Ahwatukee Uncensored with Howard Farran

Dr. Ashley Stein is a Board Certified Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) in Arizona. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Boston University, but quickly learned that medicine is much more than surgeries and pharmaceuticals. Growing up loving both nature and medicine, she went on to attended medical school in Arizona where she earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at SCNM. Dr. Stein loves to treat the whole person and strives to find the root cause of every patient’s condition. She incorporates evidence-based medicine with ancient wisdom to provide an individualized health plan, helping you not only get well, but also provide the right tools to continue to thrive and optimize your longevity.

Rick & Kathy Allen moved to the Valley in 1997 from the Detroit area. They have lived in Ahwatukee since 2004. They are proud parents of 4 grown children and have 8, going on 9 grandchildren. Rick's passion for helping people led him to seminary in his youth, where he learned a great deal about a variety of skills. Ultimately choosing a different career path, the passion for helping others and having a positive impact on the world around him remains strong. To realize that passion Rick & Kathy works with three top emerging growth companies, Kroll Background America, LegalShield, and GoSmallBiz. These three companies work together as a suite of services so middle-income citizens can create a wall of protection around themselves, their families, and their businesses. Over 140,000 companies offer the services as part of their voluntary employee benefits packages or protect their small business, and more than 4.6 million lives are covered. More small businesses rely on GoSmallBiz for answers to their business consulting, marketing, and business growth questions every day. Active in the community, Rick is an ambassador for the Ahwatukee Chamber, the South Mountain Chamber, and NetworkingPhoenix.com. With thousands of people in his Rolodex, Rick is a good person for any small business owner to know.   https://www.legalshield.com/ http://www.30fold.com/

Real World, Master Business Coach Danny Creed is an international master business and executive coach, business consultant; trainer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international keynote and workshop speaker. (www.realworldbusinesscoach.com). He is a recognized expert in sales, management, and start-up business strategic planning. He is also a business turnaround and marketing specialist with a strong emphasis on business and personal development and growth strategies. Dan is an elite Brian Tracy International Certified Sales Trainer and a Founding Member Trainer and Facilitator of the Brian Tracy Global Corporate Training Courses and the Sales Success Intensive course. Coach Dan has over 13,000 recommendations and has logged to date over 14,000 business coaching, consulting and training hours. He has been involved with 14 successful start-up businesses and over 400 business turnaround challenges. Coach Dan is the unprecedented SIX-time recipient of the FocalPoint International Brian Tracy Award of Sales Excellence.   Some of Coach Dan’s career highlights include; Created the first interactive sales training course, widely considered the precursor to Google Pioneered the first digital health information system creating the largest digital health information content library ever created Led sales organizations for market-leading NASDAQ technology companies, Defined, developed, and directed international sales training Successfully sold to C-level executives in health care, telecom and US federal government verticals including the Department of Defense Presentation team on three separate companies’ public offering Internationally sought keynote and workshop speaker and trainer Awarded by juried panel, the INAT Summit Mentor Laureate 2018 for most outstanding presentation, and the INAT Summit Man 2018, at the INAT Summit in Belgrade Serbia.   In December 2011, Coach Dan released his first book, BOOTSTRAP BUSINESS. The book was a collaborative effort as part of an established and highly successful book series with world-renowned business development experts, Tom Hopkins (How to Master the Art of Selling), John Christensen (FISH!) and Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul). His latest book, A Life Best Lived; A story of Life, Death and Second Chances in now available worldwide on Amazon.com and Audible at  http://www.businesscoachdan.com/author/.  Dan Creeds next book, Real World Business: Straight Talk on Surviving and Thriving in Business, will be available worldwide in 2018. Following this release, his book Mastering the Grind, is planned for a January 2019 release.

Pooja Doehrman has been a practicing OBGYN in the Valley since 2011 after graduating from Michigan State University. Doug Doehrman is a native of Ahwatukee, born and raised in the valley, he went to Desert Vista High School and is a practicing emergency room doctor. The couple bought My Gym Ahwatukee in Nov 2017 after their kids had been members and were disappointed the gym might close. My Gym Ahwatukee provides developmentally appropriate physical education, dance, and sports classes that teach fundamental social and physical skills important to early childhood. It also provides a community to parents looking to share their experiences and build relationships with other families here in Ahwatukee. Since purchasing the gym they have added several classes, hired additional staff, and have participated in community service and engagements with other local businesses.    https://www.mygym.com/ahwatukee

Sarah Dunlop is the owner, creator and baker of Sarahbea Granola. SarahBea began in 2015 at a local holiday boutique on a whim.The boutique was so successful, she spent the next year learning everything she could about starting a business, while practicing as a Mechanical Engineer full time. In the Winter of 2016, SarahBea attended every event possible until finding a home at local farmers markets. While she still practices engineering full time, Sarah and her family spend evenings and weekends working for SarahBea. All of SarahBea products are grain free and naturally gluten free and made with all natural ingredients. Sarah sources her ingredients locally when possible such as honey and pecans. She enjoys creating new blends and flavors based on seasonal ingredients. In addition to farmers markets, SarahBea is available online with free local delivery available to Ahwatukee neighbors.   https://sarahbeallc.com/

Inspired by a love of nature and extensive travels to Europe, especially Italy, Arizona artist Sandra Marshall draws from a plethora of stored mental images she has captured over the years. Sandra's main focus is on contemporary botanical paintings – creating sought-after works of art that offer unique color combinations that are exquisitely rich and harmonious. Her flowers are rendered in rhythmic, organic  compositions in rich oils, and mixed media on canvas.    Her love for music is often depicted in her paintings with her botanicals that she has often been told look like they are dancing, and have a musical quality. Her awareness of rhythm and balance helps her to create fun energy that helps to convey the beauty all around her.Early on, Sandra showed a talent and love of color and art and always drew or painted -- receiving accolades from teachers and others who saw her work. After studying color, and painting in her early years in a private art institute with Jean Fitzhenry, she became accomplished in a variety of media including oils, pastels, acrylic and mixed media and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education with an emphasis in Art Education/Painting.    A New York native, Sandra is a master colorist and attributes her passion to childhood trips into New York City to visit the museums, and galleries. Sandra's Mom, an accomplished wildlife photographer and gardener, who always had an eye for composition, was a big influence in Sandra's love for nature and flowers. She also worked as an art director for 3-Ball Productions in Hollywood in addition to painting backdrops for the Disney Channel and working on set designs. Before marrying and starting a family back in the states, Sandra studied art in Italy, which led to co-creating an inventive company in Italy called “Porta a Porta”, which means door to door in Italian. Sandra would bring aspiring artists from the United States and fly them to Italy and while under her instruction, the students would learn to paint as they were surrounded by the stunning Tuscan Hillsides.   Sandra has used her combination of color mastery, painting and teaching skills to design a career that has been immensely satisfying for both herself and her clients. In addition to her works of art that she continues to push the boundaries of color and beauty, Sandra volunteers in schools with her successful “I Draw, You Draw program. Says Sandra,” My mind is constantly coming up new designs and ideas of things to paint and I enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with my students. The excitement of each new painting is like taking a voyage to an unknown place – the anticipation, exploration and the journey --- I can’t get enough!   4025 E. Chandler Blvd te 6 & 7 Phoenix, AZ 85048   480-247-6689 info@BeAnArtistAZ.com   http://www.beanartistaz.com/ http://www.sandramarshall.com/

Here at Peony Garden Buffet our ambiance is almost as good as our authentic Chinese food! We are a friendly family restaurant that provides satisfying flavors as well as a comfortable setting for you and your family to gather together.   Family is the foundation that this Chinese buffet was built on, and we pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture. We aim to be the designated place for families to congregate in and enjoy each other's company.   The fantastic dishes that we serve here aim to please everyone, with tantalizing flavors that are sure to meet their mark. Whether you are visiting us for our sushi, American food, or Asian food, we ensure that your meals are made with utmost integrity.  It is our greatest pleasure to invite you and your family to be our guests here at our sushi bar. We only serve quality food and pride ourselves in our unique atmosphere.   https://www.peonygardenbuffetco.com/

Scott Pietrzak has been with a local Arizona Police Department for over 20 years. He has been a detective for 10 years and has investigated everything from thefts to homicides. He is now a detective with the Computer Forensics Unit and also the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, investigating the crimes covered in the topics discussed in his presentations.   He has a Bachelors of Science in Adult and Technical Education through Northern Arizona University and is also an instructor at the Police Academy. Scott was also in the Military Police and a was Paratrooper in the US Army.   https://onlinesafetyspecialists.com/

Dennis serves as a Deacon at Corpus Christi Parish, which if you didn’t know is located right here in Ahwatukee.  While he has retired from a nearly thirty year career in the pharmaceutical industry, his days remain quite full in his service as a Deacon in the Catholic Church, in writing novels, and, along with his wife, playing in a well-established local band, the “Lil’ Debbie Band.”   www.dennislambert-writer.com www.corpuschristiphx.org

Dr. Noel Abood knows firsthand the devastating effects of being overweight. He suffered a heart attack on the tennis court at the age of 49! This life-altering event led him to dive even deeper into the subject of wellness and weight loss.   Many weight loss programs do a wonderful job at helping you lose weight; however, they fail to offer any of the much needed support to maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle.   Revitalize, has a passion to help you avoid the many frustrations that traditional dieting brings and show you how science and technology can offer long lasting results with minimal effort. They’ll make this the last diet program you’ll ever need!   With him is Daniel B. LeMoine, who is the Clinic Director at Revitalize Weight Loss & Wellness.   https://revitalizeweightloss.com/

Trudi is making finances fun! Her outgoing and fun spirited nature is what her clients love most about her! She enjoys educating her clients first and foremost to empower them to make their own decisions when it comes to finances. With a hospitality and sales background, her clients feel at ease and completely taken care of throughout the learning process. Trudi is an expert at connecting people and gathering resources for her clients. As an Agency Vice President of the Phoenix office of Life Made to Order Financial - Trudi has a proven record of success that is spreading across the nation!   She is a sought after speaker, financial coach, NLP Practitioner, and a Time Line Therapist and loves living her Life Made to Order!   http://lmtofinancial.com/ https://www.fiveringsfinancial.com/

As a child, Moses Sanchez migrated to the United States with his parents and infant sister from the Republic of Panama. A Navy veteran, Moses has served for 21 years and continues to serve in the reserves. He graduated from college with a B.S. in Business Management and a MBA. Moses and his wife, Arizona native Maria Manriquez M.D., live in Ahwatukee, a community of Phoenix. Professionally, Moses is the Director of Operations at Nonnahs Marketing, an Arizona based digital marketing company that helps local businesses grow through targeted social media. In 2012, Moses Sanchez was elected to the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board. For almost 10 years Moses has been teaching courses such as Macro and Microeconomics at South Mountain Community College and continues to teach today.   Moses and Maria have three incredible adult children and three grandchildren. All three children graduated from Desert Vista High School and continued on to Arizona State University. Today, Moses continues serving our country as a U.S. Navy Reservist, service that includes a tour in Afghanistan.   http://www.mosessanchez.com/

Sisters Sara GilBride and Laura Prefling are native Phoenicians, both graduating from Apollo High School and Northern Arizona University. While Sara has a background in management and government contracts and Laura has a background in communications and public relations, their shared love of family and food brought them together to open their first Dream Dinners in 2006. In 2007, they bought their second location – the Ahwatukee store which had opened in 2004. A few years later, brought the bravery (and naivety!) to open a third location, located in Scottsdale.   Growing up, Sara and Laura’s mom MADE them sit down at the dinner table every night, and MADE them drink their milk. As teenagers, it was utterly infuriating to have no TV and no answering the phone… which was at the time, of course, a landline, hanging on the wall that the whole family had to share! Well, fast forward 15… or 20… or 30 years and both Sara and Laura now see the importance of what their mom was trying to do. And now, as Laura is mom to 3 kids and Sara is stepmom to a teenager, they also enjoy “torturing” their own children with these same important rules. It is now not only a job, but a passion for them to help bring other families together around the dinner table.   https://dreamdinners.com/

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Your local Kiwanis Club performs many service projects in Phoenix and in its surrounding areas. If you are interested in participating in community service or helping children in need, we encourage you to learn about us here on our site or at a club meeting. We are part of Kiwanis International, an organization serving children for over 100 years.   We'd love for you to come join us at one of our meetings or a service project.  We meet almost every Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at Biscuits on Elliot and 48th Street. You do not have to be a member of our club to participate in the activities we perform which interest you. Please go to our Contact page and drop us a line! Someone will get back with you.   http://ahwatukeekiwanis.org/

Kyle W. Timmons is an entrepreneur, businessman and franchisee of three (3) Office Evolution franchises in the East Valley area of Phoenix, Arizona and is an active member of the Chandler, Arizona and Ahwatukee Chambers of Commerce. As a previous client of Office Evolution, Mr. Timmons was the owner and president of his own highly successful dispute resolution firm, Mostly Mediation, Inc., specializing in complex financial disputes. For over twenty years Mr. Timmons was a leader and mentor in the Colorado mediation community while conducting mediations and facilitations in the areas of business and contract disputes, divorce, child custody and child support, family, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADEA, employment, workplace relationship issues, victim/offender, and community disputes.   Kyle.Timmons@OfficeEvolution.com   https://www.officeevolution.com/

PD Tukee Talks is for any and all interested in protecting their neighborhood. Come on out to the next meeting and bring a friend and neighbor with you. - Find out what your Police department is doing for you. - Get community updates, current crime stats, and trends - Learn how to recognize and report suspicious behavior. - Learn about crime prevention and situational awareness - Share your concerns with your Police Officers. - Meet and socialize with your neighbors.   PDTukeeTalks@gmail.com   http://pdtukeetalks.com/

Angela Moore is president of Six Degrees Digital Media. After working in online sales and marketing since 2000, she opened the virtual doors of Six Degrees Digital Media in 2010.   Marketing has been her passion since her first lemonade stand when she was just a young girl. So a degree and career in marketing made sense.   We’ve helped over 100 clients to build their brand online and grow their business. Angela has also taught short seminars for both UofA’s Entrepreneur program as well as Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Extended Education.   Realizing most small businesses need marketing help but can’t afford to hire an agency, or have been taken advantage of and don’t know whom to trust, Six Degrees Digital Media also launched an online marketing academy. Their main services now focus on video and development. Video is the most consumed form of content online and it’s the best way to build a relationship with your audience.   https://sixdegreesdigitalmedia.com/

Dr. Dustin Mullens began his residency training at Affiliated Dermatology in July of 2016. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. Dr. Mullens received his doctorate degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus. Following graduation, Dr. Mullens completed his internship training at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH. His professional memberships include the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology and Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society. Dr. Mullens will be training with Affiliated Dermatology for the next two years.   https://www.affderm.com

Sousan Alexander shares her techie story and why, if your phone or electronic devices break, she’s the lady to call!   480-626-0666   http://www.iwillrepair.com/

Sharron L. Sauls graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse while competing on the Universities Women’s Track and Field Team. Sharron also earned a Masters of Legal Studies from the Sandra Day O'Connor Law School at Arizona State University while raising her two young children and is a certified Mediator with credentials from the Arizona State Attorney General’s Office.   Sharron has over 20 years of Social Service and Government experience ranging from several states such as; Milwaukee Wisconsin, Tarrant County Texas, Arlington Texas, Maricopa County, the City of Chandler Housing and Human Services Commission, and the City of Phoenix. Most recently, she was the Administrative Assistant II for the City of Phoenix Housing Department; where she served as Landlord Liaison, Staff Training Coordinator and Assistant to the Housing Manager.   Sharron was an experienced Landlord and Tenant Counselor for 13 years at the City of Phoenix, where she served as Lead Counselor for over 5 years. Sharron was the go to for media coverage and was personally requested by Media Experts such as Dave Cherry and Joe Ducey. Sharron has also provided guidance to the State Legislature on Senate Bills, the City of Phoenix City Council, and Mayors Office.   In her spare time, she has volunteered for Girl Scouts of America, the Kyrene School Districts Parent Teacher Organization, Phoenix Rescue Mission, City of Phoenix Domestic Violence Committee, Cultural Diversity Committee Chair, City of Chandler Housing and Human Service Commission Board Member and Cornerstone Christian Churches Men and Women Ministries.   http://saulsforjustice.com/

“Eloquent, innovative, entertaining and passionate…” are words often used to describe Bobby D.  His passion for a greater world has led him to a career in being a leader of change. He entered the nonprofit world through stage work as a world champion auctioneer. He realized his passion and skill had a greater purpose. From the stage he works to make everyone in a room feel excited to participate in change. Encouraging donations to flow by driving the mission moments.  He works with, challenges and cures the problems of donor support. Each organization feels his great passion as he advocates for their specific cause.  He has years of experience public speaking and raising millions of dollars of support for nonprofits nationwide. His greatest skill comes from all the education and experience he has to work not just at an event but in depth consulting before an event, driving huge changes to cultivate support before he even takes the stage, working together with organizations and boards to exceed their fundraising goals. Bobby D. speaks at and teaches many expert seminars to other industry people to show them how effective their special appeals can be in changing the world.   Bobby D. creates the perfect mission moment. He works with organizations to find their heart and convey it to their guests.  His greatest moment is when he knows that because of their work together he inspired a guest into a life time supporter of the organization. Opening their eyes, wallets, and hearts to forever be the change.  These “goose-bump-moments” are his favorite.   www.calltoauction.com

Poccette LLC is a chocolate innovator and the producer of the first candy of its kind: Nubbs. The magic that happens behind the scenes is all made possible by the CEO, Morgan Higginbotham, the 16-year-old entrepreneur who is a graduate of the Young Entrepreneurship Academy.   Phone: +1.4802990448 E-mail: morganhigginbotham@poccette.com   http://www.poccette.com/

Fresko is Greek for fresh. This is the best way to describe our menu. Our fare is inspired by Eastern Mediterranean countries, but heavily influenced by the Greek heritage of our Chef. Our vision for Fresko is to be your go-to option for thought-free, healthy Mediterranean Greek dining in Ahwatukee Phoenix. We aim to serve the best ingredients possible, including using only pure olive and vegetable oils in our preparations. Our recipes are prepared fresh from scratch with the best of fresh ingredients, we are Healthy with Heart.  We are confident this is the best Mediterranean food Phoenix has ever tasted. At Fresko, we combine passion, well-loved family recipes, and our own take on the fast-casual concept to bring you a truly unique dining experience. With fresh ingredients, we prepare authentic Mediterranean dishes that’ve been passed down through our family and serve them to you in our relaxed, inviting space. We offer a wide selection of meals, from favorites like hummus and chicken plates to spanakopita and moussaka, so whatever you’re craving, we’ll always have your fix. Best of all, our dishes are just as healthy as they are delicious, so you can feel good knowing you’re feeding your body and your soul.   Janna Harris has wide experience in restaurants. Starting as a hostess in her hometown of Oklahoma City, OK. She worked her way through Front of House management, then began programming POS systems. Managing the POS and Inventory systems for 50 restaurants nationwide. She eventually was promoted to the IT Director for 18 restaurants cross-country. Missing the everyday bustle of a restaurant, she completed the pastry program at Le Cordon Bleu and spent the next couple of years running a bakery. However, her entrepreneur spirit won't let her be. Over the years working with different establishments, she realized that the demise of many restaurants were the fine details that owner/operators are missing in the everyday flow. With that, BOH Consulting was born. She imagines a world where 90% of peoples' restaurant dreams don't fail.   http://www.phxmediterraneanfood.com/ http://www.bohconsulting.com/

We offer VO2 Testing, coaching, and nutrition services. You're invested in your training, fitness and nutrition and we're invested in you and your goals! Anna Sparks, MS - Founder & Owner, Coach, Physiologist Anna Sparks has been working as a personal coach for over six years.   Anna is remarkably qualified for a science-based approach to coaching and has an undeniable genuine desire to help athletes realize their full potential.  Anna’s impressive athletic resume began with the Ole Miss Rebels Soccer Team at the University of Mississippi where she also received a B.S. degree in Exercise Science and Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She began dabbling in cycling and triathlon in 2004 after her collegiate soccer career.  She realized her talent on the bike and transitioned to competitive cycling in 2009 and currently races professionally on a UCI women's road team, Visit Dallas DNA Pro Cycling. In addition, she competes in several endurance mountain bike events around Arizona. Anna was a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Ole Miss Rebels athletic department while completing her master’s degree.  During this time, Anna also completed an internship in strength and conditioning at Auburn University working with Olympic swimmers. After completing her master’s degree she became the assistant soccer coach at The University of Arkansas and spent four years coaching the Lady Razorback Soccer Team. She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2008 to join the Arizona State Sun Devils as the assistant soccer coach and also worked for 4 years as a personal coach for Sigma Coaching before starting Sparks Systems in 2015.   sparkssystems.net trainingpeaks.com

Her story unfolds with an energetic spirit of life and a passion for living each day to the fullest.   After 25 years of restaurant and managerial experience, Tammy decided to take a new career path but that path was not certain. Her son convinced her to join a gym with him and what became of that was a total transformation. Tammy had no fitness experience or desire to even be involved in the fitness industry. Each passing day led to new discovery, a transformation not only in her own physique but in the way fitness is viewed as a whole.   True fitness starts within each one of us. It’s not about how many pushups or reps you can do. It’s about building lasting relationships, making each day better than the day before, going the extra mile, not taking life so seriously and understanding that until you walk a minute in someone else’s shoes you have no idea what that person is going through. This is the key to success – to meet each person where they are and build them up, educate them, to be open and understanding, to realize it starts with one and ends with many.   She has been blessed as a coach and instructor for the last 14 years in the fitness industry, grateful for the opportunity to use fitness as a platform to make a difference and build relationships.   Tammy recently took a position managing Hub Fitness welcoming the opportunity to bring people together. Here we will learn what the Hub is all about and her recipe for success.   www.thehubfitness.com

Jeremiah is the owner of South Mountain Window Cleaning, an Ahwatukee based family company. He has a wife Jill Green, also a small business owner on Ahwatukee, and 2 dogs. His passion is creating small businesses and doing what he can to help others succeed.   https://www.southmountainwindowcleaning.com/

Dr. Bryant has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has been practicing for 8 years with extensive work in functional rehabilitation.  Dr. Bryant has taken additional course work in the area of pelvic floor dysfunction.  Her gentle nature and fun loving demeanor will have you living your life to the fullest in no time. Dr. Bryant is from Tempe, AZ and now lives in the Ahwatukee area.  Dr. Bryant has 2 young boys that keep her busy when she is not developing her business or out hiking or running.   She has had her struggles with incontinence and postpartum depression after the birth of her first child and know firsthand how challenging it is to overcome. "My role in your journey, is to provide current education and treatment, in addition to one on one direct patient care to optimize your current and future life while helping you cope with obstacles that happen along the way." Kim Bryant PT, DPT   602-791-9298 kimb@kimbryantpt.com   15833 South 38th Street Phoenix AZ 85048   http://www.kimbryantpt.com

21st Century Grass is a vertically integrated synthetic grass installation and products company. 21st Century Grass was founded by Corey Goodlander, after beginning a landscape maintenance company in Ahwatukee. Synthetic grass became an apparent niche that created the specialized company that is 21st Century Grass Today. Brendan Grey became a co-owner in the company shortly after its founding, and is a leader in their team of artificial grass experts.   21st Century Grass vertically integrated their company and created ETurf, Artificial Grass Wholesale. After getting a special introduction to one of the largest manufacturers in the space. They were able to customize their own, unique, high performing grass. This allows for total quality control on installations and products that go into making your perfect synthetic lawn.   http://www.21stcenturygrass.com

Bio Steve Laskarides:   Owner and Executive Director of Visiting Angels Home Care serving Ahwatukee.   Steve has gone from 20 years of experience as an Engineer and Engineering Manager working in the high tech semi-conductor industry to owning a Home Care company. One may wonder how does that happen! How do you go from being an Engineer to running a Home Care company!?? Steve has passion to ensure the Welfare and Safety of others. Steve started out his previous career as an Engineer responsible for $100+ million worth of equipment and loved every minute of it but after about 5 years and suffering from some serious tunnel vision Steve desired to do more and more importantly work more closely with others. As a young Engineer Steve started down a leadership path and quickly became a Group Leader and Manager of up to 25 people. Steve loved helping his employee’s both professionally and personally. The majority of Steve’s employees worked in the manufacturing environment and early on a few of his employees were hurt on the job. Luckily nothing too serious but this kept Steve up at night! In Engineering you are following the same procedures and checklists on a weekly sometimes daily basis. If one person got hurt following a procedure the likelihood that someone else could get hurt was high. To address this Steve developed a Proactive Safety Program that determined when and where the next injury would occur before it happened and then systematically removed that potential. This effectively eliminated injuries for his team, it worked so well that it was disseminated to his department of about 500 people, that worked so well it was disseminated to his factory (3000 people), that worked so well that it was disseminated to the entire campus (6000 people), that worked so well that it was then disseminated to the corporation worldwide!! Keeping people Safe and Saving Lives is what Steve enjoyed the most during his previous career, Steve realized that caring for others was his passion and calling in life. Even though Steve had a great career he planned to officially “retire” at the earliest opportunity to start his next chapter in life which would have occurred when he reached 49 and a half but an opportunity presented itself to retire about 5 years earlier than planned and Steve seized it and he is very happy that he did! Steve has a great business sense and entrepreneurial spirit, Steve always knew that he wanted to get into Senior Care in some way be it starting a Group Home, investing in an Assisted Living Facility, or Home Care. After much research Steve chose Home Care and Visiting Angles as one of the best! With this Steve gets to continue to keep people safe and improve their well-being, he still gets to help employees develop in their careers and personal lives, and he gets to exercise his business acumen and entrepreneurialship, its what he was meant to do! Steve is highly active in our local Senior and business communities. Steve is an active board member of the Senior Advocacy Group of Ahwatukee (the SAGA), Steve sponsors local church events, donations to local churches, and he is a member of the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce.   480-886-1165 & 800-365-4189 16815 S Desert Foothills Pkwy, Suite 123, Phoenix, AZ 85048   http://www.visitingangels.com/SouthPhoenix/home

Chris moved out to Arizona in 1996 from Chicago and purchased my first home in Ahwatukee in December of 1998. Chris and his wife have two children, ages 10 and 7.  Like many from the Midwest, he moved out here for the weather.  Chris played professional golf until the end of 2012 and spent years traveling the world in search of his fortune.  While he never reached the levels of Tiger Woods, he has played with him and competed on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, the Asian Tour, among many other stops along the way.  On the advice of my father-in-law, he entered the insurance field almost 5 years ago and is happy with the career.    www.chriskamin.com

Michelle Rhodes, PhD, God’s Garden Director 480-460-0081 directorgodsgarden@horizonchurch.com   Michelle has been the Director at God’s Garden since Fall of 2015.  She came to God’s Garden with over 12 years of experience working in early childhood education. She has a PhD in Early Childhood Education, a Master’s degree in Child Development, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.    Michelle has many years of experience teaching, training, and mentoring early childhood professionals. Michelle has knowledge of adult learning styles, AZ Early Childhood Education Regulations, Theories of Early Childhood Development and Education, Curriculum Development, Child-Guidance, Assessment, Standards, and Guidelines for Best Practices of High Quality Programs.   Michelle has taught and worked with diverse young children and their families, including preschool age children and children with autism for over 12 years. She has not only worked directly with children in licensed preschool centers, but she has also worked with children and their families in various community settings, including Leaps and Bounds, a family-interactive kindergarten readiness program for families with preschool aged children.    Grounded in Piaget’s theory of Constructivism, she believes that both children and adults “learn by doing” and thus hands-on experiences are crucial to student learning and growth. Thus, her area of focus includes an emergent, play-based, child-centered curriculum.   Above all, she is an advocate for children and families. She strives to improve and make a difference in the lives of young children and their families by preparing professionals to work with young children and their families. She is a mother of two daughters (Josephine - 12 years and Lola – 9 years). Michelle loves to spend time with her family and she has a passion for spending time outdoors - jogging, biking, hiking, swimming, roller skating, cycling, etc.   Denise Tobin, God's Garden Director's Assistant 480-460-0081 msdenise4@cox.net   Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Interests/Hobbies: Shopping, reading, traveling, and spending time with family. Years at God’s Garden: 2   www.godsgarden.com

Dr. Foucrier has been a treating physical therapist for 4 years, obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Regis University in 2011. As a graduate of two Jesuit institutions, Seattle University (Undergraduate) and Regis University (Graduate), his philosophy of practice centers on education and access to research-based treatment modalities and functional movement. He has been working with Spooner Physical Therapy since 2012 during which he’s adopted a very dynamic treatment method, which incorporates guided treatment and patient centered values.   Jeff is very passionate about International Medicine and promoting Social Justice, as well as access to skilled care for all populations of people. This has led to international trips to Neuva Rosita, Mexico in 2009 and 2010, as well as Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2011. Within the clinic he strives to offer comprehensive care with an emphasis in orthopedics.  He has a special interest in treating myofascial pain syndromes, head-aches, vestibular dysfunctions, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD) and neck pain.   Jeff has undergone self-guided studies in orthopedics, which has led to an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Board Certification as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS). Additionally, he has received training and certification for the treatment of myofascial trigger-points (CMTPT) from Dr. Jan Dommerholt PT, DPT, MPS, DAAPM, a leader in the field of intramuscular therapy and pain management, through Myopain Seminars.   Outside of the clinic his passions include his wife Tammy, young daughter Liliana, as well as an active life-style that reflects his own love for camping, hiking, cycling, and running. Jeff has a deep-seeded affection for the ocean, as a native of Seattle, Washington, as well as the mountains after spending some time in Denver, Colorado for his graduate studies.   www.spoonerpt.com

Tim Spooner, PT, FAFS is the owner and CEO of Spooner Physical Therapy, an 18-location outpatient private practice in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Tim opened Spooner Physical Therapy in 1990 with the philosophy that every patient should be empowered with the knowledge and ability to function at their highest level and promote healing. Over time, Health in Motion has become the Spooner tagline. Tim has deeply embedded the idea of clinical and conceptual motion into the vision and the culture of the organization, embracing motion as being healthy in all aspects. Tim maintains a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota, along with a completed Fellowship of Applied Functional Science (AFS) through the Gray Institute.  He has been using AFS strategies for nearly 30 years to treat his patients, as well as to coach, mentor and train the therapists within his company.    LaRissa has four years of clinical experience with treating individuals with breast cancer.  She graduated from Creighton University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010. Upon her graduation LaRissa possessed a passion to make a difference in people’s lives, being on the cutting edge of cancer and orthopedic rehabilitation, and acting as an advocate for her patients.   She possesses an in-depth knowledge of and empathy for the emotional and psychological stresses that can accompany the diagnosis of breast cancer.  Her passion is to revolutionize the way that women recover from mastectomies, lumpectomies and diagnosis of breast cancer. She pursues this through innovative education, evidence based rehabilitation, advanced manual therapy techniques, and return to fitness programs that promote three dimensional training.  LaRissa is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science from the Gary Gray Institute and is trained in assessing the body three dimensionally to achieve lasting results for her patients.  While she is trying to change the world one breast at a time, she is also focused on her other passions: running, hiking and spending time with her family and husband Benjamin.   www.spoonerpt.com

Captain Bob Miller and his wife Keirene sat down with Howard to discuss all things aviation: from the state of the industry to their philanthropic efforts flying underprivileged children to meet Santa Claus at the North Pole.   www.unitedfantasyflight.com

Mark Taylor received a B.A. in Psychology from Pitzer College and has a both a post-baccalaureate and an MBA from Arizona State University. As he progressed through his post-baccalaureate degree, he realized that he really liked the “nuts and bolts” of accounting. While in the accounting profession he was exposed to a variety of sectors holding positions in public, corporate, and governmental accounting. The majority of his experience has been in tax positions. Mark has experience with budgeting, auditing, tax preparation, and tax projections. Mark has worked for small to midsized CPA firms. As a result, he was able to gain experience in both tax and auditing. He has worked several years as a Senior Accountant, a director of tax & financial planning, and a tax compliance expert. As a CPA, Mark has had the opportunity to interface with a wide variety of people and industries on a daily basis. Mark’s favorite part is making a difference in a client’s business. “I get great personal satisfaction when I am able to make a recommendation that saves a client money.” Mark also spent six years as a Revenue Agent for the Internal Revenue Service. He was responsible for coordinating examination of large and medium sized corporations with assets of greater than $10 million. Mark has 20+ years in the tax business and is also nearing the completion of a doctoral program in Business Administration.   480.330.0701 401 W. Baseline Rd., Suite 207   www.AZTaxHero.com

As the preeminent real estate professional in her community, Pam is dedicated to providing the finest service available while breaking new ground.   Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game.   She goes the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. That’s why she constantly researches the market and property values so your home is priced effectively from day one. She also makes sure the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative advertising and marketing techniques to attract potential buyers.   www.pameagan.com

We were established in 1974 and are proud of our 42 years of Professional Real Estate service in all areas of Maricopa and Pinal Counties. We have been a part of the fantastic growth in "The Valley of the Sun"  and  we continue to grow with the "Valley". We want to help everyone that is looking to come here, too. We are your professional Team dedicated to meeting your Real Estate needs from New Homes to Resales, Short Sales to Foreclosures, Investment properties to Commercial Property, Rentals to renting a home out (Property Management), short term to long term, Arizona or Mexico...Loan assistance is also available. Browse through our inventory of Featured Properties For Sale or at our current Featured Properties For Rent.Either way, we are looking forward to helping you find the home of your dreams.If you don't see what you're looking for or if you need personized help, please call any of the numbers below. Welcome new tenants. For your convience we have provided links to help you settle into your new home. Click on  Link or Utility Services, at the bottom of this page, for website and phone numbers to your providers. Our 40 year old "Property Management" department is ready to help with investment properties. For that option, click on our "LINKS" portion of our page. We are here to help! Call or email us with any comments. Here are our office numbers: Maricopa County :  480.893.1461  -  520.568.3572 Pinal County:   520.568.3572 Queen Creek: 520.568.3572 Maricopa (Corp Office): 520.568.3572 Thanks, from "Ahwatukee Realty & Property Management Inc.". Ahwatukee is an old Indian word that means: "Home Of Your Dreams". Do you want great service, great prices, a great home, or simply updates? Well you came to the right place! Follow us and we will keep you update.    www.ahwatukeerealty.com

Tukeetown is your destination to get recommendations on local businesses, find information on upcoming events, buy and sell items in the classifieds section, and listen to the latest Ahwatukee Uncensored podcast–all while connecting with your community! Our organized message boards give Ahwatukee residents an easier way to exchange viewpoints and discuss topics that matter to you and your community.   Learn more at http://Tukeetown.com   Listen on iTunes http://bit.ly/AUwHFiTunes Watch on YouTube http://bit.ly/AUwHFYouTube   Jessey Johnson has been an educator in the Kyrene School district for 17 years. In that time, he taught middle school math, served in administration at multiple middle schools, supervised the Kids Club after school program, Montessori Preschool, Early Learning Centers, and ran the CASA Vida home school support program. Currently, he is in his second year as the assistant principal at Kyrene de la Estrella elementary school. Jessey is familiar with the wide array of offerings that the district has including community education, middle school, preschool, and elementary. He is also a graduate of Arizona State and Northern Arizona University (Go Devils!). His children attend Kyrene schools and he is a proud supporter and advocate for the Kyrene School District.   www.kyrene.org/est

Sensei Rick Savagian expects all students to become better citizens within their communities and, in a broader sense, their country. Proper respect is expected at all times. The extension of courtesy is a founding principle of the dojo. The philosophy of Mountainside Martial Arts Central is based on the principles  and precepts of Wado-Ryu: • Uphold the Principles of Propriety and Courtesy • Cultivate the Spirit of Effort • Perfect a Mind of Patience • Live the Way of Truth • Do not Lose Self Control, or Act in a Violent Manner. Sensei Savagian also places a strong emphasis on motor skill development, focus, and balance to enhance one’s self-esteem.   www.mountainsidemartialarts.com

For most people, the journey from Los Angeles to Phoenix takes about eight hours. For Nick Knight, a California native, it took 13 years and a somewhat less direct route via Washington State and New York before landing in the Valley in 1984. Along the way he acquired one wife and two daughters. He has enjoyed successful careers as a professional photographer, award-winning audio-visual writer/producer, and graphic designer prior to finding his calling for the last 32 years as a computer whisperer.   During those last three decades, he owned an award-winning audio-visual production company, helped create a national publications center for Transamerica Real Estate Tax Service, created and managed a unified Information Technology infrastructure for a commercial mortgage banker with five offices in three states, and was part of an award-winning IT support team for GMAC Commercial Mortgage before starting his own technology services firm in 2004.   Nick began his company with the primary focus on providing a personalized level of service that he felt was missing from some of the big box and chain computer service shops. He describes his company mission statement as a cross between the Golden Rule and Boy Scouts – to treat his clients the way he wishes to be treated and always try to do his best. That formula has served him well as he recently celebrated his 13th year in business. Nick found his way from Scottsdale to Ahwatukee courtesy of match.com in 2008 and joined the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce in 2010 to immerse himself and become an active participant in this close-knit community. Active might be an understatement. Since joining the Chamber, Nick has served as an Ambassador, networking leads group facilitator, event volunteer, helped develop and coordinate the Chamber’s Ahwatukee Business Development educational program, been a member and Silver Sponsor of the Public Policy Committee, facilitated and sponsored the Ahwatukee Chamber Computer Lab, maintained the Chamber’s computer systems, and helped charter Arizona’s first Chamber- associated Toastmasters Club. Nick currently chairs the Public Policy Committee and is President of the Ahwatukee Chamber Toastmasters.   Nick believes strongly in the obligation to give back to the community that has so warmly embraced him and his commitment to that principle extends beyond the Chamber. Nick and his wife, Angela, hosted for several years an annual “wine- luck” to benefit Child Crisis Center, and Nick has volunteered at Feed My Starving Children and several events at the Kyrene Foundation including the recent “Stuff the Bus” drive, where volunteers assembled packages of donated school items into more than 500 backpacks for disadvantaged children.   He was honored for his service as the inaugural Chamber Ambassador of the Year in 2012 and Volunteer of the Year in 2013, and has been nominated several times for Small Business of the Year. Please welcome Owner and Chief Technologist of Nick’s Computer Guys, Nick Knight.   480-242-4997 16002 South 7th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85045   www.nickscomputerguys.com

Dr. John Boardman has been a practicing Chiropractic physician since 1998, and has had the pleasure of treating the people of Ahwatukee since 2002. Dr. Boardman received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from California State University, Chico in 1994 and then his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West in 1998. He was a collegiate Academic All-American Athlete in baseball. Since 2008, one of his main areas of focus has been treating those suffering from chronic and severe, neck and low back pain due to disc herniations, bulges, degeneration, sciatica, and spinal arthritis. The procedure is called Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and Dr. Boardman utilizes the FDA Cleared Z-Grav Table to perform this. He is the only one in Maricopa County with this table. His patients have enjoyed a very high success rate, avoided surgery and returned to their active lifestyles.   When not in the office, Dr. Boardman can be found coaching club soccer, refereeing US club soccer, fishing, hunting, hiking and enjoying time with his 6 kids and wife. He is a very avid outdoorsman and loves getting out into the wild!   www.ahwatukeechiropractic.com www.azspinalaid.com

Claudia Dabdoub has 24 years of experience in interior design. After graduating from the University of Arizona, she has worked for a design firm. In 2007, she started her own company D'amore Interior Design Studio. Her wish is to help her customers make the most of their budget, space and time, but foremost making sure the customer is satisfied. Most of her clientele are gained through referrals.   www.damoreidsinc.com

Rick and his family have lived in Ahwatukee since 1996.  He has been practicing law for more than 34 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 1980 and his law degree from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia in 1983. He practiced law for 7 years in Atlanta, Georgia and the remaining 27 years have been here in Arizona. He spent more than a year as the CEO of Delta Dental Plan of Arizona in 1999/2000 during a challenging time in that company’s history. He is the managing partner of the Phoenix office of Smith LC, a law firm headquartered in Irvine, California, with offices in Irvine, Phoenix, Provo, Utah, and soon to be in Jackson, Wyoming. Rick’s practice emphasizes state and federal litigation cases and trials involving investment fraud, intellectual property disputes, and professional advisor liability. Most of Rick’s practice focuses on representation of plaintiffs. Rick and his wife, Lily, are the parents of five kids (all graduates of either Mountain Pointe or Desert Vista) and grandparents of 10 grandkids, none of whom live in Arizona.   www.smith-lc.com

Dr. Woolaver was born in Nova Scotia, Canada and then later moved to Calgary, Alberta. He attended the University of Alberta for undergraduate Biochemistry major/genetics minor and received his DDS from the University of Alberta in 1996.   He married his wife Allison right after graduating, and then they moved to Oregon where he worked as a general dentist for 1 ½ years before going back to Canada to get his Masters degree in Orthodontics at the University of Manitoba.   After a three year residency in Orthodontics, they moved here to Ahwatukee in 2001. Dr. Woolaver worked at Southwest Dental group in Tempe to get sponsored for his greencard. He and Allison had their daughter, Maya, in 2003 and their son, Ben, in 2005.   Dr. Woolaver opened Woolaver Orthodontics in Ahwatukee in 2008 and he became a US citizen in May 2014.   480.240.9393 4425 E. Agave Rd., Suite 126 - Phoenix, AZ 85044   www.clearsmilesaz.com

At Saskia Salon, our hair stylists are experts in their craft, providing you with the latest hair trends and techniques to help you look and feel your best. Whether you're looking for a haircut, hair extensions, blow out or just want to come into our Ahwatukee salon to shop for hair products and gifts, our stylists are here for you.   (480) 940-1452 4647 E. Chandler Blvd. Suite 8, Phoenix, AZ 85048   www.SaskiaSalon.com

Dr. Cameron Call is a native to Arizona but fairly new to Ahwatukee. Growing up in Queen Creek he fell in love with all that Arizona has to offer. He completed his college education in Utah before heading to Dallas, TX for chiropractic school at Parker University. While in school and upon graduation, Dr. Call completed his training in Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic care with The Art of the Specific. This specialty is brought to The Specific Chiropractic Centers – Ahwatukee to help individuals enjoy a life unrestricted by chronic health challenges. Dr. Call opened his office here in Ahwatukee in June of last year.   Dr. Call enjoys serving as an active member of his community and his church. He is president of the ambassadors for the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, has worked extensively with the boy scouts in his church, accompanies the choir on the piano, and teaches Sunday School. Additionally, almost every year Dr. Call travels to El Salvador to participate in The Art of The Specific Outreach Program. While there, he is able to provide Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic care to hundreds of deserving families who otherwise would not have access to it.   While not in the office, you’ll find Dr. Call enjoying some free time with his wife, Kristin, and their three children, Nash, Granger, and Tenley. Dr. Call also enjoys playing the piano, trail running, and eating Mexican food.   www.drcameroncall.com

Allison Hurtado is the Community Outreach Specialist for CASA of Arizona, a program of the Arizona Supreme Court. She provides tools and guidance to all the county CASA programs in Arizona to help with their outreach and recruitment efforts.  Allison has a Journalism degree from Arizona State University and prior to holding this position she was a reporter for Ahwatukee Foothills News from 2010 to 2015, covering everything from local crime and government to schools and community events. Her favorite stories to tell were those of lives being changed through the kindness of others which made the transition to the CASA Program a natural fit. Children in foster care have a special place in her heart as Allison has been an “aunt” to dozens of foster children over the last eight years—three have been successfully adopted by her sister and brother in law. Allison and her husband recently became licensed foster parents as well and have enthusiastic support from their two biological daughters to take on this new adventure.   www.azcourts.gov/CASA

Paul Maryniak is executive editor of the Ahwatukee Foothills News, East Valley Tribune and San Tan Sun News. A Buffalo native, he started his professional career with a group of suburban weeklies in Pittsburgh in 1970 and after a few years joined the Pittsburgh Press, where he started as a general assignment reporter, later covered criminal court and then became a special projects/investigations reporter.   He joined the Philadelphia Daily News in 1986 as an investigative reporter, then led a team of five reporters covering Philadelphia government at a time when it was on the verge of becoming the largest American city to file for bankruptcy. He became city editor for the Daily News in 1995, and in 1999 was named managing editor of the East Valley Tribune.   When the Trib's owners put all their newspapers up for sale seven months after he arrived in Mesa, Paul joined the Republic as East Valley editor. He subsequently held positions as metro editor, Deputy Managing Editor, East Valley General Manager and East Valley editor again during The Republic's continuing payroll cuts. He joined Times Publications in June 2016.   Paul also has co-authored a book that dealt in part with three major criminal enterprises in Pittsburgh, was an adjunct journalism professor at Tempe University in Philadelphia for 10 years, and co-directed a summer journalism program for high school students in Philadelphia for 10 years.   (480) 898-7900   www.Ahwatukee.com

John and his wife, Tammy, are parents to 5 children ranging in age from 12 to 2.  They opened The Crypt Escape Rooms in August of 2016 after John had been working as a training consultant for several years.  Travelling out of state every week became tiresome, and they began looking for something that would allow John to be home with the family more.  After doing some research and visiting other escape rooms, they thought this looked like a fun business and felt they could bring something new and different to the area.   (480) 759-1133 4302 East Ray Road, Ste 104, Phoenix, AZ, 85044   www.BreakTheCrypt.com

AZ Spine Disc & Sport is a multidisciplinary clinic that offers a wide variety of services, allowing us to diagnose and manage painful conditions of the body. Our multidisciplinary clinic consists of pain management and rehabilitation, chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, strength and conditioning, and nutrition. Please see the “our providers” section for more information about each provider.   www.AZSpineDiscAndSport.com

Tukeetown is your destination to get recommendations on local businesses, find information on upcoming events, buy and sell items in the classifieds section, and listen to the latest Ahwatukee Uncensored podcast–all while connecting with your community! Our organized message boards give Ahwatukee residents an easier way to exchange viewpoints and discuss topics that matter to you and your community.   Learn more at http://Tukeetown.com   Listen on iTunes http://bit.ly/AUwHFiTunes Watch on YouTube http://bit.ly/AUwHFYouTube   Rob Camacho is a PGA Professional who is based at the Ahwatukee Golf Club aka Ahwatukee Country Club.   Rob offers golf coaching programs for adults and juniors on a year round basis and has been instructing and coaching since 1996.   Rob offers golf coaching on the golf course, which is commonly known as a playing lesson, which he believes is the best learning environment.   Rob believes all golfers at every level can benefit from professional instruction.   Call or text Rob at (602) 828-4653 / (602) 828-GOLF Email Rob at camachogolf@yahoo.com   www.azgolfinstructor.com