03-06-25 Kathy Ahearn sorting toys

Four Your Paws Only co-owner Kathy Ahearn sorts some plush toys at the North Conway pet supply store on March 6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

By Carol L. Costello, special to The Conway Daily Sun

Four women who have made their own distinctive mark on the Mount Washington Valley business scene are being recognized in the Sun’s annual spotlight on women business leaders.

03-04-25 Diane Reo pose with jake

State Farm Agent Diane Reo stands with a cardboard "Jake from State Farm" in her North Conway office on March 4. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

reo classroom

State Farm Agent Diane Reo talks to a class at Pine Tree School (now Lakeside Primary School) for a career day in 2023. (COURTESY PHOTO)

03-06-25 Kathy Ahearn petting violet medium

Four Your Paws Only co-owner Kathy Ahearn pets shop dog Violet near the front cookie display at the North Conway pet supply store on March 6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

03-06-25 Kathy Ahearn decorating cookies vertical

Four Your Paws Only co-owner Kathy Ahearn decorates St. Patrick's Day cookies with shop dog Violet at the North Conway pet supply store on March 6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

03-03-25 Shannon Harriman smile by signage 2

Shannon Harriman of White Mountain Overhead Doors stands behind the front desk at the Fryeburg storefront on March 3. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

06-11-24 Fryeburg Voting handing ballot best

Election clerk Shannon Harriman hands a voter a ballot during Fryeburg town voting at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center on June 11, 2024. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

03-12-25 Lisa Spaddacini medium best

Lisa Spadaccini, the owner of It's My Girlfriend's boutique consignment, organizes the display of BrüMates insulated bottles in the North Conway Village shop on March 12. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

03-12-25 Lisa Spaddacini pose outside

Lisa Spaddacini, the owner of It's My Girlfriend's boutique consignment, stands outside the North Conway Village shop on March 12. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

(0) comments

Welcome to the discussion.

Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.