Women have come a long way and aren't slowing down! Females are the dominant force in small business ownership, by not only outpacing men in starting new businesses but staying in business, too. Here we present you with the leading ladies behind some of your favorite local companies. Read on to learn more about the intelligent, successful and professional go-getters behind them.

Chris Reeg

Pacific Investment Consultants
Partner/Senior Financial Advisor
1130 Iron Point Road, Suite 100
Folsom  |  916-932-0151
toll-free 877-448-0705
[email protected]  |  PICwealth.com

With over three decades of professional experience in the area of investment planning, Chris graduated with a degree in business from the University of San Francisco and has a graduate degree in Banking from the University of Washington.  Prior to joining Pacific Investment Consultants, Chris was an Executive Vice President for Select Advisors – a Sacramento based Investment Advisory Firm.

Chris is passionate about serving her community. She is past chair of the Los Rios Community College Foundation and a member of the Assistance League Advisory Council.  She is currently a board member of Marshall Hospital in Placerville and also serves as the Chair of Planned Giving for the El Dorado Community Foundation.

Chris moved to Placerville in 1973 and ran a family owned pear ranch, currently called the Red Shack on Hwy. 49.  Chris can be found organizing hikes with friends around Northern California and the High Sierra.

Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network (WFAFN). Pacific Investment Consultants is a separate entity from WFAFN.

Laura Rose Nelson

Attorney at Law
Becker & Runkle
263 Main Street  |  Placerville
530-617-1692  |  lauranelsonlaw.com

Laura Rose Nelson has built a law business helping local families with their legal needs. Laura prides herself on the relationships she builds with her clients, as her strong record of client satisfaction reflects. Her clients call her a trustworthy advisor and fierce advocate. Laura’s compassion, accessibility, and thorough knowledge in the law are just some of the reasons why her clients consider her their "family lawyer."

Laura was born and raised in the Bay Area. She attended UC Davis for her undergraduate education, earning a degree in English, Italian, and Political Science. Laura attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where she earned the presidential scholarship.

Laura has focused her law practice on trusts and estates law. She works with clients to develop their estate plans and guides families through trust and probate administrations and litigation after a loved one’s death.

Laura also represents injured clients in personal injury claims. She says that her favorite part of being a lawyer is bringing her clients peace and comfort in arranging their legal affairs.

Laura was brought to beautiful El Dorado County by her love of the great outdoors, and she spends time hiking, camping, kayaking and swimming in our local forests.

Celia Remy, M.D.P.C.

Vitality Stem Cell & Aesthetic Medicine
8735 Sierra College, Ste. 200  |  Roseville  916-797-1131
740 Oak Avenue Pkwy., Ste. 100  |  Folsom  916-508-8640
www.VitalityMedicalLaserandSkin.com

Dr. Remy’s philosophy:  “What matters most to me, is that we bring the best of ourselves and our industry forward to our patients.  My staff and I must be extremely well educated and trained, we must never compromise the patients’ best interest, never lose sight of our integrity and always be accountable for treatment outcomes. We owe our patients’ no less, as they have honored us, by entrusting us with their care.” 

Dr. Remy is a faculty educator and speaker in advanced techniques for facial & body sculpting, as well as RF and laser technologies. Vitality has been involved in clinical studies, has improved protocols for RF technologies, and provided data to the FDA. She was chosen as one of the top 100 injectors of facial fillers nation wide, and is often described as a “Brilliant Innovator”  by her colleagues.  

Vitality is one of the first to combine the fields of Regenerative, Stem Cell  and Aesthetic Medicine. This has significantly enhanced our cosmetic procedure results. Additionally, there are broader indications for improved quality of life and longevity.  Specifically, from the multi-center clinical trials Vitality was involved in;   greater than 95% of patient’s saw significant improvement in joint pain, autoimmune disorders, COPD, and Diabetic neuropathy.  So exciting!

Tree House
Home • Garden • Holiday

327 Main Street  |  Placerville
530-295-0102  |  treehouseplacerville.com

Looking for the perfect gift? Jennifer Tilson has done all the work for you!  Whimsical, elegant, unique and popular with all describes the shop owner and the lovingly hand picked inventory. All items are beautifully displayed in every nook of the 1800 square foot downstairs of this charming historical building.  An enormous tree of glowing blossoms draws the shopper in and then the discovery of thousands of possibilities for home, garden and gifts begins!

While always a hint of Christmas in the store, the season begins in September and delights through December when The Treehouse becomes a Christmas wonderland! 

Join us Sat. May 20 for the 10th Annual Girls Night Out, 12-9pm!

Becky Reinhart

Nutraceuticals Consultant Kyäni
Placerville  |  [email protected]
530-949-7627
www.beckyreinhart.kyani.net

Becky is a local business owner, mother of two and a wife. Becky was introduced to Kyäni by a close friend and she knew the products worked. Her family has experienced incredible benefits from using the Triangle of Health nutraceutical and Fleuresse skin care products. Of particular note, Becky has seen dramatic improvement in her lipid profile and blood glucose levels. Kyäni uses all-natural ingredients in its products, which are designed to optimize overall health and wellness. The potential benefits of product use include improved cognitive function, increased energy, helps reduce inflammation, and more.

If you are interested in hearing more about these products, or exploring a home based business opportunity, please contact Becky. 

Affordable Furniture and Mattress

55 Fair Lane  |  Placerville
530-621-9566
affordablefurnitureUSA.com

Affordable furniture is owned by local resident Becky Reinhart, former owner of two Snap Fitness franchises. Affordable Furniture operates two locations both offering an America’s Mattress sleep center carrying Serta and Simmons products. The focus of the furniture stores is to bring unique products and superior customer service to our community. New furniture, rugs, unique lighting, bedding accessories and art are added daily. 

 Affordable Furniture and Mattress is located at 55 Fair Lane in Placerville next to Big Lots and at 4380 Town Center Blvd, Suite 100 in El Dorado Hills. Call 530-621-9566 or visit our website for more information. 

Debbie O'Brien

Cameron Park Automotive
3321 Durrock Road, Suite B
Cameron Park
530-677-1576
cameronparkautomotive.com

Owner of Cameron Park Automotive since 1989, Debbie serves as a member of the advisory committee for American River College. Her technicians attend training and classes to stay up-to-date on the engineering and mechanics of all makes and models.

They have the factory scan equipment for Chrysler/Dodge, Toyota,  Lexus, Ford, and GM; and the proper training to use them.

Visit Debbie at Cameron Park Automotive for all your maintenance, service and repair needs.

AAA approved, Star Certified smog test and repair station.