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WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024
THE NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAPH
2024 Nominees in Business Nominators: Angela Morris, Jan Wright and Lori Yoshida Danni Franzen Kathryn Hisel
Danelle Franzen,” nominator Angela Morris wrote. “Her dedication to Christ, her husband, her family and to lifelong learning make her extremely eligible.” Danni has earned multiple awards throughout her years at GPH. She became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives in 2023 and was named to Mid-Plains Community College Distinguished Alumni in 2021. “Danni’s expertise at the hospital is a huge asset that leads to growing our community,” nominator Lori Yoshida said. “I met Danni when she worked part time in the lab. I have watched her get her master’s degree, I was with her at graduation. I watched her work on her laptop at softball games watching our girls play. Of all the people I’ve worked with, Danni is among the top that has so much passion for her job and community.”
Nominators: Tristen Winder, Shannon Booth and Victoria Cramer Beatriz Reyna has been with KNOP News 2 in North Platte for almost 20 years. She is the current news director, but has spent many years out in the field, talking with Nebraskans and telling their stories as a reporter. As news director, Beatriz leads the news team and is responsible for deciding what goes in each of News 2’s newscasts. She also spends time coaching and mentoring young journalists in her newsroom, shaping future reporters in North Platte. “Beatriz is a tremendous person,” nominator Shannon Booth said, “She’s Nominator: Brad Hisel Kathryn Hisel is part owner and chief financing officer for both JA Wever Construction Co. and Integrated Power Co., an electrical substation company based out of North Platte. When she started working with Integrated Power Co. there were only a handful of employees. Kathryn was instrumental in the growth of the business that now employs over 150 people with projects all across the country. Kathryn's company works on the electrical grid for the country and has done projects for companies such as Amazon and Google. In addition, she is part owner of her family’s cow-calf operation in the Sandhills, helping with the finance side of things. Brad Hisel noted that not only has Kathryn been successful in the business world, but also in the community. A member of the North Platte Hostesses, she served as treasurer and has volunteered her time with numerous events. “Her input at board meetings is held in high regard by all board members and she has been a driving force behind the
always present, always involved and always pushing and encouraging her team. She has achieved several National Broadcasters Association awards for excellence.” Victoria Cramer described Beatriz as an extremely helpful mentor and role model. “She continues to innovate the industry and she inspires those around her to work hard and do the same,” Cramer wrote. “Her professionalism in the workplace is something to be envied, and her ability to solve any problem gives the entire station a calm and can-do perspective. She is one of the most encouraging people I have ever met.” “She consistently demonstrates a strong ability to effectively manage employees, navigate challenges in a male dominated field with grace and resilience and inspire others to reach their full potential,” she said. “Furthermore, Kathryn serves as a role model for women within the construction and professional industry, showing through her actions and words that much can be done with a positive attitude.” successful Backyard BBQ fundraising event,” Robert Stefka wrote. “If you ever want to see the epitome of efficiency, work for an event that Kathryn spearheads.” For almost a decade Kathryn has been a member of the North Platte Public School Foundation and serves as treasurer for its board. “Kathryn is a caring and devoted friend to many people,” Brad Hisel said. “She is always there if one of her friends needs something as she cares deeply for those who care about her.” Kandace Andrews wrote that Kathryn is a “phenomenal leader, deeply involved in her community, an exemplary mother and a truly inspiring role model for all women.”
Danni Franzen started as a phlebotomist at Great Plains Health, working her way up through the ranks and serving as blood bank manager, laboratory director, senior director of ancillary services, senior director of provider services, chief of the provider network and finally chief operating officer. During this time, Danni was also helping her husband run their family plumbing business, scheduling and keeping books for her daughters’ softball teams, leasing and managing the family’s multiple rental houses, and owning and operating Creekside Event Center. “When I think of a woman who exemplifies what it means to be a woman of achievement, I think of my friend
Beatriz Reyna
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