Burleson Star Insert April 2015

Volume 1, No. 44 April, 2015

A monthly publication of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce

Featuring

Dr. Pamela Boehm President

Hill College

And

Dr. Bret Jimerson Superintendent

Burleson ISD

Spring Quarterly Meeting: The State of Education

RSVP ONLINE AT WWW.BURLESONCHAMBER.COM/CALENDAR

Thursday, April 16, 2015

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. NorthPointe Church

2450 SW Wilshire Blvd. $20 Chamber Members | $25 Non-Members

After April 14 all meeting tickets cost $25. RSVP online - burlesonchamber.com/calendar

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The Chamber will present the “STATE OF EDUCATION” at its Spring Quarterly Luncheon on April 16th. Key note speakers for the event are Dr. Bret Jimerson, Superintended of the Burleson ISD, and Dr. Pamela Boehm, President of Hill College.

Dr. Jimerson and Dr. Boehm will each speak to the successes, vision and future plans for the BISD and Hill College respectively. The BISD is the largest employer in the City of Burleson, with 15 campuses, over 11,000 students and approximately 1500 employees. Hill College offers a local secondary education opportunity at its Bur-leson location in Old Town. The Burleson Hill College campus oper-ates at full capacity with over 400 students.

The Spring Quarterly Meeting is sponsored by Texas Health Harris Methodist Outpatient Center in Burleson. Serving the Bur-leson, Joshua and Crowley Market, Texas Health OPC Burleson of-fers advanced outpatient services that includes preventative care, an 24/7 emergency department and a fitness center at its 8-acre, 53,000 square feet campus in Burleson.. Affiliate sponsors are Atmos Ener-gy, Hill College and Star Bank of Texas.

Each quarter, the Chamber hosts a Membership Meeting that educates its members and provide the opportunity for meeting new members and business. For more information about the Spring Quar-terly Luncheon, contact the Chamber at 817-295-6121.

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Tuesday, April 14: Business After Hours Networking 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Old Texas Brewing Company (321 S Burleson Blvd., Burleson) **Free to Burleson Chamber members SPONSOR & HOST: Old Texas Brewing Company and bene tting Crazy8 Ministries Thursday, April 16: Spring Quarterly Meeting: The State of Education BISD Superintendent Dr. Bret Jimerson & Hill College President Dr. Pamela Boehm 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at NorthPointe Church (2450 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson) $20.00 Chamber Members/$25.00 Non-Members/$25 Late Registration after April 14 TITLE SPONSOR: Texas Health Harris Methodist Outpatient Center Burleson AFFILIATE SPONSORS: Atmos Energy, Hill College and Star Bank of Texas RSVP Online for these events at burlesonchamber.com or call the Chamber at (817) 295-6121

Friday, May 1: Lunch & Learn: Topic to be Announced 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Honda of Burleson (632 S. Burleson Blvd., Burleson) $15.00 Chamber Members/$20.00 Non-Members Tuesday, May 12: Business After Hours Networking 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Lost Oak Winery (2116 FM 731, Burleson) **Free to Burleson Chamber members SPONSOR & HOST: Lost Oak Winery Saturday, May 23: 17th Annual Burleson Honey Tour Bike Ride Location: Centennial High School Register to ride online at honeytour.athlete360.com Presenting Sponsor: H-E-B


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Metroplex Family ChurchBrian JacobsP.O. Box 330595Fort Worth, TX 76163817-531-7300www.metroplexfamilychurch.comChurch New Beginning LandscapeBrent TalleyPO Box 2734Burleson, TX. 76097817-500-2757Landscape/Lawn Care PeopleFundErika Downs1150 South Freeway Suite 106Fort Worth, TX 76104214-942-6698www.peoplefund.orgNon-Pro t/Lending Institution SonShine FlowersLinda Edwards817 SW Alsbury, Ste 2Burleson, TX 76028817-295-7673www.sonshine owershop.comFlorist

Atlas Foundation Co., Inc ........................................................................ www.atlasfoundationinc.comAlsbury Villas .........................................................................................www.sphinxdevelopment.comAntonio’s Mexican Restaurant ...........................................................................www.antoniosmex.comArmy Navy Store ........................................................................................................... (817) 295-8772AutoNation Ford Burleson ................................................................www.autonationfordburleson.comBarry A. Schlech, Ph.D .................................................................................................. (817) 447-0969Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation .....................................................................www.baylorhealth.comBlake Herren State Farm Insurance ........................................................................ www.statefarm.comBurleson Air & Heat Systems Inc ........................................................................ www.burlesonair.comBurleson Pregnancy Aid Center ......................................................................... www.pregnancyaid.orgChicken Express- Burleson ......................................................................................www.chickene.comDiet Solution Centers ...............................................................................www.dietsolutioncenters.comEliot Management Group ...............................................................................................www.e-mg.comFirst National Bank of Burleson ........................................................................www. rstburleson.com FW Freight Services................................................................................................ www.fwfreight.com Heritage Place ......................................................................................www.sagora.com/heritage-place Home Depot ......................................................................................................... www.homedepot.com Honda of Burleson ...................................................................................... www.hondaofburleson.comJoshua Spine and Health Center ............................................................... www.joshuaspinehealth.com LKQ North Texas-Burleson .......................................................................................www.lkqcorp.comLovelace Killen PLLC .....................................................................................www.lovelacekillen.com Mariposa Apartment Homes Elk Drive ............................www.mariposaapartmenthomeselkdrive.comMeals-On-Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Co ............................... www.servingthechildrenofyesterday.orgBill Moore .....................................................................................................www.johnsoncountytx.orgOncor Electric Delivery ................................................................................................ www.oncor.comPit to Palace cleaning LLC .....................................................................www.pittopalacecleaning.comRasco & Rasco, PC ..................................................................................................www.rascocpa.com Southwestern Union Conf. Seventh Day Adventis .............................. www.southwesternadventist.org Thrive Life ..................................................................................................................... (817) 980-0813Trinity Chiropractic of Burleson ..............................................................www.trinity-chiropractic.comVapor Depot ......................................................................................................www.txvapordepot.comWilco Realtors, Cody Lee ................................................................................. www.wilcorealtors.com

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The women’s division of the Burleson Chamber has enjoyed a great years of strong women speakers in 2015. The Power of Heels

Speakers Series for 2015 is title Women in Leadership.

In January, Sharen Wil-son, the newly-elected and rst female District Attor-

ney of Tarrant County, was the guest speaker. Wilson discussed the importance of public service and what it means to work in the public eye. Her presentation was both humorous and powerful.

In March, Cindy Milrany spoke to the Power of Heels. Milrany is the rst female CFO of Freese and Nichols, one of the region’s and the nation’s largest engineering rms. Milrany spoke about

Freese and Nichols win of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige award, a topic that provided ideas and informa-tion for business of every ilk and size.

“With our Women In Leadership series, we are striving to nd successful women that are both trail-blazers and role models,” said Ellen Larimore, the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Chamber and Chamber liai-son for the Power of Heels. “These luncheons have so far been a great opportunity for us to hear about the ac-complishments of others that both inspire and edu-cate those in attendance.”

The group’s next meet-

ing takes place on Friday, May 29th. Burleson Police Department Deputy Chief Cindy Aaron and Texas Christian University Police Of cer Pamela Christian will be the speakers when Power of Heels presents: “The POW-her of Heels:

Keeping Women Safe.” Aaron has served with the Burleson PD since 1977 and Christian with TCU since 1998.

For more information on the Power of Heels, contact Larimore at the Burleson Chamber.

March luncheon speaker, Cindy Milrany, CFO of Freese and Nichols.

Sharen Wilson, Tarrant County DA kicked off the Janu-ary Power of Heels Lunch as keynote speaker.

The Power of Heels committee with Cindy Milrany at the March Lunch.


The Chamber recently added four new members to its Board of Directors.

Newly elected to the Board are Jason Bagley, Area Waste Solu-tions, Inc.; Devohn Pugh, Your New Neighborhood; Lisa Schwarz, Crazy8 Ministries; and Mary War-ren, Eliot Management Group. Elected directors serve a three-year terms on the Chamber’s Board.

These four join a dedicated slate of Directors already serving the Chamber in a leadership ca-pacity, including Aly Allen-Eng-strom, United Way; Craig Couch, Couch & Russell Financial Group; Kurt Jaeger, City Market; Lisa Keese, Service First Mortgage;

Phillip R. Marcantel, H-E-B; Bill Mecke, KWS Manufacturing Co.; Norman Meyer, Christian Broth-ers Automotive Center – Burle-son; Ruth Moor, Gonzo Strate-gies; Russ Richardson, Star Bank of Texas; Adam Russell, First Na-tional Bank of Burleson; and Russ Weaver, Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South.

Four community leaders lead the Chamber as Ex-Of cio (non-voting) Directors, including Brad-ley Ford, City of Burleson/Eco-nomic Development; Mikala Hill, Burleson Independent School Dis-trict; Nancy Holland, Hill College; and Chief Billy Cordell, Burleson Police Department.

This year, the Chamber’s Ex-ecutive Committee includes Adam Russell, Chair; Russ Richardson, Vice-Chair; Craig Couch, Vice-Chair Elect; Jason Bagley, Secre-tary; Kurt Jaeger, Treasurer; and Lisa Keese, Past Chair.

“I have volunteered for the Chamber as a Diplomat for sev-eral years,” said Mary Warren. “Being active in the Chamber is the best way to get to know my fellow chamber members and the Burleson business community. When I was asked to run for the Board of Directors last fall, I felt it was a prestigious honor.”

Directors bring their collec-tive professional knowledge and

experience to the management of the Chamber, they also are will-ing and ready volunteers and rep-resentatives of the organization. They create a clear vision and share a common commitment to the Chamber’s success.

Four Board members rolled off the board after multiple years of Board leadership, including Alison Bradham, Justice Insurance (Past Chair); Gregg Gammon, Gammon Financial PLLC; Dan Jones, Home Depot; and Brenda Staglik, Cen-tury 21 A-One/Home Team.

For information on a leader-ship role with the Chamber, con-tact Chamber President Sherri Se-christ.

2015 Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: Left to Right: Bradley Ford, Chief Billy Cordell, Devohn Pugh, Lisa Schwarz, Phil-lip Marcantel, Kurt Jaeger, Nancy Holland, Mary Warren, Adam Russell, Norman Meyer, Lisa Keese, Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth, Ruth Moor, Russ Richardson, Craig Couch; Not Pictured: Jason Bagley, Aly Allen Engstrom, Bill Mecke, Russ Weaver, Mikala Hill


AMBASSADOR MEMBERSPresident: Audrey Gibson........................Encore Alsbury Apartment HomesPresident Elect: Tami King .........................Couch & Russell Financial GroupSecretary: Danielle Elston .......................................... The Upper Cut SalonSergeant of Arms: Terri Trefger ........................................ TNT EmbroideryPast President: Melissa McCoy ..........................Burleson NOW MagazineBoard of Director Liaison: Ruth Moor ...............................Gonzo StrategiesDebbie Arney ........................................ American National Bank of TexasKevin Cooksey .............................................................Farmers InsuranceTerrie Goodloe...................................................... Service First MortgageJack Mattson ................................. LegalShield (Legal & Business Services)Jeannie Moss ................................................Springleaf Financial ServicesTerri Perez ................................................. Looking Suite at Legacy SalonsDan Taylor ....................................................... Burleson Star NewspaperAmber Tollison .................................................Century 21/ A-One Realty

TelePacifi c Communications; 1320 S. University Suite 215, Fort Worth817-349-3446; www.telepacifi c.com; Telecom Products/Services

Walgreens; 833 Wilshire Blvd., Burleson817-447-4172; www.walgreens.com; Convenience Store/Health Clinic

3B Roofi ng; 344 SW Wilshire Blvd., Suite I-104, Burleson817-994-3343; www.3BRoofi ng.com; Roofi ng

Keller Williams Realty, Jason Reynolds; 1301 S. Bowen, Ste. 125, Arlington817-269-0988; www.yourlocaltxagent.com; Realtor

The Upper Cut Salon; 137 NW Hillery St., Burleson405-514-9106; www.danielleelston.com; Beauty Salon/Day Spa


DIPLOMAT MEMBERSChair: ...................................................................................................................................Jared TreeshNorthstar BankVice-Chair: ............................................................................................................... Lisa Miller, Burleson Now MagazineSecretary: .....................................................................................................Kelly Qualls, Burleson Pregnancy Aid CenterBoard of Director Liaison: ..................................................................................... Mary Warren, Eliot Management GroupMark Basham .....................................................................................................................Farmers Insurance- Sean KirbySonny Bauer ........................................................................................................................Afl ac Supplemental InsuranceAlison Bradham ..................................................................................................................................... Justice InsuranceDanielle Cheek ..............................................................................................................Stevan Buren Roofi ng & WindowsLisa Deese ....................................................................................................... Meals on Wheels of Johnson & Ellis CountyRachel House ................................................................................................................................ Pit to Palace CleaningDebbie Martin ............................................................................................................................Fort Worth Star-TelegramNorman Meyer .......................................................................................................Christian Brothers Automotive BurlesonBecky Montgomery ................................................................................................................................... The CabinetryJeff Montgomery ........................................................................................................................................Pinnacle BankVeronica Neal .................................................................................................................................. Springleaf FinancialBruce Nelson ......................................................................................................................... Legal Shield / Go Small BizJason Reynolds ...............................................................................................................................Keller Williams RealtyJo Ann Stephens .........................................................................................................................................Burleson StarJackie Stephenson ...................................................................................................................Stephenson Process ServiceReich Vanwinkle ............................................................................................................................National Fleet Tracking

Cendera Funding; 240 E Renfro St., Suite 101, Burleson817-447-4443; www.informedmortgagefi nancing.com; Mortgage Lending

Alpha & Omega Pest Control; 121 NW Renfro, Burleson 817-426-4445; www.alphaandomegapestcontrol.com; Pest Control

Apos Floors; 104 CR 319 B, Alvarado817-645-0460; www.aposfl oors.com; Flooring

Baylor Emergency Medical Center ; 12500 South Freeway, Burleson214-294-6250; www.baylorburleson.com; Emergency Medical Care

Chili's Grill & Bar; 13311 S Fwy., Burleson817-426-0122; www.chilis.com; Restaurant

Dry Clean Super Center; 550 NE Alsbury, Burleson817-447-1137; Dry Cleaners

Joey's Illusion Auto Body & Paint; 2816 South I-35W Units 3-6, Burleson 817-768-1970; www.joeysillusion.com; Automobile-Collision Repair

James C. Neathery & Associates, Inc.; 115 S Friou St., Alvarado817-790-0405; www.bankingwithlife.com; Bookkeeping

DFW Waste Oil Service, Inc.; 4315 S. I-35W, Alvarado817-783-5801; Waste Management

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