Meet the Board
Our History
From a small circle of visionary women was born a thriving business networking community. WBC’s history is one of empowerment, collaboration, and impact. Our founders dreamed of a space where women could connect authentically, share resources, and champion each other’s ambitions. Over the decades, that dream grew into a county-wide force of entrepreneurs, executives, and rising leaders. The Women’s Business Connection (WBC) continues to create a welcoming, inspiring space where women lift each other higher — personally, professionally, and as a community.
Our Board
Guiding the WBC Forward

Chris Anderson
Board President
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As a Realtor ONE Group Restore, Chris works diligently with her clients to achieve their goals when buying or selling their home. Chris especially enjoys educating and preparing first time buyers for the journey into home ownership.
Chris is passionate about being involved in her community. She is a board member of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce and volunteers at chamber events, Treasurer of Oxford Mainstreet and is a member of Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce. She volunteers at the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival and is a member of Kennett Fire Company.
In 1994, Chris earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Concord University. She currently resides in Lincoln University with her husband and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, visiting wineries, antique shops, boating and vacationing at the beach.

Carol Amplo
Board Member
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Carol Amplo is an experienced and multi-faceted business development professional with expertise in the financial services industry. Proficient in Retail Banking and Business Banking, as well as, as a portion of her career as a licensed investment advisor, Carol is passionate about cultivating impactful relationships and creating innovative solutions. Working with our local businesses to help them with their financial goals, providing them with the tools needed to run their business, and seeing them thrive has been a privilege for her.
A believer of Volunteerism and giving back, Carol has sat on various Boards and Committees over the years of non-profits and Chambers of Commerce, enjoying various roles. Currently, Carol is also serving as Board Co-Chair for Historic Sugartown in Malvern, on the Exton Chamber of Commerce Community Partnership Council, volunteers at her son’s school, and various non-profit organizations. In Carol’s role at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, you will see her at events and organizations throughout Chester County.
Always a Jersey Girl at heart, Carol resides in Montgomery County with her husband, 2 children, and 2 pups! Her proudest moments have been watching the growth and success of her children.

Jennifer Finding
Board Member
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Jennifer has been in the fitness and wellness industry for over 20 years and has a BS degree in Exercise Physiology from Slippery Rock University. She began her career as a full time personal trainer then transitioned into Health Club management and development for many years. Jennifer’s passion for helping individuals and families improve their overall health lead her to become a certified Coach and then begin her Juice Plus+ business 4 years ago. Her journey has allowed her to follow her passion and has gifted her the time and financial freedom to raise 2 amazing kids all while helping other accomplish their health and financial goals.

Cassie Dalmas
Board Member
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Cassie Dalmas has served on WBC’s board since 2021 and is the Northeastern Regional Manager of Community Marketing and Affiliate Programs for Rycor, a heating and cooling company that specializes in mini-split systems. She is a graduate of James Madison University with a B.S. in Psychology. Cassie has a strong background in community-focused marketing and thrives at the intersection of strategy and relationship-building—whether that’s over a business lunch, at an educational event, or during a purposeful happy hour.
Believing that marketing should always put people first, Cassie joined Rycor Heating and Cooling in the fall of 2025 to help launch Rycor’s new Community Marketing and Affiliate program, which reflects that same vision. Outside of work, you’ll often find her outdoors with her kids, on the soccer field, or diving into multiple books at once (much to her husband’s amusement). She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Crime Victims Center of Chester County, keeping her connected to causes that matter most in her community

Grace Butler
Board Member
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Grace Butler has been an entrepreneur for 18 year as a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant / Independent Sales Director. She loves helping women take care of their skin and feel more comfortable applying their makeup so they feel their best and most confident! She prides herself on her customer service and has been told that her delivery is faster than Amazon!
Grace grew up in New Jersey and went to college at the University of Massachusetts for Hotel Restaurant and Travel Administration. She was a Catering Sales Manager/Director in hotels for 11 years and in 1993 was the 5th employee at the brand new Philadelphia Marriott West in Conshohocken. She married Jim in 1997 and moved from Delaware County to Glenmoore in 2001. They celebrated their 25th Anniversary on 2/22/22! They have 2 children, Renee (23) and Jimmy (19). Grace enjoys vacationing at their Pocono home which was her childhood vacation home where she has a long history of skiing, sailing and beaching! Since spring of 2020, she has enjoyed golfing with her husband, and WBC member Suzanne Young!
Some things she always credits to learning from her husband is being “others focused”, starting correspondence with “Thank you” and using the phrase “It’s my pleasure (to be of service to you).” Grace believes in the power of women networking with women and loves to help make connections! She is excited to be a part of the WBC Board to share her enthusiasm of networking and connecting!

Kristin Eichengreen
Board Member
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Kristin Eichengreen is an accomplished hospitality professional with extensive experience in sales and operations. After almost 20 years in the hospitality industry, she took those skills and transitioned into coworking and corporate real estate where she currently works as the Center Manager at Flex at Chesterbrook.
Kristin grew up in the Hudson Valley and moved to the Philadelphia Area in 2005 to attend Graduate School at Temple University. Over the past 20 years she’s grown to love Philadelphia and the surrounding area and is proud to call it home. In her free time, you can find her reading a good book or out and about in Phoenixville, where she currently resides, with her husband and their beloved pup Maxey (in case you were wondering yes, he is named after the Sixers player).

Nina Malone
Board Member
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Nina’s lifelong interest in health and wellness brought her to Arbonne because of its brand promise — pure, safe and beneficial — and its smart business model. The well regarded health and wellness company fits perfectly with her personal passions and enables her to fulfill not only her health and wealth goals but also gives her the vehicle to coach and mentor others to do the same.
Nina is proud to offer both inner and outer health and beauty products made with botanical ingredients that meet Arbonne’s high standards for quality and safety. Arbonne delivers a holistic approach to beauty, health and wellbeing, focusing on the whole person to help them flourish inside and out. Nina was attracted to Certified Arbonne Clean™ and its Not Allowed List™ because it eliminates more than 2000 ingredients that are not up to Arbonne’s rigorous standards. She also loves that Arbonne is not just about great products — it’s also about great people. She enjoys teaching and training others who are interested in Arbonne’s business plan.
Nina has been a WBC member since 1999, and is a past president and past secretary. She’s an avid volunteer and chairs the Tournament of Treats for the Brandywine Health Foundation’s Garden Party fundraiser, and is a member of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce Communications Committee, the Downingtown-Thorndale Chamber of Commerce Membership and Programs Committee and the Polka Dot Power House of Chadds Ford’s Membership Ambassador. Nina holds an MA in administration from Rider University and a BA in journalism from Rider College. Her health and wellness education is a lifelong pursuit, and she prides herself on staying current in her field. She is married, and has two wonderful adult step kids.

Kristin Costin
Board Member
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Kristin Costin is a writer, advocate, and content creator for women’s empowerment who brings a heart-centered approach to her work with the Women’s Business Connection of Chester County. Formerly the owner and creative force behind The Jeweled Warrior, an enchanted gallery and gift shop in Eagle, PA, Kristin carries forward the same spirit of resilience, creativity, and advocacy into her current path.
A graduate of the University of Rochester with a degree in Eastern Religion and Studio Arts, Kristin blends creativity, mindful leadership, and lived experience with loss. Her professional background spans events coordination, nonprofit communications, retail, service industry management, and patient advocacy—particularly for women living with endometriosis—allowing her to support mission-driven work with compassion and clarity.
Today, Kristin’s primary role is caring for her beloved father, work she considers one of the greatest honors of her life. Alongside caregiving, she contributes graphic design and communications support to the Women’s Business Connection, helping advance its mission to empower women and build stronger communities.
Rooted in her “trust the unfolding” philosophy, Kristin is passionate about supporting women through grief, identity shifts, and life transitions. She shares reflections on social media at Trust the Unfolding. In her free time, she enjoys snuggling, hiking, and paddleboarding with her adorable pit bull mix, Milo and volunteering at Main Line Animal Rescue.

Lisa D. Munroe, CPA
Board Member
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Lisa Munroe is the founder of Olivo Financial Services, LLC, a boutique advisory firm offering bookkeeping, accounting and part-time CFO services for small businesses. She has a background in public accounting and actuarial services having worked as an Auditor and a Consulting Actuary prior to establishing Olivo in 2013. A Certified Public Accountant and a former Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, Lisa earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1993. Lisa is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, an Auxiliary Board Member of Tredyffrin & Easttown Care, and a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, serving on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee.
After many years in the corporate world, Lisa uses that experience to help small businesses achieve big things, providing a tailored approach to her clients in the financial management of their endeavors. Having grown up the daughter of entrepreneurs, she is passionate about guiding her clients toward success, however they may define it.
Lisa is a barre enthusiast, an avid hiker, and a voracious reader. She values the work/life balance owning her own business affords her and loves spending quality time with family and friends.

Bette Cowles-Friedlander
Staff
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A graphic designer for over three decades, Bette has extensive experience in print design for a wide variety of businesses. Bette’s design sensibilities lead to clean, accessible layouts that effectively communicate the client’s message. She is known for her ability to efficiently move projects from concept to completion.
Bette holds a BA in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts. Following a decade and a half of magazine design and corporate experience, Bette went out on her own. She founded Cowles Graphic Design in 1997, where she serves a diverse body of clients. In 2019, after being a member of the WBC and serving on the board, Bette took on the role of Events and Marketing Coordinator for the WBC.
