Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Julie Talbot-Hubbard

My Current Job/Company:
SVP, Head of Information Security Operations/SunTrust

My Work
I transform Information Security Programs & organizations within companies to mitigate current Cyber Security Risks. I do this by establishing trusted partnerships with key stakeholders, increasing security awareness, creating security strategies aligned to business objectives, delivering on commitments and building a world class security team.

My Passion:
My family and helping individuals and teams realize their talents, capabilities and goals.

My Family:
R.J.(supportive husband), Hayden (amazing son- 6), Lexi (loving dog – 2)

My Hero or Heroes:
My grandmother and parents. They supported me and taught me to go after my dreams, and that I could achieve anything I aspired to…. Never give up.

My Escape:
Any beach with my family. The sun, sand and sound of waves hitting the shore relax, rejuvenate and bring me peace.

My Pet Peeve:
Negative people and those who won’t give change a chance.

My Indulgence:
Wine & Margaritas.

My Roots:
Humble, authentic and empathic. Always treat others how I would want to be treated.

My Future:
Happy and bright for myself and family.

My Favorite Quote:
A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be. —Rosalynn Carter

My Accessory:
My watch and my smile.

My advice to Young Women:
Believe in yourself. Stop any doubts and never give up on your dreams.

How I Balance it All:
Prioritize, prioritize and reprioritize hourly, daily, weekly. And with a lot of support from my husband and other great people.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Julie Paler

My Current Job/Company:
IT Service Delivery Director, SVP/ Huntington Bank

My Birthday:
11/11/1963

My Work:
I am the Technology and Conversions Program Director for Mergers and Acquisitions. Currently I’m coordinating and overseeing T&C activities in support of the FirstMerit Bank Acquisition.

My Passion:
My family, my friends.

My Family:
Mike (Loving Husband) and Ben (Wonderful Son – 10).

My Heroes:
My parents (Dale and Eleanor Hunter). They consistently supported family and were always driven to identify for the best answers or solutions. They never gave up.

Two previous Huntington Bank managers in IT, Bev Newton and Donna Lash. They pushed me to think outside the standard boundaries of IT and gain a well-rounded understanding of the banking business.

My Escape:
Someplace warm and sunny where I can relax with family, friends and sometimes by myself. A short term escape is adult coloring books where I can relax my mind at the end of a “crazy” day.

My Pet Peeve:
Distracted drivers (on their cell phone while driving), consistent negativity & not being able to fall asleep when I am tired.

My Indulgence:
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, YUMMY!

My Roots:
Small town country girl. Family focus. Lifelong friendships. Optimism.

My Future:
Bright and Challenging.

My Favorite Quotes:
I have two…

“Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s a day you’ve had everything to do and you’ve done it.”
~ Margaret Thatcher

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.”
~ Winston Churchill

My Accessory:
Bright color blazers and scarves.

My advice to Young Women:
Never give up in what you believe in, maintain a positive outlook on your life and achievements.

How I Balance it All:
Prioritize, reprioritize and after that juggle well. Accomplished with the support of my husband and wonderful friends!!

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Stella Keane

My Current Job/Company:
VP Talent Management/Big Lots

My Birthday:
06.12.72

My Work:
My team and I identify, hire, and retain high caliber talent across our business. We also seek to provide continuous learning opportunities to develop our talented team. I focus my energy on ensuring my family, community, church and work identify and achieve the goals that are important to them.

My Passion:
Spending time with my family.

My Family:
Kerry (amazing supportive husband), Matt (full of life son -17), KJ (smart, intelligent son -15), Josephine (driven daughter -11) and Julianna (witty daughter -8)

My Escape:
Spending time with my children and husband anywhere.

My Pet Peeve:
Not having the house cleaned up.

My Indulgence:
Wine and cheese.

My Roots:
Authentic and genuine. Family is everything.

My Future:
Exciting and rewarding.

My Favorite Quote:
“We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their behavior.”
~ Stephen M.R. Covey, The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything

My Accessory:
Lipstick and Jewelry.

My advice to Young Women:
Always remember where you came from and where you want to go.

How I Balance it All:
Time Management with an amazing network of family and friends!

Our Women of the Week are dynamic individuals. They are not only high achieving in their careers, but many of them have found their true passion ~ and we love to hear all about it! Sometimes a true passion is connected to a career. Or, it may be discovered after a significant life event. Other times a person’s true passion is something they’ve always felt. Whatever it is, we love to see how passion ignite action for the greater good!

Kristy Carlson
To inspire, empower, and enable everyone around me to be the very best version of themselves and reach their full potential.

Jaclyn Peresetsky
My love for changing women’s lives. Affecting the outside changes them inside, allowing them to live their best life.  My faith keeps me going and encourages me everyday to follow this passion, no matter the obstacles.

Jennifer Pritchard
I aim to do everything with passion! Among them, though, I love international travel, photography, fitness, and learning anything I can.

Yvette McGee Brown
My family and my community. I think Columbus is a special place. I like to make a difference for the generations that follow us. I am really committed to helping women maximize their potential and to having the courage to live their dreams.

Brandy Hann
Bringing an end to cancer! I dream of living in a cancer free world.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Jennifer Yaross

My Current Job/Company:
Vice President, Investments Controller at Nationwide Insurance

My Birthday:
10.11.77

My Work:
I serve as the Investments Controller at Nationwide which affords me the privilege of leading a team of 32 unique and wonderful associates, be a part of a dynamic Investments and Controllership department as well as establish and execute development and engagement strategies that impact the 250 associates across our accounting departments. I also serve as the executive sponsor for the Columbus chapter of the Nationwide All Women’s Resource Group which is close to 1000 members strong and growing every day.

My Passion:
There is nothing more exhilarating than seeing the potential in an individual, a cause, a culture and being a part of what catapults that potential forward.

My Family:
Todd (My husband and biggest fan), Alex (my brilliant and driven 6 year old), Jackson (my empathetic and joyful 4 year old).

My Hero or Heroes:
My mom. She is always going to battle for others. Her drive to create a platform that gives a voice to those that would not otherwise be heard inspires me.

My Escape:
Yoga – quiets my mind.

My Pet Peeve:
Dishes in the sink and nay-sayers.

My Indulgence:
Coffee, wine and pedicures – a combination of these is even better.

My Roots:
Hardworking, always forward looking, full of family and appreciation for all the moments that make up a lifetime.

My Future:
Bright and full of possibilities.

My Favorite Quote:
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” (Warren Buffett)
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” (Dr. Seuss)

My Accessory:
Earrings that my parents gave me for my high school graduation. They mean so much to me and I still wear them almost every day.

My advice to Young Women:
Surround yourself with those that believe in you and will challenge you along your path. Stretch yourself outside of your comfort zone early and often. Stay true to yourself.

How I Balance it All:
It takes a village and an amazing husband and an ability to check yourself to ensure you are present in the moment.