Who We Are
Influencing with integrity is the guiding principle behind the Inseitz Group, a Northwest Arkansas consulting company. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Becky Paneitz, the Inseitz Group is a consulting firm that specializes in leadership training, organizational development, and board relations. They provide clients and partner organizations with trustworthy, quality leadership and counsel.
Learn about our signature PLE Program for Rising Female Leaders
This program helps aspiring female leaders enhance and build skills important to their professional and personal success.
PLE Alumna Spotlight
Shantell Owen is a graduate from our Spring PLE cohort of 2019.
“Shantell is a caring and resilient woman. It has been an honor to know her for several years and to watch her grow in her career at Arvest.” ~Dr. Becky Paneitz, CEO/Founder, Inseitz Group.
As a 25-year veteran in banking, Shantell is an expert in providing concierge care to Arvest Bank’s professional and executive clients. During her career, Shantell has served in various capacities including a Private Banking Advisor for 12 years, where her focus was managing long-term client relationships. Shantell then moved on to manage the Private Banking Department for three years before having the opportunity to start the Family Client Services department. Shantell has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Missouri State University.
Over the years, she has been involved in various civic and community organizations including Leadership Benton County, a founding board member of the Amazeum, and board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County. Shantell is married to John Owen and they have two grown children, Emma and Evan and a daughter-in-law, Haley. In her spare time, you will find Shantell reading, enjoying nature and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs.
“The Inseitz Group leadership class was tremendous. Having been in the business world for more than 25 years, I’ve attended my fair share of classes and seminars. This is the first (and only) class I have participated in that was inclusive of your whole life.” ~Shantell Owen
“I’m thrilled at the chance to support
a deserving female leader in a STEM-based field.
To encourage more girls into STEM, we need more
‘Leading Ladies’ in STEM that these girls can look up to.”Angela Grayson, Principal and Founder of Precipice IP PLLC
“Because of PLE, I now have a sense of direction for my life and am actively pursuing the Life Plan that I created while in the program. I understand more fully my mission and it is the lens that I look through in everything that I do! I have even begin to lay the foundation for pursuing other opportunities within the program where I work. I AM A FREE AND CONFIDENT WOMAN and it all began when I walked into the door of this program!”Timika Williams, Office Manager – Saving Grace
“I came out of this class feeling two ways: Inspired and Confident. This inspiration revealed my core principles and in turn, my true goals in life. More than that however, I also found in myself the confidence to pursue those goals without inhibition. The things that I experienced in this class I will take with me to make me a stronger leader and a stronger woman.”Rebecca Marlatt, Banking Center Manager – First Security Bank
“I’m thrilled at the chance to support
a deserving female leader in a STEM-based field.
To encourage more girls into STEM, we need more
‘Leading Ladies’ in STEM that these girls can look up to.”Angela Grayson, Principal and Founder of Precipice IP PLLC
“Because of PLE, I now have a sense of direction for my life and am actively pursuing the Life Plan that I created while in the program. I understand more fully my mission and it is the lens that I look through in everything that I do! I have even begin to lay the foundation for pursuing other opportunities within the program where I work. I AM A FREE AND CONFIDENT WOMAN and it all began when I walked into the door of this program!”Timika Williams, Office Manager – Saving Grace
“I came out of this class feeling two ways: Inspired and Confident. This inspiration revealed my core principles and in turn, my true goals in life. More than that however, I also found in myself the confidence to pursue those goals without inhibition. The things that I experienced in this class I will take with me to make me a stronger leader and a stronger woman.”Rebecca Marlatt, Banking Center Manager – First Security Bank
We took the NWA Leadership Pledge!
By taking this pledge, we are demonstrating our organization’s commitment to addressing systemic racism and promoting a more equitable and inclusive Northwest Arkansas region.
Inseitz Group Making Headlines
Dr. Paneitz Featured in Forbes
Unreasonable Request: Name A Building After Me
Stephanie Burns Contributor
Dr. Paneitz talks to Forbes about knowing your worth and having the confidence to put yourself out there in order to acheive your goals.
PLE Program Highlighted on 40/29 News
More women running for office in Arkansas
Dr. Paneitz talks to 40/29 about the rise in the amount of women running for political office, empowerment, and the desire for women to have more say in legislation.