EMPOWERING women through opportunities for leadership.
EDUCATING women through scholarship opportunities and programs addressing personal and professional development.
ENRICHING women through networking opportunities.
ENCOURAGING women through recognition of excellence and mentoring relationships.
ENLISTING women who want to make a difference.
DeSoto County Business Women is an organization made up of female business leaders in the community who connect through fellowship, leadership opportunities, and various community service projects through local non-profit organizations. We strive to develop ourselves both personally and professionally, while creating a network that makes an impact in our community. Through this organization, we have been able to distribute scholarships, create a women’s business closet, and honor women striving for excellence in business. For more information on these projects and how to get involved, please visit the ‘Committees’ tab. You may also contact us via email at dcbw.org@gmail.com.
Abigail Rodman | Rodman Properties
Alicia Leech | Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce
Amanda Fowler | Northwest Mississippi Realtors Association
Amanda Sargent | Legacy Life Company
Amy McBride |SOS Realty, Skylake Construction
Angela Kidd | Owner, Angela Kidd Insurance
April Armstrong | Catering Director, Chick-fil-A Southaven
Ashton Farr | Safe and Sound Home Care
Audrey Jacobi | Austin Realty Group
Beth Snow | Back Office Guru
Brandyn Skeen | CFP®, Financial Advisor, Gainspoletti Financial Services, Inc.
Brigetta Love | Love Dentistry
Brooke Gray | Comcast
Brooke House | Studio 139
Carmen Kyle |Bank3 - DeSoto County Market President
Cathy Williams | Limelife by Alcone
Cherie Nelson | Southern Vascular
Christi Weaver | Priority One Bank
Cristan Engelke | Southaven Chamber of Commerce
Darlene Johns | Darlene’s Permanent Makeup
Debbie King | Southaven Chamber of Commerce
Deborah Verucchi | Grove Women’s Clinic
Denise Silas | Mary Kay
Denise McElhaney | Denise’s Happy Hounds
Diane Stribling | Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury Realtors
Elisa Kennedy | Ignite Imagery
Evette Lockett | Brown Missionary Baptist Church/Operations Coordinator
Evelyn Jones |
Frances Jones | Heart Desires Fulfillment Coaching, LLC
Gia Matheny | City of Hernando, Director of Economic and Community Development
Gina Wigingiton | TurnKey Realty
Gwen Neal | Brown Christian Academy
Hollie Anderson | Hollie Anderson Insurance
Holly Granier | TurnKey Realty
Jaime Ross | POOL Scouts of The Mid-South + Local Agency Realty Group
Jeanie Guiseppe | Horn Lake Chamber of Commerce
Jen Powell | Pat’s Monograms
Jenna Kern | DeSoto County Dream Center
Jennifer Christian | Jenn Christian
Jenny Crum | BankFirst
Jill Morris | Owner & Instructor Stars in Motion
Judy Bone | Stir Up Some Sweet Life, Image Consultant
Kacy Dixon | Coordinator of Student Services, The University of Mississippi DeSoto
Kat Gates | RKA Construction
Kay Jefferies | Real Estate Agent with Haley & Associates Real Estate Services, LLC
Kayla Conerly | Planters Bank
Kimberly Remak | Mississippi State Representative
Kristy Ferguson | Southaven Storage
Lachelle Battle Foster |
Lara Long | SWBR Mortgage
Laura Rivera | The Right Way Consulting
Laurie Cain | Cain Curls
Laurie Webb | Dream Maker Realty
Leigh Ann Young| Community Bank
LeTicia Eldred | Edward Jones
Linda Feathers | Feathers & Fields, LLC
Linda White | Linda White Photography (Foto Stories)
Lindsey Crump | Budding Art Hernando
Lindsey Grace Darby | Brown Properties
Liz Clark | Women in Corporate Aviation
LuJaclyn Richardson | Richardson Law Firm
Macy Forsythe | Midsouth Integrative Medical`
Malinda Gullick | Dream Maker Realty
Marion McBride | Sky Lake Construction
Marty Pickard | United Real Estate Mid-South
Mary Kate King | Southern Pediatric Therapy
Melinda Winchester | AftrGlo Medispa
Mellany Evans | Planters Bank
Michele Johnston | Marx-Bensdorf Realtors
Michele Davis | iOne Benefits Group Inc
Michelle Witt | Witt Works Enviromental
Mickey Cooper | Alliant Construction
Nancy Call | REMAX Realty Group/Pathway Mortgage
Nola Sanders | Nonelike Nola Vending
Patrice Lee | Bankfirst
Rebecca Rupe | Becca Rupe Loans
Rebecca Treadway | The Arc of Northwest Mississippi
Renee Hall | Bott Radio Network
Samantha West | Painting With A Twist Olive Branch
Sandy Eley | Heavenly Sunshine Property Services
Sarita Drake | House of Grace
Sarah Edmiston | South Group Insurance
Shannon Feol | Family Wellness Journal
Sheana Witt | Tasty Gainz
Shelley Dunn | SWBC
Sibonie Swatzyna | Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce
Stacey Austin | North Mississippi Home Builders Association
Sunshyne Taylor |
Susan East | Personal Development Expert, self-confidence & mindset coach
Susan Fernandez Rutherford | DeSoto County Economic Development Council
Susan Stout | Owner, Susan Stout Architect, LLC
Tanya Crehan | Financial Advisor, Thrivent
Taylor Womack | Forgiven Gifts
Terri Sparkman | DeSoto Dream Center
Ticha Brannan | Primerica
Tina Tatum | Coffee Central
Tomeka Allen | All’En Life Coaching, LLC
Tracy Gallagher | Gallagher Insurance
Wendy Williams | State Farm
Victoria Washington | Washington Law Firm
Vickie Dupree | Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce
LeTicia Eldred, president
LeTicia Eldred is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, serving clients in Hernando, Mississippi with a passion for helping individuals and families secure their financial futures and reaching their retirement goals.
LeTicia has been Ambassador of the Year by the Hernando Main Street Chamber, is Vice President of the Hernando Veterans Day Committee and proudly serves as an Ambassador for the Parkinson’s Foundation and member of the Mid-south Moving Day Committee, lending her voice and presence to raise awareness and support for those impacted by Parkinson’s disease.
A lifelong resident of Southaven, LeTicia has deep roots in the community where she raised her three daughters and continues to be a proud “Gigi” to her seven grandchildren, with one more on the way. Beyond her professional and civic commitments, LeTicia enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and crafting one-of-a-kind pieces in her leatherwork shop.
Cristan engelke,
Vice PRESIDENT
Cristan Engelke
Shannon Feol, Secretary
Shannon Feol
TICHA BRANNAN, Treasurer
Ticha Brannan is an experienced financial advisor licensed in eight states, including across the Mid-South region. With a background as a corporate accountant, she specializes in retirement planning for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Ticha is deeply passionate about women’s financial education and is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those she serves.
Since relocating to Mississippi in 2019 with her husband John, Ticha has become an active member of the Desoto County community. Her daughter, son-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren joined them in the area last year. She currently serves as president of the Generosity Network Desoto Chapter and volunteers for the House of Grace, a local emergency shelter for battered women.
Ticha and John are members of Getwell Church Southaven. Ticha also volunteers annually at the Gather Women’s Conference. Through both her professional work and community service, Ticha is dedicated to empowering others and creating lasting, meaningful change.
linda white, historian
Linda White is the Owner and Photographer at Linda White Photography: a Portrait studio located in Southaven, MS. She specializes in Headshots and Branding photos for local professionals and Empowering Photo Sessions for women.
Linda enjoys networking with the community. She started the "Linda White Women's Networking Group - Memphis" which spotlights, supports and connects local women business owners and entrepreneurs. She is also involved with several networking communities in Memphis and Desoto County that bring together like-minded entrepreneurs and help them grow their business.
Linda is most proud of her family and two beautiful daughters. They enjoy traveling, spending time in nature and sharing valuable moments with friends.
Lindsey grace darby, Past president
Lindsey Grace Darby works as a commercial and industrial real estate agent with Brown Properties, a local agency specializing in small business real estate in Desoto County and north Mississippi. Prior to having her real estate license, she was a homeschooling mom, homemaker, and ran a successful online business focused on literacy. Having grown up and lived in Desoto County most of her life, she enjoys connecting people and businesses whether through business, social, or church events.
She and her husband have three children who love being involved in various activities. She also enjoys reading with her book club, music, and playing hostess for friends and neighbors.
