Remarkable Women Winner 2025: Driven by Ambition, a visionary businesswoman
DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) – The time is finally here to introduce you to WDHN's 2025 Remarkable Women winner!
Our winner gets $1,000 for a charity of her choice, and a free trip to Los Angeles where she'll meet the local winners from other stations across the country. Out of all the local winners, one woman will be named 'National Woman of the Year' and win another $25,000 for a charity of her choice.
Out of so many nominations one woman stood out. Our Remarkable Woman is a visionary leader who exemplifies the qualities of innovation, dedication, and service.
People like Lynnette DeJesus are born with drive, that strong core of motivation fueling ambition. Lynnette is a true jack of all trades, carrying herself with a level of drive many can only aspire towards.
'Lynnette has an energy about her, that is, i've never seen it to that level before, and i've done, i've worked with a lot of people and I met Lynnette and I was immediately drawn to her,' says Lynnette's friend, Judi Temple
Lynnette is a mother of three and the COO of contracting company, JNB Services in Daleville. She oversees multimillion dollar construction projects across the southeast United States, as well as Puerto Rico where her family is from.
Her drive as a business woman led her to founding Luxe Mastermind, a nonprofit initiative supporting entrepreneurs.
'Luxe is about collaborating with other businesses, mentorship, giving them that support that they need to take their business to the next level,' Lynnette says.
Luxe holds monthly meetings with motivational speakers, provides business education, mentorship, and financial resources for those who need it.
'it's so needed, it's so needed for these small businesses that are trying to do something outside their box, they have a passion, they have a desire, but they need help, and help is expensive, and the fact that all of these people are willing to mentor people–it's priceless,' says Judi Temple
Lynnette also dedicates her time as a board member and volunteer for the Wiregrass Honor Flight program. The non-profit sends veterans to Washington D.C. to see the memorials for their service, and show them that their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Lynnette embodies what it means to be a driven leader, innovator, community servant, and most of all, a truly, remarkable woman.
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