the Hilton Minneapolis.

The College of St. Catherine is the largest and most comprehensive Catholic college for women in the country. Through a diversity of programs, the college offers the intimacy of a four-year liberal arts college and the opportunity to complete associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees in a variety of health care specialties and professional programs. Committed to meeting the educational goals of women of all ages, St. Catherine’s offers many of its bachelor’s and master’s programs in both weekday and weekend formats. The college has a total enrollment of nearly 5,000 students on campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Contact: Susan Blakely, APR
Blakely and Associates (952-937-2869)
sblakely@mn.rr.com