March | April 2016
Building Leaders
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. – Chinese Proverb New beginnings The mission of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce is to continuously improve the economic prosperity, the business environment and the quality of life in Angelina County. he best time to plant a tree was Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce 20 years ago. The second best 1615 S. Chestnut, Lufkin, Texas USA 75901 phone (936) 634-6644 fax (936) 634-8726 “T time is now.” As we move into spring, this Chinese Proverb provides a 2016 executive board Joe Rich vision for our business community. Our Gene Lee Bancorp South Board Chairman Terry Morgan businesses did not grow overnight; in Lee TranServices, Inc. Morgan Insurance reality, they took cultivation over genera- Codie Jenkins Kelli Wayland tions to produce dynamic companies that Board Chairman-Elect GE Oil & Gas provide the backbone for Angelina County. First Bank & Trust David Flowers East Texas Our organization has been around over 90 Huntington ISD Aimee Slusher years and even today we are continuing Immediate Past Chairman Neice Bell Skelton Slusher Barnhill The Lufkin Daily News to look toward the future and how we can Watkins Wells, PLLC John Alston best service our members. Martha Quintanilla Brookshire Brothers Secretary The spring season is a great time for Jim K. Johnson Jim Cumbie La Unica Tortilleria Georgia-Pacific new beginnings and new growth, and at Brian Cyr the Chamber it is no different. Our Treasurer 2016 appointed Annual Banquet introduced our new Board of Directors which will Commercial Bank board members Chris Johnson provide our leadership for years to come. This season the chamber will Starla Bickerstaff Vice Chairman KTRE create a strategic plan that will lay the groundwork for our organization Whataburger Kyle Swift Mark Hicks to move forward and provide the best programs and opportunities for our
Vice Chairman Woodland Heights business members. JM Management Chris Fleniken The Chamber has also launched our new website at www.lufkintexas.org. Chad Roberts Real Graphics Vice Chairman Please take time to visit and take a look at the new design and additional City Wide Directories LLC tools that will serve our membership. The entire Chamber Staff looks for- chamber staff Jeff Todd ward to seeing you at the many upcoming events and are always available Vice Chairman Jim Johnson, IOM to answer any questions about programs and opportunities. Advanced Financial President & CEO Services Charlene Black – Jim Johnson, President / CEO Information Specialist 2016 elected Susie Cardwell Lufkin / Angelina County Chamber of Commerce board members Community Development Trent Ashby Manager Annual Chamber Banquet Citizens National Bank Tori Charanza Mark Dunn Marketing Coordinator Dunn Construction Tori Jones Dr. LaTonya Goffney Membership Coordinator Lufkin ISD Jill Roberson Stephen King Business Manager Consolidated Melissa Wheeler, IOM Communication Shawn Barnett Programs & Operations Manager CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial G. William Newton businesslink staff Jennifer Gage Angelina Plastic Surgery Victor Patel Layout Design Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Suites
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4 Member Anniversaries READY IS 5 Volunteer Spotlight BETTER. 6 Calendar & Event Spotlight Vince Treadwell, CFP® 7 Women’s Networking Luncheon Financial Advisor 321 S. First Street 8 Ribbon Cuttings Lufkin, Texas 75901 936-634-6116 9 Ground Breakings and Red Carpet Salutes www.edwardjones.com
10 Leadership Lufkin Profiles
13 greetings from the Expo
14 Cover Story: Building Leaders
16 angelina Beautiful / Clean
18 science and Tech Fair
19 texas State Forest Festival Awards staffing group
20 angelina Arts Alliance “We Place You First” 21 Leadership Tomorrow CLERICAL INDUSTRIAL 22 economic Indicators TECHNICAL 24 lufkin Convention and FLEXIBLE STAFFING Visitors Bureau 3810 S. Medford Dr. 26 on the Scene Lufkin 818 University Dr. Suite 101 Nacogdoches 936-632-2223 936-559-7777
BusinessLINK March | april 2016 lufkintexas.org 3 New Members Thank Community Contractors, LLC Hicks-Co New York Life Insurance Company – Signs By Debbie Jenny Schroeder y Del-Tin Fiber, LLC Investors of the Kingdom Solitaire Homes for being aou member of East Texas Fun Bunch, Inc. Joe Martin, Attorney at Law New York Life Insurance Company – Tami’s Bistro the Lufkin/Angelina Rex ‘’Mike’’ Floyd Edward Jones- Kristin Fraizer Legacy Institute for Texan’s Barber School County Chamber of Guardian Reliability Group Financial Education N-Line TrafficMaintenance The Rose Commerce!
Renewing Members A R Services David S. Tamminga Ivan Smith Furniture Point A Media, Inc. A1 Recycling Davis Insurance Agency, Inc. Jake Lyon & Associates Inc. Polk Energy Partners, LLP A-1 Self Storage & Pack Mail Deep East Texas Council of Governments James Hilliard & Son’s Popeyes #3128 Abeldt’s Gaslight Pharmacy, Inc. Denum Moving & Storage Landscaping LLC Pregnancy Help Center of Lufkin Advanced Financial Group Diboll Housing Authority Jerry Highnote Ralph & Kacoo’s Air Cooled Engine Co. Diboll I.S.D. Jerry Whiteker Regency Cleaners Al Meyer Ford Mitsubishi Don Duran, Attorney Jewell Hudgens Ritter Millwork Alene’s Florist Don’s Sanitation JM Management Robert G. Osborn, Attorney At Law Alexander, Lankford & Hiers, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Sidney C. Roberts Joe Martin, Attorney at Law Rose Rentals – ’’A Place to Call Home’’ American Cancer Society Dude Development Company Joe W. Elliott House Ryan K. Hinckley, D.D.S., M.S. American Filter Service, LLC Dunagan Warehouse Corp. Jordan Family Dentistry, PA Security & Guaranty Abstract Co. American Real Estate - Jennifer Oliver Dupree Tire Company Inc. Junior Achievement Security Finance America’s Car-Mart Duran Pools & Spas Kaywin Carter & Associates Security Shredding Angelina College Small Business East Texas Eye Associates KETK/KFXK Shaw Insurance Development Center East Texas Hematology KSA Engineers, Inc. Skelton, Slusher, Barnhill, Watkins & Angelina County & Cities Health District East Texas Nephrology Associates KSWP/KAVX/LEBF Angelina County Farm Bureau Eastex Bilingual Services KTRE TV Wells,PLLC Angelina Excavating Eastview United Pentecostal Church Lamar Advertising Solitaire Homes Angelina Glass Edward Jones - Ashley Bratton, Financial Law Office of Robert L. Flournoy Sonic Drive-in Angelina Hardwood Sales Advisor Lehman’s Pipe & Steel, Inc. Sound Techs Angelina Savings Bank Ellen Temple Loggins & Sons, Allen Sound Techs Anita Caraway Everett, Griffith, Jr. & Associates Inc. Loggins Plumbing Southern Supply, Inc. Atkinson Candy Company Excel Car Wash Loving Toyota Scion Southland Federal Credit Union Audiological Services Farmers Insurance Group District Office Luckett’s Hole-In-One Cafe Spherion Staffing Axley & Rode CPA’s Feather Crest Farms, Inc. Lufkin Barbecue Inc St. Cyprians Episcopal School BancorpSouth Fenley & Bate, Attorneys At Law Lufkin Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. Stafford’s Liquigas BancorpSouth Insurance Services, Inc. First Bank & Trust East Texas Lufkin Convention & Visitors Bureau Star Professional Cleaning Bartlett, Baggett & Shands, LLP Fleetwood Transportation Services Lufkin Daily News State Farm Insurance - Chad Morgan Beard Fine Jewelers Friesen-Strain Insurance Assoc. Lufkin First Baptist Church Story Wright Bill Simpson Gann Medford Real Estate Lufkin Golf Club Suddenlink Communications Blown Away Salon Gann Medford Real Estate - Nathan Lufkin Host Lions Club Swain & Baldwin Insurance Boys & Girls Clubs of Deep East Texas Gann Lufkin I. S. D. T.L.L. Temple Foundation Brookshire Brothers, LTD Gateway Community Partners, Inc. Lufkin State Supported Living Center Texas Document Solutions Buckner Children & Family Services George Thannisch Lumbermen’s Insurance Texas Forest Country Retreat Burke Geraci Audibel Hearing Centers Maddux Lumber & Hardware Texas Forestry Association Business Benefits Corporation Gibbs Insurance Agency MarTeres Tea Room Texas Forestry Museum Cafe Del Rio Gibraltar Construction MasseyMedia, Inc. Texas Institute for Kidney and Endocrine Carpets By Curiosity Gipson Funeral Home Matheson/Etox Disorders Cartwright Real Estate Goff & Herrington, P.C. Medicine Shoppe Texas Timberjack Inc. Central I.S.D. Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong - Engineering, Mercer Nissan The Center For Sight Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC Architecture, Interior Design, Midnight Express The Children’s Clinic Cheddar’s Casual Cafe Surveying Moore Brothers Construction Co. The Coalition CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Grinding & Sizing Co. Inc. Moore Building Associates The History Center Chick-Fil-A At South Loop Crossing H & S Pallet Company Morgan Insurance Agency The Mosaic Center Chick-Fil-A Lufkin Mall Hampton Inn & Suites Mueller Inc. Cintas Corporation Haney Trucking Inc. Music World Tom Brown A/C & Heating, Inc. City Of Lufkin Harmony Hill Baptist Church Mustang Tractor & Equipment Townsquare Media Coburn’s Supply Company Heritage Land Bank New York Life Truss & Son Plumbing, Inc. Commercial Bank of Texas Hexion Inc. New Zion Baptist Church of TXU Energy Community Title Holiday Travel Agency Lufkin, Texas Inc. Vend Buffet Consolidated Communications Hospice In The Pines Overhead Door Company of Lufkin Weisinger Electric Contractor’s Supplies, Inc. Hudson I.S.D. Palmer & Ross Dental Group Whataburger Cook Saw Shop, Inc. Hudson Water Supply Papa John’s Pizza Wil-May Enterprises, Inc. Cook Tire & Service Center Humane Society of Angelina County Paul E. White Woody Ingram, DDS Cooper Buschmeyer, MD Hunt Stone & Fireplace Pax-Sun Engineering Inc. Workforce Solutions Cooper Buschmeyer, MD Huntington I.S.D. Payne Electrical Contractors Wright Buick GMC Cotton Patch Cafe Huntington State Bank Physicians Of East Texas, L.L.C. YGM, L.L.C. Crime Stoppers of Lufkin IHOP #1474 PineCrest Retirement Community Zavalla I.S.D. Critical Leadership Innovative Office Systems Pinewood Park Apartments Zimmerman Communications MeMembmbeerr AAnnivnniveersarirsarieess March / april 2016 15 Years 10 Years 5 Years Borden Dairy Products U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Jordan Health Services Huntington I.S.D. STS Electronic Recycling, Inc. Legacy Real Estate Group - Marie West Foster 4 lufkintexas.org March | april 2016 BusinessLINK Volunteer Spotlight For All Your Don Schultheis Pharmacy Needs s the pastor of Lufkin’s First group of volunteers who offer free home Church of the Nazarene, Don repairs to those in need. The mission of Mon-Fri 8am-6:30pm A Schultheis is no stranger to serv- the group is to bridge the gap between ing others. In fact, it was his faith that different demographics through service Sat 9am-1pm sparked his service. “I decided one day and God’s love. to broaden my definition of ministry” There are many reasons to volunteer, says Don. “Most of us have been con- but Don’s are strongly rooted in his faith. 639-2346 ditioned to think of ministry as some- He volunteers because he appreciates thing that only pastors do. But, the what God has done in his life. “The more Refill Line 634-7746 true definition of ministry is everyone I mature, the more I come to realize that abeldtspharmacy.com meeting needs with the resources that there is such a thing as Gratitude Ethics. God has given to them. In a nutshell, Gratitude Ethics leads us down this path, ministry is service. In ancient nautical ‘God has given me more than I could ever circles, the word servant meant under- pay back, but I will devote the rest of rower. Think of the lower galley of a my life to trying.’” He would encourage ship where men and women labored to anyone to get involved with the commu- get the boat to where it needed to be. nity and get connected with its citizens. Locally owned If we want to keep our boats sailing “I have connected with people over the to where God wants them to be, there past three years that I would have never since 1979 must be a greater enlistment to the have come to know without volunteering 200 Gaslight Blvd rank of under-rower! I decided one day and giving back to our community. From Lufkin, Texas to find a place to serve and quit buying Bankers to Hospital Staff to City Offi- into the mindset that I was too busy to cials, those who now know me by name serve others. The greatest people in are seen as not just acquaintances, but as our midst are, and forever will be, the friends who are connected through the servants!” ups and downs of life.” From that moment on, Don was com- In his free time, Don likes to keep up mitted to serving the community in with sports and work in the yard. Don any way he could. He currently serves and his wife, Terena, have been married as Chairman of Diplomats through the for 24 years. They have one son, Ory, who Chamber of Commerce, Vice-President is a sophomore at Southern Nazarene of the Angelina Rotary Club, Member of University and one daughter, Alexis, who the City’s Parks and Recreation Board, is a junior at Indiana University South Member of the Lufkin Pastoral Alliance, Bend. & and he teaches for Junior Achievement. Don’s final encouragement for volun- ALH In addition to his many volunteer posi- teers is “You are not as busy as you think tions, Don founded the Tool Time Min- you are! If Lufkin, Texas is going to get istry through Lufkin First Church of where God wants it to go, someone has to ALEXANDER the Nazarene. The Tool Time Ministry is do the rowing.” LANKFORD & HIERS, INC.
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Don Schultheis, top right,makes time to volunteer in the community in addition to serving as pastor of Lufkin’s First Church of the Nazarene.
BusinessLINK March | april 2016 lufkintexas.org 5 Calendar & Event Business After Five First Friday Luncheon Spotlight March 3 Business After Five 5:30 pm hosted by Dr. Sees with Woodland Heights Cardiothoracic Associates and Dr. Mohani with Woodland Heights Cardiology March 4 First Friday Luncheon 12 pm at Crown Colony Country Club; Presentation by: Senator Robert Nichols March 10 Young Professionals Network Social/ Happy Hour Power Networking Breakfast Young Professionals Network 5:30 pm Restoration Wine Bar March 15 Business After Five 5:30 pm hosted by Restoration Wine Bar March 18 Power Networking Breakfast 8 am in the Chamber of Commerce Community Room; March Sponsor and Presentation by Advance’d Temporaries March 23 Business After Five 5:30 pm hosted by CHI St. Luke’s Health March 25 Chamber Offices Closed for Good Friday Business After Five March 31 Thursday, March 3, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm hosted by Dr. Sees with Woodland Heights Cardiothoracic Business After Five Associates and Dr. Mohani with Woodland Heights Cardiology at 710 Gaslight Boulevard 5:30 pm hosted by St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School Tuesday, March 15, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm hosted by Restoration Wine Bar April 1 Wednesday, March 23, 5:30pm-7:00pm hosted by CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Center First Friday Luncheon in the main lobby 12 pm at Crown Colony Country Club; Presentation by Eric Atkinson, President of Atkinson Candy Company Thursday, March 31, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm hosted by St. Cyprians Episcopal School April 7 Thursday, April 7, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm hosted by Regions Bank Business After Five Thursday, April 14, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm hosted by Johnson Furniture 5:30 pm hosted by Regions Bank Thursday, April 26, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm hosted by Courtyard by Marriott April 14 Lunch & Learn First Friday Luncheon 12:00 pm in the Chamber of Commerce Community Room Friday, March 4, 12:00 pm at Crown Colony Country Club April 14 Presentation by: Senator Robert Nichols First Friday presented by Lufkin Coca-Cola Business After Five Gold Sponsors: Carpet by Curiosity, Urgent Doc 5:30 pm hosted by Johnson Furniture Friday, April 1, 12:00 pm at Crown Colony Country Club April 15 Presentation by: Eric Atkinson, President of Atkinson Candy Co. Women’s Networking Luncheon First Friday presented by Lufkin Coca-Cola 12:00 pm at Crown Colony Country Club; Guest Speaker Vicky Clark Gold Sponsors: Alene’s Florist, St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School April 22 Power Networking Breakfast Power Networking Breakfast 8 am in the Chamber of Commerce Community Room; April Sponsor IHOP, Friday, March 18th, 8:00am-9:00am presented by Southland Federal Credit Union, March Sponsor Presentation by: Anthony Key, Special Olympics and Presentation by Advance’d Temporaries, Inc., Chamber of Commerce Community Room April 26 Friday, April 22nd, 8:00am-9:00am presented by Southland Federal Credit Union, April Sponsor IHOP, Presentation by Anthony Key with Special Olymics, Chamber of Commerce Community Room Business After Five 5:30 pm hosted by Courtyard by Marriott Young Professionals Network April 28–29 Thursday, March 10, 5:30 pm Social/Happy Hour Location Restoration Wine Bar 19th Annual Angelina County Science and Tech Fair Thursday, April 14, 12:00 pm Lunch & Learn in the Chamber of Commerce Community Room
6 lufkintexas.org March | april 2016 BusinessLINK Women’s Networking Luncheon Guest Speaker: Vicky Clark
f you are looking to connect local women while growing personally and professionally, 936.634.6621 I join us for at the Women’s Networking Lun- cheon! The mission of the Women’s Networking 1307 South First Street Event is to connect women of all career levels, Lufkin, Texas strengthen their professional networks, and en- gage them in the Lufkin/Angelina County busi- Lufkin • Nacogdoches ness community. Livingston • Crockett The next Women’s Networking Luncheon will be held at Crown Colony Country Club on April 15th • Jasper from 11:30am-1:00pm. Vicki Floyd Clark will be www.axleyrode.com speaking about her passion, “Building the Capac- ity of Organizations”. Vicki has devoted the past Vicky Clark Serving Lufkin & East Texas 30 years of her life to building capacity in organi- Since 1949 zations and inspiring community leaders. A noted speaker, facilitator, consultant and trainer, she has extensive experience in the nonprofit, government and private Tax, Audit, Accounting sectors. Her work includes numerous specialty areas; board development, inclu- and Business Advisory sion and diversity, leadership development, strategic planning, project planning, Services volunteer resource development, and effective communication. In addition, Athena Award nominations are now available! Each year the Athena Leadership Award is presented to a woman who embraces professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of profes- sional excellence and leadership skills. The 2016 winner of the Athena Leadership Award will be announced at the April Women’s Networking Luncheon! Nomina- Your Hiring Source tion forms are due by Friday, March 25. Please send all nominations forms to Me- lissa Wheeler the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce or email them Test Drive to [email protected]. It is going to be an exciting year for the Women’s Our People Networking Luncheon and we hope you join us! for YOur Thank you to our sponsors! Presenting Sponsor: Texas State Bank, Silver Spon- Business sors: Audiological Services & Merrill Lynch, Bronze Sponsors: Austin Bank, Down- Let uS Handle town Café, Merry Maids, Ray’s Drive-In, Savvy, The Agency, Selena Mitchell Farm- Recruiting ers Insurance, Servpro of Lufkin/South Nacogdoches County, Tome Catering. and Screening for YOu Thank you to the Junior League of Lufkin for being the Speaker Sponsor. We can provide you with qualified employees for your permanent or temporary staffing needs. Call us today to see how we can help your business.
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Kamcare Home Health Services Kamcare Home Health Services is a reputable home health East Texas Fun Bunch The East Texas Fun Bunch is a non-profit, charitable organization that care agency that serves the local residents of East Texas. They provide competent, efficient, and provides adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities opportunities to socialize through friendly healthcare professionals who take pride in making a difference in others lives. Kamcare various local outings and activities. The goal of the East Texas Fun Bunch is to enrich the lives Home Health Services is located at 1303 Slack St. For more information about their service, visit of these people through fun and unique experiences. For more information about events, their website. volunteering, and donations, visit their website!
Kovar Capital Kovar Capital is a financial services and consultation company that focuses on Fox Run Apartments Fox Run is an apartment community with clean, spacious units and fast, delivering holistic, customized, financial advice to their clients. By using a personalized approach friendly service. Fox Run Apartments are conveniently located near Lufkin businesses and the to investing and risk management coupled with a commitment to the highest level of personal medical community. They offer many amenities including a courtesy officer, a well-lit sparkling service, Kovar Capital is committed to looking out for their client’s best interest. For more pool, 24 hour emergency maintenance, a community room available for rental, as well as a pet information about their services, visit their office at 106 E.L ufkin Ave. area for their furry residents. Fox Run is located at 300 S. John Reddit Dr. Check them out!
Texas Urological Clinic Texas Urological Clinic is the practice of Dr. Shawn P. Todd. The focus of Tami’s Bistro Tami’s Bistro is a cozy little bistro located in the Fashion District. They serve fresh the Texas Urological Clinic is to offer comprehensive and personalized care for their patients while coffee, homemade muffins and cookies, and an assortment of entrees including paninis, wraps, ensuring a high degree of privacy and comfort. They are located at 1704 E. Denman Ave. and open soups, and salads. They are open Monday-Saturday from 9:00am- 4:00pm. Next time you need a 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00am-12:00pm on Fridays. sweets treat or delicious lunch, drop by Tami’s Bistro.
Blown Away Salon Blown Away Salon is a full service salon located in the Fashion District. Their services including haircuts, hair coloring, blow outs, spray tanning, waxing, manicures and pedicures. For more information pricing and scheduling, visit their Facebook page or drop by the salon at 1905 Tulane Dr., Suite A.
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Parkwood Place Parkwood Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation broke ground for their new facility that will be located at 902 Hill Street. Parkwood Place is an assisted living center and rehabilitation facility that currently is located at 300 N. Bynum St.
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Atkinson Candy Co. Atkinson Candy Company broke ground on an expansion of their manufacturing floor at theL ufkin Facility. Atkinson Candy Company has been in Lufkin since the 1930’s, and it continues to grow as a nationally known company as it expands. Atkinson Candy Company is located at 1608 Frank Avenue.
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American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary celebrated the 10th Anniversary of their “Because We Care” program with a Red Carpet Salute. In January 2006, the “Because We Care” program started sending care packages to troops serving all over the Thank you for voting Express the world. In the 10 years of the “Because We Care” program, the American Legion Auxiliary has never missed a month of sending boxes Best Employment Agency in both to troops. Lufkin & Nacogdoches!
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Sherri Anthony Mendi Brent Kayla Campbell Rebecca Dilday Sherri Anthony is represent- Mendi Brent is sponsored by Kayla Campbell is represent- Representing Hospice in the ing First Bank & Trust East Georgia Pacific where she ing Huntington State Bank Pines in this year’s class is Texas in this year’s Leader- works as a Systems Analyst. in Leadership Lufkin class Rebecca Dilday. Rebecca is a ship Lufkin class. Sherri is a She has a BBA in Computer #34. Kayla is a Lobby Service Licensed Vocational Nurse Vice President there and has Information from Stephen F. Manager at the bank and has and works there as a Commu- been a resident of Angelina Austin State University and resided here for 10 years. nity Liaison Officer. She has County for 30+ years. She has has resided here for over 15 lived in Angelina County for an associate’s degree in Busi- years. most of her life. ness from the University of West Alabama and has studied at various banking schools.
Ben Honeywell Jay Jelinek Jim Johnson Phillip LaCorte Ben Honeywell comes to the Jay Jelinek of Brookshire Jim Johnson is representing Phillip LaCorte represents the Leadership Lufkin program Brothers is this year’s class the Lufkin/Angelina County Heart Institute of East Texas from Jay Jackson State Farm president. Jay works at Chamber of Commerce in in Leadership Lufkin this where he is an Insurance Spe- Brookshire Brothers as the this year’s class. Jim came to year. Phillip is employed as the cialist. Ben has been in Ange- Distribution Center Opera- Lufkin from Pearland, Texas, Practice Administrator at the lina County for over 10 years tions Manager since 2001. He in 2015 and is the President Institute and moved here in and brings great connections has lived in Angelina County and CEO of the Chamber. Jim 2015 from San Francisco. He and energy to the community. for approximately 20 years brings to the job a bachelor’s has a bachelor of science in and has a bachelor’s degree in degree in History and has business management and a Marketing from Texas A&M. studied at the Institute of Or- masters in healthcare admin- ganization Management. istration from California State University. Welcome to Texas, Phillip!
10 lufkintexas.org March | april 2016 BusinessLINK Healthiest Credit Unions 2015
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Tiffany Elder Jeff Fatheree Burt Hairgrove Your first Tiffany Elder represents Jeff Fatheree of CHI St. Burt Hairgrove represents the Lufkin State Supported Luke’s Health Memorial is the George H. Henderson Living Center and has a Physician Liaison Heart Jr. Exposition Center in choice worked in Angelina Coun- and Vascular Regional Ser- this year’s class. Burt is the ty about 5 years. Tiffany vice Line. Jeff has a bach- Director of the facility and has a bachelor’s degree elor’s degree in business comes to us from Nacogdo- locally. in Rehabilitation Services and history from Stephen ches. He has a bachelor’s and with minor in Special F. Austin and has lived degree in Agriculture from Education. here for about 12 years. Stephen F. Austin State University.
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Keldon McPherson Velta Page Wayne Ramsey Jill Roberson Keldon McPherson of Lock- Velta Page represents Commu- Wayne Ramsey is a member Lufkin/Angelina County heed-Martin is participating nities in Schools in Leadership of the Leadership Lufkin class Chamber of Commerce is rep- in this year’s class. Keldon is Lufkin this year where she is and is employed as a Financial resented by Jill Roberson this employed as a Test Engineer employed as the Site Coordi- Advisory for Principal Fi- year where she is employed at Lockheed-Martin and has nator. Velta has a degree in nancial Group. He has a BBA as the Chamber’s Business resided in Lufkin for 2 years. Social Work from Stephen F. in Finance from Stephen F. Manager. Jill came to us from Keldon is a graduate of the Austin and serves as the Pub- Austin State University. California about 2 years ago University of Technology in lic Relations Coordinator for and plans to make Lufkin her Kingston, Jamaica and Florida the Leadership Lufkin class. home. She has an associate’s International University in She is originally from Lufkin degree from Fullerton College Miami, Florida. and plans to remain here per- in California. manently.
Lauren Stacy Sarah Vest Julie Warren Emily Welch Lauren Stacy of the Lufkin Sarah Vest represents Lee CHI St. Luke’s Health Memo- Emily Welch is representing First United Methodist TranServices, Inc., in this rial is represented by Julie the First Christian Church in Church is a participant in the year’s Leadership Lufkin Warren in this year’s class. Leadership Lufkin this year. 2015-2016 Leadership Lufkin class. Sarah is employed as the Julie is employed at CHI as Emily is the Youth Director class. Lauren is from Lufkin Office & Human Resources the Community Education at the church and brings to and is employed at the church Manager and has a BBA in Fi- Coordinator and has a bach- the table a bachelor of science as the Director of Student nance from Stephen F. Austin elor’s degree in Nursing from degree in Early childhood Ministries. She brings to the State University. She has lived Bloomsburg University of Education. Emily is originally table a degree in Recreation, in Lufkin all her life and plans Pennsylvania. She moved here from Lufkin and plans to live Park & Tourism Science from to remain here permanently. about 8 years ago to make here indefinitely. Texas A&M. Lufkin her home.
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Story by Stephanie Stevens, The Lufkin News Gene Lee is the CEO of Lee TranServices and sends an em- ployee through the program every year. “We have some young professionals every year in the program ach year the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of in my company mentored to take a leadership role in the future,” Commerce works hard to develop future business he said. “I think it is a vital program that is well structured and leaders through various programs and recognize well led.” worthy business leaders for their impact in the Through Leadership Tomorrow, high school juniors have the county. opportunity to learn about Angelina County firsthand, explore E Chamber President Jim Johnson said it is important for the opportunities for their futures in this area and take part in com- community to have good business leadership. munity volunteer service. “I think the business community is vital to the ongoing success “Our Leadership Tomorrow prepares them for their future of the community,” he said. “Our business leaders have invested before college,” Lee said. “I think preparing our young profes- into this community, and that strong leadership of business that sionals is going to be vitally important here in Lufkin as we be- provided job, economic stability and economic growth.” gin to build jobs. That’s what we are going to do through small The Chamber has various projects to build leadership as a businesses.” character strength, including Leadership Lufkin and Leader- The class year will begin with an opening reception to wel- ship Tomorrow. come students and thank their sponsors. During the following “If we can entice and educate them about what all is taking seven months, the students will attend a day on the ropes course place in this county, hopefully we can get them back here to raise and five additional sessions that educate them on social services, their family and open their business here or get a job,” Johnson health care, education, economy and government in Angelina said. “This will create a thriving community.” County. Also included in the program are three community vol- Leadership Lufkin is a nine-month introductory program de- unteer projects. signed to identify and educate the existing and potential leaders Leadership Tomorrow has been around for 25 years and pro- of Lufkin and Angelina County. It has been in effect for 35 years duced almost 600 graduates. and produced over 800 graduates. It consists of day-long sessions Lee said this year as board chairman he plans to stress im- covering issues such as health care and safety, social services, portance of small business development and the development local/county/state government, education, economic develop- of young professionals. ment and quality of life in Angelina County. Each session also “I think those two go hand in hand, since the future of Lufkin includes a leadership training class, facilitated by a professional, is going to be built on small businesses,” he said. “In order to that is the backbone of the program and grows in depth and in- do that, we have to have the young people come back to Lufkin. tensity with each session and culminates in a celebratory gradu- That’s why business leadership is so important — to have those ation. jobs available. 2016 Board Chairman Gene Lee said the program is “very in- “Jim and I are already planning. We’ve got a planning session tensive.” coming up for that soon so we can outline what we are going to “There is a process you have to go through to be chosen, and do. We’d like to implement more along the lines of preparatory I think it shows real depth for the program in the fact that the work for young professionals.” people that are chosen are really serious about it,” he said. “The In May 2008, the Leadership Lufkin Alumni Association was agenda they lay out will take time away from work, but it is established to provide opportunities for participants who have worth it.” successfully completed the Leadership Lufkin program to “They were small businesses that grew because of the dedication of some people. Those young folks need to look back and see that and say, ‘Hey, those folks grew something large in Lufkin and were very successful doing it.’ I think it’s vitally important they see that path.” Gene Lee 2016 Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman
14 lufkintexas.org March | april 2016 BusinessLINK support the local leadership programs. This includes oversee- ing the leadership programs, continuing leadership education for alumni through speakers on important issues, reconnect- ing with classmates, networking and establishing new friend- ships, providing scholarships and serving the community by continuing to provide quality leaders. “Leadership Lufkin Alumni Association is an ongoing way that they can continue to have leadership training and in- volvement,” Johnson said. “Typically you find that people in leadership roles are doing it because they believe in it, not to pat themselves on the back. That’s why we as a business or- ganization want to recognize business leaders. We know their contributions are lasting.” The Chamber provides an assortment of awards for indi- viduals and businesses who have proved great business lead- The Young Professionals Network of Lufkin and Angelina County is a group ership. of professionals ages 21 to 40 who meet monthly for happy hour at local To highlight the important role of small businesses, each restaurants or professional development presentations at The Chamber. year during the September luncheon, The Chamber presents Small Business of the Year awards to three different business- es. “Every September we also recognize our Business Hall of Fame,” Johnson said. “These are deceased people that we rec- ognize have made extraordinary contributions to the county and earned the respect of the community.” The Chamber also has an annual Athena Leadership Award for women who epitomize professional and community ser- vice excellence. “This is a way that we can recognize them with an award in front of people,” Johnson said. “We recognize business lead- ers and what they are doing to help the business community, and therefore, we try to get those great business leaders on our board of directors as well. So it’s a different way to look at Jane Ainsworth, center, was awarded the 2015 ATHENA Leadership Award. how we involve leadership in our program of work.” Every October luncheon, The Chamber awards a Silver Spike Award to a graduate of Leadership Lufkin of at least 10 “Typically you find that people in leadership roles are doing it years who has excelled in their role as a leader. because they believe in it, not to pat themselves on the back. “These are the quiet leaders, so to speak,” Johnson said. “They are not looking for the spotlight; they just truly care.” That’s why we as a business organization want to recognize Also, the Golden Anvil, Angelina and Diplomat awards are business leaders. We know their contributions are lasting.” presented at The Chamber’s annual banquet. Jim Johnson Lee said recognizing business leadership is important be- President and CEO cause it provides a path people can follow. “They can look back and see a clear-cut path that someone Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce took toward what they want to achieve, which I think gives people hope,” he said. “I think it’s vitally important we recog- nize those.” He said when they say the future of Lufkin is going to be built on the backs of small businesses now, not large compa- nies, “what we are really saying is, there was never a large company that moved into Lufkin.” “There was a large company that bought a company that grew in Lufkin but every company here, even the ones we lost like Temple and Lufkin Industries, started with two or three people,” he said. “They were small businesses that grew be- cause of the dedication of some people. Those young folks need to look back and see that and say, ‘Hey, those folks grew something large in Lufkin and were very successful doing it.’ I think it’s vitally important they see that path.” For more information on nominations for awards and applications for programs, visit lufkintexas.org. 2015 – 2016 Leadership Tomorrow Class
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BusinessLINK March | april 2016 lufkintexas.org 17 Angelina ARts Alliance Get your spring on with live concert performances at the Temple Theater
ANNIE MOSES BAND Rhapsody in Bluegrass March 17, 7:30 pm The Annie Moses Band has been in- spiring and entertaining audiences for over a decade with their captivating blend of folk and classical music. These virtuosic siblings bring their Julliard- honed chops to the Nashville music scene. With record-breaking numbers of airings on PBS and Christian televi- sion, they unify audiences - young and old—classical connoisseurs and roots enthusiasts, jazz lovers and bluegrass buffs. Rhapsody in Bluegrass is a pan- oramic exploration of America and her music. Featuring favorites from Aaron Copeland and George Gershwin, it fus- es Appalachian bluegrass, Irish fiddle, beloved classic themes and roots mu- A captivating blend of folk and classical, the Annie Moses Band is a talented ensemble of songwriters, sic to create a beautiful and transport- singers, and musicians, combining technical skill with exhilarating showmanship on March 17. ing concert experience. Jung-Ho Pak, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Cape Cod Symphony says, “Their combination of high energy, raw tal- ent, and showmanship is a consistent recipe for success.”
THE HOT SARDINES Joyous Jumpin’ Jazz April 5, 7:30 pm A New York City actor meets a Pari- sian-born writer at a popular noodle shop in Manhattan, during an open jazz jam. And before you know it, The Hot Sardines were bringing their con- tagious brand of joy to audiences all over the world. Said to be the BEST jazz band in NYC, this 8-piece ensem- ble combines powerhouse musicians, a Band leader Evan “Bibs” Palazzo and lead singer Miz Elizabeth combine with the Sardine ensemble of sultry lead singer, and their very own powerhouse musicians – and their very own tap dancer – to play “hot jazz” on April 5. tap dancer to play “hot jazz” as it was in the era when live music was king… with a little glamour, a little grit, and a lot of passion. Even while giving voice to the history-defining jazz of the facebook.com/ 1920s, 30s, and 40s, The Hot Sardines’ LET’S GET SOCIAL vibrant performances bridge genera- ALL tickets for every show are on sale NOW for these fabulous shows AND tions and captivate 21st century audi- MAMMA MIA! Coming in MAY for two performances! Purchase by phone, ences. Their brand of fun is described online, and at the Temple Theater Box Office! Visit our website to view as, “unforgettably wild and consistent- videos, photos and for ticket information. ly electrifying!” (936) 633-5454 • www.angelinaarts.org 18 lufkintexas.org March | april 2016 BusinessLINK 31st Annual Texas State Forest Festival Awards t was another successful year for the Texas State Forest Festival! The 31st Annual Texas I State Forest Festival received eight first place awards and four second place awards from the Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAF&E). In addition, the 31st Texas State Forest Festival was recognized as the BEST OVERALL event in its category for the fifth year in a row! Best Overall Award – 5th year in a row First Place Awards Best Newsletter Best Media Guide / Press Kit Best Miscellaneous Multi-Page Materials (direct mail) Best Online Advertising Best New Media Platform Best Mascot Best Volunteer Program Best Environmental / Green Program Second Place Awards Best Promotional Advertising – Outdoor Best Promotional Poster Best Pin, Badge or Button Best Scholarship Program
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20 lufkintexas.org March | april 2016 BusinessLINK Leadership Tomorrow Coca-Cola Bottli fkin ng C eadership Tomorrow has had another wonderful year. The students will Lu o. graduate from the program on April 17 and are in the process of finish- L ing the last of their 3 community projects. The Leadership Tomorrrow program is made possible through student sponsorships by business and par- ents. The Leadership Tomorrow class, which is hosted by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, is led by chairman Bonnie Dowdy of Music World. Leadership Tomorrow consists of 25 high school juniors from schools in Angelina County. The program was designed for high school and home school juniors in Angelina County and mirrors the Leadership Lufkin Program. Stu- dents in the program have the opportunity to learn about Angelina County first hand, to explore possible career opportunites that exist in Angelina County, and give back to the community through three volunteer service projects. For more information about Leadership Tomorrow contact Susie Cardwell at scardwell@ lufkintexas.org.
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BusinessLINK March | april 2016 lufkintexas.org 21 Economic Development Indicators Lufkin/Angelina County Labor Force Statistics for Lufkin/Angelina County Last Year (December 2014) This Year (December 2015) Area Labor Force Employment Unemployment Rate Area Labor Force Employment Unemployment Rate U.S. 156,142,000 147,439,000 8,704,000 5.6 U.S. 157,833,000 149,929,000 7,904,000 5.0 Texas 13,152,203 12,612,084 540,119 4.1 Texas 13,077,390 12,522,151 555,239 4.2 Deep East Texas 155,150 147,129 8,021 5.2 Deep East Texas 153,261 144,198 9,063 5.9 Angelina 37,962 36,321 1,641 4.3 Angelina 37,743 35,605 2,138 5.7 Lufkin 15,896 15,278 618 3.9 Lufkin 15,843 14,977 866 5.5
According to a press release from the Texas Workforce Commission the September and October labor market data for Texas, including the total nonfarm jobs and the unemployment rate, were postponed due to the Federal shutdown. According to ADP Regional Employment Report Texas added 22,330 Private Sector Jobs in September. For more information, please visit Texas Workforce Commission’s labor market database at www.tracer2.com. City of Lufkin Sales Tax History-Cash Basis 2010-2015 Increase/Decrease Month FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 FY 2013-2014 FY 2014-2015 FY 2015-2016 from Previous Year October $987,222.68 $1,038,819.47 $1,028,742.67 $1,073,521.04 $1,076,600.49 0.29% November $1,139,305.20 $1,174,785.12 $1,072,565.72 $1,243,722.39 $1,295,623.56 4.17% December $964,237.65 $986,749.77 $997,167.18 $1,095,142.70 $1,094,006.48 -0.10% January $1,009,051.23 $969,343.57 $777,486.15 $1,108,342.98 $1,216,821.99 9.79% February $1,502,956.01 $1,567,624.14 $1,490,009.83 $1,564,497.54 March $874,217.29 $1,011,733.01 $943,200.10 $1,067,202.55 April $988,920.18 $1,093,675.87 $1,021,055.22 $1,067,603.69 May $1,254,399.52 $1,326,336.42 $1,317,880.66 $1,311,373.79 June $942,167.10 $994,927.04 $1,055,012.06 $1,048,003.29 July $999,856.61 $1,001,108.76 $1,067,975.66 $1,025,437.84 August $1,250,538.12 $1,274,895.79 $1,257,510.87 $1,333,216.74 September $952,712.26 $972,280.47 $1,076,881.27 $1,140,947.44 Totals $12,865,583.85 $13,412,279.43 $13,105,487.39 $14,079,011.99 $4,683,052.52 3.59%
City of Lufkin Sales Tax Historical Analysis % Change % Change % Change % Change % Change Month 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Cities Comparison October 6.14% 5.23% -0.97% 4.35% 0.29% for January 2016 receipts November 2.28% 3.11% -8.70% 15.96% 4.17% State Collections only Comparable December 12.93% 2.33% 1.06% 9.83% -0.10% Net Payment City This Period Payment % Change January 2.48% -3.94% -19.79% 42.55% 9.79% Prior Year February 4.55% 4.30% -4.95% 5.00% Lufkin $1,214,238.36 $1,104,646.28 9.92% March 5.71% 15.73% -6.77% 13.15% Beaumont $3,013,461.37 $2,973,716.82 1.33% April 9.29% 10.59% -6.64% 4.56% Diboll $42,935.31 $118,007.67 -63.61% May 3.20% 5.73% -0.64% -0.49% Henderson $432,412.26 $439,449.69 -1.60% Jasper $299,261.09 $312,627.65 -4.27% June 5.34% 5.60% 6.04% -0.66% Nacogdoches $501,932.18 $471,897.72 6.36% July 8.16% .13% 6.68% -3.98% August 3.16% 1.95% -1.36% 6.02% Tyler $3,065,758.51 $3,111,470.63 -1.46% September -7.08% 2.05% 10.76% 5.95%
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pring is here and so are these great shows that you won’t want to miss at The Pines Theater! S Join us in downtown Lufkin, March 8, for the Music City Hit-Makers, “the most famous people you’ve never heard of”. The Music City Hit-Makers are “classin’ up country” with a one-of-a-kind musical event featuring Nashville’s hottest songwriters and a 10 piece local studio symphony. In this Bluebird Cafe-esque style writer’s round, three of Nashville’s elite songwriters perform and share the stories behind some of the biggest hits they’ve penned for today’s most iconic stars set to the sounds of a symphony. With over 30 #1 hits, these GRAMMY® winning writers have had songs recorded by Kenny Chesney, Carrie Un- sense of liberation is apparent throughout her many re- derwood, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum, Kelly Clarkson cordings and in everything she does. It can be felt in her and many more. Come join us Tuesday, March 8 and listen wide-ranging choice of material, in the unique arrange- to the original song writers sing your favorite songs set to ments, and in her own fearless performances and interpre- symphony music! Tickets can be purchased online at www. tations. As comfortable singing Lennon /McCartney, as she thepineslufkin.com or by calling 936-633-0359. is with Cole Porter, Monheit’s range and vocal skills are The Pines has a special ADDED EVENT performing Mon- rarely heard today. Jane Monheit has been a leading light day, March 14! Mike Farris and The Roseland Rhythm Re- and a wonderful role model since emerging as a finalist in vue are returning to the theater! If you missed his show back the Thelonious Monk Institute’s 1998 vocal competition. In in August during the 2015 Pines Presents Series, you truly addition to her own recordings, she has worked alongside missed out! Mike Farris is one of the most dynamic ENTER- many illustrious artists who have easily recognized her tal- TAINERS we have ever seen! Don’t miss this ONE NIGHT ent and commitment to hard work. She currently is build- ONLY performance! Mike Farris is a musical renaissance ing a show and a recording of the music of one of the grand man. He’s toured as lead singer for the Southern Rock Band stars of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald. The show is entitled Jane Screaming Cheetah Wheelies, and following the demise of Monheit Sings Ella Fitzgerald—The Songbook Sessions. blues & rock legend Stevie Ray Vaughn, as the lead singer for Tickets for all performances at The Pines can be pur- the incomparable blues band, Double Trouble. In his solo ca- chased on our BRAND NEW, beautiful website, www. reer he began to rediscover and reinterpret traditional black thepineslufkin.com, or by calling 936-633-0359. spiritual music by adding his own mix of vintage southern The Pines also shows movies from time to time! March soul. For his efforts, Farris won the prestigious Americana 12, don’t miss the 1963 classic thriller, The Birds! Melanie Music Award for Best New & Emerging Artist, a Dove Award Daniels (Tippi Hedren) meets Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) for Best Traditional Gospel Album of the Year and a 2015 in a San Francisco pet store and decides to follow him home. GRAMMY award for Best Roots Gospel Album. She brings with her the gift of two love birds and they strike April 7, Jane Monheit, jazz artist, will be joining us in up a romance. One day birds start attacking children at Lufkin for her performance at The Pines. Jane Monheit’s Mitch’s sister’s party. A huge assault starts on the town by
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*Medical professionals may include physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Woodland Heights Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff.
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