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Portrait Photography Raymond Gray For 30 years, Raymond Gray has owned and operated Gray Photography in the Corpus Christi area, specializing in portraiture of families, children and individuals. He continues to capture the finest in lifestyle portraits from every walk of life and profession and timeless images for special events. “I have been blessed in countless ways over the years, having been able to work with an amazing community of wonderful people,” says Raymond. “I am extremely thankful to be involved in a profession that I absolutely love!” Through extended education and national print competitions Raymond has received 25 National Merit Awards. He has earned the rare distinction of “Master Photographer” from the Professional Photographers of America and twice named “Photographer of the Year” from the Texas Professional Photographers Association. Many of his images have become a part of the “Loan Collection” representing the U.S. in International Exhibits. Raymond and his team at Gray Photography are committed to providing the finest in creative and quality portrait photography for the Coastal Bend. 361-853-4450 | 361-876-8812 3850 S. Alameda STE 21 - lamar park corpus christi grayphotographyinc.com
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Green Home Building Mr. Bart Braselton Bart Braselton is the Executive Vice President of Braselton Homes, the Coastal Bend’s oldest and largest Homebuilder and Neighborhood Developer. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Bart is the third generation of Braselton’s building in the Bay Area. Braselton Homes has won many local, state and national awards, including the Fastest Growing Builders in the U.S. and earns consistent rankings in both Builder Magazine and Professional Builder Magazine as one of the Top 200 largest home builders in the United States. Their national “Green” awards include the Energy Star Leadership in Housing Award from the EPA and the Environments for Living Diamond Award for Energy Efficiency from MASCO, the building industry’s leading green building supplier. Locally, they have won the Corpus Christi Builder of the Year Award twice in the past eight years. Braselton Homes is a founding member of the Coastal Bend GreenBuilt (CBGB) Council and Bart is its present Chairman. Since 2009, Braselton Homes has played a major role in the green building movement, building almost 60% of all the green homes in the Coastal Bend, including the first platinum level CBGB home in the Corpus Christi area. Braselton Homes is passionate about building higher quality, sustainable new homes that save families thousands of dollars a year on energy bills. A graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi, Bart goes beyond building homes to building stronger communities. Braselton Homes is involved with numerous charities, including CASA of the Coastal Bend, American Heart Association and Food Bank of Corpus Christi. Currently, Bart serves on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce, the Community Development Corporation and and the CC Jobs and Business Development Board. Bart and his wife Michelle have five children and are active church members at Church Unlimited. (361) 991-4710 5337 Yorktown Blvd. Corpus Christi Braseltonhomes.com
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Commercial Real Estate Mr. Tray Bates Tray Bates, CCIM, SIOR, CIPS, principal of Bates Commercial LLC, operates a commercial real estate company offering the best in professionalism, experience, and service for its clients and the real estate community in South Texas. Since 1993, Bates has been in the Texas commercial real estate market which includes other major cities aside from Corpus Christi. As a third generation commercial real estate practitioner, Bates has the work ethic and pursuit to serve clients from his father, William G. “Bill” Bates, SIOR, a Corpus Christi real estate broker who practiced for more than 35 years. Bill helped to establish the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and is most remembered as an ambassador for Corpus Christi. Also in the lineage is W.L. Bates, SIOR, Bates’ grand father, who worked in real estate in Corpus Christi for over 50 years! W.L. was a major influence in establishing Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend region as a modern industrial center. The legend lives on in Bates who aspires every day to do what those before him have done: put his stamp on South Texas, provide expert knowledge of the real estate market with current and in-depth knowledge of the financial practices necessary in today’s sophisticated economy. Better yet, Bates Commercial LLC offers good working relationships with governmental entities. 361.434.0036 2820 S. Padre Island Dr, Ste 170 Corpus Christi Tray@batescommerical.com
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Construction & Mortgage Lending 1st Community Bank Home Loan Center For Building, Buying or Refinancing a Home, First Community Bank is the Trusted Choice
Left to right: Joe Ingle, Melba Carrales, Nick Black, Susan Geissel, Karen Stipp, Lesa Garcia, Ladder: Jessica Rios A home is a tremendous investment -- whether you are buying a first house, building your dream home, acquiring a second residence or refinancing your existing home. First Community Bank has been voted “Best of the Best in Mortgage Lending” in the Corpus Christi Caller Times readers poll for seven consecutive years. Why? Because we make buying a home as simple as possible, and South Texans trust us. Our free pre-qualification is a great start, allowing buyers to understand the amount of home mortgage they can be approved for, which in turn helps them make important choices as they begin their home search. For those who want to build, we have video tutorials and step-by-step guidance through the building process…unlocking the mysteries of construction loans and permanent mortgages, interest rates and closing costs. While “foundation to finish” is an everyday job for professional homebuilders, it can be intimidating for the consumer who’s about to choose a neighborhood, lot, floorplan, energy-efficient options and other details. So we stay involved in your building project along the way. Finally, First Community Bank’s in-house approval, processing and underwriting provide the confidence of working face to face with a local lender – not long distance. Our loan officers have years of experience helping buyers navigate the process of choosing and getting the loan that meets their needs. From the first step to the door step, and whether you’re building, buying or refinancing, First Community Bank is the “Best of the Best” choice. Call or visit our Home Loan Center and let’s get started! First Community Bank is an equal-opportunity housing lender. Member FDIC
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Home Remodeling Alpha & Omega Siding & Windows, LLC Welcome to Alpha & Omega Siding and Windows, LLC
Do you feel like your home, office, or business needs a facelift? Do you feel like the idea of a remodel is just too tedious to take on? Do you feel like you just can’t find the right contractor to suit your needs? Well look no further! Alpha & Omega Siding & Windows, LLC is the company to trust with every facet of your remodel project. They provide full service remodeling and repairs. They cover everything from your roof down to your driveway and everything in between. Their services include roofing, siding, windows, driveways, sunrooms, patios, decks, drywall, interior & exterior paint, tile, and much more! Not only will they make your property more aesthetically pleasing but they will make it more energy efficient. Make Alpha & Omega Siding & Windows, LLC the beginning and end to your remodeling needs. They are a local family owned and operated business who work hard to ensure their pricing is excellent and their employees are experienced, reliable, and professional. They know what your home, office, or business means to you, let them help you give it the TLC it needs. As Manuel from Alpha Omega says, “whatever your remodeling needs may be, We’ve Gotcha’ Covered!” Call for a free consultation today! 361.510.6181 5715 Christine St. Corpus Christi alphaomegasiding.com
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Cosmetic Dentistry Chad allen, dds, ms
Dr. Allen is a third generation Corpus Christi dentist. His specialty training in Prosthodontics establishes him as one of the best for replacing teeth with crowns, implants or veneers. Having studied as far as Switzerland with the top minds in implant and restorative dentistry, he is excited to offer worldclass care to his hometown of Corpus Christi. It’s more than his education that makes him the face of dentistry in the Coastal Bend. Dr. Allen enjoys giving back to his community through The William Allen Dental Clinic, an extension of Timmon’s Ministries. Since it’s establishment in 2009, volunteer dentists have treated over 3,000 patients throughout the Coastal Bend. 361.854.7999 525 Doddridge Corpus Christi drchadallen.com
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Staffing Services Sharon Kollaja, CPA Welcome to the Staffing Agency of Sterling Personnel, Inc.
Sharon Kollaja is the Owner and President of Sterling Personnel, Inc. and an active participant in the Corpus Christi business community. After acquiring Sterling in 2004, Sharon’s leadership has resulted in the substantial growth of the company, as well as the placement of thousands of workers in jobs throughout the Texas Gulf Coast. Sharon is known for her integrity and effectiveness in business, as well as her dedicated commitment to making a difference in our community. Sterling Personnel is a full-service staffing agency committed to matching qualified job seekers with employers all along the Texas Gulf Coast. Sterling provides the best employers with professional, reliable, and efficient staffing solutions to increase productivity and profits. Sterling’s staffing coordinators are certified Staffing Professionals by the American Staffing Association and specialize in connecting job seekers to the right position to fit their skills and talents. This year, Sharon will expand her reach in the field of Human Resources with the creation of Sterling HR, a Professional Employment Organization(PEO). Sterling HR is dedicated to linking their expertise in the areas of Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, and Workers’ Compensation with Texas businesses’ need to create a comprehensive Human Resources solution. 361.854.5151 3833 S Staples St Ste N103 Corpus Christi SterlingHires.com
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Cosmetic Surgery Keith Rose, M.D. Welcome to Rose Cosmetic Surgery center
Understanding a patient’s desires and working with them to achieve their dream is the focus of the Rose Cosmetic Surgery Center. Dr. Keith Rose begins by discovering who the patient is beneath the skin before determining how to help the patient achieve their cosmetic surgery goals. He believes listening to the patient and understanding their goals is the cornerstone of any great result. This is why patients have traveled from all over the state to see Dr. Rose for their aesthetic surgery needs. Dr. Rose helps patients explore the wonderful options available for augmenting natural beauty and turning back the clock through plastic surgery. Personalized care and creating beautiful, natural results are what boost both doctor and patient satisfaction. Dr. Rose is an internationally recognized surgeon who has performed over 2500 plastic and reconstructive surgeries and trained numerous surgeons around the world on three different continents. Working with organizations like CURE International and SMILE TRAIN feeds his passion for plastic surgery along with his private practice. Corpus Christi is incredibly blessed to have Dr. Rose, his surgery center, and his philanthropic efforts. 361.651.1200
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- Hip & Knee Replacement Justin Klimisch, M.D. Justin Klimisch, M.D., is the first surgeon in Corpus Christi to use Blue Belt Technologies’ advanced, robotics-assisted NavioŽ Surgical System. The system helps achieve accurate and precise results through CT-free registration, patient-specific planning, and robotics-assisted bone preparation. Dr. Justin Klimisch is board certified and earned his doctorate of medicine from UTMB School of Medicine. He remained at UT Medical Branch, completing his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery. Later, Dr. Klimisch completed an accredited fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Klimisch serves as the Medical Director of Disease Specific Care Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement at Doctors Regional, where he also serves as Chief of Surgery. He stays at the forefront of the latest technological advances as a consulting surgeon, and trains other surgeons from around the nation in the latest evidence based hip and knee surgery techniques. He specializes in computer navigated and robotic surgery. 361.854.0811 601 Texan Trail | Suite 300 | Corpus Christi SouthTexasBoneAndJoint.com
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John P. Masciale, M.D. & John M. Borkowski, M.D. John P. Masciale, M.D. and John M. Borkowski, M.D. have been treating men and women afflicted with spinal disorders for over 38 years in their combined private practices. Spinal health is literally the backbone and foundation for musculoskeletal function and quality of life. Although our passion is to intervene with corrective surgical intervention done with the highest level of expertise, we strongly adhere to the principles of prudent non-surgical care and conservative measures whenever possible to resolve issues with pain and compromised function. We are backed up in every sense by outstanding staff and hospital systems to effect the highest level of care possible for our community. We are blessed with other associates at South Texas Bone and Joint who sub-specialize in other areas of the orthopedic realm such that the totality of orthopedic intervention can be brought to bear on musculoskeletal disease to help ensure the best outcome and treatments for our patients for years to come. 361.854.0811 601 Texan Trail | Suite 300 | Corpus Christi SouthTexasBoneAndJoint.com
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Banquets and Catering Ms. Chela Retta Welcome to the home of an unforgetable event
For over twenty years Chela Retta’s focus has been on the costumer. From her first WaterStreet position as a hostess in 1994 to her current role as Director of Banquets & Catering, Chela encompasses the “WaterStreet Way” of customer service. “It starts with building a relationship – a longstanding relationship with any client. We take pride in catering multiple special events for the same client.” No one event is more important than another. And like so many monumental events and occasions, good food and great service always become the centerpiece. “We know there is a level of service and quality of food that our diners expect. We have transitioned that into our banquet and catering service. The special touch that WaterStreet brings to any dining experience is what we bring to our events.” From corporate meetings to weddings, host an event worth remembering with Banquets & Catering by WaterStreet. 361.882.8696 309B N WATER ST Corpus Christi BANQUETS@WATERSTREETRESTAURANTS.com
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Landscapes McNamee Landscapes & Nursery John Bivens, owner of McNamee Landscapes and Nursery, has spent many days behind a desk, holding executive level positions for companies like Whataburger, Papa Johns and Dean Foods. However, his passion has always been for creative woodworking and landscaping on his own properties. When the opportunity arose to acquire McNamee Landscapes, he saw a unique way to unite his creative side with his managerial background. John is passionate about understanding our local climate and creating landscapes that thrive in it. He spends his off time testing palms, yuccas and other draught tolerant plants in our native soils, against straight-line winds and salt spray on his 30-acre mini botanical garden. Clients love the opportunity to see the plants first-hand and find it helpful to see the plants in their maturity.
The expertise and service at McNamee goes beyond design and plants. John is proud to offer the Coastal Bend one of the largest selections of stone and boulders in the region, providing installation of stone patios, walkways, fireplaces and fire pits. McNamee believes that the business is about, and will always be about, their customer. Each customer’s needs are different. So in effect, McNamee becomes the customer’s private consultant, expert resource, problem solver. Today, John serves on the Board of Directors for the South Texas Botanical Gardens and has enjoyed working on major landscaping projects, such as, The Shops at La Palmera and the Plains Capital Bank building on Shoreline.
(361) 438-8281 | 160 U.S. 181 Taft, TX 78390 mcnameelandscapesandnursery.com
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Island Real Estate coastline properties meet the experts that make up Coastline Properties
For twenty years, Coastline Properties has welcomed buyers, sellers and renters into the homey and neighborly family that owner Cheri Sperling has fostered. Geographically and economically, a lot has changed over the past two decades, but Coastline Properties commitment to service has always been the top priority. All members of the team will go above and beyond to make each and every client as comfortable and as informed as possible. For a smooth experience from start to finish, 361.949.0101
Coastline Properties will be your power source, your advocate, your eyes and your ears. Each Real Estate Agent and the Property Management Team has the knowledge, charisma, and vigor to get the job done, and get it done right. Search no further, let Coastline Properties be your specialist for the Corpus Christi, Padre Island & Coastal Bend Real Estate Marketplace. Their performance will move you! Come Coast Awhile‌
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Zoe Gottlich
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Welcome to the HOME of Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Steel Realtors
Zoe Gottlich is the #1 top producer for the last six consecutive years at Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Steel. She holds a BS degree in Economics and is a member of the International President’s Circle with Coldwell Banker, which is the top 6% of all agents worldwide. Zoe and her husband Mark are third generation Corpus Christians and live in Zoe’s childhood home, which her parents built in 1947. They have 2 children in their mid-20’s, Grier and Cecile. The greatest compliment she receives is referral business from previous clients. The gratitude from buyers and sellers speaks volumes to the level of service she provided for them. Market knowledge, skilled negotiation, problem solving, creative marketing, and listening to client needs combined with a trustworthy, honest, and enthusiastic attitude are the key ingredients to her ongoing success. Whether it is a small home or a million dollar estate personal real estate is usually the largest investment for families and Zoe’s clients are relying on her real estate expertise. Zoe is passionate about her profession and she finds it extremely rewarding to help people realize their dream of buying or selling a home in the coastal bend. Photo taken in home of Glenda and Jerry Kane 35 Hewitt, currently listed for $2,950,000. 361.813.9460 5034 Holly Rd Corpus Christi Zoe.gottlich@coldwellbanker.com gotzoe.com
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Radiology For more than 70 years, Radiology Associates has been the provider of choice to our Coastal Bend patients. 琀漀 渀搀 搀
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Experience – Our Board-Certified Radiologists have the experience and fellowship training needed to provide the dependable and accurate reads required by our patients and their referring physicians. Quality – At Radiology, we strive to stay at the forefront of the industry by investing in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Soon, we will be the first provider in Corpus Christi to offer 3T MRI, offering fast, high resolution images in a large-bore platform that will be especially appreciated by large or claustrophobic patients. Comfort – Our Imaging Centers are designed to make your imaging experience safe, comfortable and efficient. Patient-friendly features such as our fast high-quality machines, patient concierges, and the warm robes our mammography patients appreciate, show the care we take to make your visit to Radiology Associates pleasant. Convenience – With 5 imaging centers through the Coastal Bend, we are close to our patients and their referring physicians. Offering quick scheduling and fast report turnaround, Radiology Associates will strive to help you and your physician receive the answers you deserve quickly and efficiently. Our new patient portal offers self-registration and check-in features to make your visit even faster. xraydocs.com | 361.887.7000 | 5 locations: 1521 S. Staples STE 104, 301, 304 Corpus Christi 5742 Spohn Dr Corpus Christi 3929 River East Dr Corpus Christi 1776 Billy G. Webb Dr Portland 2000 Dr N.W. Atkinson Blvd Ste 801 Alice
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Pest & Termite Control GREG & Gregory AGUIRRE
Welcome to the home of Elite Exterminating, Inc
Pests and termites are just part of living in South Texas. But South Texans have a strong ally against pests. Elite Exterminating has been protecting South Texas families and homes for 25 years. Elite was founded in 1990 by retired United States Army and Vietnam Veteran Greg Aguirre, who came home to Texas after a long career in the military. He continued his mission of homeland defense but this time against disease carrying pests and wood destroying insects that cost businesses and homeowners billions in damages annually. Elite Exterminating is family owned and operated and now in its second generation, Gregory Aguirre, affectionately known by long-time customers as “Little Greg” now leads the team of experts as the company’s Entomologist. With the knowledge and certification to take Elite Exterminating into the future with the latest in innovative techniques and scientific products the bugs don’t stand a chance! But the foundation of Elite’s greatness is still based on the philosophy of its founder. These basic principles are to employ those with a strong work ethic and to teach honest and dependable practices with a genuine desire to provide excellence in customer service. 361.853.8370
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Dr. Rob S. Williams
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A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Dr. Williams is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. After graduating from Texas Tech, he earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Williams then completed not only an Orthopedic Surgery Residency, but an additional year of Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery at the prestigious Campbell Clinic. He continued his education by completing the additional requirements for subspecialty certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine in 2009. Dr. Williams has practiced orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Corpus Christi since 1998. He focuses on providing minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical techniques individualized to get the athlete off the training table and back onto the field. Dr. Williams is dedicated to creating a shared-decision experience in the office and surgery suite. Dr. Williams provides sports medicine services for all athletes, young to mature, including professional, collegiate and high school athletes. For the past 12 years he has served as team doctor for the Flour Bluff Hornets. In addition to providing game coverage, he donated an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and ImPACT Testing and Computerized Neurocognitive Assessment software to the school’s athletic program. Previously, he has worked ringside for MMA and boxing events. He evaluates and treats patients for most sports injuries including shoulder dislocations, ACL tears and fractures. Under his guidance, athletes are able to return to play quickly and safely. In his spare time, Dr. Williams appreciates spending time with his wife, Mel, and daughter, Isabella. He enjoys being outside golfing and fishing, and of course, he is an avid football fan. 361.994.1166 5920 Saratoga Blvd, 600A www.coastalorthoteam.com
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Family-Friendly New Homes Hogan Homes (left to right) MRS. Angela Long, VP Sales and Marketing MR. Trey Summers, VP Project Development MR. Steven Emerson, VP Construction Operations Over the past 50 years of building quality family homes, there have been many faces who have contributed greatly to the Hogan Homes we all know and love today. Working with the best people in the business, Hogan Homes has continued to develop award-winning communities across the coastal bend, providing selective buyers with homes that are more comfortable, energy efficient, of higher quality and in neighborhoods that hold their value. With new ideas and leadership, Angela, Trey and Steven show great vision for innovative designs, 361.443.0440
keeping the needs of families at the heart of each new home. They understand that the single most important thing to a family is time. It is this idea that inspires the creation of well-organized spaces for managing the every day as well as the best possible environments for raising a family. Together, the Hogan Homes team has brought to market multiple new neighborhoods, four new model homes, a revamped website at hoganhomestexas.com, and great sales promotions making it easier than ever for families to purchase a new home.
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Mr. Eddie Aguilera Mammoth Foundation is built on Excellence. Both figuratively and literally, their foundation repair work is excellent. The foundation of your home will give it longevity, reliability, and soundness. At Mammoth Foundation, they know that doing the work correctly and by a qualified and trained professional is the only way to give your home the future it deserves. As a foundation contractor, they will be certain to turn your vision into your reality. Peace of mind is everything, and with Mammoth
Foundation, you’ll know your home is built on solid foundation by the company with the greatest reputation in the Coastal Bend. Always striving to deliver world-class solutions alongside quality workmanship so clients are confident in the fantastic foundation repair and installation they’ve received. If you are trying to find someone decent and reliable who can provide you with an effective and lasting solution, the choice is simple!
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Fine Home FurnishingS Buddy Walker Home Furnishings Welcome to the HOME of Buddy Walker Home Furnishings
What makes a house a home? Fine furnishings certainly help, and that’s exactly what Buddy Walker Home Furnishings has to offer. As a family owned and operated business for over 45 years, they have pride in quality products and a high standard of service. A qualified staff stands behind their full design services and interior decorators to ensure your home becomes the one you’ve always dreamt of. For those visual shoppers, they’re able to create a fun, life-like sketch with the desired furnishings to 361.857.2263
really help customers visualize how the furniture, window coverings, floors, etc. will look in your specific space. In addition to their complimentary design service, they’ll delivery all inventory and set up and arrange it! The owners are regularly shopping for inventory, allowing the showroom to have constant new arrivals streaming in so there’s always something new and exciting to choose from. After all, homes need accessories, too!
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Business Technology Douglass Miller Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Douglass received a BS in Computer Science from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi before founding Straight Edge Technology in 2006. While consulting for the Whataburger Corporate Office, Douglass was able to take some of the ideas and concepts from big organization technology and bring it down to a level that caters to smaller companies. For nearly a decade, Douglass has made it his goal to take away the pain and headache that technology brings to businesses. However, Douglass’ passion goes far beyond general IT support, he cares about helping businesses utilize the right technology tools to increase efficiency and profitability. Douglass acts as a technology consultant. He sits down with each client to discover the problems before they occur, and develops a specific IT solution for each client. For Douglass, IT support is more than sitting around until something breaks, it’s about building a relationship, being proactive, and helping businesses get the most out of their technology. Straight Edge Technology services all types of businesses in South Texas, but specializes in Healthcare related industries. Their managed services model gives companies access to, not one, but eight engineers on staff. Each engineer offers a unique expertise and is ready to assist on a moments notice. Technology is always changing and becoming more critical each day. However, IT support does not have to be frustrating or time consuming. Douglass hopes to make everyone’s life easier and change the way businesses think about IT support in the Coastal Bend. Straight Edge Technology is active in the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and currently donates time and services to our local Habitat for Humanity chapter. (361) 653-1777 5151 Flynn Parkway Ste. 217, TX 78411 www.straightedgetech.com
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Orthodontics Roxanne Robertson, DDS, MS A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. A beautiful smile elicits confidence and is infectious, and at Star Orthodontics, they know this is priceless. Committed to providing patients with the most desired results, their team of talented orthodontists (Drs. Roxanne Robertson, Colin Mihalik, Stephan Ramsay and Troy Jolley) work together to create the most beautiful and pleasing smiles. The team specializes in helping children, teens and adults achieve admirable and healthy smiles using customized orthodontic care. Offering a full range of braces to fit each patients’ lifestyles and needs include traditional metal braces, clear braces, gold braces and InvisalignŽ as they understand each patient has different needs and different treatment plan ideals. At this state-of-the-art facility, the unique environment is equipped with the most advanced technology available, and their lab is in house! Brace yourself, as this highly-skilled team will make you feel right at home. 361.992.2483 4750 SPID Ste 101 Corpus Christi starbraces.com
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Quality Used Cars and Service the taggart group Who says you can’t have quality AND quantity? The Taggart Group, locally owned and operated, is where you can find both. They have the incredible reputation of handling quality vehicles at fair prices and providing great service after the sale. At The Taggart Group, customers can expect quality facilities with an unbeatable inventory for a more than pleasant buying experience. This, along with the mission to provide the best possible vehicles and service at the best possible price, will never change.
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Taggart provides the service of carrying a quality inventory of used vehicles that have been thoroughly inspected and ready to meet customers’ transportation needs. All prices, mileage, book Values and CarFax reports are posted for customer shopping convenience. The Taggart Team wants the customer to know as much as the team does about a car - making car buying a simple and pleasant experience. Cars are backed with warranties which, coupled with their purchasing and inspection processes, is their way of taking the risk out of buying a used car. Used cars are a great value when you buy a quality car that has been taken care of, and Taggart truly believes that their job is to make sure you get just that. Nearly all of the cars are certified, and the team is more than happy to arrange financing; Taggart offers some of the most competitive terms available. But what takes them to the top is their close attention to service. They offer a full vehicle service center at each location to help with all maintenance and repair needs regardless of where you purchased your car. “I want to take great care of my employees so they can take great care of my customers. If we can accomplish that, the business takes care of itself,” says Nathan Taggart. The Taggart Group – Where Quality Counts! 361-643-6900 | 1609 Hwy 181 Portland 361-853-0796 | 6226 SPID Corpus christi TheTaggartGroup.com
Management Team Pictured: Rick - Sales Corpus Christi | Melissa - Service Corpus Christi | Will - Service Portland | Pat - Sales Portland | Nathan Taggart - Owner
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