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ast month, we celebrated my beautiful niece’s engagement in Asheville with family and her incoming in-laws. My husband and his brother (the father of the bride) were shushed a few times by other members of the family who could see the trajectory of the night. They were two wound up New Jersey bulls in a china shop. Luckily my niece and her smart (and much quieter) fiance’ had recently been introduced to The Five Love Languages, author Gary Chapman’s manual for “love that lasts.” The Your Lifestyle Pubs team, Karyn Slovin, Sue young bride-to-be explained to her parents and Collins, Jim Newman and Jenny Kepano aunt and uncle (both couples celebrated 29 years of marriage last month) the importance of understanding how your mate expresses love. While the bulls rolled their eyes, the wives nodded, recognizing that words of affirmation, physical touch and quality time were not necessarily the strongest languages of our mates. They are, however, fluent in gift giving and acts of service. My husband and I have three kids (17, 20, 25) and just last month, he drove 14-plus hours from a meeting in Milwaukee to pick up our daughter and her three college mates when their car broke down outside Indianapolis. He didn’t think twice before organizing a hotel room for them after the tow truck dumped them off. He never forgets birthdays and anniversaries, personally picking out the flowers at our favorite florist in Candler Park. My mom and dad spoke entirely different languages, which probably contributed to them divorcing after 36 years of marriage. Thankfully, they both found amazing spouses with whom they communicated with much more efficiently, successfully and warmly. They are both gone now, and I miss them on Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and every day. This month, I will celebrate my children’s father’s love for them and hopefully he’ll understand what I’m saying. I’m starting with beef and red wine. Happy Father’s Day to all you dads. Enjoy this issue, which is man-centric for all the right reasons.

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Parting Thoughts

16 Meaningful Mentorship

A Quiet Leader in Johns Creek

20 The Great Crab Cake Hunt

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34 His Happy Father’s Day

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AROUND TOWN

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a free Wolf Range Cooktop to readers who stopped in to discuss kitchen

and pricing will be announced at a later date. Proceeds will support the

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nologies with our readers over the last few months and one lucky winner

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Meaningful Mentorship A Quiet Leader in Johns Creek

ARTICLE SHERRY LIANG, NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, SLJC 2017 GRADUATE

t the end of his football career, Hines Ward’s career seemed

to managing clients in the sports and entertainment industries, Ree

to have hit a peak. After leading his team to two Super Bowl

continues to value his independence, a choice which reflects his per-

victories and being named Super Bowl XL MVP, Ward retired his

sonal drive in upholding the quality of his work to his own standards.

jersey, and his life took an unexpected turn when he won “Dancing

“I love challenges. That’s the thing that really drives me the most,” Ree

with the Stars” Season 12. With a presence spanning across multiple

says. “I’m an individual. I had to find a different route, learn that different

platforms, Ward’s passion and drive inspires millions across America,

route, then make solid connections that’ll last me a lifetime. It’s a good

but behind-the-scenes, his journey comes down to one crucial figure

feeling of success when you’re able to overcome odds.”

with an exemplary career of his own: Andrew Ree.

In addition to his professional work, Ree speaks to local teenagers

Before Ward began his career in the NFL, Ward

in Johns Creek about his experiences and path to

caught Ree’s eye when he was just 15 years old

success, forging connections as a mentor to

on the cover of the Atlanta Journal

ambitious students in their respective

Constitution with his Korean mother.

fields. Former Johns Creek High

Impressed by Ward’s pride in

School students Mikala Sanders

his biracial heritage, Ree

and Ben Thompson first met

contacted Ward to com-

Ree when he was invited

mend him, fostering

to speak to their market-

a relationship that

ing class. Ree became

would last a lifetime.

their mentor, relaying

“I just wanted

his expertise to them

him to know that

throughout their high

there were many

school and college years,

Korean Americans

and their greatest take-

who were proud

away was Ree’s tenacity

of him owning his

in obtaining his

biracial

aspirations.

identity,”

Ree says. “About

“His biggest

two weeks later,

strength about

Hines called me

being a leader

and said he was

is that he’s just so car-

getting so much

ing about other peo-

attention from all types of colleges and wanted to know if I would

ple’s success,” Sanders says. “He just never stopped believing in us

help him and his mom understand it all. The rest is history.”

and never stopped pushing us, giving us all these projects he knew

Growing up as a first-generation Asian American in Tallahassee,

we could complete even if we didn’t believe in ourselves.”

Ree experienced his own adversities in embracing his Korean her-

Ree’s perseverance and compassion are characteristics he prides

itage, which largely contributed to his immediate connection with

himself on, instilling these characteristics in the students he works with.

Ward. As he grew older, he recognized the importance of maintain-

He finds these leadership skills to be universally applicable, ensuring a

ing and understanding his ethnic background and incorporated key

positive and amicable relationship with all people he works with.

qualities of his culture into his work ethic.

“Compassion is an essential ingredient, that you identify with

“The ethnic part of my background has taught me the value of

somebody’s concerns and their needs, and drive, that’s a big one, the

humility at all times, but it’s also taught me the value of interpersonal

perseverance aspect,” Ree says. “There’s a way around everything;

relationships,” Ree says. “That’s how I treat my job; people are much

there’s a way to get to something.”

more important than paper.”

Whether dealing with football players on the field or students in a

While Ree had an interest in sports during school, his father pushed

classroom, Ree’s consistent dedication to pursuing his best self reso-

him towards his studies, and Ree later compromised, rekindling his

nates throughout his work and the community, establishing him as a

passion in merging the two together as a sports agent with his own

positive role model to the young and old seeking the motivation and

law firm. From dealing with cases of automobile accidents and injuries

means to attain their dreams.

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Sherry Liang and her mentor, Andrew Ree

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HE SKIN YOU'RE IN ARTICLE CHRISTOPHER HASSIOTIS

magine a lakeside setting. A building overlooks tranquill water, and a

of social media, online dating and a general feeling that it's time men take

patient arrives for a session at an aesthetics center. The patient emerges

care of their physical appearance, too, as drivers of the trend.

from the car, enters the well-appointed lobby and checks in with the pro-

And the latest data shows that the men of the Perimeter are in

fessional staff. Imagine the patient waiting to be called back, sitting by large

line with national trends. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic

windows perusing a magazine, or texting with a friend about how excited

Surgery (ASAPS) reports that 2016's most popular aesthetic proce-

they are for the upcoming procedure. Chances are, you've imagined the

dures for men in the United States include liposuction, breast reduc-

scene well. And you've imagined the patient is a woman.

tion, eyelid or nose surgery, and Botox.

But if Aesthetic Specialty Centre (ASC) has anything to say about it, that stereotype could well change.

That's in line with what ACS sees its patients want. "Botox is definitely popular in the area," says Carranza, who adds

The clinical aesthetic centre located off Old Alabama Road spe-

that it's often seen as an introductory procedure for men who may be

cializes in dermatology and plastic surgery and offers a wide range of

reluctant to commit to larger undertakings for their first experience

procedures for customers. But one of the largest trends they've seen

with a plastic surgeon, which can then lead to larger procedures like

in recent years — and one which they are actively cultivating for the

liposuction or gynecomastia.

future — is an increase in male patients.

In fact, in the United States in 2015, plastic surgeons performed

"It's so very exciting to watch men come to the office with a girlfriend, friend or wife," says Kimberly Palmieri, ACS practice adminis-

more than 68,000 aesthetic breast reduction surgeries — and male patients accounted for more than 40 of the procedures.

trator, "and then start to ask questions like 'What is available for me?'

"As plastic surgery is becoming more common and accepted in

Or many times they watch a friend go through the process, and then

men, we're seeing more of them undergo procedures to tighten and

begin to ask the questions."

tone problem areas, like the breasts," said Dr. David Song, MD, MBA,

A male patient's visit to ACS usually starts small, the staff says, with

FACS, and the 2016 president of the American Society of Plastic

something simple and non-invasive like a hydrafacial — a procedure

Surgeons (ASPS) president, when the data was released. "This pro-

to clean, revitalize and improve both the actual health of and the aes-

cedure is often done in younger men who face genetic challenges

thetic look of the face. It uses water, unlike other procedures that rely

with the size and shape of their breasts, and when appropriate, sur-

on lasers or more abrasive chemical peels, and ACS is one of the few

gery can make a big difference in their lives."

clinics in the area that offers the service. It's popular for patients of

So whether it's social pressure, increased awareness in health, or

a range of ages and for many reasons — from wanting to look best

even suggestions from a friend, spouse or significant other that are

for prom photos to those getting ready for a job interview, first date

driving men to improve their physical appearance through proce-

or wedding, says Melissa Carranza, RN, who's worked with ASC and

dures and surgeries, it's clear that men are imagining the possibili-

founder Dr. Marc Yune, MD, for almost a decade.

ties. And the professional team of medical doctors, registered nurses,

Beyond that, male patients at ACS also seek treatment for double chins, love handles and breast reductions (gynecomastia). "Having a

patient coordinators and medical aestheticians at ASC is ready to help turn that imagined self into reality.

double chin is a big area of concern for our male patients," says Palmieri,

Just for Johns Creek Lifestyle readers in June: mention this story

and two of ACS's newest in-office procedures — Kybella and CoolMini —

and men will receive $50 off Botox, a Hydrafacial or laser hair removal.

specifically treat that issue. Both Palmieri and Carranza cite the influence

Now that's smart!

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The Great

Crab Cake ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON

Hunt

Is there an amazing crab cake inside and outside Atlanta’s perimeter? Our lifestyle writer Dennis Malcolm Byron aka Ale Sharpton is about to find out.

y family includes generations of chefs originally

breading (if any). Just a sprinkle of crushed saltines and

from Jamaica, West Indies, before immigrating

maybe an egg to bind the meat, a hint of seasoning, and

to Bronx and Brooklyn, New York. In other words, I was born a foodie.

lumps of yes, crab. Since residing in Atlanta for more than two decades,

When we lived in Ithaca, New York, we often loaded

I have been on the hunt to find a crab cake comparable

up the car during the holidays and drove to either the

to B-More’s with a lot of hope to fuel the journey. I figured

Big Apple or Baltimore, where many of our relatives

that even being landlocked, ATL still has talented chefs

eventually moved. The latter city sparked my love

that share the same fetish for legitimate crab cakes, right?

affair with crabs. My Uncle Cyril and his family made

Hence, I started a now very popular hashtag based on my

it an annual tradition to spread newspaper across

@realalesharpton Instagram called #crabcakehunt; it gar-

his dining room table and dump bushels of steamed

ners hundreds of “Likes” and replies supporting my pictorial

crab spiced with Old Bay straight from the nearby

mission not only in my hometown but worldwide.

Chesapeake Bay harbor. The work to get through the

Well, here are two restaurants—one inside Atlanta’s

shells was always a chore, but the reward was the

perimeter and one beyond—I found out about through

sweet, tender, perfectly spiced meat that no other

word of mouth from fellow crab cake fanatics. Chops

species could match in my opinion.

Lobster Bar Executive Chef Ryan Delesandro in Buckhead

And then I had a Baltimore crab cake. No shells. Just

and Executive Chef Charles Zeran from Stone's Cuisine &

a snowball-sized serving of succulent, fresh jumbo crab

Cocktails based in Johns Creek happily offered tastings of

baked, broiled or in some cases fried with very little

their scrumptious versions. I was in heaven.

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Executive Chef Ryan Delesandro, Chops and his crab cake, left

EXECUTIVE CHEF RYAN DELESANDRO

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR

Chef Delesandro’s crab cake instantly transported me to Maryland. I heard about this work of culinary art from my good friend Seth Herman who used to live in Baltimore and is also a crab cake fiend residing in ATL. I took his recommendation and confirmed: Delesandro knows crab cakes. Delivered in a dish with just enough depth to hold the shallow base of lemon mustard beurre blanc to surround the main attraction, the evenly browned crab cake was a quarter-pound masterpiece boasting an edge jagged enough to give each jumbo morsel its own identity. Unprecedented in my dining experience, a healthy flake of white crab meat was used as a garnish on the top. “I only use jumbo lump crab meat,” Chef Delesandro said while I cried internally due to forking the last of his crab cake. “I instruct my staff that they only use a limited amount of crushed crackers and mix it with the crab only in two tosses. No more. The meat will break otherwise. After that, it is baked. Nothing else.” Ultimately, I owe Seth a beer. This crab cake was the best I’ve ever had inside the perimeter so far. CONTINUED >

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CRAB CAKE HUNT (CON TI N U ED)

Stone's crab cake

Chef Charles Zeran, Stone's

EXECUTIVE CHEF CHARLES ZERAN

STONE'S CUISINE & COCKTAILS Executive Chef Charles Zeran has showcased his culinary skills throughout the East Coast including, yes, Maryland, but his crab cake style is obviously one of his own. Breaded with browned panko crumbs to provide a crunchy encasement, the slightly creamy crab filling is made with about 70 percent jumbo and a pinch of diced red peppers. “I think they should be about the crab,” Zeran explains. “Just enough seasonings to highlight the flavor, just enough other ingredients to accent, and just enough breading to keep them together.” The dish was accompanied with an extraordinary passion fruit tartar sauce, celery root, and crowned with yam straw disclosing Zeran thrives on complexity. His crab cake—as well the other picturesque, mouthwatering dishes that passed me by—boasts the delectable fusion of various textures, colors, sweet, and savory all resulting in a burgeoning legion of loyal customers. You can count me as one of them. Dennis Malcolm Byron aka Ale Sharpton is a world-renowned beer authority,

I left Stone’s content, gratified, and enlightened.

award-winning journalist, blogger (AleSharpton.com), photographer, event host,

Although the traditional Baltimore style will always

and gourmand. Although a native New Yorker and alumnus of Cornell University, he

own real estate in my heart, Chef Zeran has given me

proudly calls Atlanta his home. Globetrot with him on Twitter (@alesharpton) and fol-

another interpretation to truly appreciate and revisit as

low him and his #crabcakehunt on Instagram (@realalesharpton).

the Hunt continues.

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nowing what you don’t want can be as important as knowing what you do.

“I did not want to open a restaurant,” says Chef Andrew Traub,

who after 35 years in the restaurant industry was interested in trying something new, yet wanted to continue working in culinary arts. The creative solution he dreamed up is rooted in his knowledge that food brings people together. A&S Culinary Concepts, which he launched in May 2015, offers a variety of hands-on experiences in what Traub describes as a “fun, laid-back environment.” It offers private cooking classes, corporate team-building activities, catering services, and special events that foster camaraderie and learning as well as satisfying dining experiences. “We’ve done private dinners, wine dinners, beer dinners, bar mitzvah dinners, prom dinners—anything people want,” he says. Team-building exercises can be customized, but are typically three-hour sessions. “Our two most popular are ‘Executive Chef,’ which is based on the TV show Iron Chef, and ‘Mystery Basket,’” Traub

says. Teams may prepare three-course meals or divide up appetizer, entrée and dessert courses among the participants. Whatever format

is selected, teams work together to prepare dishes using a mix of pre-selected ingredients, and then eat what they’ve prepared. Private cooking classes cover a range of themes, from cooking basics to international menus. Students learn cooking basics, master a skill, test out new recipes, or simply enjoy cooking in a social setting. All classes are hands-on. Monthly Big Green Egg boot camps are especially popular; they showcase the ceramic kamado grills along with quintessential smoker recipes like brisket, boneless pork butt, ribs and chicken. “I’ve always enjoyed cooking, I’ve always enjoyed food,” says Traub, adding that his favorite part of being a chef is flexing his creative

muscle. Now an award-winning chef, he got hooked on the industry at age 15 during his first job at an Italian steakhouse. Since graduating from culinary school in New York’s Catskill Mountains, he’s worked several stints at Marriott Hotels and Resorts in New York, Georgia and Tennessee. He also opened a catering company in Manhattan with a college friend, which counted Radio City Music Hall and the Luxembourg Consulate among its clients. Among his positions, he served as Executive Sous Chef at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta when the hotel hosted the 1996 Olympic Headquarters, and for 14 years was Executive Chef of the Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain. At A&S Culinary Concepts, Traub says, “We make everything fresh right here, from mayonnaise to bacon.” To ensure the highest possible quality, Traub partners with local farmers to source ingredients. “All of our meats are local, natural and sustainable, meaning hormoneand antibiotic-free. We work with local farmers from Cumming to Woodstock to obtain the best and freshest produce possible.” He chose a work location close to home. “Johns Creek is a great place to raise a family,” he says. “We’re very happy with the schools, the ball park, and dance studio.” The father of three still has one child at home plus one attending Vanderbilt in the fall and another at

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Georgia Southern University. A&S Culinary Concepts is involved with several community organizations. “I am on the Advisory Board of the Atlanta Community Food Bank,” says Traub. “I am also on the board of the ACFB Hunger Walk.” In addition, the company works with Prism school for special adults in Johns Creek and also started "Battle of the Big Green Egg.” The friendly competition pits the fire department against the police department to raise money for the Johns Creek’s Public Safety Fund; the next face-off is set for September 23 in Newtown Park. June 2017 | Johns Creek Lifestyle

CREATING SMILES Locally Owned

r. Judson Connell's path into the career of

dentistry is unique. Many dentists make

their career decisions early in life with a parent or relative practicing dentistry or medicine. For them

it's a natural choice to continue the tradition when your family has paved the way for you. For Judson, the choice to become a dentist was logical, but

for different reasons. His family has agricultural roots. He is the first doctor in the family.

He studied art in college, pursuing a personal

call, later exploring the sciences. He enjoyed working with people and helping patients, and

realized that studying dentistry would be a true blend of art and chemistry.

As an artist, Dr. Connell enjoys working

with his hands and in his Johns Creek office he chooses to perform most of his own lab

work. With Chairside Economical Restoration

of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) he creates teeth and beautiful smiles while sitting with the patient. He can create porcelain crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays in a single visit. The smile makeovers he has performed are displayed proudly in his office and on his website. When he leaves the practice, he gets back to his roots and enjoys the farm life. He lives on a 13-acre farm and manages horses, rabbits, dogs, cats and birds. He also flexes his artist’s muscle by doing creative home decorating, carpentry and studio art. He’s rather a Renaissance man. ”People may be surprised to find out that I also played football as a running back on a collegiate level," he says. "Not many art and science majors play football in college. So

I was this weird combination of a goofy, artsy, nerdy kind of jock." Dr. Connell’s goal is to treat his patients in a way not experienced in most dental offices. With his interior decorating vision, he created an office environment that is inspired by an Italian courtyard. Dr. Connell feels personalized customer service has become nearly extinct in most medical offices and it is his goal to bring that back. He's made it his team’s priority to get to know the patient, listen to the patient and make the visit all about the patient. JudsonTConnellDMD.com 26

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Realty Report Johns Creek and Lake Lanier Realty Report NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

% LIST SOLD

DOM*

BEDS

BATHS

Country Club of the South

986,000

960,000

96%

113

5.5

Montclair

900,000

890,000

94%

330

4.5

St Ives

895,000

848,500

95%

Ammersee Lakes

725,000

681,700

72%

197

4.5

Papillon

639,000

600,000

94%

147

3.5

Lakeview Estates

599,000

605,000

101%

Easthaven

574,900

550,000

96%

144

4.5

Sugar Mill

550,000

545,000

99%

176

Brookmere

549,900

546,000

87%

403

3.5

Easthaven

549,900

581,225

104%

106

Lake Lanier- Dawson

1,037,000

970,000

90%

4.5

Lake Lanier- Hall

899,000

890,000

99%

4.5

Lake Lanier- Hall

869,900

805,000

93%

3.5

Lake Lanier- Dawson

799,900

735,000

92%

156

Lake Lanier- Hall

799,900

749,000

94%

Lake Lanier- Hall

799,900

100%

3.5

Lake Lanier- Hall

799,900

745,800

88%

159

3.5

Lake Lanier- Hall

699,900

675,000

96%

Lake Lanier- Hall

699,900

685,000

98%

Lake Lanier- Hall

679,900

658,350

97%

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The All-New 2017

Land Rover Discovery ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON

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o showcase the durability and versatility of their new, completely

garnered high regards as well; it’s a waterproof wristband that can

remodeled 2017 Discovery, Land Rover confidently invited auto

lock and unlock the vehicle to eliminate toting a fob which is intended

journalists worldwide to drive their highly-anticipated SUV on some

for the more, well, active consumer. Other standouts included the

of the most challenging surfaces Mother Nature could craft. Taking

theater-esque Meridian 825-watt sound system booming from 16

on Utah's various landscapes—from the rugged terrain of Canyon

speakers and subwoofer; a surround camera; 10-inch display mon-

Point to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes alongside dune buggies—the

itor; multi-sectioned, tinted panoramic sunroof; nine USB ports;

fifth-generation Discovery successfully confirmed its rebirth.

Bluetooth; a 3G WiFi hotspot (for up to eight devices); six 12-volt

Drivers were instructed on how and when to activate the several driver assistance technologies such as All-Terrain

charging points; an optional powered Inner Tailgate; and posh leather cabin leave virtually nothing to desire.

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towering hills of unforgiving sand, and even balance the

can reach 60 miles per hour in 6.9 seconds and boasts 8,201-pound

vehicle on three of the four 20-inch alloy wheels in desert regions. (Discovery wheels have the option to range from 19 to 22 inches.)

towing capacity. Surely, there was some concern to win over Discovery traditionalists especially considering the more sleek, aerodynamic, and

Pampering luxuries also shared the spotlight

curvaceous facelift of yesteryear's boxier frame. (Determinedly, Land

while maneuvering on highway roads and curvy

Rover did preserve a few of Discovery’s traditional attributes includ-

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tainous Zion National Park. Up to seven adults

the plethora of introduced enhancements, technologies, and driving

could have been seated comfortably in the

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Discovery’s three rows arranged stadium

(SE, HSE, HSE Luxury, and optional Black Design package) not only

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Parting Thoughts

His Happy Father's Day ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS

Dom Kemp believes in family, community and the city of Johns Creek. In his role as president of the Johns Creek Business Association, he brings all three together. We sat down with him to celebrate Father's Day and the organization he helps foster. JCL: HOW DID THE JCBA GET ITS START? DK: JCBA began before the City and before the Johns Creek Cham-

ber of Commerce. It was started by a group of civic-minded business owners who went on to be involved in both the founding of the City of Johns Creek and the Johns Creek Chamber. Like the Chamber, we are a networking group; however, we also have a community "give back" component that has traditionally been in scholarships. 3) Johns Creek supports the arts. Johns Creek has metro AtlanJCL: WHEN DID YOU ENTER THE PICTURE?

ta's only part-time, fully professional symphony orchestra, the

DK: I've been a member of JCBA for 5 years and on the Board

Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. Under the leadership of Mu-

for 3 of those, extending for a 4th year on the Board to serve as

sic Director J. Wayne Baughman, the orchestra performs several

President for 2017. I'll rotate off the Board at the end of this year.

times each year. The Johns Creek Arts Center offers classes and camps for aspiring artists in multiple media throughout the year.

JCL: WHAT ARE THREE THINGS THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT JOHNS CREEK.

JCL: WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF A PERFECT FATHER'S DAY?

DK: 1) In 2017, Johns Creek ranked third on the list of "50 Best

DK: My perfect Father's Day is having my children (ages 28 & 30)

Cities To Live In." Today, Johns Creek is the 10th largest city in

attend church with my wife and me to start the day. Then, we would

Georgia with more than 80,000 residents.

go home and grill some prime filet's on the grill. The perfect Father's

2) In 1981, a group of Georgia Institute of Technology graduates

Day gift would be hand written notes from my wife and children,

bought 1,700 acres of farmland and woods near McGinnis Ferry and

telling me of their appreciation and love. To top it off, I'd take a nap

Medlock Bridge Roads for a high-tech office park. Spotting tiny Johns

on the hammock my daughter gave me for Father's Day last year.

Creek on an old map, they named their mixed-use, master-planned

community "Technology Park/Johns Creek." This is the first reference

JCL: WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE SOMEONE TO SHOP LOCAL-

to Johns Creek as a place. The area grew over the years to become

LY FOR YOUR FATHER'S DAY GIFT?

the home of 200 companies – many of them Fortune 500 firms – with

DK: Restaurants are a great place to celebrate special events, like

nearly 11,000 people. With the jobs came houses and shopping cen-

Father's Day. Pampas Steakhouse, Viande Rouge, and Trattoria

ters, and the population increased to about 60,000.

One.41 are three of my favorites in Johns Creek for special events.

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