April Mason
President & Founder, Violet PR 

August 20 

With 30 years of experience marketing places and a talent for crafting compelling narratives, April founded Violet PR in 2010. Passionate about working with civic leaders, economic developers and entrepreneurs, she is dedicated to helping communities thrive and grow.

An expert in economic and real estate development, April has led public relations campaigns for states including New Jersey, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Georgia and North Carolina, as well as metro areas such as Newark, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Savannah and Kansas City. She has orchestrated hundreds of media interviews for governors, mayors, CEOs and industry leaders, elevating the profiles of cities, states, developments and organizations.

Prior to relocating to the New York metro in 1999, April directed award-winning media and marketing campaigns for the Kansas City Area Development Council, an organization she works with today. She holds an M.S. in Journalism and Marketing Communications from the University of Kansas and resides in South Orange, NJ, with her two daughters. Originally from Oklahoma City, April enjoys visiting family and exploring the city’s revitalized downtown.

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Christine Weeks  
Founder & CEO, Eleanor Creative 

September 17

Christine Weeks is the founder and CEO of Eleanor, a nationally respected brand experience agency rooted in the heart of Nebraska. Since launching the company in 2008--with nothing but her debit card and a vision--Christine has grown Eleanor into an award-winning firm known for building brands that do good and make a lasting impact.

She is also the architect of Creative Compassion, a philosophy and practice that drives Eleanor's exceptional employee culture and client relationships. From implementing progressive parental leave policies to designing roles that reflect the real lives of working parents, Christine has redefined what a people-first workplace looks like--and it shows. Eleanor boasts extraordinarily low turnover and long-standing client partnerships built on trust, empathy and results. 

Christine belives that businesses thrive when people are cared for, stories are honored and creativity is fueled by compassion. And for over 16 years, she's proven just that--building a company where great brands (and great people) come to grow.

Beyond the boardroom, Christine is a mother of five, a relentless reader, a caregiver to her brother, a cyclist, world traveler and a lifelong storyteller.

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Diane Temme Stinton
Chief Administrative Officer, TCMO Inc.  

October 15 

Diane Temme Stinton assumed the role of Chief Administrative Officer at TMCO in 2015 before succeeding founder Roland Temme as CEO in 2022. Under Diane's guidance, TMCO was honored as Nebraska's "Manufacturer of the Year" by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a testament to her strategic vision and dedication to industry advocacy. Diane's leadership has brought about numerous employee well-being initiatives, further supporting TMCO families. As TMCO expands its horizons, Diane remains committed to positioning the company for continued success and growth. 

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