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Successful MEN IN BUSINESS

Welcome to the Family!

Dr. Filiberto Cedeno Laurent.

by Marie Page

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ugar Land Face & Body Plastic Surgery is excited to announce the addition of dermatologist Dr. Filiberto Cedeno Laurent.

Dr. Cedeno Laurent always thought he would would follow in his father’s footsteps and become a pediatrician.

“But in medical school, I discovered I really liked immunology. I was very interested in the way our body reacts with the environment, and how the body fights bacteria, viruses, infections and cancer.” Dr. Cedeno Laurent was the first Mexican accepted into the Immunology PhD program at Harvard Medical School. His interest in malignancies and melanomas further peaked in the Department of Dermatology at Harvard, and he decided to stay in dermatology. After a five year der-

matology residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Dr. Cedeno Laurent joins Sugar Land Face & Body Plastic Surgery.

“I’m very excited about bridging dermatology and plastic surgery,” says Dr. Cedeno Laurent. “It’s a combination not fully explored. I will be practicing the full spectrum...children to the elderly and cosmetic and skin products to noninvasive and invasive procedures. We have the most cutting-edge technology available, and nothing here is cookiecutter. Plus, I’m a conservative doctor.

I don’t push procedures and I always work with your budget.” Dr. Cedeno Laurent speaks fluent Spanish. He and his wife Marcela are thrilled to move their family to this area. “We’ve spent a lot of time in the Northeast...we are

ready for warmer weather!”

At Sugar Land Face & Body, every member of the team is brought onboard after rigorous scrutiny that not only assesses professional expertise, but also mines for the human component of genuine care. “The addition of Dr. Cedeno Laurent is no exception,” says founder, Dr. Eric Humble. “With dermatology, we are expanding our array of professional services. We continue to strive to be the pre-eminent facility in the Sugar Land and greater Houston area for personal transformation through the medical arts of plastic surgery and skin correction techniques. We invite you to drop in anytime and see our warm and inviting facility. And please join me in welcoming Dr. Cedeno Laurent to our family!”

Before and After Photos available by visiting www.beautybecomesyou.com Sugar Land Face & Body Plastic Surgery and Med Spa ~ 281-313-0555 16926 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 | Now in Katy! 3030 South Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450 2 ~ UPCLOSE Katy ~ June-July 2017

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ptometrist Dr. Ali Mostaghimi had how to run a business, and I learned his share of eye issues as a kid. “I had how to treat people. Being nice! That’s it. five eye surgeries before age 10. So We’re all about customer service. If you early on, I had a real appreciation for come in with a problem, we are going to eyes and vision. Growing up I always fix it. Our staff is trained...there should wanted to have a career in the medical be nobody out there nicer than us!” And world, and by the time I was in college I from glasses and contact lenses to dilated knew I wanted to be an optometrist or a fundus examinations and ocular disease dentist. I chose optometry because I figured management, this philosophy of being people like going to the eye doctor more nice is coupled with the most cuttingthan they like getting a tooth pulled!” edge technology available in eye care.

Clinical rotations took this Alief Elsik So popular, in a mere eight years Dr. and University of Houston graduate all over Mostaghimi has had to more than double the country, but Dr. Mostaghimi his office space.

Dr. Ali Mostaghimi always kne w he wanted to He’s passionate about “I had five come home. After completing comprehensive eye care, eye surgeries his doctorate at The Pennsylvania and this sports-loving before age 10.

College of Optometry in doctor is an expert in sport at exactly the right time to a pitch. We Philadelphia, he returned to vision rehabilitation. Using train the eye and body to work together, So early on, Houston to establish his own specialized technology giving athletes an edge.” Dr. Mostaghimi’s I had a real private practice. He joined the to measure and train an clients range from kids in sports to local Today’s Vision group to learn from athlete’s visual function is professional athletes. Teens are at an ideal appreciation some of the best optometrists. the newest scope of the age to improve visual skills, and kids as for eyes and “One of them was Dr. Tom Arnold practice. “This is physical young as seven can even benefit. vision.” at Today’s Vision Sugar Land,” says training for the eye,” says Are you ready for the visual edge found Dr. Mostaghimi. “Little did I know Dr. Mostaghimi. “Before at Today’s Vision Cinco Ranch? Visit at the time...I was paired with optometry’s you physically move, your senses are actively www.tvcincoranch.com to schedule an Master Jedi!” And Dr. Mostaghimi soaked engaged and preparing the mind and body appointment or just give them a call. You it all in as he worked side-by-side with Dr. for action. Vision accounts for the majority of won’t find a nicer bunch in all of Katy!

Arnold—a highly-respected and successful information received and processed by your optometrist of more than 25 years. brain. What we do is measure 10 points of Today’s Vision Cinco Ranch Then in 2009 Dr. Mostaghimi opened his function—including eye-hand coordination, 281-347-EYES (3937) own practice, Today’s Vision Cinco Ranch. reaction time and visual clarity—and see 23701 Cinco Ranch Blvd Suite #170 “I learned things from Dr. Arnold that you where we can improve your performance. Katy, TX 77494 don’t learn in optometry school. I learned Imagine seeing the baseball better, and reacting www.tvcincoranch.com

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Keeping Cool at Cinco Ranch...Then and Now

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by Marie Page

id you know Cinco Ranch dates back to before Texas became a republic? In the 1820s, pioneer Moses Austin was granted by the Spanish government the authority to settle 300 families in the valleys of the Brazos and Colorado rivers.

After his death, his son Stephen F. Austin was able to complete his father’s wishes, even under the newly established Mexican government. Through a series of marriages and land sales, the area that is now Cinco Ranch landed in the hands of five wealthy oilmen. They called it Cinco Ranch in a nod to its Spanish roots (cinco means “five” in Spanish).

The five ran cattle on the ranch and were also involved in rice and peanut production.

In February 1984, the largest raw land transaction in the history of Houston took place when Cinco Ranch Venture purchased Cinco Ranch, creating the 5,000-acre master-planned community we know today. Gerald Svetlik, owner of local True Fix A/C & Heating, says, “There’s no doubt that back in the day there was no shade and few trees in Cinco Ranch. The residents and ranchers needed a big-brimmed hat to make it through the Texas summer.

But today we have plenty of options to keep the residents of Cinco Ranch comfortable!”

Of course, Gerald is talking about air conditioning! True Fix was established in 1972, twelve years before Cinco Ranch became what it is today. True Fix is the oldest independent Trane Comfort Specialist in Katy. And just like Cinco Ranch has evolved from ranch life to amenityfilled living, Trane has revolutionized air conditioning.

“The engineers at TRANE are the brilliant minds behind TruComfort technology,” says Gerald. “The Trane XV20i gives you precise comfort by running at the exact capacity needed to keep your home comfortable. This allows the compressor, outdoor fan, and indoor fan to vary operating speed...saving you a ton of money when temperatures are at their highest. And to make your life even easier, you can control your A/C from your smartphone. Heading home early? Knock the temperature down a few degrees before you get there. It’s that easy!”

True Fix hasn’t quite been around since before Texas was a republic, but don’t worry...they’re not going anywhere. “We have been in this community for a long time,” says Gerald. “Kim, my wife of 38 years, has been a Katy Realtor for many years. Several of our employees are long-time Katy residents and have been with us for quite some time. We will never lose sight of the fact that every person we help is our neighbor.”

You might not live on a working ranch, but maybe you still love your big-brimmed hat. This is Texas after all! But don’t make it your True Fix A/C & Heating only defense against the hot Texas summer. Let True Fix hook you 281-392-9334 up with the best A/C around. Better still, customers may be eligible Greenbusch, Katy, TX 77494 www.truefix.com for 0% APR financing or some impressive Centerpoint and TRANE license#TACLB004843E. rebates. Inquire today!

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It’s All About the Kids K

by Marie Page

now what Dr. Kim Forrest at Forrest “Cutting edge technology, Orthodontics loves? Working with kids! “I was a general dentist for 17 years,” says Dr. Forrest. including digital imaging “Then I switched to orthodontics. That was systems to get a clear and 18 years ago and I’ve never looked back. 80% of my patients are kids...and kids are awesome! Orthodontics is the plastic accurate picture of the surgery of dentistry. People are here because they want to be here, and it feels good to give somebody a really nice smile. mouth, makes for more I do simple to advanced surgical orthodontics—where we literally rearrange the face from the nose down. It’s all very comfortable, efficient service rewarding. I’m now treating second generation kids—my for both parent and child.” patients are bringing their kids to me. I’ve only been bitten twice on purpose, so I must be doing something right!”

That he is. Multiple Top Dentist and Top Orthodontist awards from Texas Monthly, H Texas Magazine, Houstonia Magazine and many other esteemed publications line the walls at Forrest Orthodontics. Most recently, Dr. Forrest was awarded Dentsply GAC International #1 office in North America.

Awards aside, not only does Dr. Forrest love kids...the kids love him and love this office! The in-office movie theater has stadium seating, a new movie every month, and video games too. Each patient continues the movie when they step back to the six chair open bay for their orthodontic work. You will see all of this at your complimentary consultation. The consult room has floor-to-ceiling glass walls looking out on the open bay—designed by Dr. Forrest so new patients can see exactly what goes on in the office and will know what to expect during treatment. When it’s time for braces to go on, Dr. Forrest invites you to five minutes at the candy bar...because once the braces go on, candy is a no-no. But never fear...you get to revisit the candy bar again once the braces come off!

So what do parents do while the kids are having fun and getting braces adjusted? Enjoy cookies and maybe take a nap! The front “living room” reception area is cozy, comfortable and complete with a

coffee bar, water and fresh baked cookies. Parents also love that Dr. Forrest invests in some of the most advanced technology in the field of orthodontics. Dr. Forrest says, “Cutting edge technology, including digital imaging systems to get a clear and accurate picture of the mouth, makes for more comfortable, efficient service for both parent and child.”

Dr. Forrest has served everyone from beauty pageant winners to rising stars in the music industry, giving them the best smiles of their lives. Discover for yourself this kid-loving orthodontist. Both you and your child will be thrilled with the process and the results!

Forrest Orthodontics 281-392-4571 23922 Cinco Village Center Blvd, Suite 250 Katy, TX 77494 www.forrestortho.com

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Expanding the

Vision

by Amy Sharp

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ricia Turner Properties—the real estate office committed to exceptional customer service, always being helpful, and continuously giving back—is thrilled to welcome Blaine Cruse and John Pham to the team.

Blaine has always loved real estate. “I was obsessed with shows like Flipping Houses on HGTV. Years ago, I was buying a new build house and a friend in real estate agreed to help me for half of the commission. She literally only showed up to sign her name to the builder’s contract. I was left floundering on my own to muddle through the process (We are no longer friends!). That motivated me to pull the trigger and get my license. We need good guys out there. People that will help, not just leave home buyers lost and on their own to figure it out.” Ten years and a successful real estate career later, Blaine continues to put everything into helping people.

“I bring a lot of energy to the table. I’m the king of open houses: I coat the area in signs and put at least two 11 foot flags in the yard. My open houses are a spectacle...and it works. People visit!” Blaine loves what he does and totally supports Tricia Turner’s vision for the office. “Bottom line...we both care. Prior to joining her office, I had my own programs for law enforcement, fire, military and teachers. Her ‘Protect and Serve’ and ‘Teacher Rewards’ programs are in line with what I believe in.”

John grew up in Katy. After graduating from Sam Houston State with a degree in business, John knew he wanted to flip houses. “Three weeks after graduation, I had my license. I started selling houses at 21 years old, and I did pretty good for a young guy.” John recently read an article about Tricia Turner Properties. “I knew immediately that’s where I wanted to be. The attitude and culture at Tricia Turner Properties is in line with my beliefs. I go above and beyond to make sure my clients are taken care. I’m honest, and I love giving back to this community.” In addition 6 ~ UPCLOSE Katy ~ June-July 2017

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to his work in real estate, John is the Business Manager for Typhoon Texas Waterparks Houston and Austin locations. A member of the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, John also serves this community volunteering in schools and he’s coached area swim teams.

“This office is my dream come true,” says Tricia, owner of Tricia Turner Properties. “And Blaine and John are right...I love what I do and I love helping people. I’m ecstatic they share my vision. Please join me in welcoming Blaine and John to Tricia Turner Properties!”

Tricia Turner Properties 832-334-2671 8030 FM 359 Suite B, Fulshear, Texas www.triciaturnerproperties.com

The

Best Way to Buy

by Amy Sharp

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ort Bend personal injury lawyer Scott West is a proud Christian, husband, father of four, and a native Texan. He has a reputation around town for being a kind man, son, brother and friend to the community. So it’s no surprise that he chooses to do business with like-minded people and businesses.

Scott says, “I’ve known Ray Aguilar (Classic Chevy Business Development and Community Relations Manager) for more than a decade. I met him through his charity and community work, and I’ve bought three cars from him and Classic Chevy Sugar Land. Ray pours his heart into both his community work and his professional work...that’s the key. With Ray, the answer is always ‘Yes.’ Then he wants to know the question.”

With four kids, Scott has purchased two Suburbans and a Tahoe at Classic Chevy. “Each time, the buying process could not have been any easier,” says Scott. “If you were to create a menu of what you would like in a car buying experience, Classic Chevy Sugar Land has all

a Car the best ingredients. The only thing missing is a problem!

We also use the service department, and it’s outstanding.

Painless and seamless.”

Ray says, “I appreciate Scott’s kind words. He perfectly describes our culture here at Classic Chevy. This is a warm atmosphere and we are a family. General Manager Jeff Sebastian and General Sales Manager Brandon Sine are good ole boys that will look you in the eye with a firm handshake. There’s no funny stuff here.”

If your car buying experience isn’t what it should be, the team at Classic Chevy encourages you to “Find New Roads.” Jeff Sebastian says, “When we say ‘Relax and Enjoy the Difference,’ we mean we empower our salespeople to make decisions. Here, there’s no back and forth with unseen managers lurking behind closed doors...just fair dealings. We don’t push highpriced dealer add-ons that you don’t want, and we don’t employ high pressure sales tactics.

Like Scott, our customers are our colleagues and neighbors in the community. We promise to treat you like a friend. As Scott found out, it’s the best way to buy a car!”

281-491-9000 www.classicchevysugarland.com

SHOP FORT BEND

13115 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Keeping Bo

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or all you student athletes, weekend warriors, and everyone passionate about living an active life, now you have the finest medical support available – right here in Katy! The team at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at West gives you the personal attention you need to get back in the game – no matter what you play.

Dr. P. Timothy Sprockel is a primary care physician with sports in mind. Dr. Sprockel grew up playing baseball, basketball and soccer. In the sixth grade, he decided to stick with soccer and played through college and beyond on club teams. His education took him from his native Houston, to St. Edward’s in Austin, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico, New York Medical College and to Lubbock where he completed a sports medicine fellowship at Texas Tech. The opportunity to expand care for concussions “As a primary brought him to Houston Methodist West Hospital. “We provide care doctor, comprehensive care for the weekend warrior and the elite athlete.

I treat athletes As a primary care doctor, I treat athletes with sports performance with sports in mind. Say an athlete is ill. I’m conscious of the sport and make performance decisions based on that, including what medication to use. And of course, we are here for injuries. With all the specialties under one in mind.” roof, we provide complete care from injury and treatments through physical therapy and recovery.”

Dr. P. Timothy Orthopedic surgeon and native Houstonian, Dr. Winfield Sprockel Campbell played football and ran track at Middlebury College in Vermont. He knew he wanted to be a doctor since the 6th grade, but took some time off after college to try out for pro football. “I retired after I got hurt. I coached high school football for two years and then applied to medical school.” This UTMB at Galveston graduate suspected he would wind up in sports, but gave all specialties a fair shake. “I wanted to make an educated decision, but it’s no surprise where I ended up. My past helps me in my practice. Eighty percent of what I see I have personally experienced. I can tell you what a knee scope is like. I’ve had three myself. And I can relate to the young athlete. I know what it’s like to miss playing time or sit out a season.” In his seventh year with Houston Methodist, Dr. Campbell loves the West campus. “It’s quiet, it’s manageable, and my patients can park for free. We take care of broken bones, back problems, anything

odiesin Motion really. No matter your age, we take care of it or find someone who can.” Dr. Campbell is a team physician at Rice University and was the March 2011 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Final Four tournament medical director.

Take note Katy athletes and weekend warriors — whatever your game, this team at Houston Methodist West knows the rules to put you back in play!

By working with elite athletes, we are advancing the care for all of our patients, from less-invasive treatments to innovative healing techniques.

Our skilled team of orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians, physical and occupational therapists and athletic trainers use the latest innovative techniques and pioneer new technology to deliver exceptional care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries or disorders.

“I know what it’s like to miss playing time or sit out a season.”

KEEPING YOU AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME. When an injury has you sidelined, the worldclass team of specialists at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at West will help you get back out there faster, with:

Dr. Winfield Campbell

• Latest imaging and technology • Advanced nonsurgical treatments • Minimally invasive procedures • Injury prevention and performance training • State-of-the-art physical therapy To schedule an appointment, call 832.522.2663 or visit houstonmethodist.org/ orthopedics/locations/katy-west to learn more.

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at West 832.522.2663 18400 Katy Frwy., Suite 200 Houston, TX 77094 houstonmethodist.org/orthopedics/locations/katy-west/

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From the Arctic to the Antarctic

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by Amy Sharp

ruce Granger did two winter campaigns in oil and gas exploration on the north slope of Alaska. “I learned first hand how fragile our environment is,” says Bruce. With oil flailing in the early ’80s, Bruce moved to Colorado and started working in computer electronics. Then in 1992 his wife Lynn took a position with Antarctic Support Associates.

“Hers was a non-deploying position, but two months later she was in Antarctica. I found they had an opening down there on a research ship.

For four years I supported the computers for the NSF. Just like in Alaska, I realized the fragileness of our environment.”

After four years the couple decided to find “real jobs.”

“We needed something different.

The first year is an adventure, the second is about the money, but by the third you realize you have no life. Lynn sent our resumes to AOL. We moved to Virginia and worked for AOL for 10 years.” It was in Virginia that the couple discovered NaturaLawn of America. “We had them treat our lawn and realized how good the product was.”

When AOL merged with Time Warner the couple wanted another change.

“I was done with the computer industry...it wasn’t what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted to be a farmer or a rancher like my grandfather, a sheep rancher in northeast New Mexico. Lynn found a job in Houston and I realized there were no NaturaLawn of America franchises in Texas. I could farm grass!”

And the rest is history. For 11 years, Bruce has been happily and organically growing lawns. Bruce says, “NaturaLawn of America pioneered the environmentally responsible lawn care business. Our approach is safer and more effective than traditional chemical services. And we’re your neighbors. We live here. We knock on the door and say ‘Hello’ before we start your lawn service.

We want you to know you made the right choice.”

From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Bruce brings an appreciation for the environment to your lawn. Call today for your complimentary consultation in organicbased lawn care.

Bruce Granger 281-392-2990 NaturaLawn of America Houstonwest.naturalawn.com

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by Amy Sharp

ay Salti, father of three boys, knows that no matter what you do...your kids are going to crave pizza. That’s one reason he founded the first Pepperoni’s back in 1990 as an old-style relaxed pizza parlor with a friendly and family-oriented atmosphere. Ray says, “I was concerned about the ingredients in the food my kids were eating...so I decided to go all-natural. Every Pepperoni’s pizza uses natural mozzarella cheese and premium tomatoes for the sauce. I believe food should taste good...and be good for you too!”

Today, this pizza represents a quarter century of perfection! Now using 100% nonGMO untreated wheat flour, sugar, oil, and sea salt to make the dough fresh daily and all naturally sourced ingredients, whether you’re in the mood for Veggie or All the Meats, there’s a variety of high quality toppings to choose from—including traditional favorites like pepperoni and mushrooms to more eclectic choices like meatballs, fresh spinach, or artichoke hearts. And Ray understands that while most kids love

pizza, some do have diet restrictions. “Pepperoni’s happily accommodates our gluten-free guests by offering a glutenfree crust, as well as vegan cheese upon request. Everyone should get to enjoy great pizza!” Pepperoni’s also offers subs, salads, pastas, calzones, wings and desserts.

The first location was such a great success that today there are 12 Pepperoni’s locations. The Medical Center is the most recent, and there’s one coming up right here in Aliana. Ray also owns new family restaurant Express Italia Kitchen in Fulshear and critically acclaimed Bollo Woodfired pizza in Upper Kirby. Ray says, “Whether you gather with friends and family for a casual meal or order out for pizza...you deserve fresh, high-quality ingredients.

It’s delicious food you’ll feel good about eating. Only the best was good enough for my boys...and only the best will do for you and your family too!”

Order online at www.pepperonis.net...or you can always drop by or call your neighborhood location for this tasty Fort Bend original!

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Reasonable and Phenomenal

with Home Design

by Amy Sharp

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art and Suzanne Oshman have known Deborah Baustista, owner of Tista’s Fine Furniture & Mattresses, for many, many years. “I used to sell cars with her,” says Hart, General Manager at West Houston Infiniti. “But home design is her forte if you ask me!”

The Oshmans should know, Deborah designed their living room, dining room and Hart’s trophy room. Suzanne says, “Deborah is so sweet. She can take a conversational piece and design a room around it. And her range is wide. She does traditional, eclectic, modern... anything! She just has a way of pulling things together. In our living room, Hart really wanted a western theme—leather, cowhide and animal rugs. But I wasn’t so sure. Deborah designed a French country look with a western motif and it looks fantastic. She’s just awesome!”

“Even if you have no idea what you want, Deborah can help,” continues Suzanne. “She goes through pictures—getting an idea of what you like—and works from there. And she takes a ton of time with you, treats you like family. When my daughter moved into an apartment, we sent Deborah the floor plan and she designed a sectional to fit without ever setting foot in the place! If you’re remodeling, she can help redesign your house, room by room. I had the privilege of seeing Deborah’s new home. It’s just beautiful. She designed around heirloom furniture that was precious to her. The result is phenomenal!”

“Not only is she amazing, she’s also kind and fair. She works with people that have a budget of $5000 and people

that have a budget of $750,000. It doesn’t matter...the result is absolutely fantastic. And if your furniture doesn’t hold up or it malfunctions, she’s always on your side. You are her top priority.”

“My job is to take your dream and make it a reality!” says Deborah. “Design is my passion, but pleasing you is my guarantee. I love that Hart and Suzanne are so pleased!” Deborah does free in-home consultations, which include interior painting ideas, window treatments, art, mirrors, furniture and rugs. “Best quality at the best price is how we guarantee happy clients. At Tista’s Fine Furniture, we have over 160 vendors, so we are sure to find exactly what works in your home and your budget!”

In Hart’s trophy room, Deborah arranged his hunting trophy heads and selected a desk, chair and rug to complete the room. “It’s great!” says Hart. “I just trust Deborah and believe her when she makes selections for our home. And her prices are reasonable to boot. I recommend her in a heartbeat!”

TISTA’S FINE FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

281-347-5289 5315 Hwy Blvd., Katy, TX 77494 (Behind Texas Tradition) www.tistashome.com

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YOUR ALLIES in Information Destruction

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by Amy Sharp

ALLIES IN INFORMATION DESTRUCT

ALLIES IN INFORMATION DESTRUCTION

ack in 2009, volunteer EMT and new father Chase Purser started shredding documents professionally. “I was working for my dad, veterinarian Dr. Mark Purser, and decided I needed a long term plan to be self-sufficient. At the EMS department, we were looking for a paper shredding service. We found a small company and then it dawned on me...it was something I could do.” With a large shredder in the back of his father’s vet hospital, Katy Document Destruction was open for business.

While Chase was getting his document shredding business up and running, his friend since the 6th grade, James Lewis, was back in Houston working as a mechanical engineer in oil and gas. Realizing they were both of the entrepreneurial mindset, the two along with a friend from college, Matt Allen, started a company and acquired a piece of commercial real estate in 2016. A year later they set out to grow Katy Document Destruction and rebranded as SE-Shred.

SE-Shred now performs all shredding on-site in their state-of-the art truck. They take care of business at a rate of 4500 lb/hour. How does it work? “We can do a one time purge,” says James. “Or we can bring you a bin(s) and get you on a schedule. We can service weekly, bi-weekly or monthly...whatever you need. We securely handle and dispose of confidential information. We also recycle 100% of shredded documents.

There are no hidden fees and we are committed to outstanding customer service.”

SE-Shred is working on obtaining NAID certification, the rigorous global standard of care in information destruction.

Both Chase and James live here in Katy and are raising their families here. You can catch them out and about at community shred days throughout the year. SE-Shred is small and locally-owned and operated. Because of this, they can provide each and every customer with exceptional customer service. Whether you are a single insurance agent working out of a garage, an accounting firm, or a large engineering company, “We’re your allies in information destruction.” Call today!

SE-Shred • 281-394-2447 • Customer.Service@SE-Shred.com

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Wood Floors Take On A New Meaning With Laminate

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ike most homeowners, Doug and Angie Northrup were looking to make improvements.

They started with replacing the carpet. Doug wanted hardwood floors.

“My wife, daughter and I drove around Katy looking for the best deal. We had been to about four stores, when we walked into Lone Star Floors.

We could tell right away that this was the place we

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wanted to be regardless of price. The other places we went to were continually trying to upsell us. Lone Star Floors showed us options, and we fell in love with the salesman Mark, who was very humble and professional. By the end of our first visit, my daughter said, ‘You need to use these guys!’”

“I started looking at the hardwood flooring, and was getting ready to spend the money on this one particular kind when Mark said, ‘Come over here and take a look...what do you think about this wood flooring?’ And I’m like, it looks about the same. He says, ‘Well, it’s about half the cost.

It’s called wood laminate.’ I couldn’t believe it!”

“We had wood laminate installed downstairs, in one bedroom upstairs Sam and on the staircase. They moved the furniture, pulled everything up, installed the flooring, then cleaned up afterward.” Doug’s wife Angie was there during the installation, and was incredibly satisfied with everything from start to finish. “She says the installer was so professional and made sure she was comfortable about everything. We have two dogs who were in the kennel during the installation, yet he made sure

our dogs were even comfortable. When the project was done, Angie gave him a hug and thanked him for being so nice.”

Doug is sold on wood laminate. “Looks just like natural planks of wood. We had the floors done in April, and I thought maybe the dogs would scratch it up by now. It’s so durable. Those dogs run through the house all the time. Not one scratch.”

Lone Star Floors is family-owned and operated by cousins Mohamed Naser, Ziad Mukhaimer, and Imad Mansour. As the Northrups experienced, they take great pride in exceptional customer service. Visit today!

Lone Star Floors ~ 3 Locations 281-398-2319 873 South Mason Rd. #300, Katy, TX 10009 Highway 6 South Sugar Land,TX 281-564-1345 24627 I-45 North Suite # A The Woodlands/Spring, Texas 832-813-0813 www.lonestarfloors.com

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Transforming

Lives

by Amy Sharp

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elhaven University Director of Admission and Student Services Pete Deegan always wanted to help people. “I got married during my last year at San Diego Christian College, and our first child was born soon after.

We moved to Phoenix to be closer to my mother-in-law, and I took a job at Argosy University as an admission counselor. What I found was...I was good at it. I could really believe in what I was doing and see people’s lives transformed.”

In 2013, together with his family Pete moved to Jackson, Mississippi to work at Belhaven University. After three years in Jackson, he accepted his current position at Belhaven’s West Houston campus. Repeatedly named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys,” Belhaven delivers accelerated adult education, and both bachelor’s and master’s degrees that are tailored to the needs of busy working adults.

“I love Belhaven,” says Pete. “We have a vast demographic of students that come together and learn together. Each brings in different strengths based on their background and life experiences. It’s a really cool thing to bring them all under one roof and not just learn what the professors are teaching, but learn from each other. Here, every student has a name... they’re not just a number. The classes and campus are a safe place where students come to be ministered to in both education and life. When a student’s mom dies, with pray with him. Students facing worries and stress have an outlet where they can release that. And we focus on academic excellence. A student earns the degree they need, and they learn something in the process. Our worldview curriculum teaches everything through the lens of Biblical world truth. From business to psychology, we challenge our students to understand why they’re doing this and why they believe what they believe.”

Belhaven students can attend part-time or full-time, and classes meet just once a week. This spring, Belhaven graduated 52 students.

“That’s 52 out of a campus of 230,” says Pete. “This is a place where we love people openly and where they are. Sometimes that means being bold-face honest with them, and sometimes it means a hug. I see all of the work these students put in, and it’s absolutely beautiful to see their faces as they are finishing. Graduation day is my favorite day of the year. It’s great stuff. I see lives changed because of Belhaven every day.”

No matter where you are in life, you too can become a successful Belhaven graduate. Give Pete a call today!

West Houston Campus 281-579-9977 15115 Park Row, Suite 175, Houston, TX 77084 houston.belhaven.edu

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Quality Care For You and Your Four-Legged Family

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When I was in high school we moved to Houston, and I went all the way through vet school at Texas A&M.” In practice since 1988, Dr. Purser opened Highland Knolls Veterinary Hospital in Katy in 1999 with one goal: To make your veterinary experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible for you and your pet. That means staying up-to-date. Dr. Purser does 50+ hours of continuous education each year...more than triple what’s required of a veterinarian. “A lot has changed over the past 18 years,” says Dr. Purser. “We have the most current pharmaceuticals available. In our in-house labs, we can run most tests right here in the hospital. We have ultrasound capability and our digital radiographs can be emailed to whomever might need them.”

Not only has veterinary science changed, Katy has changed as well. As Dr. Purser’s clients of two decades started moving west, Dr. Purser’s son Chase, the Hospital Systems Administrator, saw a need for branch hospitals nearby. “We realized it’s not easy to go very far to take your pet to the vet. So in 2014 we opened Spring Green Pet Clinic to better serve our clients and patients. Then in 2016, we opened Value Pet Care near Fulshear. Value Pet Care is a wellness practice where we aim to get animals in and out quickly, saving you time and money. Get your annual check up, vaccines, heartworm care and other minor care close to home!” A 4th location, Grand Morton Animal Clinic, is opening later this year. Boarding and grooming are also available at the original Highland Knolls location.

Dr Purser and his wife Angela are longtime Katy residents. Chase and their daughter both graduated from Taylor High School. Dr. Purser enjoys golf at Willow Fork Country Club and spending time with his grandkids, his four dogs and his cat Bundy. “Bundy is our ‘serial killer.’ He takes care of the mice, rats, etc. that wander near our home!”

Katy Area Veterinary Medical Group 281-398-1551 Highland Knolls Veterinary Hospital 20920 Highland Knolls Dr Katy, Texas 77450 Spring Green Pet Clinic 10705 Spring Green Blvd #400 Katy, Texas 77494 Value Pet Care 6734 Westheimer Lakes N. Dr. #105 Katy, Texas 77494 www.katyvet.com

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“We realized it’s not easy to go very far to take your pet to the vet. So in 2014 we opened Spring Green Pet Clinic to better serve our clients and patients. Then in 2016, we opened Value Pet Care near Fulshear."

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by Olivia Cane nce upon a time there was a young prince who wandered the forest looking for Pokémon characters...but he forgot to brush his teeth. As the young prince went along discovering rare and mythical creatures in the forest, he found delicious snacks left for him by kindly woodsmen and various singing, dancing animals. There were soft drinks, cupcakes covered in pink frosting and buckets of candy. The prince gobbled them up without any regard for what all that sugar did to his teeth.

One day the prince’s mother, Queen Brush-a-lot, realized to her horror that her young prince wasn’t brushing as often as he said he was—and consequently, had a few cavities. No matter what she told him or how many Pokémon characters she offered, he was too busy having fun and being a little boy to bother with annoying things like brushing.

So Queen Brush-a-lot brought him to a great wizard named Dr. Faisal M. Khan at Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental. Dr. Khan was a great wizard indeed, and he knew that flossing just once a day would automatically give the prince extra booster power to find Pokémons. “Brushing just two minutes a day, twice a day, plus limiting sugary junk food and soda will pretty much make you invincible,” Dr. Khan, the wizard, told him.

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To the delight of the entire kingdom, the prince started brushing. Shazam!

More Pokémons, fewer cavities. Queen Brush-a-lot was overjoyed. And everyone had gleaming teeth and lived happily ever after.

Do you have a young prince or princess living in your castle? Give Dr. Khan’s lair a call and let him perform feats of magic on your family’s teeth too!

Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental Dr. Faisal M. Khan, DDS 832-222-TOTS (8687) 7830 W. Grand Parkway S, Suite 270, Richmond, TX 77406 www.grandparkwaypediatricdental.com

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You want to see them succeed. You want to make sure they have every possible advantage. Also, you want to feel good about the decisions you’ve made on their behalf. Most people agree that joining the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the best resources available to help your business grow.

Don McCoy, Executive Director of the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, says, “The whole purpose of our organization is to support you. And what they say is true—it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. The Chamber offers its members year-round opportunities to network—mixers, lunch-and-learn seminars, Grand Openings, Rope Cutting ceremonies and many other special events.”

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