Michelle Kasper Kinzel elected to Board of Directors for Women's Business Network

Michelle Caspar Kinzel, of Munhall, Pennsylvania, was recently elected to the Board of Directors for Women’s Business Network, Inc. (WBN) to serve a two year term.

Ms. Kinzel began her career in the financial and retail industries. After 15 years, she was able to combine her retail and financial experiences being employed by a large Pittsburgh based mutual fund company, where she was responsible for the procurement of corporate marketing gifts and recognition awards.

In 2000 Michelle became an entrepreneur when she opened her own business, providing breastfeeding products and support to new mothers until 2005. Because Michelle enjoyed the connection with women and sales, she began a successful Direct Sales/Home Party business. Her leadership was demonstrated by her productive sales team and she was recognized by sales and recruiting awards, earning promotions and luxury trips. Today, Michelle is an independent marketing executive for Melaleuca, The Wellness Company. She educates and recommends healthy and chemical-free products for families and the environment. Michelle continues to give post-partum doula services to new mothers during the adjustment and recovery of the birth of their newborn, along with breastfeeding support.

Michelle is active in her community. She was recently installed as vice-president for the Garden Club of Munhall. Michelle also holds the office of Corresponding Secretary for the Brierly Heights Women’s Club, where she is the chairperson for Ways and Means and is planning the annual benefit event. Michelle is a member of Penn Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Carnegie Library of Homestead. Michelle has been a member of WBN since 2012 and has provided leadership in the East chapter, as Chapter Chairperson, Secretary and most recently Chapter Representative. She enjoys being outside gardening, camping and spending time with her husband Thomas and their two children; Abigail age 16 and Alex age 13.

WBN was founded in 1989 and has over 400 members in 24 chapters located across Southwestern Pennsylvania. WBN’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. For more information visit www.wbninc.com