NACOGDOCHES 2021 Official Guide & Chamber Directory NACOGDOCHES.ORG 3 CONTENTS AD INDEX ................................................4 WELCOME ...............................................7 This year’s cover presents Nacogdoches County as a network THE CHAMBER ........................................9 of possibilities with the Chamber at the center, showing exactly what the Chamber does! We bring opportunities to businesses and BIENVENIDOS ....................................... 11 professionals, which in turn build a strong network of caring and community unlike any other. #NetworkNac LEADERSHIP .........................................13 ANNUAL HONORS ................................. 15 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR ..........................17 HISTORY ...............................................19 VISIT ......................................................23 WEEKENDS ...........................................31 BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL .........................35 GETTING AROUND ................................37 THE MOVE .............................................41 RETIREMENT .........................................45 ECONOMY .............................................51 EDUCATION ...........................................53 Photography by Kelly Augustine, Clay Bostian, David Kimling, CITY & COUNTY ....................................57 Patrick Kuhns, Hardy Meredith, Morgan McCrory, Bruce R. Partain, Michele Peck and Amy Sanford. Additional photos courtesy of City MEDICAL ...............................................59 of Nacogdoches, The Daily Sentinel, Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, ALPHABETICAL MEMBERSHIP .............63 Photography by JR and Stephen F. Austin State University. CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP ...............79 ©2021 Point A Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or use, without express written permission from Point A Media, of any portion of 2516 North Street, this publication is prohibited. While reasonable efforts have been taken in Nacogdoches, TX 75965 the preparation of this publication to assure its accuracy, Point A Media and the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce assume no liability phone: 936/560-5533 resulting from any errors or omission from this publication, or from the use fax: 936/560-3920 of the information contained herein. For changes or additions, contact the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce. e-mail: [email protected] AD INDEX 1st Choice Realty .....................................4 Lehmann Eye Center ........................... 40 Alamo Realty ..........................................30 Manpower ............................................. 40 Allstate Insurance Co. - Michele Muse McWilliams & Son Heating and Air Allen ........................................................49 Conditioning ...........................................42 American Real Estate - Tami Jones .....42 Nacogdoches Cardiac Center ...............62 Angelina Arts Alliance ...........................26 Nacogdoches County Chamber of Austin Bank ............................................56 Commerce ..............................................66 Axley & Rode, LLP .................................28 Nacogdoches Dental .............................21 Azalea Orthopedics ...............................16 Nacogdoches Economic Development Badders Law Firm ..................................... Corporation ............................................50 ..............................10 & Inside Back Cover Nacogdoches Heritage Title ................. 56 BancorpSouth ........................................36 Nacogdoches Main Street .................... 29 Brookshire Brothers Food & Pharmacy ..64 Nacogdoches Memorial Health ................... Bryan Davis, M.D. Family Medicine ........33 ......................................................Back Cover Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home ......66 Nacogdoches Pediatric Dentistry ........54 Cataract, Glaucoma, Cornea & Retina NacSpace ...............................................52 Consultants of East Texas ....................6 Naskila Gaming ......................................32 Charles Pool Real Estate........................... Natural Stone & Design, LLC ................64 ......................................Inside Front Cover NIBCO Inc. ................................................5 Chill Nac .................................................32 NMC Health Network ............................39 Christ Episcopal School ........................64 North Village Market .............................22 Citizens 1st Bank ...................................28 Parkway Wealth Management Group . 44 Coldwell Banker Blueberry Realty ........38 Piney Woods Country Club ...................24 Commercial Bank of Texas ...................12 PineyWoods Pediatrics, P.A. .................54 Cox Contractors, Inc. .............................43 Point A Media, Inc. .................................86 CPRE Commercial .................................62 R & K Distributors, Inc. ..........................14 Doches Credit Union .............................64 Redeemer Lutheran Church & Student Edward Jones - Jason Barber ..............46 Center .................................................... 40 Edward Jones - Steven Barber .............46 Regents Academy .................................42 Fairchild, Price, Haley & Smith, LLP .........2 Ruckel Insurance & Financial Group ....56 G&G Lock & Safe Co. .............................62 State Farm Insurance - Ted Smith .........8 Harry’s Building Materials, Inc ..............20 Stephen F. Austin State University ......18 Interpreting Training and Consulting The Surgery Center of Nacogdoches ..60 Services ..................................................66 Tipton Ford Lincoln ........................1 & 34 JB Crawford Construction ....................32 Whole Again Counseling + Wellness ...58 Laird Funeral Home ...............................48 XETX Business Solutions .....................38 This directory is proudly published by: Point A Media, Inc., 2908 Westward Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 936/568-9200, [email protected] 7 WELCOME Welcome to Nacogdoches, a resilient community that Trail, which links the Ruby M. Mize Azalea garden to the Piney has always responded to challenges with teamwork and Woods Native Plant Center, and wander through a diverse determination. We’re known as the Oldest Town collection of plants, from stately Japanese maples in Texas, the Garden Capital of Texas and to hardy native species. the home of Stephen F. Austin State University. While we’re proud of our Make time for our abundant history, hospitality and natural recreational activities, as well. Enjoy beauty, we know it’s our hard- fishing, camping, hiking and working, passionate people boating at Lake Nacogdoches, who make this place truly Lake Naconiche and special. Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Take advantage of the The Nacogdoches engaging cultural events County Chamber of SFA offers to the Commerce is the hub for community. Quench our entire community. your thirst with a local We provide resources libation and kick up your and vital information heels to live music. to small businesses, employers, health care Take time to savor the providers, educators sights, sounds, tastes and volunteers. From and personalities that established local icons make Nacogdoches unique. to exciting new ventures, This is an extraordinary town the Nacogdoches business with a lot of great people. If community is vibrant and diverse, you decide to become a part of and the Chamber works to create our community, visit the Chamber new opportunities by cultivating strong office to learn how we can help you get networks and advocating for our shared moved and settled! interests on regional, state and national levels. Whether you’re here for a visit or you’re looking for a new Best wishes, place to call home, we invite you to discover the treasures that make Nacogdoches unique. Walk in the footsteps of history as you explore streets lined with revered historic landmarks. Stroll through Millard’s Crossing, a collection of restored 19th Ted Smith century buildings, and feel the serenity and simplicity of that 2020-2021 Chair of the Board of Directors time. Visit the breathtaking SFA campus, home to more than Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce 12,600 students, and the Old Stone Fort, where Texas’ first two newspapers were set to type. Walk the Lanana Creek “The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce helps professionals create strong networks, which lead to more cooperation, collaboration and opportunities for us all.” Ted Smith | State Farm Insurance Chair of the Board of Directors NACOGDOCHES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 9 THE CHAMBER Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce staff, board members speakers and informs the business community of issues vital to and volunteers are busy year round. These are just a few of their their success. programs. Get involved today! Government Affairs Committee: This committee Advocacy & Public Affairs: This team helps to monitors state, local and federal issues that promote public policy initiatives that will are important to the community. They host help position Nacogdoches County to Nacogdoches/SFA Day in Austin and prosper. the Lone Star Legislative Summit in Nacogdoches and communicate Agribusiness: This team supports with elected and appointed and develops the agricultural officials. industry. They aid in educating the public about the Leadership Nacogdoches: importance of agribusiness