Lynne Marie Finn Receives Woman of Distinction LIFT Award from Amherst Chamber of Commerce
The Amherst Chamber of Commerce honored Lynne Marie Finn, Chief Executive Officer of Broadleaf Results, with the Woman of Distinction LIFT Award at “The Event: Celebrating Business Excellence” on October 20, 2025.
The Event is the Amherst Chamber’s largest annual gathering, bringing together hundreds of the region’s top business leaders to recognize outstanding achievements across Western New York’s business community.
A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
Broadleaf is a WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise and global workforce solutions company that is part of the Aleron Group of companies. Broadleaf delivers talent management solutions to Fortune 500 through mid-size companies, transforming how businesses source and utilize talent worldwide.
Beyond her role as CEO, Lynne is a fierce advocate for advancing women in business, dedicating her career to opening doors and creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs and business leaders.
In her acceptance remarks, Lynne emphasized the collaborative nature of her success: “I am deeply honored to receive this award, which is possible because of the dedication and support of my colleagues at Aleron, whose efforts have been instrumental in our success.” She also noted: “The difference we make isn’t just in our own achievements, it’s in whose path we clear along the way.”
Recognition and Impact
Lynne’s commitment to empowering women in business extends from national board service with leading women’s organizations to local involvement with the Burchfield Penney Art Center and the Buffalo Niagara Partnership. Her leadership has earned recognition including Buffalo Business First’s “Businesswoman of the Year,” the Athena Award, and the Global Power 150 Women in Staffing from Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). For more information about Lynne’s extensive board service and recognition, read her full bio.
A Well-Deserved Honor
“Lynne leads with strategic vision and genuine care for people,” said Brian Christel, President of Broadleaf. “Her dedication to advancing women in business—from her leadership at Broadleaf and Aleron to her advocacy through the boards she’s served on—has made a lasting impact on countless women leaders.”
The Woman of Distinction LIFT Award recognizes not only Lynne’s business success, but her unwavering commitment to creating pathways for other women to succeed. Congratulations to Lynne on this well-deserved honor.
