Washington, D.C. - SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses, is proud to announce the appointment of the organization’s first female Board Chair since its founding in 1964, Dedra M. Johanneson, entrepreneur and former owner and CEO of Johanneson’s of WI, Inc. Johanneson brings a strong passion for and knowledge of the business environment to this role and will serve as a leader and proponent for the 7.8 million women business owners, 88% of whom represent small businesses, in this country, according to the U.S.