Founders

- Bonnie Gladish & Tami Smith, Co-Founders of WWC started out as business partners and quickly became as close as sisters in 2003.  They began their business relationship in the mortgage industry, and as the industry began to decline, they knew they needed to find new careers. Remaining business partners was a must and in 2008, the Smith and Gladish Agency for Allstate Insurance, in Grafton, Ohio was born.

Bonnie and Tami both knew that networking groups were not a new concept to business growth; however, they set out a plan to stand out from other groups by offering a format designed for business growth, as well as a means for women to connect on a personal level.  They believe women are born wanting to nurture and support others and that women carry that passion into the business world. Further, the glue that keeps WWC thriving is the unspoken understanding  of the challenges women face in today’s world when trying to balance “IT ALL” and WWC provides an outlet to escape from the chaos.   Bonnie and Tami are no strangers when trying to balance both home and career!

- Shelley Solomon Cull, WWC Partner joined forces with WWC in November of 2010.  This partnership will bring an educational component in the form of webinars, retreats, workshops, certifications, and trade shows.  Shelley’s experience will bring you the best in best practices to take your business to the next level.

As a business start up and growth specialist, author, speaker and inspirational leader, Shelley will bring 25 years of successful experience to the growing networking group formed one year ago by the energetic & motivated co-founders. Growth plans include accelerated Chapter creations throughout the region, the implementation of educational webinars and workshops, retreats and conferences, and more PR for their members.  Having run a business incubator, Shelley will be an entrepreneur in residence and will advise members on how to accelerate the growth of their businesses and learn to thrive in this economic climate.