In the Spring of 2022, Kaylee completed her Master of Management at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
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Introducing the Director of Signature Initiatives for the Chamber
The Temple Chamber of Commerce leadership is excited to announce the promotion of Kaylee Blumenfeld, M.S.M. Blumenfeld assumes the role of Director of Signature Ini tiatives, following her accomplishments as Event & Digital Sales Coordinator. “I’m pleased to announce Kaylee’s promotion to the po sition of Director of Signature Initiatives for the Temple Chamber of Commerce,” said Rod Henry, President, and CEO of the Temple Chamber of Commerce.
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Kaylee Blumenfeld, M.S.M., was recently promoted to Director of Signature Initiatives for the Temple Chamber of Commerce
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“She has demonstrated a level of excellence in event ex ecution, service to the membership and community, and is an asset to the Chamber team.”
Blumenfeld has worked for the Temple Chamber of Com merce for four years. She began as the Communications & Marketing Intern while completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Upon her graduation in 2018, she joined the staff of the Temple Chamber full-time as the Event Coordinator. In her new role, Blumenfeld will continue to build upon and enhance event strategy and execution for all Cham ber events. She will also focus on developing and implementing ini tiatives with the leadership of the Chamber to fulfill the organization's mission to advocate for the community by preserving, protecting, and promoting a business-friendly “Overenvironment.thepast four years, it has been wonderful to see Kaylee’s professional growth,” stated Whitney Theriot, Vice President of the Temple Chamber of Commerce. “She is an invaluable team member and was a player in our rebranding in 2018 as an Intern, helped navigate the highs and lows of the Pandemic shifting from in-person to meaningful virtual events, to emerging into the ‘new norm’ overseeing complete overhauls of in-person events for community health and a valuable experience to our membership and community.”
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In addition to duties in event management, Blumenfeld supports communication and marketing efforts and is the staff liaison for the Military Relations Council and the Spirit of Santa Fe Trail.
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Livesay and Johnson will never fully lose their ties to Haiti. They say the Midwives in Haiti inspire them, “they live in very difficult circum stances but still show up daily when they are needed for a birth. They put their lives on the line to help others.” A portion of every birth at The Starting Place Temple, is donated to their Haitian sister birth center, the Heartline Maternity TheCenter.Starting
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The two business partners feel extremely welcomed and accepted into the community. Livesay says, "we work in partnership with [local] care providers.
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The name came from Livesay and Johnson creating their manual for their model of care. Livesay recalled that she simply stated, “when there are so many needs, and the problems are great, what better place to start than with mothers and babies?” And thus, The Starting Place was named.
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First established in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, The Starting Place offers a full scope of Midwifery care for pregnant people and newborn babies. Tara Livesay and Bethany "KJ" Johnson worked in Haiti for more than a decade to accomplish their goal to leave the clinic in good hands and move to Bell County to open a stateside location.
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Place has resources for those in all stages of pregnancy, from preconception to 12 weeks postpartum. They offer support groups and education al resources for those in the postpartum phase when depression and anxiety are common. These opportunities are offered to their clients and the general community, even if they prefer to deliver at the hospital. Overall, The Starting Place prides itself on being an affordable option for excel lent holistic care. They look forward to, “continuing to meet needs of the com munity and to evolve as the needs do.” Learn more about The Starting Place at their website www.thestartingplace. com and follow them on Facebook or Instagram. Starting
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And the proof is in the numbers with their success. Currently, Jacob says they have grown to seeing over 800 clients a month. This steady clientele plus the growth of Temple has provided D&D the opportunity to hire stylists and bar bers that are new to the area. Their staff is both achieving business goals and having personal and professional growth.
The growth of other businesses in Temple has helped D&D grow as well. They have been invited to numerous Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting parties throughout the City. Rodriquez says, “The partnerships and cross promotions we've been able to do, have helped us spotlight our brand with theirs and vice versa.” Through these partnerships, D&D has also volunteered and assisted in local fundraisers. “We believe it's our duty to give back as we are afforded many Whatblessings.”isthe future for Dapper and Dashin’? Rodriguez says an expansion at their current location is in the making. The plan is to have 16 stations which will potentially staff 32 employees. He’s not opposed to have multiple locations in the surrounding area but mainly he’s, “actively praying and seeking for wisdom on how to further grow the D&D brand.”
Jacob Rodriguez, the owner, says, “If you can dream it, we can create it!” Rodriguez has lived in Temple since he was 10 years old and always wanted to open his own business in the town he grew up in. His entrepreneurship spirit came from his parents. As immigrants who became businessowners, he says they taught him “to work hard and work with grit through challenging times.”
Visit Dapper and Dashin’ at 3010 Scott Blvd. #102, Temple, TX 76504, call (254) 295-0600 or visit their website at www.dapperanddashin.com.
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A Dapper and Dashin' client enjoying a service from the "Dapper" menu (photo cour tesy of Dapper and Dashin').
With over 15 years of experience and 400 5-star reviews online, Dapper and Dashin’ (D&D) is at your service! What started off as a men's grooming barber shop, has quickly turned into a full-service salon for the whole family.
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menu consists of tailored barber cuts, beard trims, their signa ture deluxe hot towel beard trim (which is a customer favorite) and nose, brow, and ear waxing. The “Dashin'” menu ranges from tailored haircuts, custom hair colors, extensions and a series of hair treatments, relaxing facials and more. Lastly, they offer children services from all ages including 1st time haircuts.
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Finally, in 2017, he saw a need for Dapper and Dashin' in our growing com Hismunity.goal when starting D&D was, “To create a culture where clients would love to come in and enjoy their service with a complimentary cocktail along with enjoying the music and personal conversation with their stylist.”
When it comes down to it, Jacob says that his favorite part is seeing his cus tomers, “I love when the salon is full of friends, neighbors and other community Theirmembers”“Dapper”
The University of Arizona Global Campus
"We are grateful to the University of Arizona Global Campus for extending this generous scholarship opportunity to our family of scholars," Temple College President Christy Ponce said. "The investment UAGC is making through these scholarships will likely have a life-changing impact on the scholars and a ripple effect on their families and communities. I look forward to joining the UAGC team in celebrating the awardees on the next step of their academic journey."
• Four UAGC full-program scholarships for Temple College Alumni
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The available UAGC-Temple College Partnership Scholarships are:
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On July 27th, 2022, the US government awarded Topsarge Business Solutions LLC (TBS) a 2.6-million-dollar, four-year long contract to help the Army Re search Institute (ARI) with methods to develop Senior Noncommissioned Of ficers. This is the second cooperative agreement with Fort Hood, the succes sor to the original 4-year agreement with ARI, their Fort Hood Research Unit (FHRU) and the NCO Leadership Development Research Team (NCOLDRT).
Topsarge Business Solutions has been in the Leadership, Development and Training space for thirteen years. Managing Partner Dan Elder states, “TBS is excited to continue our research and development to help develop future Army Duringleaders”.this cooperative period, ARI and TBS will continue to bring NCO lead ership research to new heights by advancing the development of the Enlisted Leadership Research Group’s (ELRG) Alliance. The parts that comprise the Al liance are the Research Community, which is the FHRU, Allied Research Com munities and Industry Partners, TBS contractors and Soldier for Life – Subject Matter Experts (SFL-SME). 2.6-million-dollar
Every year since 1987, the Temple Chamber of Commerce has asked the Tem ple area business community to submit candidates for consideration to Leader ship LeadershipTemple.Temple is a professional development and education program designed to help current and emerging leaders understand the dynamics of the community and the role leadership plays in its long-term success. It is a 10-month program where graduates emerge with an unprecedented level of community awareness as well as insights they can apply in the workplace.
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Visit the UAGC – Temple College Partnerships Scholarships page to apply, SUCCESS.UAGC.EDU/TEMPLE-COLLEGE-SCHOLARSHIP. The application deadline is October 7, 2022. Recipients will be announced in December.
The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) launched a new scholarship program in July 2022, providing an opportunity for six Temple College scholars to receive a full-program scholarship to pursue a bachelor's, master's, or doc toral degree at UAGC. "We are thrilled about this partnership with Temple College, and the opportuni ties it will offer six deserving Temple College alumni, faculty, and staff," UAGC President Paul Pastorek said. "We look forward to welcoming the scholarship recipients to the UAGC family and helping them continue their educational Injourney."appreciation of its partnership with Temple College, the University of Ari zona Global Campus encourages Temple College alumni and current Temple College faculty and staff to apply for these scholarship opportunities toward a degree offered in programs* through the UAGC Forbes School of Business and Technology® or the College of Arts and Sciences.
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David Shine is a partner and financial advisor at Shine Richardson Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. He is committed to offering clients a wide ar ray of wealth management services, and holds Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations, is licensed in 37 states and is licensed in life and health insur ance. He is a Baylor University graduate and has experience in politics, banking, new-venture coaching, and construction. David was born and raised in Temple, TX and is focused on serving clients locally and throughout the country. In his free time David and his wife Morgan enjoy spending their time in the outdoors fishing, hunting, and hiking with their Malinois Ivy.
Camryn is an accounting and finance professional who oversees KPA Engi neer’s day-to-day accounting, adminis trative, and marketing operations. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Construction Industry Finance Professional, licensed in the State of Texas. She received a Master of Business Administration Degree and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Ac counting and Finance from the Univer sity of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
The Temple Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Leadership Temple Advisory Council are proud to introduce the Leadership Temple Class of 2023. Meet the Leadership Temple Class of 2023
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Annette is an attorney with West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C., specializing in estate and business planning. In addition to holding a law degree from Baylor Law, she holds a master’s degree in Biochemistry from UT Southwest ern Medical Center. Since moving to the area in 2010, Annette immediately felt at home. When her husband retired from the Army, they built on the roots they established in the area to raise their two sons in the community. Annette enjoys spending time with her family, camping, hiking, and exercising.
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Megan is a Designer & Project Manager for Garcia Architects (Formerly Neal Architectural Group). She is a lifetime member of the Central TX community, graduating from Academy High School. She joined Neal Architectural Group after graduating with honors from Texas Tech University with a BS in Architecture. She has since gone on to receive her Master’s degree in Architecture as part of her pursuit to become a State of Texas Licensed Architect. Megan, her husband and daughter, enjoy spending time outdoors hiking, fishing, and traveling.
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Ben Lopez, Jr. is a 24-year veteran of Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, first as a Workforce Special ist, then as a Program Specialist, and most recently the Workforce Center Director in Temple. He has overseen and/or developed mul tiple programs such as the nation ally recognized Welfare To Work program and the Non-Custodial Parent Choices program. A native of Rogers, TX, and currently resid ing in Belton, Ben is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin; is married to his wife Madonna; and has two children, Zachary (23) and Aly (20).
Amanda joined the Temple Eco nomic Development Corporation as Director of Marketing & Com munications in May 2020. Amanda holds a BA in Communications from the University of Southern Maine. Though she may be from the East Coast she holds Central TX in her heart after moving here while her husband was stationed at Ft Hood. Now that their time in the Army is complete, she and her husband are putting down roots in Temple and are eager to get involved in making Central TX a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Cassidy currently serves as the Membership Director at Wildflow er Country Club in Temple, Texas and has held this position since July of 2021. She is originally from Snyder, Texas. Cassidy attended the University of Mary HardinBaylor, played on the Women’s Golf Team, and graduated with a BA in Sport Management in 2019. After graduating, Cassidy married Temple/Belton native, Kyle Revis and recently celebrated their sec ond anniversary.
Cassidy is thrilled to be involved in Leadership Temple and is excited to continue serving our community.
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Jeffrey Clark has worked for the Temple Police Department for 29 years. He has worked many roles from patrol, narcotics, community policing, as a SWAT officer, and is currently a Deputy Chief over the Investigations Bureau. The bureau includes the following units: Detectives, Crime Scene, Crime Victims Assistance, Violent Crimes Enforcement, Crime Analysis, Property & Evidence, Narcot ics, Traffic, COPS (Community Oriented Policing), and School Resource units.
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Jodi Brazeal was born and raised in Little River-Academy, TX. She has worked as a Realtor since 1998 and has worked with Magnolia Realty Temple-Belton since 2018.
Caleb Smith is a Mortgage Loan Officer at First United Bank. Born and raised in the Belton-Temple area and has made this community his home. He attended Belton Schools and graduated from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!). He and his wife, Breanna, are expecting their first child, a son Bearor, this fall. Caleb’s pass times include fishing, golfing, pickleball, watching sports, and late-night board games. He has a passion for serving this community and is excited to be engaged in Leader ship Temple.
Christine has a BA degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University, and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.
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Bryson grew up in Canon City, CO, and lived there until he was accepted into Texas A&M. He was in the Corps of Cadets and gradu ated with a degree in International Studies and commissioned in the Army. Through the Army, he attended many schools including the Explosive Ordnance Disposal School; he was also privileged to travel the world, seeing four countries and seven different duty stations. Eventually, he found his way back to Texas, and after completing a master’s degree, decided to make Texas and Bell County home.
Tanner Johnson was born and raised in Temple, TX. Tanner gradu ated from Salado High School with honor in 2007 and Texas A&M University with a degree in Finance in 2011. After graduation, he went to work for Goldman Sachs in Dallas as a commercial real estate loan officer until he moved back to Temple to join Central National Bank as a vice president/commercial loan officer. He is happily married to his wife, Brittany Johnson, and has two small girls (Tess: 3 & Thea: 1).
Amanda Alvarado graduated from Waskow High School in Belton, TX. She is employed by First Com munity Title in marketing. Amanda is the mother of two children, Nolan, and Nathaniel, and resides in Temple, TX where she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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Kevin has been a registered nurse for 35 years. After serving in the Air Force as a corpsman, he at tended the University of Arizona and University of Phoenix obtain ing his BSN and MBA. His areas of practice include emergency, flight, and critical care nursing. Adminis tratively, Kevin has had oversight of trauma centers, cardiovascu lar programs, and wound care services. Currently, he practices as the Director of Nursing of Critical Care Services at Baylor Scott & White – Temple hospital. He lives with his wife in Nolanville, TX and has 6 grown children.
Jodi and her husband JP have been married 24 years and are the parents of two kids, Jenna, a Senior at Tarleton State, and Scout, a Senior at Academy High School. Her favorite pass times are watching her kids compete in athletics, Bible studies, spending time outdoors and with family and friends.
Christine serves the City of Temple as the Performance & Analytics Manager in the Department of Performance Excellence. Before joining the City of Temple, Chris tine served as a Quartermaster Officer in the United States Army, where she became passionate about the ethical stewardship of government funds and assets.
Kevin Craven, MBA, BSN, RN Baylor Scott & White Health
Ben Lopez Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
Jeffrey Clark Temple Police Department
Jentry Davis is from Lubbock, TX and graduated from Baylor Uni versity with a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation in 2019. She works as the Executive Officer at the Temple Area Builders Associa tion. She and her husband, Caleb, moved to Temple in April 2021 for his residency at Baylor Scott & White Health. They are both excited to have joined the Bell County family.
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Brooke is a 2017 graduate of California State University, Ful lerton where she earned a BBA in Accounting. Brooke began her career with a public accounting firm in Huntington Beach, CA serving clients in areas of audit and assurance, tax consulting and compliance, and accounting services. Brooke joined Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier P.C. as a Senior Accountant in Novem ber 2021 and obtained her CPA certification in January 2022.
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