(817) 488-7387 | 351 Bank, Ste. 101 | Southlake 76092 | www.AdvantageAirServices.net

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.

Years in Business | We have been in the business for over 18 years.

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.

Honors and Awards | We have received the “Talk of the Town Award” for Southlake,

“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.

Greatest Professional Accomplishment 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,

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.

You Should Know | Advantage Air Services offers free estimates and second looks for any ac/heating equipment or water heater replacements.

Advantage Air Services

Who’s Who in heating & air Conditioning | sL

[stephen durham]

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 Arque- Derma Artistic Restoration Lift technique with Juvederm, if appropriate to the patient’s needs.

Most Important Qualities of the Doctor- Patient 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

Association, American Academy of Ophthal- mology, Texas Medical Association and the Texas Ophthalmological Association.

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.

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.

Medical Philosophy | I strive to be honest and always put the patient’s best interest first.

Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center

6208 Colleyville Blvd, Ste. 100 Colleyville 76034

1001 12th Avenue, Ste. 132 Fort Worth 76104 | (817) 329-4480

[mayLi davis, md]

sL | Who’s Who in eyeLid surgery

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1675 Keller Parkway | Keller 76248 (817) 337-0223 | www.BlueStoneDental.net

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.

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.

Honors / Awards| I was recently awarded my Diplo-mat 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.

Blue StoneDental[Jay CorLey, dds, dadia]

Who’s Who in FamiLy dentistry | sLsL | Who’s Who in FamiLy & CriminaL LaW

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

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.

Greatest Professional AccomplishmentBecause 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

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

The Barrows Firm, pC

(817) 481-1583 | 1205 Hall Johnson | Colleyville 76034 | www.BarrowsFirm.com

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Who’s Who in interior design | sL

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.

Designs By Kay

(817) 421-1001 | 405 S. Nolen Dr., Ste. 400 | Southlake 76092 | www.InteriorDesignsByK.com

410 North Carroll Avenue, Ste. 170Southlake 76092 | (817) 442-1236

DrMichaelBogdan.comDallasFaceSurgery.com

TheDallasMommyMakeover.com

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 under-gone 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.

Michael A. Bogdan, md, FaCs

sL | Who’s Who in aesthetiC pLastiC surgery

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1601 Lancaster Dr., Ste. 160Grapevine 76051 | (817) 251-3553

www.FertilityTexas.com

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.

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.

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.

Fertility Specialists of Texas

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[rebeCCa a ChiLvers, md]

sL | Who’s Who in ConCierge mediCine

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.

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.

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.

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, persever-ance and integrity.

Destination Health™

(817) 310-6050 | 900 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 200 | Southlake 76092 | www.DestinationHealth.com

[robin a. haLL, d.o.]

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2379 North Carroll RoadSouthlake 76092 | (817) 488-7512

www.SouthlakeSmiles.com

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.

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.

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 Den-tal 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.

Greg L. Gist, dds

sL | Who’s Who in resort destinations

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 &

Convention Center. In this position, Imaizumi is responsible for managing all operations of the massive resort destination.

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.

Greatest Professional AccomplishmentIt 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,

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.”

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

[John imaizumi]

(817) 778-1000 | 1501 Gaylord Trail | Grapevine 76051 | www.GaylordTexan.com

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[Kate smith]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.

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 | Professionalism and ethical conduct are crucial

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.

Greatest Professional AccomplishmentGraduating 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

(817) 479-0562 | 1205 Hall Johnson Rd. | Colleyville 76034 | www.KateSmithLaw.com

Kate Smith Law, pLLC

Who’s Who in FamiLy LaW | sL

Services Offered | We specialize in full-service 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 show-room. 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

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.

Greatest Professional Accomplishment Entering into our 10th anniversary year in

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 satisfac-tion 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

The Interior Collection[Whitnie Cypert, Owner]

(817) 748-0444 | 2600 E Southlake Blvd, Ste. 130 | Southlake 76092 | www .InteriorCollectionTexas.com

sL | Who’s Who in interior design

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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 wellas 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.

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

[isabeL Lopez, md]

Who’s Who in highLy attentive ConCierge mediCine | sL

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

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.

Greatest Professional AccomplishmentBeing 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.

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

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Dallas1717 McKinney Ave

Ste. 1500 Dallas 75202(214) 871-2727

Denton320 W. Eagle Drive

Ste. 200 Denton 76201(940) 442-6677

Houston109 N. Post Oak Ln.

Ste. 425Houston 77024(713) 789-5112

Plano5700 W. Plano Pkwy.

Ste. 2200 Plano 75093

(972) 769-2727

Southlake 181 Grand Ave

Ste. 225Southlake 76092

(817) 481-2710

www.KoonsFuller.com

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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.

Melissa Nickelson

(817) 732-5267 | 5201 W. Freeway, Ste. 104 | Fort Worth 76107 | www.MelissaNickelson.com

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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 maga-zine, 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.

Greatest Professional Accomplishment 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.GaryNickelson.com

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Southlake Surgery Center | The brand new, state-of-the-art Southlake Surgery Cen-ter 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 ex-pertise for our patients. Our surgeons possess outstanding credentials and experience. Our office-based surgical suite maintains impec-cable levels of patient care, safety, cleanliness and emergency response procedures. We use only board certified Physician Anesthesiol-ogists to further ensure the highest standard of safety for your procedure. Complement-ing our surgeons is a support staff consisting of registered operating room nurses, certi-fied 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. Proce-dures performed include breast augmenta-tion, breast lift, breast reduction, liposuction,

tummy tuck, thigh and buttock lifts, facelift, neck lift and brow lift.

Professional Memberships | Dr. Rum-alla and Dr. Heistein are both Diplomates of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and members of the the prestigious American So-ciety 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.

Vishnu Rumalla, md& Jonathan Heistein, md

Dr Rumalla: (817) 334-0030www.Tar rantPlasticSurger y.com

Dr Heistein: (817) 820-0000www.DrHeistein.com

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Services Offered | We are a managed ser-vice 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 dif-ferentiators are 1) our high level of cus-tomer 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 mod-el 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 in-voice 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 attentive-ness to our clients’ needs. We have built the business on referrals from our clients. If we didn’t put the customer first, know their sys-tems 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 loy-alty and provide an overall support solution that continues to surpass our competition.

Pictured | (front to back) Brian Davis and Casey Davis

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(817) 306-6106 | 1205 S. White Chapel Blvd. | Southlake 76092 | www.OSPCServices.com

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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.

Greatest Professional AccomplishmentMusic 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 tolead 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.

Strings to You

Call for available dates and times (817) 204-4907 | email: stringstoyou@yahoo.com | www.StringsToYou.net

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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 manufac-turers, perfect for every room in your home. Our interior-design staff is available for any project in your home or office, including cus-tom 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 South-lake for generations. We are rooted in this community and do our best to treat our cus-tomers 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 par-ticipation in various home shows and design projects. However, the “Small Family Busi-ness 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.

Greatest Professional AccomplishmentAs a busy corporate mom, I am still work-ing 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 to-gether we are raising three boys –– my num-ber 1 achievement so far. Every day I grow within our industry. I feel one of my best pro-fessional 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.

Stacy Furniture & Design

(888) 831-1223 | 1900 S. Main Street, Ste. 200 | Grapevine 76051 | www.StacyFurniture.com

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