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64 NORTH BAY WOMAN | S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 WOMEN IN BUSINESS 2015 S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Leslie Ruhland Executive Vice President Leslie Ruhland is the Executive Vice President of Accuchex Corporation which provides Payroll, Timekeeping and HR solutions to employers nationwide. Along with her husband, Jim, Leslie founded Accuchex in 1990. Leslie's specialties include coordinating new business initiatives and team development to drive her companies growth into the future. Leslie began her business career energized by the outdoor life in Aspen, Colorado where she founded and operated High Altitude Cuisine, Inc. a highly regarded restaurant and catering business. She later returned to her native San Francisco Bay Area to manage numerous new restaurant ventures for several hospitality chains. Leslie's active personal life allows her to enjoy her family time with her three adult sons - balancing between high school sports and challenges of college. She keeps busy traveling and spending time on the water. Leslie is a member of the San Francisco Yacht Club, and currently organizes the club's Speaker Series supporting competitive & educational sailing, environmental and experiential topics to the membership. In 2008, Leslie and Jim recruited their oldest son, Tristan, to help establish Accuchex Insurance Services LLC (CDI# 0G33235), a complimentary service offering to protect clients from the risks of conducting day-to-day business. The agency specializes in Worker's Compensation (GL or CGL Insurance), Business Owners Policy (BOP), and Professional Liability Insurance (PL or E&O), and employee Health Benefits programs. Leslie's professional life includes involvement on several business and community boards, including San Rafael/Marin Leadership Institute and Workforce Investment Board. She has served as a director of the SRCC for a number of years, and currently sits on Governmental Affairs and Women of Industry committees. Accuchex 365 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Suite 200, Novato, CA 94949 877-422-2824 | www.accuchex.com Megan Hadden Make-up Artist Megan has always had a passion for art and it developed into a love for makeup and hairstyling. After graduating cosmetology school in Sonoma County, she spent several years working in San Rafael and taking advanced education in New York and Southern California. The beauty industry is constantly evolving and Megan loves learning about the newest formulas, application methods, and current trends while challenging herself to perfect classic techniques. She believes that attention to detail and good communication are the difference between a good makeup day and a great one. Specializing in makeup and hairstyling for photography, please check out examples of her portfolio online at MakeupbyMeganH.com , follow her on instagram @makeupbymeganh, or for tips, techniques, and product reviews head over to VerbalGoldBlog.com ! Makeup by Megan H 707-696-0776 | Makeupbymeganh.com

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