Get to know our

WINS Members

a little better!

February Member:

Jan Adams

As most of you know

I am one of the founding members of WINS

which was established

in 1980.  One of my biggest rewards was to see my daughter Darci become President of WINS.

My other daughter, Stacy, lives and works

in Simi Valley. Between my daughters and step children, I have 12 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. Needless to say I have stock in Hallmark.. I have a shelf at Shop Around The Corner in Simi Valley on Valley Fair, where I sell antique items that families especially of seniors don't want. I try and give them a new home. I love decorating, entertaining and giving dinner parties. Since Bob's passing I travel quite a bit from visiting friends in Ga, Id, Or, Northern Ca. and love cruises.

  I’m still very active in Real Estate! I just closed two, have one in escrow, a new listing and renewed my license.

 After 43 years I still believe you’ve Got To Love What You Do!

Fabulous February Birthdays

2-02 Debbie Jordan Brow Bella

2-08 Darci Richardson CSMC Mortgage

2-27 Kimberly Pewsey Dream Nest Homes

February Newsletter Spotlight Member: Liz Bystrom

Hi, I’m Liz from New York Life. I’ll be serving as the Treasurer Elect for WINS. 

How exciting to be part of a dynamic group of

business women ready to lift each other up as we learn and grow. 

Before New York Life, I had a rewarding career at World Savings first as a Branch then District Manager.  I enjoyed being a stay at home Mom for my son John and daughter Catherine.  I was married for 26 years, but sadly, lost my husband Fritz to Cancer. 

As a widow, I knew I wanted to work for a company that had a mission to help other families secure their financial futures for the ones they love. Working at New York Life as an agent enables me to use my life experience as my “Why”. Why buy life insurance? It’s because you LOVE someone. Tell me, “Who do you LOVE?”

GUEST SPEAKER FOR FEBRUARY

CAROL COHEA

Carol Cohea (Co - Hay) moved to California after graduating from high school. In 1993 Carol received her Bachelor of Science Degree from UCLA followed by an MBA from California Lutheran University in 1998.

Carol and her husband began their own company in the building management industry. In 2000 Carol joined the University of Phoenix as a part time professor teaching Business Management and Strategies. 

 In 2002 Carol began volunteering at the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and subsequently was hired in 2004 to organize a Visitor Services department and to design and develop tour operations. 

Beginning in 2010, Carol moved into marketing outreach; designing and developing marketing strategies to increase visitation and group tours. In 2014 she began to oversee the front admission desk and guest relations areas of the Reagan Library. Carol is part of the Education Team and manages the operations of the Situation Room Experience. She also develops and oversees the Public Programs at the Reagan Library.