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Economic Resources Committee
Purpose: Support existing business growth and expansion. Maintain enhanced communications with local, state and national representatives and governmental agencies.Laura Chavez
Junkluggers of Austin, Chief Lugging OfficerI am the first woman franchise owner for The Junkluggers. As a concerned mom and conservationist, I wanted to contibute back to Austin. So what is...Christopher Crump
Columbus Capital Lending, Mortgage BankerMY PHILOSOPHY I work hard to find the most creative approaches that give the best possible solutions to each customer’s unique mortgage process. ...Issam Figueroa
Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T)Danny VanNoy
Infinity Wellness Center, ChiropractorI am a chiropractor at Infinity Wellness Center. We use Applied Kinesiology and Functional Nutrition to treat the body as a whole and find the unde...Madhav Mekala
Burn Boot Camp, West LakeWe are a women focused gym with a mission to empower women and moms in particular to be the best version of themselves. We offer Fun Workouts, FRE...John Velasquez
Clear Gem, LLCCarolina Castanos
ReConnect, OwnerI am a marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience specialized in relationships and trauma treatment. I believe i...Byron Attridge
EOS Worldwide, EOS ImplementerI teach and coach Entrepreneurs and their Leadership Teams how to run a better business and have a better life. During my own entrepreneurial journ...Mohsin Damanwala
M Robinson Fine Jewelers, Business AnalystWith over 20 years of diverse experience across industries like luxury goods, retail, insurance, and telecommunications, I’m passionate about turni...Mary-Ellen King
Thompson Coe LLP, PartnerMary-Ellen is a results driven, strategic leader and litigator with more than 20 years of experience in leading both legal and management operati...PUNIT SINGH
CMIT Solutions of Austin Southwest, PRINCIPLE“We help you get IT right the first time with our expert tech support”Punit Singh, CEOYou need your IT environment working like a well-oiled machin...Daniela Hardin
Scout & Cellar: Wine with Purpose, Wine ConsultantI'm an independent wine consultant with Scout and Cellar Wines. I love networking and meeting new people, getting to know their stories, and making...Sara Chevere
How Money WorksSara Chevere
How Money Works, Financial EducatorShe is also helping build a company that teaches people How Money Works as a Financial Educator. She helps families build a solid financial found...Ted Kasper
The Carson Group-AustinRealEstate.com, REALTORTed Kasper is a passionate agent advisor. His attention and commitment to his clients wants and needs sets him apart from most real estate agents. ...Cliff Robinson
Ace Handyman Services, OwnerHi all, After spending 26 years in the corporate service industry, I took the leap into becoming an entrepreneur of a great organization under the...Jessica Lee-Wen
Thrive FPBia Ferla
Phyllis Browning Company, Austin Growth PartnerBorn and raised in Brazil, Bia Ferla is no stranger to new beginnings and adventures. She has traveled and worked across the globe and speaks sever...Jalicia Carter
A Woman's Touch, Founder & CEOJalicia Carter is the founder and CEO of A Woman's Touch, an acclaimed interior design firm based in Austin, Texas. With a keen eye for detail and ...Elaine Houle
Dentist Advisor GroupJames Kuntz
Tarrytown Roofing LLC, OwnerWith a background ranging from Logistics, Tech, Financial Services, Real Estate and Construction I bring a different perspective to the Roofing spa...Sabina Beg
ExploreJapan.us, Vice PresidentHello! I am Sabina Beg, Vice President and Co-Founder of ExploreJapan.us Company. ExploreJapan (www.explorejapan.us) is the exclusive Kaizen and Ik...Medet Nuss
ExploreJapan.us, CEOHello! I am Medet Nuss, CEO of ExploreJapan.us Company.ExploreJapan (www.explorejapan.us) is the exclusive Kaizen and Ikigai tour operator to Japan...DeAnna Loveless
BridgeView DentalAnthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson Photography, Corporate PhotographerI’m Anthony, a professional headshot and corporate event photographer based in Austin. I help professionals, business owners, and companies enhance...Pia Wilson
Committee Chair
Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T)
Danielle Schaefer
United Heritage Credit Union, Branch Manager- Westlake
Amanda Williamson
Emler Swim School, Site Director
Laura Chavez
Junkluggers of Austin, Chief Lugging Officer
I am the first woman franchise owner for The Junkluggers. As a concerned mom and conservationist, I wanted to contibute back to Austin. So what is the Junkluggers? We provide urban recycling made simple. Imagine the liberating feeling of uncluttering your home, office, or warehouse! We provide junk removal, across Travis county. But, we do something special with your unwanted treasures, we do everything possible to keep your items OUT of our landfills while benefiting others. All the work starts after we pick up your items. We will work to donate, or recycle as much of your items as possible. Additionally, if requested, we will provide you with a donation reciept! We service both commercial and residential customers.
The Junkluggers of Austin works with several groups throughout Travis county providing community based services. Peace, Love and Junk.Christopher Crump
Columbus Capital Lending, Mortgage Banker
MY PHILOSOPHY
I work hard to find the most creative approaches that give the best possible solutions to each customer’s unique mortgage process. Every customer has their own challenges and it is my job to work to help my clients through the process as quickly and efficiently as possible.
LOAN PROGRAMS- VA, VA Jumbo
- Conventional - 3% Down,10% Down (No MI)
- Government Programs: FHA , USDA
- 1 X Close
- Foreign National, Bank Statement
- Doctor Program
EDUCATION
MBA, Finance, Univ of Chicago, Chicago, IL
BS, Industrial Engr, Texas A&M Univ, College Station, TX
Issam Figueroa
Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T)
Danny VanNoy
Infinity Wellness Center, Chiropractor
I am a chiropractor at Infinity Wellness Center. We use Applied Kinesiology and Functional Nutrition to treat the body as a whole and find the underlying cause of dis-ease, rather than just cover up symptoms. Acupuncture and massage are offered at our clinic as well. Ideal patients for me would be those who have been over looked by the western medical model of health care and those who are having trouble finding the missing link in their efforts to take their health back to optimal levels. I have had great results in dealing with patients struggling with allergies, food sensitivities, weight, headaches, adrenal fatigue, hormone imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, insomnia, brain imbalanaces, and genetics.
Carla Orts
Travis County Water Control & Improvement District 10, General Manager
Madhav Mekala
Burn Boot Camp, West Lake
We are a women focused gym with a mission to empower women and moms in particular to be the best version of themselves.We offer Fun Workouts, FREE Childcare, Nutrition Advice and Focus Meetings.We have a lot of success stories in our Lakeway gym and we want to extend that to Westlake community.Amanda Maranda
The Dental House, Director of Operations
Laura Facio-Kelley
Amegy Bank, VP Treasury Management Officer
Heather Sheffield
Eanes Advocates, Advocate
John Velasquez
Clear Gem, LLC
Rachel Rhodes
RE/MAX Austin Skyline, Loan Originator/Branch Manager
Carolina Castanos
ReConnect, Owner
I am a marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience specialized in relationships and trauma treatment. I believe in the strategic integration of different therapeutic approaches (i.e. therapeutic yoga, nutrition, integrative medicine, acupuncture, energy medicine) in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD and also to strengthen relationships. I work primarily with adults, pre-teens and teens. I am also the creator of Moving On, an online program to help individuals that are struggling after the end of a relationship.
Karla Dzienkowski, RN
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, Executive Director
Danielle Daneshjou
Advanced Pain Care, Marketing Coordinator
Michael Haran
i Fratelli Pizza, Franchisee
Heather Sheffield
Powell Law Group, LLP, Director of Outreach, Advocacy and Client Relations
Byron Attridge
EOS Worldwide, EOS Implementer
I teach and coach Entrepreneurs and their Leadership Teams how to run a better business and have a better life.
During my own entrepreneurial journey, I have experienced the great blessings of both many successes and many failures, which taught me invaluable lessons about business and life. I also had the great fortune of being introduced to EOS® and soon realized that the way that I can have the greatest positive impact on the businesses I work with and the lives of the people in them was to teach and coach EOS® to entrepreneurs like you.
With EOS®, I coach business leaders on how to galvanize their Purpose, Values, and Passion into what we call Vision, Traction, and Healthy, so that they can run a better business and have a better life!Mohsin Damanwala
M Robinson Fine Jewelers, Business Analyst
With over 20 years of diverse experience across industries like luxury goods, retail, insurance, and telecommunications, I’m passionate about turning challenges into opportunities. Driven by values of integrity, ambition, and empathy, I seek to make a positive impact both professionally and within the community. Fluent in English and Hindi, I embrace change as a constant and see every new experience as a chance to grow. My journey has been shaped by a blend of professional expertise, a love for learning, and a commitment to making a difference—one detail at a time.
Trammell Cooper, CFP®, CTFA
Genesis Wealth Management, Executive Wealth Manager
Mary-Ellen King
Thompson Coe LLP, Partner
Mary-Ellen is a results driven, strategic leader and litigator with more than 20 years of experience in leading both legal and management operations. Her primary focus is complex insurance litigation, commercial litigation, business litigation, and real estate litigation. She has extensive experience in representing insurers and insurance companies in complex coverage and bad-faith litigation matters in the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama and federal courts nationwide. From 2017-2020, Mary-Ellen served as in-house counsel for a Texas political subdivision where she managed internal litigation and outside counsel in various types of litigation matters with a focus on eminent domain litigation and real estate disputes. As a service to her clients, Mary-Ellen provides seminars and training on a variety of topics related to business operations, risk management, claims management, and litigation.
PUNIT SINGH
CMIT Solutions of Austin Southwest, PRINCIPLE
“We help you get IT right the first time with our expert tech support”
Punit Singh, CEO
You need your IT environment working like a well-oiled machine so that you can focus on getting real work done while being assured of your security.
We believe your small business requires and deserves expert IT support, that proactively keeps your private data private and your systems up and running.
At theDomaintech, we put your business ahead with tech, operating as your full-time team of tech experts, at a price that makes sense to you.Daniela Hardin
Scout & Cellar: Wine with Purpose, Wine Consultant
I'm an independent wine consultant with Scout and Cellar Wines. I love networking and meeting new people, getting to know their stories, and making new friends. I enjoy wine and the clean-crafted lifestyle.
Scout and Cellar's mission is to create, produce and share clean-crafted wines, made with grapes organically grown, no pesticides used or chemicals found in massed produced wines, and no added sugar. Just like nature intended!
Sara Chevere
How Money Works
Sara Chevere
How Money Works, Financial Educator
She is also helping build a company that teaches people How Money Works as a Financial Educator. She helps families build a solid financial foundation with investments and insurance by taking an educational approach, as well as helping them save and preserve their wealth. She owns an Agency where she also trains, apprentices, and recruits new agents to do what she does so they can build a solid business for themselves too.
Alicia Stark
Westlake Aesthetics & Wellness, Marketing Manager
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Ted Kasper
The Carson Group-AustinRealEstate.com, REALTOR
Ted Kasper is a passionate agent advisor. His attention and commitment to his clients wants and needs sets him apart from most real estate agents. An industry veteran, Ted has nearly 18 years of residential real estate experience and 14 years of experience working in the luxury home market. He continues to provide exemplary service and real estate guidance to his clients, with the highest level of professional standards. Ted has earned multiple realtor designations including Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)-Million Dollar Guild, Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), and has a Graduate Realtor Institute designation (GRI). Ted loves living and working in the Austin area.
Toni Holmes
Westlake Chamber of Commerce, Admin
Tami Lee
Clozetivity of Central Texas, Business Development Manager
Cliff Robinson
Ace Handyman Services, Owner
Hi all,
After spending 26 years in the corporate service industry, I took the leap into becoming an entrepreneur of a great organization under the Ace Hardware umbrella. As a native Texan and Marine Corp Veteran, I am excited to bring a new level of home service to the area.Jessica Lee-Wen
Thrive FP
Candelario Valenzuela
VS Pro Painting, Managing Member
Bia Ferla
Phyllis Browning Company, Austin Growth Partner
Born and raised in Brazil, Bia Ferla is no stranger to new beginnings and adventures. She has traveled and worked across the globe and speaks several languages. Relocated to Austin in 2017 with her husband, Derrick, and their 2 children, Adriana and Jonathan. Bia Ferla, an Executive, Neurolinguistic Life, and Business Coach, merges a strong educational background with extensive real estate and coaching experience. She held several leadership positions at Keller Williams Realty Inc., notably boosting profitability and agent productivity.
Now a growth partner for Phyllis Browning Company, Bia is dedicated to leveraging her skills for organizational excellence and individual empowerment, continuing her legacy of fostering growth in diverse professional settings.Jalicia Carter
A Woman's Touch, Founder & CEO
Jalicia Carter is the founder and CEO of A Woman's Touch, an acclaimed interior design firm based in Austin, Texas. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for transforming spaces, Jalicia leads an all-female team that excels in creating stunning, personalized designs for both commercial and residential clients. Her expertise ranges from designing luxurious wine bars and restaurants to crafting cozy, inviting homes. Jalicia's innovative approach and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction have propelled A Woman's Touch to national and international acclaim, making it a trusted name in the design industry.
Elaine Houle
Dentist Advisor Group
James Kuntz
Tarrytown Roofing LLC, Owner
With a background ranging from Logistics, Tech, Financial Services, Real Estate and Construction I bring a different perspective to the Roofing space. I'm a giver, a connector and I do what I say I am going to do when I say I'm going to do it. I'm a part of CAI, NIA, NAHREP, Realtor groups and work with some of the best insurance companies out there. Please reach out if you would like to connect, talk business development strategies, or just grab a coffee. I look forward to adding value any way I can.
Best,
James Wolfgang Kuntz
7138243620
wolfgang@tarrytownroofing.comSabina Beg
ExploreJapan.us, Vice President
Hello! I am Sabina Beg, Vice President and Co-Founder of ExploreJapan.us Company.
ExploreJapan (www.explorejapan.us) is the exclusive Kaizen and Ikigai tour operator to Japan, operating in the market since 2013. With offices in London, Dubai, Tokyo, and Austin, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled service. Our team is committed to creating immersive experiences that allow our clients to discover the true essence of Japan's business culture and philosophy of Ikigai. We specialize in organizing business tours to Japan focused on continuous education, personal development, and cultural immersion. Our tours are designed to offer a unique blend of professional growth opportunities and authentic Japanese experiences, making your journey with us both enriching and inspiring.
sabinab@explorejapan.us
737 900 56 46Medet Nuss
ExploreJapan.us, CEO
Hello! I am Medet Nuss, CEO of ExploreJapan.us Company.
ExploreJapan (www.explorejapan.us) is the exclusive Kaizen and Ikigai tour operator to Japan, operating in the market since 2013. With offices in London, Dubai, Tokyo, and Austin, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled service. Our team is committed to creating immersive experiences that allow our clients to discover the true essence of Japan's business culture and philosophy of Ikigai. We specialize in organizing business tours to Japan focused on continuous education, personal development, and cultural immersion.Sabine Kadyss
Hotel Viata, Area Director of Marketing
DeAnna Loveless
BridgeView Dental
Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson Photography, Corporate Photographer
I’m Anthony, a professional headshot and corporate event photographer based in Austin. I help professionals, business owners, and companies enhance their marketing and public image with high-quality, polished photography.
I provide a curated headshot experience which includes visual planning, wardrobe guidance, and real-time feedback to ensure each image aligns with my clients’ brand. I also cover corporate events, capturing key moments that reinforce brand presence. Whether for individuals, teams, or events, my goal is to create impactful images that elevate credibility and visibility.