WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

For eight years, the Women's Leadership Summit has focused on the amazing women of Toledo and our communities of need. Since its inception, thousands of powerful leaders have joined together to hear from world-renowned speakers and raised over $1 million for local communities in need. Our steering team is comprised of a collaborative group of diverse women in the Greater Toledo community who are committed to creating and implementing inclusive and equitable opportunities and experiences.

Our objectives are to continue:

  • Empowering Women: Connect and inspire women, while raising awareness and elevating women’s golf and athletics.
  • Developing People: Deliver programming at a quality and standard second to none. Provide a meaningful personal and professional development experience. Offer tools and techniques to carry the message and content forward to our organizations and networks.
  • Giving Back: Raise awareness and invest financially in northwest Ohio non-profit organizations.

 

To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Savannah Wagener at swagener@toledoclassic.com or (419)531-3277!

2025 Women's Leadership Summit Presented by Owens Corning

Thursday, July 10, 2025  |  11:30am - 4:30pm  |  Glass City Center, Downtown Toledo

Keynote: Kat Cole - CEO, AG1; Strategic Advisor; Investor

Kat Cole is CEO at AG1, a global health company focused on foundational nutrition. In her role, she is responsible for leading AG1’s next phase of growth, global expansion, and innovation. Cole is a seasoned business leader and sought-after advisor with more than 20 years of operational, brand, and executive leadership experience.

Prior to AG1, she was President and COO at Focus Brands, where she oversaw the company’s nine presidents and businesses generating billions in sales around the world. In addition to her role at AG1, she serves on the boards of Slice and Milk Bar.

She has been a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, a member of the United Nations Global Entrepreneurs Council, and named to Fortune’s annual 40 Under 40 list.

Emcee: Chrys Peterson

Chrys Peterson spent 20 years as the face of WTOL news, anchoring the 5, 6, & 11 PM newscasts.  She was inducted into the Associated Press Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2014 and has earned six Emmy Awards and four coveted Edward R. Murrow awards for her storytelling.

In 2014, Chrys retired from television news and started a leadership and communication consulting business.  She uses 32 years of community leadership experience to help companies and non-profit organizations across the country.  She is also a certified training partner for the Ken Blanchard Companies.

Chrys is active in the community, serving on the Lourdes University Board of Trustees, the Toledo Police Foundation board, 20 Under 40 Toledo, and the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce. She has also served as Honorary Chair for the NW Ohio Komen Race for the Cure for 29 years, helping to raise millions of dollars.

Chrys’ husband Tom Runnells is recently retired from a 41-year career in Major League Baseball. Their daughter Riley is a program manager for EPIC Toledo at the Toledo Chamber of Commerce.

Premier Experience

July 24, 2025  |  Highland Meadows Golf Club, Champions Pavilion  |  5:30pm - 7:30pm

Included in your ticket to the Women's Leadership Summit you receive an invitation to the 'Premier Experience'! Network & connect with local women, get a sneak peak of the Greater Toledo Classic, and listen to Epson Pros + LPGA Legends!