Anna Wildermuth

Anna Wildermuth is the founder of Personal Images Inc., a recognized leader in the image industry. Her professional credentials include being past President of the Association of Image Consultants International, the largest image consulting organization in the world; one of only seven Certified Image Masters in the world; a Toastmaster ATB; and a member of the American Society (ASTD) of Training and Development.

Anna’s professionalism and that of her company has been recognized with numerous awards. Most recently, Personal Images, Inc. received the 2009 MBEIC Supplier of the Year and in 2008 Association of Image Consultants International Award of Excellence. In 2004, Personal Images was named Professional Service Firm of the Year by the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the Chicago Minority Enterprise Development Council. The company also was recognized with the 2004 Outstanding Minority Success Award from the China Star Media Corporation.

A seasoned image and communication specialist, trainer, and coach since 1983, Anna regularly conducts workshops, seminars, and presentations for corporations, including HSBC, Bank of Montreal, Northern Trust Company, Allstate Insurance Company, Humana, McDonald’s Corporation, J.C. Anderson Company and General Electric Company; and not-for-profit organizations. She helps corporate executives and management teams enhance their credibility and relationship building skills by strategizing their professional image, and sensitizing them to the nuances of business/social etiquette and the issues prompted by diversity. Anna also coaches individuals, helping them make their first impression their best impression.

Anna has been highlighted in the Chicago Tribune, New York Times and Wall Street Journal; quoted as an image expert in Success, Star and Crain’s Chicago Magazines and featured on television's ABC7 Chicago, CNN Financial and Fox News. She also has written articles for numerous local and national publications. Anna is the author of Change One Thing – Discover What is Holding You Back – Fix it!

McGraw Hill Published August 2009.

A recognized expert in creating successful visual images, Anna was chosen to design and coordinate the attire for 8,500 individuals involved in the U.S. Senior and U.S. Open Golf and PGA Championships. She also developed the frontline image of Vistar Auto Glass' 365 retail stores and 100 Insurance Auto Auction Retail Branches.

Born in Chicago, Anna majored in the arts and education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her early career included success as a real estate broker, achieving lifetime membership in the Two Million Dollar Club.

Anna serves on numerous civic and charitable boards and committees. Currently, she is a director of the Women's Western Golf Association, a trustee of the Ray Graham Foundation for the Disabled; a director of the Chicago Minority Business Development Council, Inc. Anna also served in 2006 the Co-Chair of the College of DuPage Advisory Board.