DIVAS-Women's Professional Development

06/02/2026

03/16/2026

Cyber Security Expert to train DIVAS

Local professionals are encouraged to attend the March DIVAS meeting. Wayne Dipper of KPM Technology, LLC will present "Cyber Security, Phishing, and Ransomware – What to Know and How to Protect Yourself and Your Organization."

DIVAS will meet at 8 a.m., March 25, at Expresso Co. No. 825, Buffalo. The community is always welcome to attend DIVAS meetings. This month, the information is vital for all Dallas County residents.

Wayne Dipper is Managing Partner and C.O.O. of KPM Technology. He was born and raised in Republic and graduated from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and minors in mathematics and physics. He graduated from Webster University with an MBA. While attending MSU, Dipper worked as a software developer and network administrator at Heatway, a locally owned radiant floor-heating company.

Wayne was the IT Director when he left Heatway to join KPM Technology in 2001. He handles operations, business development, and planning for KPM Technology. Dipper is a certified Microsoft and Security expert with over 30 years of experience in the field. He was selected for SBJ 40 Under 40 and SBJ Trusted Advisor, and was a member of Class 23 Leadership Springfield.

For information about DIVAS meetings, the DIVAS Giving Circle, or to volunteer to give a speaker presentation, email Joy Beamer at [email protected].

02/25/2026

DIVAS loved their field trip to 911.

02/19/2026

911. What's your emergency?

DIVAS-Women's Professional Development. Show off your facility at 8 am, next Wednesday. We can hardly wait to see you .

Spread the word. Everyone is invited.

02/13/2026

Mark your calendar and attend the first field trip.

01/28/2026

Dallas County R-I Schools closes, we cancel. See you next month for a field trip to Dallas County 911.