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SL | Who’s Who in Eyelid Surgery
Who’s Who in Heating & Air Conditioning | SL
Advanced Eyelid
Surgery Center
[Mayli Davis, md]
Specialty | Eyelid plastic and orbital surgery,
including eyelid and brow lifts, correct lid
malpositions (such as turning in or turning out),
lid ptosis, tear duct problems, skin cancer of
the eyelids, thyroid eye problems and orbital
tumors. In addition to these treatments, I
also offer numerous cosmetic services such
as Botox, Dysport, Radiesse, Restylane,
Juvederm, Prevelle Silk, CO2 laser resurfacing,
Thermage, IPL and DermaPen. DermaPen
is a new micro-needling technique that treats
skin texture and wrinkles all with minimal
downtime. I also incorporate the ArqueDerma Artistic Restoration Lift technique with
Juvederm, if appropriate to the patient’s needs.
Most Important Qualities of the DoctorPatient Relationship | Listening. To fully
understand each patient’s concerns, I must
spend enough time with each of my patients to
carefully discern their unique needs and goals.
My Best Advice to Patients | Don’t ever
feel rushed into any treatment. Take ample
time to ask questions before considering all
of the options available to you. Then, choose
the plan of action that feels right for you.
Why Choose Me | I trained as an
ophthalmologist. What this means to
my patient’s is that I have a great deal of
experience and comfort working around
the eyes. And because physicians in my field
actually pioneered the use of Botox, I have had
15 years of experience with cosmetic Botox
and 20 years experience with its medical use.
Through all of my professional experiences,
my foremost goal is always to preserve the
natural function of the lids in order to avoid
any possible eye problems.
Professional Memberships / Licenses
I am board certified in Ophthalmology and
licensed to practice medicine in Texas. I am
also a member of the American Medical
6208 Colleyville Blvd, Ste. 100
Colleyville 76034
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Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Medical Association and the
Texas Ophthalmological Association.
Advantage Air Services
[Stephen Durham]
Greatest Professional Accomplishment
To be able to say that I enjoy the respect of
my fellow physicians, so much so that several
of them have come to me for their own eyelid
surgery—which is the ultimate compliment.
I have worked hard to build a successful
practice as a solo practitioner, recognizing
that it is not common in today’s industry.
Services Offered | We offer air
conditioning, heating and plumbing services
for both residential and commercial properties.
Our services include repair, inspection and
installation of many brands on the market.
Charitable Work | I am proud to serve as
a Girl Scout leader and as the fundraising
chair for a local Boy Scout troop. I also
actively support the Lion’s Club, as well as
participate in the Komen Race for the Cure
annually in honor of my grandmother, who
died from breast cancer.
What Sets You Apart | Family, we are
a faith based company and by serving and
honoring you and your family we honor our
Heavenly Father. We are not just a company
with customers. We look at every person’s
home, family or business as part of our own
family. We treat them with real concern and
care about their well-being.
Medical Philosophy | I strive to be honest
and always put the patient’s best interest first.
1001 12th Avenue, Ste. 132
Fort Worth 76104 | (817) 329-4480
Years in Business | We have been in the
business for over 18 years.
Honors and Awards | We have received
the “Talk of the Town Award” for Southlake,
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“Best Business” list along with many others.
However, the ones we are most proud of are
those having to do with charitable work.

Outstanding Characteristics | The
first is dedication. There is no substitute
for hard work and a consistent effort. My
unconditional fighting spirit was instilled by
my mother’s Irish side of the family. They
have taught me that the word failure does not
exist. Delays can occur, different approaches
sometimes must be taken and time frames
may change, but failing is not acceptable.
having three children, starting companies
and helping other companies grow.
Business Goals | Advantage Air Services is
looking to be a state wide company within the
next three years –– offering air conditioning,
heating, plumbing and electrical services. So
many people enjoy our customer service, that
many have asked us to go to other areas in
the state to do work for them. It just makes
sense with so many requests for us to be state
wide. Of course, this will only occur if we
can still guarantee our high level of service,
otherwise we will wait. How well we service
our customers and quality of work is more
important than just being bigger.
That is a very hard question to answer. I
have enjoyed many successes in business
and education, but I would have to say that
earning my M.B.A. and starting my doctoral
is very high on the list. The reason for this is
because I completed eight years of schooling
as a full time student, all while being married,
351 Bank, Ste. 101
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You Should Know | Advantage Air
Services offers free estimates and second
looks for any ac/heating equipment or water
heater replacements.
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www.AdvantageAirServices.net
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Who’s Who in Family Dentistry | SL
SL | Who’s Who in Family & Criminal Law
Specialty | General Dentistry with a focus on the needs
of the whole family, young to senior. Special focus on the
surgical placement and restoration of Dental Implants for the
replacement of a single tooth or every tooth, “Lock Down”
Dentures, Laser Surgery for Gum Disease, Gum Grafting, Root
Canal Therapy, Orthodontics, as well as Cosmetic Veneers and
Crowns, and Good Ol’ (mercury free) Family Dentistry.
Years in Business | I’ve been practicing dentistry for 20
years—the last 12 of those right here in Keller.
What Sets You Apart | My Team. Having a great,
personable, caring, accomplished and talented team is
what allows me to shine! We actively listen and learn about
the goals, concerns and wants of our patients. I can then
confidently guide and support them throughout their
decisions and dental treatment.
Why Choose Me | Convenience. For example, I provide
Comprehensive Implant Surgery and Restoration with
convenient all-inclusive upfront package fees. We provide
our patients with the convenience of having the whole
family treated in this one office without the need for multiple
referrals. Young to senior we have the skill, know how,
technology, and caring attitude to treat the whole family.
The Barrows Firm, pc
Services Offered | We represent clients
facing family issues, including adoptions
and divorce, criminal defense matters for
juveniles and adults (DWI, felony cases and
misdemeanors) and probate issues. We also offer
will preparation and estate administration.
Our mission is to defend our clients’ right to
a fair trial, whether it be before a judge or
jury of their peers.
Number of Years in Business | We have
been serving clients in the Dallas/Fort Worth
area since 2005, when I opened the practice.
What Sets You Apart | We strive to
provide excellent service to our clients. We
work on creating life-long relationships with
our clients, becoming a trusted resource
throughout our clients’ lives. Because of our
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experience and compassion, we work hard
to obtain the results our clients are looking to
receive. As a former volunteer crisis counselor,
I was inspired to be a voice for every man,
woman and child during difficult times.

Outstanding Characteristics | We focus
on our knowledge of the law, honesty towards
our clients and overall forthrightness. This
commitment to our clients has opened many
doors for us.
Because of the growing success of my
practice, I have been fortunate enough to
give back to our community. I do this by
donating my time to Metroport Meals on
Wheels which provides home-delivered
meals, activity programs and other support
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Colleyville
services to the elderly in the community.
I volunteer, not only to help those less
fortunate in the community, but to be a good
role model for my three sons, so that they
may grow up to be a productive and integral
part of society.
Business Goals | Our goal is to continue
to expand our legal practice in order
to reach out to more families in various
counties. Continuing to donate time to
important organizations such as Metroport
Meals on Wheels, Metroport Teen Court,
Texas Lawyers for Veterans, the Southlake
Chamber of Commerce, CASA of Tarrant
County and National Adoption Day.
Pictured | Leslie Starr Barrows and
Bria Larson
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www.Bar rowsFir m.com
Greatest Professional Accomplishment | My
greatest accomplishment has been my journey to be here.
Here I am in Keller, Texas, voted as one of the best places in
America to live and I’m practicing the profession that I love.
I was about 6 years old when I told my mom and dad what
I wanted to be when I grew up. I’ve never wavered from
that, I still love it, I’m still growing and I have never lost my
humility or sense of humor.
Blue Stone
Dental
[Jay Corley, dds, dadia]
Honors / Awards| I was recently awarded my Diplomat Status in the American Dental Implant Association.
Less than 2% of members attain this status. We have been
awarded Best in Keller four years in a row—2009, 2010,
2011 and 2012. I have also served as Vice President for the
Texas Academy of High Tech and Laser Dentistry.
I was honored in 2011 to be chosen to be a part of a 20
doctor team who traveled to Dominican Republic. We
performed charitable dentistry that included over 450
dental implants and 80 sinus grafts, as well as an untold
number of smaller procedures—all of this over a three day
period. The donated time, materials and equipment totaled
over one million dollars.
Characteristics that Lead to Professional Success
I have never stopped learning or lost my passion for
dentistry. Dentistry is constantly changing and improving and
it’s my drive to stay ahead. A colleague recently described
dentistry as his hobby. Think about that. When something is
a hobby, we long for it and devote our most enjoyable effort
to improving our performance at it. That pretty much sums it
up for me and the way I approach things.
1675 Keller Parkway | Keller 76248
(817) 337-0223 | www.BlueStoneDental.net
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SL | Who’s Who in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Who’s Who in Interior Design | SL
Michael A.
Bogdan, md, facs
Specialty | Aesthetic Plastic surgery (Cosmetic
Surgery), facelift, Browlift, Necklift, Blepharoplasty
(Eyelid surgery), Rhinoplasty (Nose job), Breast
Enhancement (Augmentation, Lift, Reduction), Tummy
Tuck, “Mommy Makeover” and Body contouring.
Education | Undergraduate: University of
Maryland, Bachelor of Science. Medical School:
Stanford University School of Medicine, Doctor
of Medicine. Plastic Surgery Residency: Stanford
University. Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship: Manhattan
Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York University
Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.
Professional Memberships | International Society
of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of
Plastic Surgeons, Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons,
American College of Surgeons (Fellow), American
Medical Association, Texas Medical Association.
Why Choose Me | In addition to being board
certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery,
I am one of a few plastic surgeons who has undergone fellowship training in cosmetic surgery.
Because cosmetic surgery is my area of interest,
I limit my practice exclusively to aesthetic surgery.
Medical Philosophy | The decision to undergo
surgery can be very difficult. Before surgery, I spend
as much time as needed with my patients to gain a
full understanding of their goals and desires. I discuss
all of the available treatment options, and honestly
explain the realistic changes attainable. With this
knowledge, you will be well-informed and can
proceed with confidence. I want you to look and feel
your best. I am committed to providing the highest
level of patient care, safety and satisfaction.
My Best Advice to Patients | When considering
cosmetic surgery, be careful to avoid marketing
gimmicks! Only consider surgery if it can be performed
safely, and be certain that you have a strong rapport
with your surgeon so you both share a common goal.
410 North Car roll Avenue, Ste. 170
Southlake 76092 | (817) 442-1236
DrMichaelBogdan.com
DallasFaceSurgery.com
TheDallasMommyMakeover.com
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Designs By Kay
Services Offered | Interior design––we
improve our clients’ quality of life by creating
living spaces that are customized, beautiful
and functional. We specialize in complete
home interior design for both ground-up
construction and existing homes. When our
clients are building a home from the ground
up, we work with the builders, architects
and clients throughout the selection process
(flooring, lighting, hardware, plumbing, etc.). We
help maintain the timelines and budgets,
and we create timeless interior design while
incorporating current trends. When the home
is near completion, we work with our clients
to select their furniture, accessories, window
treatments and artwork for their entire home.
Our interior design professionals are the
talented connective force between clients,
contractors and vendors.
Number of Years in Business | Over
5 years as Designs by K. The designers
here have been in this industry for over
45 years combined.
What Sets You Apart | We strive to provide
a professional and personal experience for
each client, building long-term relationships
through excellent customer service. It is
important for us to get to know our clients,
along with their families, pets and lifestyles,
to create a well-functioning space for each
homeowner. This close relationship is the
driving force behind our designs. We have
completed 15 homes for one of our clients,
and we’re starting his 16th home right now!
Honors and Awards | We have been
chosen to be the interior designers for the
construction of the Grand Slam Home in
Colleyville. All proceeds from the sale of
this home will benefit the Texas Rangers
Baseball Foundation. For more information,
please visit www.grandslamhome.net.
Outstanding Characteristics | The
ability to develop long-term relationships
built on trust, excellent customer service
and our talent.
Business Goals | In 2008, we started the
business with one decorator, Kay. Now, we
have three interior decorators/designers
and a strong team of support staff who help
run the business efficiently. Our location
in Southlake has provided us with a dream
design studio, with a full inventory (including
accessories, lighting, artwork, etc.), a large
up-to-date resource and fabric selection area,
and a conference room. We hope to hire an
additional interior designer in the near future.
Pictured | Kay Crinkelmeyer, owner/
interior decorator; Neely Meyers, owner/studio
director; Shavawn Everitt, interior designer;
Susan Stafford-Reed, interior decorator.
(817) 421-1001 | 405 S. Nolen Dr., Ste. 400 | Southlake 76092 | www.InteriorDesignsByK.com
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SL | Who’s Who in Concierge Medicine
Who’s Who in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility | SL
[Rebecca A Chilvers, MD]
Specialty | We are a reproductive endocrinology
and infertility practice with a focus on helping couples
overcome infertility issues in order to conceive a
child. We perform full evaluations to assess why
there is difficulty conceiving. We also do all forms of
treatments; from clomiphene citrate and inseminations
to in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Number of Years in Business | The practice began
in Dallas in 2005 under Dr. Jerald Goldstein. I have been
practicing reproductive endocrinology since my fellowship
in 2007. I joined Fertility Specialists of Texas in 2012 and
opened the Grapevine office in the spring of 2013.
What Sets You Apart | After performing a thorough
evaluation, I am open and honest with my patients about
their fertility status. I make sure I spend adequate time
with each couple to answer their questions and offer
expertise to help them make the best decision they can
going forward with their fertility treatment. Importantly,
my practice offers advanced reproductive technologies
with some of the highest success rates in the nation.
Destination Health
™
[Robin A. Hall, d.o.]
Specialty | Destination Health is an
innovative, members-only, concierge medical
practice designed for individuals who prefer
an individualized and proactive approach to
their health care. Membership is limited to
less than 250 clients allowing them to be seen
without long waits or hurried visits. Executive
physicals, acute, routine and chronic medical
management, nutritional guidance, hormone
management, skin care and a state-of-the-art,
heart attack and stroke prevention program are
a few of the many benefits available to members.
What Sets You Apart | What sets us apart
is the value we provide by spending the time
to get to know our patients personally, and
individualizing their care in an unhurried
and tranquil environment. By limiting the
number of patients we take, we are able to
provide the proactive, comprehensive care
that people want and deserve rather than
what has become the norm — a reactive,
“sick” care system. We take the “hassles out
of health care” by coordinating subspecialty
care and serving as advocates for our patients.
Number of Years in Business| Dr. Hall,
a board-certified family physician, founded
Destination Health in Southlake in 2006,
the first concierge medical practice in the
area. Prior to that, she started Colleyville
Family Medicine in 1991, and was the first
female physician in Colleyville.
Since cardiovascular disease is still the
number one killer, our focus is on prevention.
Dr. Hall took additional training in order to
provide our evidenced-based Heart Attack
and Stroke Prevention Program. This method
uses the latest imaging technologies, genetic
testing and advanced labs to find the earliest
stages of vascular disease. If present, care is
individualized in order to stabilize and begin
the process of reversing the disease.
Honors and Awards | “Best of the Best
Family Physician” by the Southlake Journal for the
past four consecutive years. “Best of the Best
Family Physician” by the Colleyville, Grapevine
and Southlake Alliance newspapers, 2008 and
2010. “Texas Super Doctor” listed in Texas
Monthly magazine in 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011,
2012 and 2013. “Top Doc” by Fort Worth Texas
magazine, 2006. Patients’ Choice Award, 2012.
“Best Family Practice Doctor/Group” by Living
Magazine: Northeast Tarrant County Reader’s
Choice, 2013. The Most Influential Woman in
Health and Science by the Fort Worth Business Press.
Outstanding Characteristics | Customer
service orientation, compassion, perseverance and integrity.
(817) 310-6050 | 900 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 200 | Southlake 76092 | www.DestinationHealth.com
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Honors and Awards | In medical school, I
received the Endocrine Society Achievement
Award in endocrinology as well as the Leonard Tow
Humanism in Medicine award for demonstrating
outstanding compassion in the delivery of patient care,
demonstrating respect for patients, their families and
healthcare colleagues, as well as demonstrating clinical
excellence. In residency, I received numerous teaching
awards as well as a research grant. And after completion
of my fellowship, I received the distinction of one of
America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a
yearly honor I have received in both 2012 and 2013.
Outstanding Characteristics | I am very
thorough with patients and give each of them the time
and care that I would like to receive as well as tailoring
it to their individual wants and needs; this has enabled
me to grow my practice. In addition, my practice keeps
up with the advances in my field and offers patients the
latest technologies with the greatest chances to help
them conceive a healthy pregnancy.
Fertility
Specialists
of Texas
Greatest Professional Accomplishment | I
consider the babies that I have been able to help people
conceive to be the greatest accomplishment. To see
those babies bring joy to the families, that I have been
blessed to help, is very rewarding.
1601 Lancaster Dr., Ste. 160
Grapevine 76051 | (817) 251-3553
www.FertilityTexas.com
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Who’s Who in Cosmetic/Restorative Dentistry | SL
SL | Who’s Who in Resort Destinations
Specialty | Comprehensive Restorative/Crown
and Bridge Dentistry with an emphasis in Cosmetic
Rehabilitations. All cases are accomplished with
comfortable oral sedation, so we can be efficient
with our patient’s busy schedules, as well as putting
the most anxious patients at ease.
Greg L. Gist, dds
What Separates You from Others in Your
Field | We don’t offer patchwork dentistry.
We offer a level of care that is infection free to
support overall health. For 29 years, our practice
has seen patients from all over the continental
USA, as well as many foreign countries. Dr. Gist’s
experience and approach to overall systemic
health, as it relates to restorative dentistry, is the
difference that sets this practice apart.
Gaylord Texan
Resort & Convention Center
[John Imaizumi]
Convention Center. In this position,
Imaizumi is responsible for managing all
operations of the massive resort destination.
Services Offered | Gaylord Texan is
a 1,511 room luxury resort, including a
400,000-square-foot convention center,
Glass Cactus live music nightclub, 10-acre
Paradise Springs outdoor pool and lazy river
complex, along with casual and fine dining
restaurants and the 25,000-square-foot
Relâche Spa. Additionally, Gaylord Texan
hosts large annual special events including
SummerFest, Lone Star Christmas and the
famed ICE! attraction –– bringing over a
million additional visitors to the spectacular
property during the holiday seasons –– all
under the direction of John Imaizumi.
Number of Years in Business | John
Imaizumi has nearly 30 years of experience
in the hospitality industry and has opened
many hotel properties throughout the world
during his career. He serves as general
manager of Gaylord Texan Resort &
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Honors and Awards | John’s passion for
providing a caring and employees-first culture
has led to record-breaking retention numbers
and numerous honors including the Dallas
Business Journal’s “Best Place to Work,” the
Dallas Morning News “Top Places to Work,”
and the Texas Workforce Commission’s
“Employer of Excellence” award. John also
was named “General Manager of the Year”
by the Hotel Association of Tarrant County.
Most recently, the Gaylord Texan Resort was
named the 5th “Best Family Resort” (on a
Top 20 list) in the world by American Airlines’
Celebrated Living magazine.
It is all about putting people first and truly
caring for their needs. At Gaylord, we refer
to our employees as STARS. This stands
for Smiles, Teamwork, Attitude, Reliability,
1501 Gaylord Trail
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Grapevine 76051
and Service with a passion. We recruit great
talent, offer competitive benefits, provide
opportunities for continued growth, develop
meaningful recognition programs, and always
focus on open communication. We foster a
fun work environment and a unique culture
that is driven by a set of “Gaylord Values”
including service, citizenship, integrity, respect,
excellence, creativity, and passion.
Business Goals | A goal that John is
extremely committed to is sustainability. He
has helped develop Gaylord’s “GET green”
efforts, and the Texan has taken several
notable measures to become an official
green hotel including installing energy
saving lights in its public spaces, creating a
massive recycling program, maintaining a
full- time horticulture team, turning its 1.5
million holiday lights LED, and building the
new 10-acre Paradise Springs pool complex
“environmentally friendly,” just to name
a few. John also regularly volunteers with
“Keep Grapevine Beautiful.”
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www.GaylordTexan.com
Characteristics that Lead to Professional
Success | A patient should have the final say
as to the level of care that they want to pursue.
Decisions made by insurance companies tend to
best serve insurance companies. Our practice
has no managed care philosophies in place. We
are relationship driven. We know our patients by
their name, not their insurance coverage.
Charitable Work, Honors or Awards|
Started in 1984, Dr. Gist has his own charity
program, Give a Smile for Life. His practice
has restored hundreds of smiles at no charge to
those in need. Dr. Gist has been named a Top
Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine and a Best
Dentist in America by Consumer Research
Council. Dr. Gist also received the Quintessence
Publishing Award at Baylor College of Dentistry
for outstanding clinical work in the field of
Periodontics and Crown and Bridge Dentistry.
Professional Memberships / Licenses |
American Dental Association, Texas Dental
Association, Fort Worth District Dental Society,
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry,
Christian Medical Dental Society and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation.
Future Business Goals | To continue to
deliver the best service and highest quality of
dental care in the world, to patients that are
looking for this level of care. To accomplish this
in a fun environment, surrounded by the most
talented and nurturing support staff in the world.
In short, to be a blessing to every patient that
God brings us.
2379 North Car roll Road
Southlake 76092 | (817) 488-7512
www.SouthlakeSmiles.com
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SL | Who’s Who in Interior Design
Who’s Who in Family Law | SL
The Interior Collection
[Whitnie Cypert, Owner]
Services Offered | We specialize in fullservice interior design including custom
furniture, window treatments, one-of- a-kind
accessories and artwork, all through our
unique retail showroom.
Years in Business | In 2004, I set
out to create an exclusive and engaging
atmosphere for the discriminating home
décor customer. This quickly evolved into
The Interior Collection.
What Sets You Apart | We offer a full
arrangement of distinctive home décor and
design services in a boutique style showroom. Our clients experience an intimate
atmosphere and a welcoming sales approach
from the moment they step through the door.
Over the last year we have pursued fresh and
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[Kate Smith]
innovative lines, and designer collections to
showcase to our discerning clientele.
Honors and Awards | Most recently we
were awarded the Silver Award by the National
Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for
“Best Interior of a Custom Home” at the 2013
International Builders Show.

Outstanding Characteristics | Our
underlying focus has been to remain true to
our original philosophies. These wholesome
beliefs have helped us in retaining an amazing
staff and has allowed us to find continued
success over the past nine years. We are a
referral based business, so our customer service
and fulfillment is always our top priority.
Entering into our 10th anniversary year in
2600 E Southlake Blvd, Ste. 130
Kate Smith Law, pllc
| Southlake 76092
business––I would have to say that is one of my
greatest professional accomplishments. Overall,
we strive to generate long-lasting relationships
with each of our clients. Their loyalty to our
business in addition to their complete satisfaction contributes immeasurably to our success.
Business Goals | Our focus is to provide
the most current design fashions and
merchandise to our clients year after year.
Because we continually look for the latest in
design fashions, our customers always enjoy
walking into our showroom to see what new
pieces, fabrics and colors are available. We
can then help them integrate these new items
into their existing home décor.
Pictured | Janice Tammen, Jodi Trotter,
Whitnie Cypert, Kathy Herigodt, Rhonda
Boisvert
| www .InteriorCollectionTexas.com
Services Offered | My practice focus is
collaborative divorce, family law and estate
planning, while Zara Najam—who recently
joined the practice—focuses on family law,
civil litigation and worker’s compensation
law throughout Tarrant County, including
Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, Hurst, Euless
and Bedford.
Number of Years in Business | I have
been practicing law for nine years.
What Sets You Apart | Customer service.
I personally believe that compassion and
highly personalized customer service go
hand-in-hand. I focus on listening to and
understanding the issues that my clients bring
to me. I strive to help them not only from a
legal perspective but with kindheartedness.
This combination creates trust and harmony
in the lawyer-client relationship.
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Prior to becoming a lawyer I was a mediator.
Since family law situations are a poor fit for
litigation, my work as a mediator inspired me
to continue to help families avoid the perils of
litigation and reach amicable solutions. This
is the reason I chose to focus my practice on
developing collaborative solutions for clients.
Honors and Awards | I received my Master
of Laws (LLM.) degree in Dispute Resolution
from Pepperdine University School of Law’s
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution ––
which was ranked number one in the world 10
years in a row by Newsweek. I was also a past
president of the Northeast Tarrant County
Bar Association and a Texas Distinguished
Mediator in 2010 through 2011. Zara Najam
has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Minor
in Family Law from the University of Texas
at Austin and graduated top of her class from
Baylor Law School.
Outstanding
Characteristics
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Professionalism and ethical conduct are crucial
1205 Hall Johnson Rd.
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Colleyville 76034
to my profession. These traits provide the
foundation of my firm and my personal fiber.
Fairness and compassion are also necessary
qualities for good legal representation. I focus
on the importance of my relationship with
my clients. Having open communication and
building trust helps us concentrate on the issues
our clients face when they come to see us.
Graduating 2nd in my law-school class,
finishing law school and receiving my LLM.,
while working full time, performing charitable
work and raising a family.
Business Goals | My goal is to continue
to provide excellent legal representation to
my clients, and to continue to nurture the
relationships I have made with my clients.
Because of these relationships, my clients feel
comfortable enough to refer my services to
others in need.
Pictured | (Back row, left to right) Zara Najam,
Donna Owen, Paralegal (front) Kate Smith
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www.KateSmithLaw.com
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SL | Who’s Who in Family Law
Who’s Who in Highly Attentive Concierge Medicine | SL
[Isabel Lopez, md]
Specialty | Life’s Medicine takes a practical approach to
medicine. Whether managing medical problems, weight
issues, thyroid dysfunction or life circumstances Dr. Lopez
helps patients live a full life—their best life.
Services | Life’s Medicine offers consultations for and
treatment of Hypothyroidism, Polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS), Diabetes mellitus 1 and 2, Metabolic syndrome,
insulin resistance, depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue,
hypertension, low sex drive, hormone evaluation, as well
as complete blood work. We also offer these unique services:
state-of-the-art Cryotheraphy, slim shots/energy shots,
Athletic Biomarker Panel for athletes looking to maximize
performance and Metacheck which pinpoints the number
of calories burned to mathematically determine your target
calorie zone for weight loss and maintenance.
Why Choose Me | Life’s Medicine is a highly attentive
medical practice focused on making you better. Whether
addressing high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid issues,
fatigue, insomnia, weight or athletic performance issues
each patient gets the attention they need and deserve.
KoonsFuller, P.C.
[Family Law Firm]
Services Offered | KoonsFuller, P.C. has
been handling complex family law matters
since 1978. The firm has five offices and is
one of the nation’s largest family law firms.
KoonsFuller has 13 board-certified family
law attorneys on staff and has won hundreds
of awards throughout the past three decades.
Many of the attorneys in the firm each have a
special niche in a specific area of family law and
share their knowledge and resources with the
others. This mentorship, sharing mentality is a
benefit to every client that hires KoonsFuller.
This allows the firm to take in small cases and
very large complex cases. Many times the client
will save time and money. With these resources
and the “one firm” approach, the client
receives the best possible advice on their case.
What Sets You Apart | Everyone in the
firm has a specific area they focus on within
Dallas
1717 McKinney Ave
Ste. 1500
Dallas 75202
(214) 871-2727
family law. This allows the client to hire the
person that best fits their case.
Outstanding Characteristics | Reputation
and culture are built in the firm’s DNA.
We provide the highest quality of family
law services with integrity and work to get
our clients through what can be the most
devastating time of their life.
Being involved in some of the hardest,
complex divorce cases in the nation, and
seeing our clients pleased with the outcome.
Business Goals | To continue to provide
the best possible legal services we can.
You Should Know | KoonsFuller, P.C.
is a large family law firm with five fully
staffed offices located in Texas; Dallas,
Plano, Southlake, Denton and Houston.
Denton
320 W. Eagle Drive
Ste. 200
Denton 76201
(940) 442-6677
Houston
109 N. Post Oak Ln.
Ste. 425
Houston 77024
(713) 789-5112
www.KoonsFuller.com
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KoonsFuller has an experienced family law
attorney for every family law matter. We have
both the knowledge and resources to serve
clients in matters including complex divorce
litigation; property settlements of all sizes;
marital agreements; asset tracing, valuation
and division; child custody, possession and
access, support and paternity; and trial and
appellate work, as well as offering litigation
alternatives such as mediation, settlement
conferences, arbitration and collaborative
law, across Texas and the nation.
Pictured | (Shareholders from left) Ike Vanden
Eykel, Dallas managing attorney; Mike
DeBruin; Charla H. Bradshaw, Denton
managing attorney; Julie Crawford; Sherri
Evans, Houston Managing Attorney; Liz
Porter; Rick Robertson, Plano managing
attorney;
Heather
King,
Southlake
managing attorney
Plano
5700 W. Plano Pkwy.
Ste. 2200
Plano 75093
(972) 769-2727
Southlake
181 Grand Ave
Ste. 225
Southlake 76092
(817) 481-2710
What Sets You Apart | In my experience, insurance
makes it difficult to build a well-rounded practice. That’s
why Life’s Medicine is a fee for service practice. I can limit
the number of patients in order to spend the time each
patient needs and be highly attentive to those needs. This
allows the time to take into account what patient’s feel, what
their lives are like and how they take care of themselves.
These factors affect their overall health. I want my patients
to leave their appointment excited, optimistic and hopeful
about their future health.
Life’s Passion | Life’s Medicine was born out of a
genuine passion for helping people. I am a board certified
family practice physician and have focused my medical
career on common endocrine and medical conditions.
The conditions themselves, as well as the medications used
to treat them, can significantly reduce the quality of life.
Practicing medicine for 13 years has been an extremely
rewarding, yet frustrating, experience. The frustration came
from having to deal with the third party payer (aka insurance)
and trying to do what is in the best interest of the patient.
We were not always on the same page.
You Should Know | This is not your conventional
medical practice. Life’s Medicine is not contracted with the
insurance companies, but can bill insurances for ancillary
services (labs). This gives Dr. Lopez the freedom to treat
patients with a holistic and integrated approach, basing
decisions not solely on lab results, numbers and formularies,
but on a myriad of factors. At the core of those is how the
patient actually feels. We are dedicated and committed to
helping patients reach their goals. We invest in patients so
they can invest in themselves and see ample returns. Living
a full and optimal life is good medicine, come get it!
Life’s Medicine
NEW LOCATION:
700 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130
Southlake 76092 | (817) 328-0331
www.LifesMedicine.com
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SL | Who’s Who in Family Law
Who’s Who in Life Coaching | SL
Law Office of
Gary L. Nickelson
Services Offered | Our team focuses
on family law cases. Gary L. Nickelson has
handled family law cases exclusively for 30
years. Chris Nickelson, a 14-year attorney,
clerked in El Paso Court of Appeals and
has appeared as an attorney in many of
the appellate courts in Texas. He, too, is an
accomplished family law attorney. Norma
A. Bazán is an associate attorney who is
also fluent in Spanish with over 20 years of
experience in Tarrant County.
What Sets You Apart | Our firm
is uniquely qualified to handle the most
complicated matrimonial cases in the trial
or appellate courts throughout Texas. Gary
is board certified in family law by the Texas
Board of Legal Specialization. Chris is
board certified in civil appellate law by the
Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This
combination adds a fresh perspective in
resolving complicated litigation, while treating
our clients with respect and compassion.
Honors and Awards | Gary holds many
prestigious awards and has been named a
“Texas Super Lawyer,” a Thomson Reuters
business, as published in Texas Monthly magazine, ever since the program began in 2003.
Chris has been designated as a “Rising Star,”
a Thomson Reuters business, in their Super
Lawyer issue as published in Texas Monthly
since 2004. Norma was selected for “Top
Attorneys in Tarrant County” for attorneys
practicing less than five years as published in
Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2012.
Outstanding Characteristics | All three
lawyers have authored numerous articles for
the State Bar of Texas, family law seminars
and for other organizations. Gary and Chris
have both lectured at various organizations
because of their expertise, professionalism
and extensive knowledge of family law.
Norma has given numerous lectures on
domestic violence. She has also been trained
as a mediator in the area of family law.
Gary is fulfilled being able to help others
reach a solution in a difficult time. He is
honored to practice law and share this
experience with his son, Chris.
Pictured | (left to right) Chris Nickelson,
Gary L. Nickelson, Norma A. Bazán
(817) 735-4000 | 5201 W. Freeway, Ste. 100 | Fort Worth 76107 | www.Gar yNickelson.com
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Melissa
Nickelson
[
]
Personal Life Coach
Specialty | As a personal life coach, Melissa
specializes in working with those who are ready
to make a life change and need guidance and
support on their journey. Her clients include
those who are encountering everything from
divorce recovery to career change to figuring
out what’s next. Melissa focuses on helping
clients “choose happy,” which often starts with
uncovering what truly makes them happy and
then deciding what steps are needed to get
there. She listens to clients on a deep level, not
only to what they say, but how they say it, and
what’s not being said. She then asks powerful
questions to encourage a client to discover the
answers within themselves and take action.
What Sets You Apart | Melissa is a
Certified Mindset for Success Coach
that works one-on-one with clients in her
private office or via telephone. She is also
a sought-
after speaker and is frequently
invited to serve on panels and present as a
guest speaker at conferences on topics that
include: divorce recovery, choosing to be
happy, empowerment, life lessons, body
image and more.
Best Advice I Received | Melissa says
that the best advice she has ever received
is: Be yourself and live your life. Happiness
comes from within, so count your blessings
every day.
Challenges | Melissa has faced many
challenges in her life similar to those her
clients face—from divorce to career change
to health issues and learning how to choose
happy despite life’s obstacles.
Your Inspiration | Many different women
have inspired her, and they have all encouraged
her to work hard and believe in herself.
Personal Mission | To encourage others
to live by the motto: Happiness is a choice.
Choose Happy!
Setting the Standard | Honesty, respect
and commitment to her clients and herself.
Charitable Work | Melissa serves on the
board of Cuisine for Healing and InsideOut,
a Christian teen girls conference.
You Should Know | Earlier in her career,
Melissa spent 15 years working as a family
law legal assistant. She worked with people
during the worst time in their lives, full of
emotions, and this propelled her and inspired
her to become a life coach. She has always felt
compelled to help others work through issues
and to move forward in their lives.
(817) 732-5267 | 5201 W. Freeway, Ste. 104 | Fort Worth 76107 | www.MelissaNickelson.com
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SL | Who’s Who in IT Services
Who’s Who in Cosmetic Surgery | SL
Get Ready for our Open House
in October! Details coming soon.
On-Site PC Services
Services Offered | We are a managed service provider in the small/medium business
(SMB) space––we handle everything related
to IT for businesses. Currently, we support
organizations that range in size from one to
100 business users. Our services cover the
gambit of SMB needs and include desktop
and server support, infrastructure projects
like voice-over-IP installations and network
cabling, and enterprise application needs like
web and email hosting. If you’ve got an IT
need, you can rest assured that we have the
talent to cover it.
Number of Years in Business | We’ve
been in business since May 15, 2001.
What Sets You Apart | I consistently
hear from our clients that our biggest differentiators are 1) our high level of customer service, and 2) our skill at delivering
solutions that are not only cost effective, but
that also serve the real-world business needs
that they face every day.
In addition, we’ve developed a service model that is proactive instead of reactive. For
example, many of our competitors only use
time-and-materials or block hour billing
methods. There are two problems with these
approaches. First, when there is a problem
and you need help, they send you a large invoice or deduct a large amount of hours after
the issue is fixed. Clearly this approach isn’t
in the best interest of most SMB clients––it’s
not easily budgeted for, especially during lean
times, where every operating expense needs
to be planned to keep a business in the black.
The second problem with this model is that
it’s completely reactionary which results in
productivity loss and other hard-to-measure
soft costs that pose a great impact.
Outstanding Characteristics | We take
pride in our customer service and attentiveness to our clients’ needs. We have built the
business on referrals from our clients. If we
didn’t put the customer first, know their systems and limit downtime on their network,
we would have found it hard to grow as an
IT support provider. Over the last 12 years
we have had a 99.5 percent retention rate
amongst our managed service clients, which
we feel says a lot about what we do and the
services that we provide.
Business Goals | Our goal is to continue
to grow the company, maintain customer loyalty and provide an overall support solution
that continues to surpass our competition.
Pictured | (front to back) Brian Davis and
Casey Davis
(817) 306-6106 | 1205 S. White Chapel Blvd. | Southlake 76092 | www.ospcservices.com
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Vishnu Rumalla, md
& Jonathan Heistein, md
[Southlake Surgery Center, llc]
Southlake Surgery Center | The brand
new, state-of-the-art Southlake Surgery Center is a fully equipped surgical facility for
plastic surgery that is conveniently located
in Southlake. It is our mission to provide the
highest standard of safety and technical expertise for our patients. Our surgeons possess
outstanding credentials and experience. Our
office-based surgical suite maintains impeccable levels of patient care, safety, cleanliness
and emergency response procedures. We use
only board certified Physician Anesthesiologists to further ensure the highest standard
of safety for your procedure. Complementing our surgeons is a support staff consisting
of registered operating room nurses, certified operating room technicians and patient
coordinators. In addition, the facility offers
competitive pricing and overnight stays are
offered. We pride ourselves in making sure
every patient feels pampered and well-cared
for. Rest assured that your surgical procedure
can be performed discretely, comfortably,
and, most importantly, safely.
Specialty | Dr. Rumalla and Dr. Heistein
are proud to offer two new technologies,
SMARTliposuction and Cellulaze, which
uses laser energies to enhance the results of
body sculpting and contouring. They also
specialize in cosmetic and reconstructive
surgery of the breast, body, and face. Procedures performed include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, liposuction,
Dr Rumalla: (817) 334-0030
www.Tar rantPlasticSurger y.com
tummy tuck, thigh and buttock lifts, facelift,
neck lift and brow lift.
Professional Memberships | Dr. Rumalla and Dr. Heistein are both Diplomates of
the American Board of Plastic Surgery and
members of the the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Why Choose Us | We combine our surgical
expertise with advanced medical technology to
ensure consistent results. We offer complimentary
cosmetic consultations and flexible finance options.
Mission | To provide our patients with a
premium cosmetic surgical experience that is
personalized and pampering.
Dr Heistein: (817) 820-0000
www.DrHeistein.com
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SL | Who’s Who in Furniture
Who’s Who in Guitar Instruction | SL
Strings to You
Stacy Furniture & Design
[Dorian Stacy Sims]
Services Offered | Stacy’s is a full-line
furniture and interior-design showroom. We
offer a variety of price points on furniture
and accessories from name-brand manufacturers, perfect for every room in your home.
Our interior-design staff is available for any
project in your home or office, including custom bedding, drapery treatments, furniture
selections and more.
Number of Years in Business | My dad,
Rick Stacy, founded Stacy Furniture & Design
in the late 70s. I asked to join the family business
full time in 1991. Over the years, I have worked
most every position we have –– from the front
desk, to driving delivery trucks, I worked my
way up and became president in 2005.
What Sets You Apart | We are truly a
locally owned and operated family business.
My family has lived in Grapevine or Southlake for generations. We are rooted in this
community and do our best to treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Every
day, Stacy’s takes a very personal approach to
customer service.
Honors and Awards | Stacy Furniture &
Design has won numerous awards for participation in various home shows and design
projects. However, the “Small Family Business of the Year” from Baylor University
School of Business continues to be our most
prized award.
Outstanding Characteristics | I hire
and surround myself with amazing, talented
people. I always work to create a fun, flexible
environment with a family oriented mind-set.
Also, no matter the size of the project, I’m
always there in the “trenches” to help get the
job completed. I work with my team.
As a busy corporate mom, I am still working on my “accomplishments.” I’m blessed
to lead a successful family business, love the
people I work with and love what I do. I’m
married to my high school sweetheart, and together we are raising three boys –– my number 1 achievement so far. Every day I grow
within our industry. I feel one of my best professional accomplishments is the respect I’ve
earned from my industry peers.
Business Goals | My goal is to continue to
steadily grow in North Texas as the leading
furniture and design showroom. Currently,
with stores in Grapevine, Flower Mound and
Allen, we are excited to open our new store
on Preston Road in Plano this summer.
(888) 831-1223 | 1900 S. Main Street, Ste. 200 | Grapevine 76051 | www.StacyFurniture.com
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[Carl Freiwald]
Business Specialty | Strings to You offers
students the convenience and comfort of
in-home, personalized guitar lessons with
one-on-one instruction. Our beginner guitar
lessons start from age seven through adult.
What Separates You from Others in
Your Field | The personal touch. Every one
of my lessons are custom fitted to the unique
needs of each student. Learning to play music
is an adventure. It should be fun, challenging
and filled with moments of discovery and
personal growth. As a teacher, I endeavor
to work with each student to keep them on
a course whereby learning to play is never
boring or tedious.
What You Will Learn | Students can
expect their lessons to be laid back, but
still goal oriented. You will learn about
chords and chord progressions, basic scales,
vocal techniques, song writing and creative
playing — along with guitar care and proper
instrument maintenance. My method is fun
and productive because we start working on
songs from the first lesson. This means you’re
learning songs while developing the skills you
need to be able to play anything you want.
This is the best method for learning to play
the guitar. You will be developing a timing
and feel for music as you improve.
The Characteristics that Lead to
Your Professional Success | My strong
reputation with both students and parents has
allowed me to be able to build the majority
of my business from client referrals. I pride
myself on integrity and on my ability to
exceed the expectations of each family. Plus,
I am a big kid at heart which helps me to
be able to relate to younger students well
and also to understand how to teach each
student in a fun, yet productive way. I feel it
is important for children and adults to enjoy
learning rather than feel it is a chore. I make
learning to play the guitar fun.
Music is my passion, so teaching it to others
gives me great satisfaction and joy. I would
have to say that seeing a student go from not
playing at all to being able to play and write
music is the ultimate accomplishment.
Experience | I have over 27 years of
experience playing the guitar and six
years of professional teaching. Lessons are
conducted on a weekly basis in the comfort
and convenience of your home and I do not
require a long-term contract for lessons.
You Should Know | This family-oriented
business is firmly-rooted in faith with honesty
and integrity as its core values. When I am
not teaching guitar lessons, I take extreme
pride in being a part of several worship teams
in the Fort Worth area and I enjoy helping to
lead worship at local churches. With a focus
in youth ministries, I am often found working
with local teens to help them learn to follow
their own path of faith.
Call for available dates and times (817) 204-4907 | email: stringstoyou@yahoo.com | www.StringsToYou.net
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