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in business - Lake Highlands
Women in business w o m e n in business Proudly Sponsored by D entistry in the H eart of L akewood We support and encourage women heading up neighborhood businesses. We recognize their entrepreneurial spirit and strength in the workplace. (214)821-8639 www.drkellislate.com Kelli Slate, DDS The amazingly talented staff at Dr. Kelli Slate’s dental office: Dianna Coats, Angel Harwick, Beverly Badillo, Alisha Pockrus, Stephanie Lewis, Lea Winston, Nell Pavageau, Rubie Nigo. Lynne J. Roberts, m.d. Services Include: • Pixel Fractional Resurfacing • Harmony Skin Tightening • Laser Resurfacing for wrinkles, expression lines, sun damage, scars • LightSheer Laser Hair Removal • VersaPulse & Dye Laser Surgery for port wine stains, hemangiomas, spider veins • Ruby Laser Surgery for freckles, “liver spots”, tattoos • Botox Injections • Mega Peel Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels Dr. Kelli Slate, a native Dallasite, has more than 30 years of experience in the field of dentistry. Prior to earning her degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1994, she worked as a dental assistant and dental hygienist for many years. Aided at all times by her experienced, talented staff, Dr. Slate’s top priorities remain the patient’s comfort and satisfaction. Because of this commitment, Dr. Slate constantly pursues additional training and stays current with advancements in dental health and patient comfort techniques. “People are looking for and expecting that extra touch of care and compassion,” Dr. Slate says. “They will find it here.” And they do. Dr. Slate’s patients are incredibly loyal and happy with the care they receive. “Our family has been under Dr. Kelli Slate’s dental care for a few years now and we can honestly say our visits are always a pleasant experience,” states Adam Meierhofer. “The staff are overwhelmingly patient and attentive and we so appreciate Dr. Slate’s consistency in taking plenty of individual time with us and choosing to practice with true integrity.” “I can imagine that the job of making a dental visit a pleasant experience is no easy task, but Dr. Slate and her staff somehow manage to pull it off,” says Valerie Pierson. “Amidst all the latest high tech equipment and the very efficient organization, there exists a warmth and a friendliness that somehow lets you know.... ‘it’s going to be all right.’” Dr. Slate also has a strong commitment to community and women in busi- ness. In addition to being a member of American Dental Association, Dallas County Dental Society and the Texas Dental Association, she is a founding member of the Lakewood-area Women in Business, an organization providing a peer network for executive women. LWIB hosts monthly events and creates opportunities for women to share experiences, exchange strategies, mentor future women in business and pursue learning opportunities for personal and professional success. To learn more about the services of family and cosmetic dentistry provided by Dr. Slate and her excellent team members visit her website at www.drkellislate.com. D entistry 50 b u s i n e s s H eart of L akewood Kelli Slate, DDS 6342 La Vista Dr., Suite C Dallas, TX 75214 www.drkellislate.com 214-821-8639 W O M E N i n in the 0 7 • Collagen, Restylane, Hylaform, Juvederm Lynne J. Roberts, M.D. is an internationally known laser surgeon with extensive experience and expertise in Dermatologic laser surgery, frequently serving as a preceptor for laser training and as a speaker regarding cutaneous laser surgery for adults and children. Dr. Roberts offers a fullyequipped in-office laser suite, with all lasers on site, where she performs laser surgery daily. In addition to laser surgery for adults and children, she also specializes in Cosmetic Dermatology, including skin rejuvenation, Botox, and “fillers”. Dr. Roberts is Board Certified in both Dermatology and Pediatrics. Dr. Roberts was a member of the full-time faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSMC) for seven years. Dr. Roberts is currently in private practice and continues her affiliation with UTSMC as a Clinical Professor and part-time member of the teaching faculty, training residents in dermatology. Dr. Roberts was honored by her fellow physicians by being selected for inclusion in The Best Doctors in America as well as D Magazine’s Best Doctors, and Texas Monthly Super Doctors. We are pleased to announce the arrival of the latest technology in skin rejuvenation – Pixel fractional skin resurfacing and Harmony Skin Tightening. Traditional skin resurfacing provides excellent skin rejuvenation but requires significant downtime. Pixel fractional resurfacing provides good firming of the skin and improves skin texture and tone, sun damage, wrinkles and acne scars with minimal downtime. Although 3-5 treatments are needed for optimal results, improvement is seen after the first treatment. Also available is Harmony Skin Tightening, a safe and painless laser technology which tightens sagging skin on the face, neck, arms, and hands with no downtime. Lynne J. Roberts, M.D. 7502 Greenville Ave. Ste. 330 Dallas, TX 75231 469-232-9300 www.lynnerobertsmd.com 51 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Kelly Nolan Keller Williams Dallas City Center Meet the Women of Keller Williams As a realtor at Ebby Halliday Realtors, Nolan is able to focus on the things she finds important in life -- her family, her community and her clients. “What better example can you have for a successful woman in business than Ebby Halliday herself?” Kelly says. “She has been an inspiration to me as a leader and a mentor. I have been able to build a full life and a career in real estate by modeling her standards for excellence as I serve my clients and the community.” Kelly has been around real estate most of her life. Her father owned a real estate company in Arlington and that is where she began to learn about running a business and focusing on customer service. She began selling real estate 11 years ago and joined Ebby Halliday nine years ago. This extensive experience has given Kelly a special outlook on helping her clients. She tries to make the process of buying or selling a home enjoyable. Kelly prides herself on listening to her clients, solving problems if they arise and using her broad network of vendors to help close a transaction smoothly. “I love when a client says, ‘I’m so relieved, I thought this would be so stressful and it has gone so smoothly, thank you!’” Kelly says. This focus on her customers pays off. About 90 percent of her business comes from referrals and past clients, which she greatly appreciates. “That’s very fulfilling for me because there’s already a sense of trust and friendliness,” Kelly says. But it is not just real estate that interests Kelly. She loves her family, which is big. She has 16 nieces and nephews and says, “If any of them gets the real estate bug, I would love to be a mentor and bring them into my business.” She cares just as much for the neighborhoods around White Rock Lake, where she lives and works. “I moved to the White Rock area about 13 years ago and it’s been my home ever since,” Kelly says. “I love the renewed interest this area is receiving and the homeowners’ passion for preserving what makes it so charming.” Kelly Nolan Ebby Halliday Realtors 6500 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75214 214-824-3784 52 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 They do more than just sell homes in the neighborhoods they specialize in, which include East Dallas, Lakewood and Lake Highlands. They are community leaders and volunteers. Their dedication, training and experience, ensures that their clients receive unsurpassed service. Britt Lopez is raising her kids in East Dallas and is a member of the Lakewood Service League, Lakewood Women in Business and Lakewood PTA. D Magazine named her Best Realtor in Dallas the past four years. Lori Van Meter has lived in Lakewood Heights and Old Lake Highlands. She volunteers for her home owners association and neighborhood crime watch. Tracey Gonzales has called East Dallas home for more than 20 years. She volunteers at St. John’s Episcopal School and for the Hollywood Heights/Santa Monica Home tour. Jane Brooks is very involved in politics in Mesquite, where she lives. She volunteers for the Realtors in Action Committee of the MetroTex Association of Realtors. Monica Grosz lives in East Dallas and is active in the Lakewood early childhood PTA. She also volunteers for the White Rock and Hollywood/Santa Monica home tours. Juliette Bouchard is a Munger Place resident and holds a Historic House Specialist designation from Preservation Dallas. She is an Accredited Buyers Representative. Melinda James resides in White Rock Hills. She is involved in her neigh- borhood association and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children. Amy Timmerman lives in Ridgewood Park. She has earned a Historic House Specialist designation and she is an Accredited Buyer Representative. Dani Hanna lives in Lakewood and has ties to Old Lake Highlands. She volunteers with the White Rock and the Lakewood home tours. D Magazine nominated her for Best Realtor in 2007. Lynne Gorman leads this team of committed women, working behind the scenes to help them best serve their clients. Tracie Miller, who is a Lake Highlands resident, is a relocation specialist with 10 years of experience. She volunteers for the Lakewood Home Tour. Michele Conine, who is captain of her crime watch group, lives in Lakewood. She is a member of the Lakewood Service League and volunteers for the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA home tour. Keller Williams Dallas City Center 1811 Greenville Avenue, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75206 214-515-9888 www.dallascitycenter.com 53 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Republic Title The Women of the Dick Clements Group Cindy Benavides, Kathy Carson, Cj Prince, ChLOie Clements, Janis Andres Champions of Service Republic Title was ranked the #1 Title Company in the Metroplex for the 3rd year in a row by the Dallas Business Journal! This is no surprise to those that close their real estate transactions with any one of the seven professional closers at the Lakewood Branch. With the closers and assistants having a combined 171 years in the title business, we have the knowledge and experience it takes to make sure all closings are handled as professionally and efficiently as possible. There are not many things more stressful than buying or selling a home and we recognize that people under stress don’t need additional problems. That’s just one of the reasons we do everything in our power to make sure everyone closing in the Lakewood Branch has the best experience possible. “Service” is what we strive to deliver and, in that endeavor, have also recently added a bilingual closer and marketing rep to our office. All of our customers are afforded the security of having access to an attorney they can call on to answer any legal questions that might arise in a real estate transaction. This along with a curative department to assist in resolving title issues makes even a complicated transaction move to the closing table as quickly as possible. We also now own and operate title plants in 9 surrounding counties and can generate title work quickly for closings in the North Texas area. As the largest title agency in Texas, we now have 22 offices through out the Metroplex to assure convenience to all customers. We invite anyone to stop in to the Lakewood Branch for a fresh baked cookie and cup of coffee to get acquainted with our knowledgeable team. Republic Title 6348 Gaston Avenue Dallas TX 75214 214-823-7100 www.republictitle.com Pictured Left to Right: Seated: Courtney Packer, Toni Kirkwood and Susie Nichols Second Row: Tina Bentley, Lynne Jennings, Donna Voss, Emily Callahan, Martha Robles and Cynthia Acosta Back Row: Lisa McBroom, Jill Lydick, Jeri Letteer, Sherry Young and Cindy Maya Professionalism, knowledge and expertise are what The Women of The Dick Clements Group give their customers. Janis Andres, Cindy Benavides, Kathy Carson and CJ Prince use their diverse backgrounds and thorough training to give their clients the same attention and care they give family and friends. In order to stay on the cutting edge of the real estate market and to best serve their customers, they are constantly seeking additional training and education. Their professional designations include Preservation Dallas Historic House Specialist, Senior Real Estate Specialists and e-pro Specialist. These accomplished women have accumulated more than 20 years of college education. Their varied professional backgrounds include a Peace Corps Volunteer; a language arts teacher; manager of family real estate investments; property manager for the United States Marshals Service; and an executive assistant for a pharmaceutical company. Their experience, training and education insures they uphold professional standards and are knowledgeable about the housing market. The group also benefits from Chloie Clements, who has been married to Dick for 50 years. Chloie chose not to be a licensed agent, instead using her administrative and organizational skills to help The Dick Clements Group excel. She has worked with Dick for 37 years and her attention to detail and constant assistance has allowed her husband and the other women of The Clements Group to provide their clients impeccable service. The Women of The Dick Clements Group are dedicated to their families. 54 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 They have children and grandchil- “The success of my 52 dren, which gives them a keen sense of family dynamics when year career in real estate selling a home. They are also devoted to their is because of the associacommunity, volunteering for poli- tion of women like each of tics, Chamber of Commerce, local schools and nursing homes. They these.” — Dick Clements are extremely involved in their churches, serving as a Senior Warden of the Vestry, a church Elder and a training coordinator for the Stephen Ministry. One group member met Dick Clements 35 years ago through a real estate transaction. She speaks for the group when she says, “My interest in real estate has never waned and a good deal of credit goes to Dick Clements.” The Women of the Dick Clements Group Ebby Halliday Realtors 6500 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75214 214-824-3784 www.DickClements.com 55 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Tonya Y. Perkins, m.d. Janice Parson Ellen terry, realtors For Janice, a Realtor with Ellen Terry, Realtors, real estate comes naturally. She bought her first investment property when she was 19-years old and has not looked back since. Before beginning her career in real estate, in her spare time, she drove around looking at houses. She often stopped, backed up, and looked twice at a property, possibly sketching a new facade or writing down the address to research later. She still does this today. Over the years, she has attained extensive knowledge and experience remodeling and buying and selling her own properties. Because of this, she shares her comprehensive vision with her clients. When selling a home, she offers guidance on repairs and upgrades – With realistic cost estimates -- that will enhance the value. She also has a long list of reliable contractors that her clients can use. And when a client lists a home with her, she provides complimentary home staging and closet organizing. Janice offers more than just her skills to help to her clients. Her excellent support staff is organized and ready to provide prompt service. This ensures that if Janice cannot be reached, her clients’ needs are still addressed quickly. Janice also understands the demands of a full, busy life. Through her own real estate transactions, she has developed simplified procedures, making real estate transactions more efficient and saving her clients valuable time. “I stay on top of the market and am constantly honing my negotiating skills so that I can be confident that when someone selects me to be their Realtor, they have made an excellent choice,” Janice says. Her experience goes beyond real estate. She has owned several companies, including a catering business and high tech job placement firm, and she has lived around the world. This gives her a well-rounded approach to life – and business. Her experience, service and knowledge don’t go unnoticed. One hundred percent of her business is referral based. “A home is often the largest single investment a person will make in their lifetime,” Janice says. “I am honored to be invited into my clients’ lives to help them to make such an important decision.” Janice specializes in Lakewood, Lake Highlands and the White Rock Lake area. Dr. Perkins has made personalized service and care her priority at Women Caring for Women OB/GYN. She is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who is in private practice and affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. “Patients never have to worry about seeing multiple providers at their appointment,” Dr. Perkins says. Dr. Perkins emphasizes partnering with her patients to decide what is best for their healthcare. She approaches her patients with respect and enjoys interacting with them while providing medical care and education in a relaxed and comfortable setting. As a woman, Dr. Perkins feels that she can relate to many of the experiences her patients go through as women. “It is rewarding to be in a dual position of being a role model and service provider to women,” Dr. Perkins says. Dr. Perkins realized at age 12 that she wanted to be an Obstetrician and Gynecologist when she learned about female reproduction and childbirth in science class. “The whole process just fascinated me,” Dr. Perkins says. “The rest, as they say, is history!” She attended medical school at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. Her medical experience is unique because she served in the U.S. Navy for three years as a General Medical Officer before settling in Dallas. In her spare time, she volunteers at her church as the Medical Director at the Family Care Pregnancy Center. In addition to Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Perkins provides Infertility treatment. She has recently expanded her practice to include performing surgical procedures in the office giving patients an alternative to the hospital. Dr. Tonya Perkins is a board certified Ob/Gyn who gives personalized care and attention to every patient. • Routine and high-risk obstetrical care • Well woman exams • Infertility treatment • Adolescent gynecology • Gynecologic surgery • HPV vaccination • Contraceptive counseling • Post-menopausal management • ESSURE permanent contraception (www.essure.com) • Novasure ablation (www.novasure.com) Convenient Saturday office hours! Affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Women Caring for Women OB/GYN 9220 Skillman Street, Suite 216 Dallas, TX 75243 214-221-2227 www.womencaringforwomenobgyn.com Janice Parson Ellen Terry, Realtors Exclusive Member of Leading Estates of the World 2311 Abrams Road Dallas, TX 75214 972-381-6726 56 W O M E N i n women caring for women OB/GYN b u s i n e s s 0 7 57 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Patricia A. Simon, dds Janie Christy lakewood orthodontics owner/director Exciting, energetic, and decidedly unique describes Dr. Simon’s team at Lakewood Orthodontics. This upscale, trendy practice is the “grown-up” version of the orthodontic practice you may have known as a child. Having practiced in the Dallas area since 1992, Dr. Simon is one of the few orthodontists in the country who has had advanced, formal training in treatment involving the combination of orthodontics and oral surgery. She plans treatments taking the patient’s individual facial structure into consideration, creating smiles which are in harmony and balance with the face, whether in a growing child or in an adult. Dr. Simon is board certified and also maintains a volunteer position at UT Southwestern. Interested in seeing what we can do to improve your smile? Call and schedule an exam! It’s on us! It’s little wonder Janie Christy owns a dance studio. She’s danced herself since she was 3. It’s a lifelong passion she passes on to her students. “I want the children to especially enjoy the music and have fun expressing themselves,” she says. Since 1993, boys and girls of all ages have learned ballet, tap, jazz and drill team preparation at the Janie Christy School of Dance. Janie calls her students her “dancing children.” “This career is more of a lifestyle for me; it’s an extension of my role as a mother — enjoying the constant learning and developing as my students have grown up.” And, she adds, she’ll be teaching dance for years to come. “Now that I’m a grandmother, I must keep dancing and teaching until my granddaughters can perform on stage with me.” Patricia A. Simon, DDS 1809 Skillman Street Dallas, TX 75206 214-826-9000 lakewoodortho.net Janie Christy School of Dance 9090 Skillman, Ste. 299-A Dallas TX 75243 214-343-7472 Robin Moss Norcross Ebby Halliday Realtors Robin’s roots run deep in Lake Highlands, where she works and lives. She is part of The Christy/Norcross Team at Ebby Halliday, Realtors. She and her partner, Glen Christy, work as a team, providing their clients a breadth of experience and service. Robin moved to Lake Highlands in 1960. “Having chosen to raise our families here, we have a broad base of knowledge, friends and contacts regarding all things Lake Highlands,” Robin says. And Robin plans to continue to serve – and sell – Lake Highlands. She and Glen have worked with developers to ensure that re-development properties uphold the character of Lake Highlands. In addition, she is a board member of the Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association, Lake Ridge Estates Friends and Neighbors and The Lake Highlands Historical Association. The Christy/Norcross Team Ebby Halliday, Realtors 214-520-4499 robinn@ebby.com 58 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Joan Firra, & Ruth Moseley, M.A., P.T., PhD©, M.S.P.T., LMT, CLT-LANA Firra Therapeutics provides more than 60 years of combined experience between Joan and Ruth. The freestanding clinic specializes in orthopedics, women’s health, lymphedema therapy and manual therapy techniques. At Firra, patient care is highly personalized, with a full hour of oneon-one care at each visit. Core stabilization and postural awareness are emphasized with both spine and extremity rehabilitation, and for preventive maintenance. Joan had more than 30 years in a hospital setting before opening her Lake Highlands area practice in 1983. Joan invites women with incontinence to participate in her doctoral research on conservative treatment of this problem. Ruth was Senior Physical Therapist over the Manual Lymph Drainage Program at Presbyterian Hospital before coming to Firra Therapeutics in 2006. At Firra, Ruth provides orthopedic and lymphedema therapy, as well as therapeutic massage. Firra Therapeutics 10557 New Church Road Dallas, Texas 75238 214-348-3516 59 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Jan Stell Mary Rinne realtor, ebby halliday realtors Ebby Halliday Realtors For the past 7 years in a row, Jan Stell has been Ebby Halliday’s #1 agent in Lake Highlands. Of course, this is no surprise to those who know Jan and know of her tremendous love for the Lake Highlands’ community. A 30 year LH resident, Jan has been involved in numerous school and civic organizations. Jan was also instrumental in the building and implementation of the Lake Highlands’ YMCA. At the age of 27, Jan inherited several properties from her father. “It was at this point in my life that I decided that a real estate license would be helpful,” says Jan. Needless to say, real estate turned into a “passion” for Jan and she joined Ebby Halliday in 1985. Over her outstanding career, Jan has developed a reputation for her extensive knowledge and love of the LH community. This knowledge and love, combined with Jan’s easy accessiblity and her “fun” and “downto-earth” approach to buying and selling homes has made Jan Stell an outstanding Realtor. Mary Rinne chose to follow two exemplary women in business, Ebby Halliday, and Sherryl Wesson, a manager at Ebby Halliday Realtors. She is enjoying her seventh year with Ebby Halliday, achieving the Star Plus Plateau, the company’s highest level of production. Her office chose her as “Mentor of the Year,” affirming her reputation as a knowledgeable realtor. Mary finds it rewarding to work with senior citizens. They have needs that require patience and special knowledge. She has earned her designation as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. She is well equipped to handle these complex transactions that not only involve the sale of a home but the coordination of other professionals and family members. A Lakewood native and a Lake Highlands graduate, Mary’s in the perfect business in the perfect place! Jan Stell Ebby Halliday Realtors 10233 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 438 Dallas, TX 75238 214-355-3118 Ebby Halliday Realtors 10233 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 438 Dallas, TX 75238 214-674-3937 Rona Dahlgren Maribeth Peters More Payment Choices ellen terry, Realtors Rona believes there is great opportunity for merchants in payment acceptance services resulting from advancement in technology and regulation. Yet there remains a great need for understanding the risk, cost and use of the services. Rona worked 16 years for a federal bank regulator. She brings the same mission of integrity and dedication to her passion of helping business owners explore payment choices of checks, credit cards or recurring payments. “I enjoy helping people understand their choices with our free review and webinars,” Rona says. “The best result is when the confusion ends and an idea sparks.” Maribeth Messineo Peters, Vice President of Ellen Terry, Realtors and a Dallas native, was profiled in The Wall Street Journal as an “Exceptional Agent for Exceptional Homes.” Maribeth received D Magazine’s “Best Realtors in Dallas” for 2005, 2006 and 2007, an honor bestowed on less than one percent of area realtors. With her 12 years of home restoration experience, Maribeth provides expertise few agents can match. She is a trusted advisor to her clients on remodeling existing homes, evaluating new construction or staging homes to maximize their sale price. She utilized her passion for homes and exceptional customer service to achieve $15 million in closed sales in the past year. Maribeth is a 2007 graduate of the Greater Dallas Chamber’s Leadership Dallas Program and is a Committee Chair for the Dallas Museum of Art’s Junior Associates. More Payment Choices 381 Casa Linda Plaza, #308 Dallas, TX 75218 214-328-3085 www.morepaymentchoices.com “Building Payment Relationships that work for you” Maribeth Messineo Peters Vice President and Realtor Ellen Terry, Realtors 214-520-4446 www.maribethpeters.com homes@maribethpeters.com 60 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 61 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Susan Brehm Professional Bank Owner, More Space Place Professional Bank was founded by 47 local families as a community-based alternative to the giant, impersonal banks. Entering the Professional Bank lobby is like stepping into your neighbor’s living room – and you don’t even have to call first. Being an honest-to-goodness community bank means that we live in, work in and serve our communities. As part of its commitment to the community, Professional Bank has created Lakewood-area Women in Business, a new program providing a peer network for executive women and business owners. We’re already your neighbors. We would love to be your bankers, too. Whether you need a business line of credit, home improvement loan or personal checking account, join us for a cappuccino and let us get to know you. Professional Bank 2101 Abrams Dallas, TX 75214 214-269-2100 www.professionalbankna.com Susan Brehm, a technology consultant for most of her career, was remodeling her house when she experienced one of those moments of clarity. “It dawned on me that the IT consultant in me died somewhere out there, probably in an airport lounge, and in its place came a MarthaStewart-meets-Bob-Vila kind of person,” she recalls. Now, instead of solving corporations’ problems by designing and implementing technology systems, Brehm solves people’s problems by designing and installing furniture. More Space Place helps people live better in their homes using multipurpose furniture, specifically Murphy beds or wall beds. They are the perfect solution for combining an underutilized guestroom with an “anything else” room. Using a traditional or pillow-top mattress also makes the beds perfectly comfortable. “It’s always about the client’s happiness,” she insists, “not the sale.” More Space Place 7529 Campbell Rd., 301 Dallas, TX 75248 972-248-8815 www.morespaceplace.com Darlene Doxey Calvin, Community and business Development officer jennifer Barrow, Marketing, Advertising and Community Relations Helen Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer/Cashier Rosanne Messineo Mills Baylor Pediatric Center Dr. Jenny Tu Clifford, Dr. Stefanie Skrivanek Spaeth and Dr. Marjorie Rush Milici ellen terry, Realtors For 15 years, the doctors at Baylor Pediatric Center have provided quality care to their patients, whether it’s a well visit, illness, sports physical or complex medical need. After becoming best friends in medical school at University of Texas Houston, Drs. Milici and Clifford opened the practice. Dr. Spaeth joined them three years ago. And for those boys who feel more comfortable with a “man doctor,” Dr. Chris Becker rounds out Baylor Pediatrics. To accommodate their growing practice and provide the best care possible, they recently moved Baylor Pediatrics to NorthPark. These doctors love to watch their patients and their families grow. They begin care as early as possible, offering free prenatal and preadoption visits. Their patients range in age from newborn to 22 years old. They look forward to having you come visit them at their new location! Rosanne enjoyed a successful career as an attorney, representing clients in multi-million dollar transactions. Today, Rosanne uses the listening and negotiation skills she honed in the boardroom to ensure her client’s sale or purchase of a home. A consistent multi-million dollar producer and recognized by her peers as a “Best Real Estate Agent in Dallas,” her specialty is fine homes in East Dallas, Lake Highlands, North Dallas and the Park Cities. Certified through Preservation Dallas as an Advanced Historic House Specialist, Rosanne specializes in traditional neighborhoods. Executives who work with her say, “From day one, Rosanne has gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist us. She has always taken the time to listen and guide us. Her decisive actions and professional treatment will keep us loyal.” Rosanne Messineo Mills SRES AHHS Ellen Terry, Realtors 6025 Luther Lane Dallas, Texas 75225 214-520-4006 Baylor Pediatric Center 9101 N. Central Expressway, Suite 420 Dallas, TX 75231 214-823-2525 www.baylorpediatriccenter.com 62 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 63 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Dr. Deborah Price Founder & Owner, Hearing Professional Center In 1983, Dr. Price opened Hearing Professional Center in 400 square feet with a card table, two chairs and concrete floors. Her business has grown exponentially. She offers hearing tests and hearing aids, balance therapy and educational seminars on the hearing and balance system. One of the nation’s leading audiologists, a board member of civic and professional organizations and the mother of two grown sons, Dr. Price has gained a strong foothold in what was previously a male-dominated profession. She has also traveled to Mexico, Brazil and China in efforts to help the hearing impaired in those countries. The most fulfilling aspect of her career, she says, is “changing people’s lives by enhancing their gift of hearing. There are tears of joy when hearing is restored through the use of hearing aids.” Hearing Professional Center 5462 Glen Lakes Drive Dallas, TX 75231 214.987.4114 www.hearing-center.com Group One Realtors After over 22 years in the residential real estate business, Carol Hensley still owns and manages Lakewood based Group One Realtors. Providing a technology based marketing system along with personal service and over 200 years of combined experience, the agents at Group One Realtors have the skills and know-how for today’s real estate market. With certifications in graphic and web design, Carol receives a doctorate in educational technology from Texas A&M in December. Carol believes that in today’s business environment, diversification of skills and lifelong education are paramount in excelling in the real estate industry. With Carol’s office are seasoned agents Peggye Johnson, Nancy Hudspeth, Candy Post, Leslie Jackson, Linda Shoemaker, Donna Smithson, and Steve Vastine. The newly- licensed and very enthusiastic agents are Molly Holley, Alena Clark, and Tiffany Hensley. Carol Hensley Owner/Manager Lakewood Shopping Center P. O. Box 140023, Dallas, TX 75214 214-827-2700 Gia Marshello & Jill Pridavka Edwina Dye, ABR, ASP Gia Marshello andJill Pridavka of Dallas Urban Homes at Coldwell Banker love where they live and work -- Old East Dallas. They have lived in the neighborhood for more than 15 years and specialize in Conservation and Historic Districts, such as Munger Place, Peak Suburban, Swiss, Junius Heights, Greenland Hills and Vickery Place. As Certified Advanced Historic House Specialists through Preservation Dallas, they guide clients through restoring or building a home in a Historic or Conservation District. They are involved in the community they love, serving on PTA boards and volunteering for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. With that level of commitment, they win people over easily. Their business is 90% referral based, the highest compliment a Realtor can receive. They balance their family and community commitments with focused service to their clients. Ebby Halliday Realtors Edwina is a tireless professional and her friends will tell you Real Estate is her life. It’s easy to see why she was the recipient of Ebby Halliday’s Northeast Dallas offices’ 2006 award for top agent in market presence and productivity in area 12. “Selling or purchasing a home is one of the largest transactions a person can make and it can be a little overwhelming for most,” says Edwina. She focuses on making the process easier for her clients through educating and walking them through the entire process step by step. Edwina also works with new homebuilders and remodelers on current area trends and buyer preferences in style and design. She’s an Accredited Staging Professional and if you’ve seen one of her listings and loved it, you might be surprised to know- it may have also been staged by Edwina. She’s also a Historic Home Specialist and an Accredited Buyer Representative. With over 10 years of real estate experience, Edwina specializes in the White Rock Lake, Lakewood and Lake Highlands areas of Dallas. 64 EDWINADYE@ebby.com 10233 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 438 Dallas, TX 75238 214-674-3937 W O M E N i n Gia Marshello & Jill Pridavka Dallas Urban Homes.com Coldwell Banker 2010 Skillman, Dallas, TX 75206 214-616-2568 214-587-3562 b u s i n e s s 0 7 65 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Daname Lucas Zarfeen Virani Laurie Durbin Rudi Riffkind Yuvani Tran, od Leslie and Jill Donovan Kathy Wall WOMEN Laurie, a Realtor® at Coldwell Banker, takes pride in walking her clients through the largest financial transaction of their life – buying or selling a home. Her clients benefit from her 16 years of corporate marketing experience. She also provides uncompromising customer service and attention to detail. Her focus is making the life-changing process of buying or selling a home a positive experience. in business 20 08 The most rewarding part of Daname’s job as a loan officer at 1st Capital Investment is helping her customers. She is flexible, scheduling meetings and work around her clients’ needs. She provides home loans, refinancing, construction loans and cash outs. Buying a house, especially for first time homebuyers, is extremely overwhelming. Daname enjoys guiding people through the process. At Mona’s Skin Care, Zarfeen loves to make her clients more relaxed. Whether she is doing a 15-minute brow thread or a 90minute facial, she approaches each client with the same attention and interest. Zarfeen has extensive training as an aesthetician and stays current with the newest skin care techniques. Her highly trained staff includes Raita Danilova and Rashida Hussain. 1st Capital Investment 1927 E. Beltline Road, Suite 150, Dallas, TX 214-215-1550 Mona’s Skin Clinic 13135 Coit Road, #100 Dallas, TX 75240 214-575-0710 Laurie Durbin, M.B.A. Coldwell Banker Residential 7001 Preston Road, #125 Dallas, TX 75205 214-521-0044 Janet Rone Metro Paws Animal Hospital Valli Hale Brandy Baxter-Thompson As a longtime neighborhood resident, stability and commitment characterize Valli Hale’s successful 20-year career in real estate sales and consulting. As a licensed interior designer Valli knows how to maximize sales appeal. Valli combines high tech marketing strategies and negotiating skills with personal service for her clients. She is web savvy and maximizes “online” market resources for both buyers or sellers. Valli has participated in more than 1000 transactions and enjoys the challenge of the “hard to sell” property. Her clients know her for her honesty, knowledge, attention to detail and calmness during possibly the biggest transaction of their life. As a lawyer in private practice, Brandy provides personal service to her clients. She often answers the phones herself and personally works on every case that comes into her office. She has a general law practice handling civil litigation, estate planning and probate, as well as criminal cases, family law cases, and landlord - tenant disputes. “When people call an attorney, they have a problem that they need help resolving,” Brandy says. “It is my job to help them make decisions about what to do and guide them through the process.” Janet Rone has long had a passion for the real estate business. “Helping people with the biggest purchase of their lives is what I love” says Janet. With over 10 years experience, Janet’s level of dedication and professionalism is shown in her growing business of referrals from satisfied clients. “One of my biggest strengths is relating to all types of people, and alleviating the stress of this process.” Abio A.h.k. Realty 214-883-1821 jrone@abio.com Valli Hale, Realtor GRI, CRS, ABR Coldwell Banker Residential 2010 Skillman Dallas, TX 75206 214-533-4800 www.lakewoodrealtor.com Dr. Jennifer Lavender and Dr. Kathryn Sarpong Metro Paws Animal Hospital, LLC 1910 Skillman St. Dallas, TX 75206 214-887-1400 66 Leslie and Jill, owners of On the Avenue Salon, love for their clients to look and feel great. Jill has been a hairstylist for 25 years and Leslie has been an esthetician for 10 years. They opened On the Avenue Salon in 1996, creating an upscale salon that is comfortable and friendly, which allows them to build lasting relationships with their clients. On the Avenue Salon 4125 North Central Expwy Dallas, TX 75204 214-599-0013 Yuvani Tran, OD 306 Hillside Village Shopping Center, Suite A Dallas, TX 75214 214-823-6470 Sherry Butterfield Attorney interior designer Celebrating 25 yrs in the design field, Sherry is a DDCD and an allied member of ASID. An award-winning designer including Decorator of the Year, she specializes in custom window treatments, furniture, artwork, area rugs, accessories and the art of pulling it all together. “It’s my goal to design spaces reflecting the clients’ taste, lifestyle and budget.” Imagine having a personal interior decorator to help you with your project from “concept to completion,” all in the comfort of your own home. Sherry incorporates your ideas making the process a pleasurable and fun experience. Law Office of Brandy Baxter-Thompson 6500 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 120 Dallas, TX 75214 214-828-4090 bbthompsonlaw.com INTERIORS by Decorating Den 972-497-9700 W O M E N b u s i n e s s Ole Moon 3016 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75206 214-827-9921 Calladvocatemag.com 214-560-4203 Realtor–GRI,CRS,ABR Metro Paws Animal Hospital offers a variety of medical and surgical services with a strong commitment to serving the individual needs of its clients and patients. Owners Jennifer Lavender and Kathryn Sarpong stress that “enhancing the human-animal bond and providing excellent care and compassion in each situation” are cornerstones of their business. Metro Paws celebrated their first anniversary in May! i n don’t miss this opporutnity next year Rudi Riffkind has been the owner of The Ole Moon for 16 of its 28 years. A contemporary gallery specializing in handmade crafts of American artists, the store also carries greeting cards and handcrafted designer and estate jewelry. Rudi has been in the art and gallery profession since her 20s. As an Optometrist, Yuvani Tran instantly sees the benefit of her work. “Eyesight is so precious and it makes me feel good when I know that I’ve helped someone see better,” Dr. Tran says. After years of training and working for others, Dr. Tran moved into her own practice, where she provides exams for glasses and contacts and treats eye diseases and infections. 0 7 67 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 With 25 years of real estate experience, it is hard to match Kathy’s industry knowledge and understanding. She is a Texas Real Estate Broker and specializes in Lakewood, Forest Hills, Lake Highlands and East Dallas. “I enjoy helping people move forward with their lives, whether it be purchasing their dream home or selling their current home,” Kathy says. Kathy Wall Scott Carlson Real Estate, Inc. 6301 Gaston Avenue, Suite 170P Dallas, TX 75214 214-202-0925 Kim Schlossberg Marissa Fontanez Carrie Menchaca & Danielle Ferri Look good and achieve powerful and meaningful results by drawing on Kim Schlossberg Design’s expertise in graphics, web design and writing. Kim delivers. Kim and her team’s creative work reflects and projects the strategic goals of their business, non-profit and political clients. “I like helping people achieve their goals,” Kim says. “Our team can help you succeed.” Marissa, a realtor with Ebby Halliday, Realtors, works only by referral. She’s 100 percent committed to meeting her clients’ needs. Otherwise, her business won’t grow. In addition to strong negotiating skills, Marissa ensures that her clients are informed and understand the home selling and buying process. “I enjoy empowering my clients so they can accomplish their real estate goals,” Marissa says. Carrie and Danielle give kids a fun place to play and parents peace of mind. They own Kidztime, a secure hourly childcare service. After having children of their own, Carrie and Danielle realized the need for affordable, quality drop-in childcare. At Kidztime, children play while parents run errands or have a night out. They have three locations with plans to open more. Kim Schlossberg Designs 214-536-3038 www.kimmarla.com Ebby Halliday, Realtors 6500 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75214 972-381-6263 Kidztime Hourly Playcare 6434 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 105 214-370-4687 Tamara Elkins Curry When you eat the home cooking at Hog Wild – A Barbecue Joint & Catering Co., you’re going to smile. Hog Wild provides traditional Texas barbecue and Memphis pulled pork, along with pecan-smoked vegetables. Tamara opened her business last summer and enjoys running her own restaurant and catering company. She enjoys her customers – and seeing them smile after eating her food! Hog Wild – A Barbecue Joint & Catering Co Lakeridge Shopping Center 9660 Audelia Road, #305 Dallas, TX 75238 214-503-8100 Kristen DeRocha Amanda Dalton Creator of Hotslings® AD Dance At AD Dance, Amanda focuses on creating a positive space for children to learn to express themselves through the beautiful art form of dance in a creative, supportive environment. Utilizing 12 years of experience teaching dance in the Dallas area, Amanda teaches young children the grace, beauty and expressiveness of dance. Her fondest memories are of her two dance instructors and the relationships she built with them through dance. Amanda is excited to share her knowledge with every White Rock, Lakewood and Lake Highlands student and build the same type of relationships. With her business Hotslings, Kristen proved that function and style could co-exist. She makes fashionable baby slings, pouchstyle baby carriers for mothers and fathers to wear. Kristen designs many of the prints used for Hotslings bringing up-to-date looks to a traditional natural parenting product. Her fashion-savvy baby slings have exploded into worldwide sales. She started Hotslings in her Little Forest Hills kitchen. Unsatisfied with the slings on the market, she started sewing her own. Friends bought them. Then their friends bought them, eventually leading to an on-line store and booming business. Amanda Dalton School of Dance 718 N. Buckner, Suite 324 Dallas, TX 75214 214-603-9609 www.addance.com Hotslings® 10606 Shady Trail, Ste 103 214-350-4160 www.hotslings.com 68 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Kristine Bridges Cheryl Calvin Sara Anderson Sally Shaw Kristine Bridges strives to provide her clients with dynamic representation in all family law matters. From simple wills to the most complex divorce and child custody cases, Kristine devotes her law practice to helping clients who find themselves in overwhelming circumstances. “I help my clients overcome tough situations by being an aggressive advocate who cares about their issues,” Kristine says. Several years ago, Cheryl realized Lake Highlands women needed a locally owned store to shop for clothing, jewelry, candles and gifts. And she was right! Since opening five years ago, The Store has been embraced by customers from all over the metroplex. Matter of fact, juggling her business and family is Cheryl’s biggest challenge. Cheryl loves visiting with customers and friends and providing personal, friendly service. As a realtor at Abio Realty, Sally’s relationship with a client doesn’t end at a closing. She makes staying in touch a priority, sending them notes, articles and dropping by presents. She views each client as a new friend and gives 100 percent of her attention to their needs. Her personal touch works. Most of her customers are referrals. Law Office of Kristine Bridges 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75206 972-401-0100 The Store in Lake Highlands 10233 E. Northwest Hwy, Suite 410 Dallas, TX 75238 214-553-8850 www.thestoreinlh.com When Mess Masters cleans, it’s good for the homeowner and the environment. Sara started Mess Masters in 1991 to provide a high-quality, affordable cleaning service that uses earth-friendly products. They hand-mix all of their cleaning supplies, using non-toxic ingredients. “My goals for the future are to continue to improve our service and help others recognize the benefits of non-toxic house cleaning,” Anderson says. Mess Masters 214-696-1161 www.messmasters.com Carol Welch Janice Barnhart & Gay Holder owner, Pump it up As owner of Pump It Up of Dallas and Pump It Up Jr. of Plano, Carol probably has the most fun job around – making kids happy. Her indoor family entertainment centers specialize in private parties and events for kids. And this June she launches Recess at Pump It Up, a fitness program for kids that is centered on having fun. Balancing her family with work is always a challenge. But Carol loves seeing children leaving Pump It Up, smiling and worn out because they just had “the best birthday party ever.” Curves For Janice and Gay, Curves was a natural fit. Both were clients before opening their franchises, and Gay’s healthcare background allowed her to recognize a growing industry. “There is an opportunity for wellness entrepreneurs,” Gay says. “Education on the benefits of exercise is growing, so I expect the industry to grow as well.” That growth is something they both look forward to. “I enjoy watching my members achieve success,” Janice says, “whether it’s weight loss, having more energy or simply an overall sense of wellbeing.” Gay agrees. “Hopefully, we’ll help women lead longer, more productive lives.” Pump It Up of Dallas 9201 Forest Lane Dallas, TX 75243 972-792-9663 Pump It Up Jr. of Plano 4101 E. Park Blvd., #135 Plano, TX 75075 972-792-9663 Curves Lake Highlands 9661 Audelia Road, Suite 116 Dallas, TX 75238 214-503-7024 pumpitupparty.com 69 W O M E N i n Sally Shaw Abio AHK Realty 4801 W. Lovers Lane Dallas, TX 75209 972-380-3860 b u s i n e s s 0 7 Curves Casa Linda 9533 Losa Drive Dallas, TX 75218 214-321-3334 Kendrah Nichols Johnette Taylor A Very Special Thanks To Minan B. Hammer Roundtree Landscaping Blow Salon’s Warren Augustus, owner, and April Zwick, makeup artist, for hosting our Women in Business photo shoot and providing styling and make-up services. 2019 Abrams Road 214-841-0099 “I really enjoy the process of helping people make smart decisions,” says Kendrah. It’s a love she inherited. Born into a real-estate family, Kendrah says the business is ingrained in her. “I enjoy knowing how in touch I am with my clients’ desires,” she says. “The best thing is knowing by their facial expression that they’ve found their ‘IT’ home.” Kendrah Nichols Ebby Halliday Realtors 469-767-3667 Minan B. Hammer knew it was a risk giving up a 20-year career teaching pre-kindergarten to open a self-serve dog wash. But she needed a change, and talking with her business partner Vhea Cannon made her believe it could work. It did, thanks to the dependable customer service Hammer and her staff provides that keeps dogs and their owners coming back for more. Barbara Williams Sisk With more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, Mary, a native of Dallas, has extensive experience in the Metroplex. Her passion has been the success of lasting relationships, referrals, and individualized service. Located in Lakewood for 50 years, Mary is proud of the wide range of services her company has to offer. Barbara, a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Residential, has experience in all aspects of buying and selling a home, developing a keen interest in Real Estate during a 20 year career as a Mortgage Broker. Impeccable service joined with in-depth knowledge of marketing, negotiations, appraisals, inspections and the closing process support her motto “Your Priorities are Mine”! John Allegro Realtors 6326 Prospect Dallas, Texas 75214 214-823-8551 in business don’t miss this opporutnity next year Dirty Dawgz 7 Locations: Sachse, Lakewood, Oak Lawn, North Dallas, Plano, Richardson & Valley Ranch 972-612-6717/214-599-9954 Mary Allegro Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 7001 Preston Road, #125 Dallas, TX 75205 972-248-5706 Times Ten Cellars’ Kert Platner, Rob Wilson and Chris Lawler for providing the photo shoot wine and hosting the Women in Business Celebration. 6324 Prospect Avenue 214.824.WINE Roundtree Landscaping, Inc. 4325 Belmont Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 214-824-7036 Call now to reserve your spaceadvocatemag.com 214-560-4203 70 Christine Cassen Calhoun Nira Agrawal Let Christine put dinner on your table tonight. At Super Suppers Lakewood, she offers several choices. Grab-and-go pre-made meals are ready to take and bake. Don’t like onions? No problem! Place a pick-up order for meals made your way. Or prepare dinner at Super Suppers with ready-to-go recipes and ingredients. Whatever the choice, Christine promises it will be delicious – and healthy. Step into Niru, the boutique - a fun and unique Dallas shop! Nira, the owner, left corporate America to open Niru’s boutique, and she found her passion. You will love Niru’s eclectic clothing, custom jewelry, shoes and home decor. Color infuses the boutique! Many items are hand-embroidered, embellished, and one-of-a-kind. You will appreciate Niru’s customer service, worldly collection, and especially love to wear her comfortable clothes; you’ll receive compliments everytime! Super Suppers Lakewood 1906 Abrams Parkway (near Dixie House) Dallas, TX 75214 www.SuperSuppersLakewood.com 214-821-9955 W O M E N i n 20 08 WOMEN Johnette, owner-president of Roundtree Landscaping, loves working with plants and people. She received a degree in Landscape architecture from Louisiana State University in 1981 and started Roundtree Landscaping. Inc. in 1984. Her goal was and is to provide high-quality landscape services for the average homeowner. She quickly learned that many homeowners don’t know a lot about landscaping or the landscape architects they hire, so educating and building relationships with her clients became a driving force behind her business. She decided to provide high-quality landscape services. Being a woman in a male dominated industry has its challenges, but Johnette believes that she and her two managers, Berit Hutson and Suzanne Ouren, bring a different perspective as well as creativity, innovation and attention to detail that is often overlooked. — and to — b u s i n e s s 0 7 Niru, the boutique 3418 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75206 214-887-NIRU Lynn Wagner Joette White Karen Post Lynda Lee Weaver Lynn can transform your hair in one day at her J. Michael’s Salon. For 20 years, she has worked with hair, specializing in hair loss. She has thorough training and experience with hair extensions, replacement and other hair loss solutions. “I enjoy the look on people’s faces when they view what I’ve done,” Lynn says. “Most walk around with a wonderful smile.” Under Joette’s leadership, Park Cities Pet Sitter, Inc. has grown to one of the largest pet care providers, serving more than 4,000 clients in Dallas and Plano since 1992. “We love what we do,” she says. “We want to please our clients and we work hard to do so.” Joette currently serves on the Board of the National Assoc of Professional Pet Sitters. “As a life-long Dallas resident, I have the knowledge and experience my clients need in any real estate transaction,” Karen says. No nonsense attention to detail and superb customer service are what she’s built her reputation on. If you or someone you know need to buy, sell or build, Karen is available to help make the process smooth and hassle-free. Lynda Lee loves where she lives and works – East Dallas. She has been in private practice for more than 15 years and is a trial lawyer handling civil litigation, primarily plaintiff’s personal injury law. She enjoys helping her neighbors and developing longterm relationships, whether it is through personal representation or using her contacts to help people find the services they need. J. Michael’s Salon 10405 E. Northwest Hwy, #200 Dallas, TX 75238 214-340-8566 Park Cities Pet Sitter, Inc. 214-828-0192 www.pcpsi.com Ebby Halliday Realtors 10233 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 438 Dallas TX 75238 972-381-6191 71 W O M E N i n b u s i n e s s 0 7 Law Office of Lynda Lee Weaver 5838 Live Oak Street Dallas, TX 75214 214-521-1441