Argent Financial Group is proud to honor businesswomen in six markets across three states as part of its American Business Women’s Day celebrations.
Established more than 40 years ago by President Ronald Reagan, American Business Women’s
Day, observed annually on Sept. 22, recognizes the vital contributions of millions of women in
the workforce and as business owners across the U.S. The day celebrates the diversity of
occupations held by women and promotes opportunities for personal and professional growth
through leadership, education, networking, and philanthropy.
Jodi Penn Rives, focus leader for Argent’s Women | Wealth | Wellness, said, “We are proud to
celebrate the incredible achievements of these women who inspire others with their leadership
and vision. Each of these honorees exhibits outstanding leadership skills, makes a positive
impact in her community and has mentored others in their career development. Argent Financial
Group will continue to support women in business and create new opportunities for growth as
they serve as role models, mentors, catalysts and risk takers in their communities.”
Honorees for 2024 include:
Argent Trust Oklahoma
Debby Hampton, former president and CEO of United Way of Central Oklahoma,
Oklahoma City
Karla Davis, CFO of Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
Argent Trust Company & Orleans Capital
Meghan Donelon, Greater New Orleans market president of Red River Bank, New
Orleans
Argent Trust Company
Elizabeth Nielsen, attorney and founder of Nielsen Law PLLC, Austin
Mindy Jones, founding principal of PyxisCare Management, Fort Worth
Laurie Boswell, CEO of Holy Angels, Shreveport
As part of Argent’s recognition of these outstanding women, Blair Hull, president of the Argent
Foundation, announced donations to nonprofits in each honoree’s community. Hull said, “Argent
Foundation is honored to facilitate these gifts. It is clear that each woman’s commitment to her
community is personal and deeply rooted in the organization they have chosen. These
organizations support a wide range of needs, including youth, elders, individuals with
disabilities, families, food insecurity, and suicide prevention.”