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Kidd named Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year

by Natalie GeNtry From her job with the Azle Independent School District to her role as a wife and mother, Karen Kidd epitomizes the concept of “selflessness.”

In recognition of this fact, the ambassadors of the Azle Chamber of Commerce have named Kidd the Ambassador of the Year.

As she presented the award, 2014 Ambassador Chair Cat Schlueter described Kidd.

“She is an intelligent, genuine and warmhearted person who always goes out of her way to help those in need while also serving as a dedicated mother, wife, employee and sales person,” Schlueter said. “She exemplifies what it means to be a Christian woman, with a humble willfulness to help others.

“Whether it is preparing food for the sick, offering a ride to a friend or preforming a service for her community she consistently puts the needs of others before her own,” Schlueter said.

Born and raised in Azle, Kidd graduated from AHS in 1980.

She married her best friend

Mark almost 31 years ago and together they have two children.

Their daughter, Heather, graduated from Azle in 2001 and is currently working on her Master’s degree in psychology.

Son Chance graduated from Port Aransas in 2006 and has been an officer for the Azle Police Department the last four years.

Described by Chance, as a “go-getter,” Kidd has been a Mary Kay representative for 11 years and through that business spearheads the local Adopt-aGrandparent program during the Christmas season each year.

“My heart is for the elderly in our community and I never want them to be forgotten during the holidays,” Kidd said.

Her compassion extends to her job as well.

“Karen is such a joy to have in our business office at Azle ISD and we are so blessed to have her,” said Director of Finance Monica Miller. “Not only is she a dedicated employee, her kindness and genuine concern she has for our employees and fellow coworkers is exhibited

daily.”

Schlueter explained that Kidd always makes herself available to other regardless of stature by offering a kind word or a sympathetic ear.

“She truly is one of the finest people you’ll ever have the pleasure to meet and is a blessing to all who cross her path,” Schlueter said.

Kidd’s humility and compassion were evidence in her response to winning the award.

“It’s truly an honor to serve as an Ambassador and on the board of the Chamber,” Kidd said as she accepted her award.

“I joined the Chamber six years ago because I wanted to give back to my community,” she said. “I truly believe it is the best place to live.

“This is my hometown and I love it.” Kidd said.

The Ambassadors are an arm of the Chamber and not only facilitate ribbon cuttings for new businesses when they join but also assist with both monthly and annual Chamber events.

“I’m so blessed to be given

Karen Kidd (left) was presented the ambassador of the year award by ambassador Chairperson Cat Schlueter at the azle Chamber of Commerce banquet.

Photo by Natalie Gentry

this honor and I know that ev- honor,” Kidd said. “It’s such a ery one of the Ambassadors blessing to give back to the comwho serve with me deserve this munity where I grew up.”

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Dr. Brooke Porter (left) and her entire team at Azle Dental Care are happy to welcome all new and returning patients to visit them at their office at 912 Boyd Road in Azle. Call them today at 817-444-1763 or check out their web site at Smilegreat.com – now linked to Facebook and Twitter.

Incoming Chamber president Steve Parker addresses banquet attendees at the annual gathering Jan. 31 at 404 West Main Street.

Photo by Natalie Gentry Members of the Azle High School jazz band provided music at the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards banquet Jan. 31.

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Jenkins, Zuilhof lauded for service to community by carla noah stutsman It may sound strange, but the Azle community may have a yellow Lab named Goldie to thank for a fundraising duo that’s raised countless dollars for several beloved organizations in town.

Debra Jenkins and Dawn Zuilhof were honored with the Bright Star Award for Citizens of the Year by the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce at its awards banquet Jan. 31.

The former neighbors – still the best of friends – recalled how they first met in 1997.

“We lived on the same street but hadn’t actually met,” Jenkins said. “Then one day this golden dog showed up – we hit it off right away – and although we made phone calls and even went up and down the street asking if anyone knew who it belonged to, no one claimed him.”

After about a week, Jenkins and her husband, Jerry, had just about counted the dog as family when the phone rang.

“I think you have our dog.”

Zuilhof said she had forgotten to check the answering machine for several days, and had just received Jenkins’ week-old message inquiring about the owners of the dog.

She went to the Jenkins’ house to get Goldie and a friendship was struck. It’s a good thing, too, because Goldie often showed up at the Jenkins household for visits after that.

As the years passed, the women saw one another at neighborhood get-togethers and their casual friendship deepened. When Jenkins threw a “Diva Party” for the women in the neighborhood where the attendees showed up dressed as divas and modeled for one another, Diane Morrison said “we should have a style show for the hospital!”

A member of the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle Auxiliary board, Jenkins organized the style show and luncheon fundraiser for five years as a result of Morrison’s suggestion.

That was just the beginning.

Jenkins chaired the very first Azle Memorial Library Gala and solicited help from a number of friends to get the job done. Another friend, Cyndi Standifer, chaired the second Gala, and Zuilhof the third. Their friends Debbie Meyerhoffer and Michelle Rider chaired the fourth.

But there were other charitable organizations that needed to raise money, and Zuilhof and Jenkins

were highly sought after to chair events.

For example, Zuilhof has headed up the Community Caring Center’s Taste Tour twice. She relies on Jenkins to plan the VIP Party for the event.

Jenkins chaired the Levis & Lace fundraiser benefiting the hospital in 2013 and Zuilhof was in charge of the live auction at the event.

“Being the chair is the most complicated job, but if you have someone you can count on to do one of the hardest jobs for an event, it really helps,” Zuilhof explained. “So Debra and I have made some trades. She does the VIP Party for me, and I do the live auction for her.”

Clearly, spearheading such events amounts to a lot of work.

The pay? Zero.

Why do they do it?

“Love of community, and these are really good causes: the Library, the hospital, the Community Caring Center (CCC),” Zuilhof said. “And someone has to do it.”

Speaking of the CCC, Zuilhof, who has served as volunteer bookkeeper for the organization since 2003 and assumed the role of Treasurer of its board of directors in 2010, noted its donations toward general operations were down 17 percent in 2013 compared with 2012. Coupled with a 34-percent increase in the number of clients served, Zuilhof said, is not a good combination.

“The CCC really needs the Taste Tour and the funds it provides now more than ever,” she said.

For Jenkins, who is already hard at work on the Azle Education Foundation’s (AEF) Feb. 22 Red Solo Cup fundraiser as well as the City of Azle’s Music in the Park Summer Concert Series, the rewards are high.

“Since moving to Azle, I’ve come to realize what a great community this is – it’s a community that really gives back,” Jenkins said. “While it’s personally rewarding to help raise funds, we get to see the rewards to the community, as well. Just look what we have! Look at the services provided by our hospital, and by the CCC, the library, and the AEF.” Both women agreed they are blessed with husbands who are very supportive of them and enjoy one another’s company.

“That helps, since they give up their wives for months at a time!”

Zuilhof laughed.

The two couples have been to Paris together and are looking forward to their third trip to Mexico

later this month.

Zuilhof and her husband, Bob moved to Azle in 1988 and soon had a son, Jake, who now is a standout basketball player at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Zuilhofs owned and operated I.D. Technology in Fort Worth from 1993 to 2002. In 2003 they sold the business and Dawn became a full-time wife and mother and part-time community volunteer. In addition to her work at the CCC, she has served as PTO Treasurer at many Azle ISD schools and participated on the Finance Committee and Serving Ministries chamber President steve Parker, left, and ccc Executive Committee at Azle’s First United Director Joe lieb presented Debra Jenkins (between Methodist Church.

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Beautiful burger, beautiful building

Today, it’s a comfortable restaurant that serves what Azle folks voted as the best burger in town in a superior building.

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Or, as the award notates: “In rectwo-story affair. Later, a smaller The main building has also had ognition and appreciation of the vidoctor’s office was built behind the been a TV repair shop. sion and pride shown by your business for continued dedication to our community.”

by mark k. campbell Red’s Burger House, a double winner at the 2014 Azle Chamber awards banquet, earned those honors because of some serious elbow grease.

The hamburger being named the red’s burger House, located in a 114-year-old building on main People’s Choice as the best in town Street, was named the beautification & Improvement award at was a big prize, naturally. the annual chamber banquet.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell But the icing on the cake was being selected for the Chamber’s Beautification & Improvement award, the Shining Star.

Owners Pat Russell and Blake Hodges worked diligently through the 2013 spring and summer at the old structure at 117 West Main mayor alan braudis hands the people’s choice award for Street.

The building, in substantial dis- best burger to pat russell and blake Hodges, owners of Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman repair, was over 100 years old and, red’s burger House. one of the most historic in Azle.

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Rogers aces Super Star Businessman of the Year award

by Natalie GeNtry many hats. served on planning and zoning Brian Rogers has been an boards, worked in the oil and gas This year’s Businessman of the Year recipient has worn electrician, a city councilman, industry, and currently operates an environmental business and a retail sales business.

Rogers was described as the most interesting man in the world by presenter Nate Simmons.

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Nineteen years ago he married Nancy and they now have five children: Sarah, Kagney, Neely, Tasha, and Robby.

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Ambrose: making the most of life by carla noah stutsman “Things turn out for the best for those who make the best of the way things turn out,” says Paula Ambrose.

And she should know.

Because she’s done so well at making things better, she was selected for the Twinkling Star Award for Businesswoman of the Year at the Annual Chamber Awards Banquet held Jan. 31.

Ambrose says she was “on the fast track in the restaurant world” in the year 2000.

“I was working with chefs from New York and in a $26 million state-of-the-art, brand new, four-star restaurant,” Ambrose said. “It all changed overnight when I fell off a ladder from 18 feet in the air, breaking my back and shattering my knee.”

Told she would never walk again nor have children because of her injuries, Ambrose set her mind on proving that theory wrong. “‘No’ is a word I cannot accept in any aspect of my life,”

experiencing medical difficulties, and her sister-in-law became pregnant. With herself and just three other employees – two were her brother and sister-inlaw – she felt she had no choice but to close, and she is quick to blame her brother.

“It was all his fault,” Ambrose laughs.

She went to work for a family in Fort Worth and eventually had her second child, a girl.

Two years later when Pastor Jody Richards and Doug Campbell were opening the old Cross

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In December 2004 she gave birth to a son and began cooking for neighbors and some customers at a beauty salon and the “old” Azle library.

“I made dinners to go so I could stay home with my son and make a little money,” she explained. “Then the two Lindas – Linda Shaw and Linda Voss – had a brilliant idea.”

They suggested Ambrose cook from a central location for pickup only, and Cafe Soleil was born.

“It was located on Southeast Parkway across from the hospital, and some of the staff there decided if I would open with a small lunch menu, they could come pick up lunches each day,” Ambrose said. “We had 18 seats and it was packed. We were there for three years when we closed in October 2009.”

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Soon, Richards asked Ambrose if she wanted to take the over the coffee shop.

“My first reaction was ‘no, no, no’ but after some reflection, I decided to recruit my old team and make a ‘go’ of it,” she said.

“The Keepers of the Promise of Azle agreed to be our breakfast guinea pigs meeting at 6 a.m. each Tuesday, and we were off!”

Soon, Ambrose’s family of former customers flocked to the new location with lots of seats and tons of parking.

“We love our customers – their lives are intertwined with ours,” she said. “We’ve made new friends along the way and love being part of such a vibrant community.”

Ambrose says she believes life is best when we push forward and stride for success. Sometimes that success is small and sometimes it’s big – like receiving the Businesswoman of the Year Award from the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce.

“This award makes all the early mornings, lack of sleep, and doctor visits between working hours’ worth it,” Ambrose says.

“It’s not a sacrifice, but a privilege to be in Azle.”

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Midwest a local success story by mark k. campbell Kent Durham was happy that Midwest Waste Services won Business of the Year at the annual Azle Chamber banquet.

But he said any number of local businesses was just as worthy.

“I’m humbled that we were chosen when there are so many other businesses that do so much good in this community,” Dur-

“That exposure has been a ple seem to like. munities.

“I think trash pickup is meant “Sometimes big services fo- great help,” Durham said.

In fact, the company’s biggest to be local.” cus on big towns,” Durham said.

Durham said he has no plans “And those outside the cities can growth has been in the Azle area, to leave Azle anytime soon. get neglected. We proved we he added.

“We have a lot of ties here Future expansion for Midwest could provide the same services includes the Weatherford and now, plus my law firm,” he said. as a big company.”

The wording on the award Midwest came to Azle and the Rhome/Decatur areas. ham said.

Many are attracted by Mid- says it best: “In recognition and surrounding areas in March of He arrived in Azle about eight 2012 and was an immediate hit. west’s one-price fee. “We just appreciation of the admirable years ago, ready to leave Fort And that reputation has grown, charge one rate for everything; example your business has set Worth for the kind of country- in part thanks to flyers handed there are no extra fees,” he said. earning the respect of the Azle side living he grew up in.

“It’s a simple approach that peo- community.” out in the Chamber office.

A lawyer, Durham got into the waste management business when in June 2011 a partner in Thank You to our Chamber Staff, Ambassadors, Volunteers Wichita Falls came up with” the and Members for another great and successful year! To our vision.”

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Laura’s Pharmacy is top new business

by Natalie GeNtry Presenter Shadi Sutton described the owner of Laura’s Pharmacy – Laura Temple – as the kind of person who goes above and beyond.

“She doesn’t just do what is needed to run a business,” Sutton said. “She does whatever it takes to make sure her customers are well taken care of.”

Temple is a hometown girl who graduated from Azle High School and then from the University of North Texas.

After that she graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with her degree as a pharmacist in 1999.

Temple married Bobby – a fellow Azle alum – in 1994 and their two children, Dylan and Logan, now attend Azle Junior High.

She decided to open her own business when the previous pharmacy she worked at closed.

“I grew up here and I want to provide a certain level of care that isn’t always possible with a (pharmacy) chain,” Temple said.

In fact, Sutton said that customers often brag that Laura and her staff treat them like family Laura’s Pharmacy is a compounding pharmacy and offers free deliver within the Azle city limits.

When looking to the future, Temple foresees continued devel-

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Sutton said that Laura’s Pharmacy stands out among the rest.

“She shows empathy and encouragement to everyone she meets and that customers weren’t just treated as another person, but were treated with respect and well taken care of.” Sutton said.

“Starting a business is a scary thing,” Temple said. “Receiving this award is an honor and I’m so thankful.”

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Cliff’s Auto Service Center

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Cliff’s Auto Service Center can take care of any automotive need, most of the time in one day.

That includes transmissions, air conditioning, shocks and struts, brakes, and alignments.

Not to mention state inspections and oil changes. Veterans like (l-r) Thomas Morrison, Glen Merrill, and Brandon Clayton (not pictured Eric Bragg) work on cars, light trucks, trailers, and motorcycles – and offer 12-month warranties on every repair. Stop by one of the two centers, in Springtown at 1088 E. Highway 199 or Weatherford at 302 Palo Pinto Monday through Saturday.

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Roberts always a Friend of the Chamber by carla noah stutsman Janet Roberts has lived in several spots around the U.S. thanks to her husband, John’s employment with BNSF Railroad.

She’s worked as a 911 operator in Tulsa and as a dispatcher in Adams County, Iowa, for example.

But she thinks their moving days are over, and says Azle will be “home” from here on out.

“We like the weather and we really like the people here,” Roberts said.

Roberts accepted the Director’s Award at the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet.

Selected by the executive director of the Chamber, the award is for the person who has most impacted and/or helped the director during the year.

For Executive Director Beth Crowe, it was an easy choice, partly because Roberts was her predecessor in the position.

Roberts held the top position in the Chamber for four years, from 2009 until her departure in May 2013.

But she’s made herself available to Crowe out of a desire to see her – and the Chamber – succeed.

Calling Roberts the “single most influential, behind-the-scenes force the Chamber has known this year,” Crowe said Roberts invested in the

success of the community and its Chamber with no expectation of return.

“Throughout all our interactions, she has clearly expressed her principles, ethics and ideals for authentic, dynamic and just plain positive living,” Crowe said in presenting the award to Roberts. “And I will tell you she doesn’t just say the words – she lives it out through her actions.

She values and demonstrates integrity, honesty, and altruism.”

Roberts said she was honored and pleased to receive the award.

“I’m so very grateful,” she said. “And I was very surprised – they really got me!”

She said she was grateful for the opportunity to work for the Chamber, especially since she was a newcomer to Azle at the time she accepted the director’s position in 2009.

“I built relationships with people in this community that will last a lifetime, and I had a board that was so supportive and kind,” Roberts said.

“I’d like to thank Beth (Crowe) and the board for this award.”

The Robertses have two grown children – a son in Missouri and a daughter in Oklahoma – and Janet looks forward to frequent visits to both states to visit her three “darling grandbabies.”

Otherwise, Roberts says she’s anticipating summer, with its camping, canoeing, and spending time with family and friends.

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Top Chamber member here to stay by mark k. campbell Mark Laudenheimer and his family had 80 years of retail business in their blood – in Louisiana.

When his Cajun Brookshire’s venture closed, he was told there was an opening in a small town in Texas.

Initially, his pregnant wife – eight months along – wasn’t crazy about heading to some place called Azle.

“She started crying,” Laudenheimer recalled. “She didn’t know where Azle was and couldn’t believe we were going to move out in the country. I was feeling terrible.”

But, after researching the town, she called her husband back in 10

minutes and said, “Let’s go!”

So they did.

“And it’s the best thing we ever did.”

The Laudenheimers got here in 2010. Mark just won the Chamber’s coveted Member of the Year award...and he didn’t see it coming.

“I thought I was going to get something for being an Ambassador,” he said.

Lauded for “grateful appreciation of your loyalty, dedication, and time given to the Azle community,” the honor was much appreciated by the manager of Azle’s Brookshire’s.

“It was a surprise,” he said. “There are more deserving people than me that do a lot more than I do.”

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“They have welcomed me from day one,” he said. “That’s what I really love about this place. My family had deep roots where we came from; we knew everybody in town.

“My first day here, people were unbelievably nice. They were very welcoming.”

Becoming part of the Chamber was important, too.

“You get to know who is in the community,” he said. “You see

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Neighborhood Autos by James Wood focus on community

By Natalie GeNtry James Wood has been in the car business since 1963.

He opened his first new-car dealership 35 years ago.

He has been selling pre-owned cars for approximately 20 years.

And he opened the Azle branch six years ago.

This year, the Azle location will celebrate the grand opening of a new office building and lot.

“We are very proud to have a store in Azle,” Wood said. “And we’re so happy our new building will finally be an addition the city can be proud of too.”

The Azle branch – like all Neighborhood Autos pre-owned car locations – focuses on financing vehicles for all credit types.

They offer a variety of payment options, but many customers take advantage of their in-house financing.

“We help people with mistakes on their credit find a nice vehicle.”

Wood said.

With eight locations throughout the region, Neighborhood Autos has a larger selection of vehicles than what may be sitting on the local lot.

And all vehicles have been put through a 75-point inspection by certified mechanics.

“We have a shop whose only purpose is to process these used cars and make sure they are in excellent condition before we put them on the lot,” Wood explained.

“I’ve been in this area most of my life and we have a good name as far as doing what we say we’ll do and being honest and forthright.”

That’s the reason Neighborhood Autos provides the stressfree guarantee which includes a 72-hour buy back guarantee and a 24-month, 30,000 mile powertrain warranty.

“If someone isn’t happy with a car, we’d rather them not have it,” Wood said. “We want them to be happy, so if we can’t find a car that does that, they can get their money back.”

Driving off a lot in a new or preowned car often represents the end of a customer’s experience with a dealership.

Not at Neighborhood Autos.

They have a team of representatives who keep in touch with customers to provide continued support.

(l-r) Jeremie Williams, porter; Wayne Wallenhurst, manager; edita Gallegos, office manager; and Philip rice, salesman stand in front of the new Neighborhood autos building at 417 Northwest Parkway in azle.

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“We want our customer to know that life has its ups and downs and we are here to help if something we want to work with our customshould happen and money becomes ers to keep them in a car.” tight,” Wood said. “We understand A sign is posted on the wall in

the new office in Azle that says “We focus on your future, not your past. We finance you,” and customers can expect nothing less.

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Star Bank lives by its motto by mark k. campbell “Everybody is somebody to us!”

That’s the mantra of Star Banks, including the branch in Lake Worth.

There, ready to serve a variety of banking needs, you can find a slew of friendly people – including Dena Hall.

An assistant vice-president, Hall has been involved in banking for decades.

She began her 30-year career at First Bank in Azle where she worked 25 years.

The AHS grad, Class of 1984, still calls Azle home.

Hall said she remains involved in the community, adding that the Lake Worth Star Bank branch has several people with Azle ties.

Everyone at the bank focuses on making sure each customer gets the “personal touch. People are not just a number here.”

Hall loves the business.

“It’s all I’ve ever done.” That includes stints as a bookkeeper and teller: “I’ve done something in all the departments.”

And those Azle ties reach to working with the Azle Lions Club and being a Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador.

Hall said she likes the Christian atmosphere at her bank and working for a company that “takes care of their employees.”

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Family practice led by family men

by Natalie GeNtry Health First Azle Family Practice has been offering professional care and aid to the community for years, and their success is due in part to the pair of experienced doctors at its helm.

Kriss Myers, M.D. grew up in Longview, attending school there before heading to Stephen F. Austin

State University for his undergraduate education.

After earning a diploma in 1983, Myers attended graduate school at University of Texas Medical School, where he completed studies in 1987.

His family practice residency was undertaken at JPS in Fort Worth in 1990.

During this time, he practiced

family medicine in Nocona, but moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1990 to start HealthFirst with several other doctors.

In 1995, Myers became associated with Dr. James Savage in Azle, and still cares for some of his patients today.

At that time, Myers moved to Azle from the Metroplex.

In 2000, he opened the clinic where it stands today, and now employs two physicians, three nurse practitioners and three physician assistants.

Myers and his wife, Ronah, have five children, three of whom have graduated from, or are currently attending Louisiana State University.

The family is, of course, big fans of LSU.

When not caring for the citizens of Azle, Dr. Myers enjoys playing golf.

P. Daniel Gonzalez, M.D. was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of a retired naval officer.

He grew up in Florida, along the east coast of the U.S. and in California.

By the time he started tenth grade, Gonzalez had been enrolled in ten schools.

He started high school at Arlington Bowie and graduated there in 1983.

He went on to earn a bachelor degree from Texas A&M University in 1987 and received his Master’s there as well, in 1989.

Gonzalez then went to work for Kraft for five years before mak-

ing the decision to attend medical school at UT Southwestern in Dallas, where he graduated in 1998.

He completed his residency at John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth.

Gonzalez was Board certified in Family Medicine in 2001 and in Sleep Medicine in 2009.

He now practices Family Medicine and Sleep for Sleep Healers, which is part of the HealthFirst system.

He lives in the Metroplex with his wife D’ann. The couple has two daughters, one of which is following family tradition at Texas A&M University.

Gonzalez is a lifetime Aggie fan and loves to hunt when not spending time with his family or at the practice.

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237 W. Main St. • Azle • 817-444-2170

24 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Where traditional values meet modern expectations.

Steve Parker

Carissa Widner

Jessica Corley

Diana Rust

Vice President/ Branch Manager

Vice President Lender

Assistant Branch Manager New Accounts

Azle President

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ocally controlled and managed gives us the unique ability to make decisions more quickly and provide that higher standard of service our customers deserve. After all, that’s what hometown banking is really about - friendly service and great products. Products such as:

• Business and personal lending • State of the art online banking services, including bill pay • Merchant services / Remote deposit capture • Sophisticated commercial banking and cash management • A full range of personal banking products and services • Mobile Banking

Sarah Hicks

Bobbie Baldwin

Baylee Davis

Teller

Teller

Teller

405 Commerce St. • Azle • 817-444-4235

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