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Adding agents

Weigand pads its roster of residential agents. JOSH HECK, 4

INNOVATION

Hexagon joins WSU innovation campus Firm brings 3D building capabilities to Wichita State’s growing entry into innovation. DANIEL MCCOY, 4

AVIATION

Passengers buying more Ike goodies Food and gift sales remain up at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. DANIEL MCCOY, 4

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE

It’s no go for Wilson apartment project Wichita firm scuttles planned apartment project after market test.

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ON THE WEB 40 UNDER 40

Four Wichitans join the 40 Under 40 HOF Walter Berry

Margaret Dechant

The Wichita Business Journal will recognize another group of young professionals in June at the 20th 40 Under 40 Awards.

We will also add four more names to the 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame.

Those who are entering the Hall of Fame this year: Walter Berry, the Berry Cos.; Margaret Dechant, 6 Meridian LLC; Ann Konecny, Foley Equipment; and Scott Redler, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

These four join the dozen who are listed on the right.

The 2017 40 Under 40 Awards will be presented at a dinner in June.

Friday is the deadline to nominate someone to be selected for the 2017 awards. To nominate go to http://bizj. us/1p0dz0.

When the 2017 40 Under 40 concludes the WBJ will have recognized 800 young professionals.

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Ann Konecny

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Weigand growing residential division J.P. Weigand & Sons Inc. has made a concerted effort to grow its residential agent base. Richelle Knotts, general manager of Weigand’s residential division, says the company has hired 52 new agents over the past year and anticipates adding about the same again in 2017.

Knotts says Weigand is reaping the benefits of a new technology platform launched in 2015 that helps agents have their own branding under the Weigand umbrella and mobile connectivity for property and client leads. Agents also have assistance with marketing and back-office needs.

The platform, Knotts says, took about a year to be fully operational as people were trained.

“We’ve built a good foundation for new agents to start their businesses,” Knotts says. “We want to make sure our

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The number of residential agents Weigand had at the end of 2016 FILE PHOTO

Richelle Knotts, general manager of Weigand’s residential division. people are successful.”

Weigand also has placed more emphasis on recruiting.

Many of the agents hired are new to the profession amid a strong local housing market. Some joined Weigand from

other brokerages.

The agents are mostly based out of Weigand’s offices in east and west Wichita, though some are gravitating toward the company’s Belle Plaine and Derby locations.

Weigand closed 2016 with 259 residential agents.

APARTMENTS

WILSON BUILDING SAYS NO TO HQ APARTMENTS CONVERSION The Old Town building that serves as a company headquarters for Wilson Building Maintenance Inc. won’t be converted to apartments after all.

“We decided apartments are not feasible,” says Anita Oberwortmann, the company’s president. “We’re going to be looking at other opportunities for the building.”

She says Wilson Building Maintenance occupies about 10,000 square feet in the building, located at 624 E. First.

Save for some storage, the bulk of the 30,000-square-foot building is not used.

Oberwortmann says the company will continue to occupy space in the First Street building for now.

Last summer, Oberwortmann and other Wilson Building Maintenance leaders told the Wichita Business Journal a study was being conducted to determine whether apartments were feasible.

AVIATION

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A distinguishing addition to innovation campus Wichita State University announced this week that Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence will lease space in the experiential engineering building on its innovation campus, an addition that one of the university’s technology gurus says helps further set the building’s 3D Experience Center apart.

“I think it’s pretty unique in the United States,” says John Tomblin, vice president for research and technology transfer at WSU. Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence will lease 3,000 square feet of space near the 3D Experience Center, which already includes one global partner in Dassault Systemes.

Tomblin says one of the unique things Hexagon’s equipment allows it to do is scan any object and recreate it in a 3D, virtual space.

That means an item — for example, an aerospace component — can be scanned, then the 3D model can be

FILE PHOTO COURTESY HEXAGON MANUFACTURING INTELLIGENCE

A Hexagon Manufacturing scanner. changed as desired, and then a new one can be 3D printed all without leaving the building.

“It’s a complete solution,” he says.

And it’s technology, Tomblin says, that can be extended to a variety of other industries — everything from crime scene reconstruction for law enforce-

ment to orthopedic devices used in health care.

And it’s a further example, he says, of how the partners coming together at the innovation campus can help make Wichita someplace companies all across the country look to for cutting-edge solutions.

Passengers are buying more food and gifts at Eisenhower National Airport.

$5,582,286

That’s the 2016 total for food and gift sales at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, which represents a 13.4 percent increase over 2015 and the only year in the available data dating back to 2004 that the airport has topped $5 million for concessions.

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AGC AWARDS

JUDGES CHOICE AWARD

Kansas State University Berney Family Welcome Center PHOTOS COURTESY AGC

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF KANSAS AWARDS

Wichita contractor wins AGC judges choice award The Berney Family Welcome Center at Kansas State University has been selected as the Judges Choice winner for the Associated General Contractors of Kansas Inc. state building awards contest.

Wichita-based Hutton Construction Corp. was the general contractor for the $18 million project. Ebert Mayo Design Group in Manhattan was the architect.

The project was announced as the winner during a luncheon Friday at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. The awards, which showcase projects in Wichita and around the state, are part of an annual convention the AGC of Kansas conducts locally.

The project added 37,500 square feet to the welcome center, which is housed on the east side of K-State’s Memorial Stadium, and incorporated various energy-efficient features while maintaining the original architectural style of the structure. A green roof now covers what was originally stadium seating

space, for example.

The stadium was home to K-State’s football team before Bill Snyder Family Stadium was built.

The welcome center includes 25 interview rooms, including 12 for the university’s career center, 11 for student services and two on the structure’s second floor.

Construction started on the renovation in March 2015 and was completed in May 2016.

Another K-State project was selected as the AGC’s judges choice runner up.

McCownGordon Construction in Manhattan took home that honor for fourth phase of the College of Engineering expansion.

Chicago-based Perkins + Will was the architect for that project.

The Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport was the judges choice winner in 2016.

— Josh Heck

JUDGES CHOICE RUNNER-UP AWARD

Kansas State University College of Engineering Phase IV expansion

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AGC AWARDS NEW CONSTRUCTION – $2,000,000-$6,000,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION – $2,000,000-$6,000,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION – $2,000,000-$6,000,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION– $6,000,000 - $10,000,000

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD OF HONOR

MULVANE PUBLIC LIBRARY

COMMERCE BANK

Harman Huffman Construction Group, Inc., Kechi

Hutton Construction, Wichita

SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO ELEPHANTS OF THE ZAMBEZI RIVER VALLEY

Owner: City of Mulvane, Mulvane

Owner: Commerce Bank, Kansas City, Mo.

Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc., Wichita

Architect: The Clark Enersen Partners, Fairway

Architect: Howard + Helmer Architecture, Wichita

Owner: Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita Architect: GLMV Zoos, Wichita

NEW CONSTRUCTION– $6,000,000 - $10,000,000

OVERLAND PARK PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY Crossland Construction Co., Inc., Columbus Owner: City of Overland Park, Overland Park Architect: Williams, Spurgeon, Kuhl and Freshnock Architects, Inc., Kansas City, Mo.

NEW CONSTRUCTION – OVER $10,000,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION – OVER $10,000,000

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

AUDI OF WICHITA

CIRCLE HIGH SCHOOL

Conco Construction, Wichita

Simpson Construction Services, Wichita

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CAPITOL FEDERAL HALL

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING PHASE IV EXPANSION

Owner: Circle USD 375, Towanda

JE Dunn Construction Company, Kansas City

McCownGordon Construction, Manhattan

Architect: Gravity Works Architecture, El Dorado

Owner: University of Kansas, Lawrence

Owner: Kansas State University, Manhattan

Architect: Gastinger & Walker, Kansas City, Mo.

Architect: Perkins + Will, Houston, Texas

Owner: Wichita Luxury Collection, Wichita Architect: Krehbiel Architecture, Wichita

PRE-ENGINEERED – OVER $10,000,000

RENOVATION – UP TO $2,000,000

RENOVATION – $2,000,000-$6,000,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION – OVER $10,000,000

RENOVATION – $2,000,000-$6,000,000

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AWARD OF HONOR

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE HANGAR

BURFORD THEATRE REHABILITATION

WICHITA COUNTRY CLUB POOL COMPLEX

The Law Company, Wichita

Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc., Wichita

Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co., Inc., Wichita

KANSAS AVENUE PRIVATE PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT

Owner: Arkansas City Arts Council, Inc., Arkansas City

Owner: Wichita Country Club, Wichita

Owner: Downtown Topeka Foundation, Topeka

Architect: William Morris Associates, Augusta

Architect: SJCF Architecture, Wichita

Architect: Architect One, PA, Topeka

Owner: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Administrative Contracting Officer, Ft. Riley Architect: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Riley

Bartlett & West, Inc., Topeka

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AGC AWARDS RENOVATION – $6,000,000-$10,000,000

RENOVATION – OVER $10,000,000

DESIGN BUILD

DESIGN BUILD

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

VIA CHRISTI 5SW/6SW PATIENT ROOM RENOVATIONS

AMERICAN AG CREDIT – WICHITA REGIONAL OFFICE

COWSKIN CREEK WATER QUALITY RECLAMATION FACILITY

Hutton Construction, Wichita

Simpson Construction Services, Wichita

CAS Constructors LLC, Topeka

Owner: Kansas State University, Manhattan

Owner: American AG Credit, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Architect: Ebert Mayo Design Group, Manhattan

Architect: Spangenberg Phillips Tice, Wichita

Conco Construction, Wichita Owner: Via Christi Hospital, Wichita Architect: Freeman White, Charlotte, NC

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AGC AWARDS SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR AWARDS Renovation mechanical

SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR AWARDS Renovation mechanical

SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR AWARDS New construction roofing

SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR AWARDS Renovation drywall

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

WESLEY WEST ER RENOVATION

HAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL HVAC & CONTROLS MODERNIZATION

SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL ROOFING

WESLEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Glassman Corporation, Hays

The Charles E. Mahaney Roofing Company, Wichita

Central Consolidated Inc., Wichita Owner: Wesley Medical Center, Wichita Contractor: Martin K. Eby Construction Co. Inc., Wichita

SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR AWARDS

New construction foundation/concrete

Owner: Hays Middle School, Hays Contractor: Glassman Corporation, Hays

ASSOCIATE AWARDS - DIVISION 15

New construction under $250,000

Owner: USD 259, Wichita Contractor: Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co. Inc., Wichita

ASSOCIATE AWARDS - DIVISION 15

New construction over $250,000

Drywall Systems Inc., Wichita Owner: Wesley Hospital, Wichita Contractor: JE Dunn Construction, Brentwood, Tenn.

ASSOCIATE AWARDS - DIVISION 15 Retrofit under $250,000

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD OF HONOR AMERICAN AG CREDIT – REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS Builders Plus Construction LLC, Wichita Owner: American AG Credit, Wichita Contractor: Simpson Construction Services, Wichita

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

AMERICAN AG CREDIT BUILDING

Building Controls and Services, Inc., Wichita

Building Controls and Services, Inc., Wichita

Owner: Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Colwich

Owner: American AG Credit, Wichita

Contractor: Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co., Wichita

Contractor: Simpson Construction Services, Wichita

Specialty Contractor: Mechanical Systems Inc./Basis Engineering Consultants LLC/Kruse Corporation, Wichita

Specialty Contractor: Central Mechanical Wichita/Basis Consulting Engineers LLC, Wichita

CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF SEDGWICK COUNTY Building Controls and Services, Inc., Wichita Owner: Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, Wichita Contractor: Farha Construction, Wichita Specialty Contractor: Kruse Corporation/ Basis Consulting Engineers, Wichita

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KAN-STRUCT AWARDS DIVISION I

DIVISION II

DIVISION II

DIVISION III

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co., Inc.

Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co., Inc.

Crossland Construction Co., Inc.

CAS Constructors LLC

WICHITA COUNTRY CLUB SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX, Wichita

WICHITA CHILDREN’S HOME SHELTER AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, Wichita

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE AND DINING HALL, Manhattan

COWSKIN CREEK WATER QUALITY RECLAMATION FACILITY, Wichita

Owner: Wichita Country Club

Owner: Wichita Children’s Home

Owner: Kansas State University

Owner: City of Wichita

Architect: SJCF Architecture

Architect: SJCF Architecture

DIVISION IV

DIVISION IV

Engineer: Burns & McDonnell

DIVISION IV

DIVISION IV

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF HONOR

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Builders Plus Construction

Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co. Inc.

JE Dunn Construction

McCownGordon Construction

WICHITA HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHEAST, Wichita

RESTORATION HARDWARE GALLERY AT TOWN CENTER, Kansas City

LONG BRANCH AQUATICS PARK, Dodge City

Owner: Wichita Public Schools

Owner: Restoration Hardware

Architect: SJCF Architecture

Architect: Nelson Partners

EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL, Liberal Contractor: JE Dunn Construction

Owner: City of Dodge City and Ford County

EBY CONSTRUCTION CONGRATULATES the Sedgwick County Zoo and Burford Theatre on receiving the AGC Award of Excellence

Eby Construction Company

Sedgwick County Zoo Elephant Exhibit

2525 E. 36th Circle N. Wichita, KS 67219-2303 316-268-3500 www.ebycorp.com

Burford Theatre, Arkansas City

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NEWS HAL BECKER

6 ways to to coax disagreement into agreement Very few people like to argue. I am not referring to a “healthy discussion” but a real disagreement, whether it is with friends, family, a co-worker, client or really anyone you come in contact with.

Heate d d i sagreements are not fun, but on the other hand they can be a stimulatHal ing conversation Becker because this might be a time where you truly find out what someone really is thinking.

Take emotion out of the discussion When you are emotional, you sometimes say things you regret because you are not thinking from logic but more “in the moment.” The key is to always be relaxed and know where you are in the conversation so you not only can talk (calmly) — but with a strategy and know where you are going with your next comment or question.

Ask questions When you talk, people usually don’t hear you, and this is especially true when having a heated exchange or an argument.

When you “take control” of the conversation by asking a question, you can take the exchange of words to any direction you might want to go.

Never be combative Believe it or not, the other person does not want to argue, either. Agreements are a much better form of communication. By fighting or opposing the other party, it will create a wider divide in your respective opinions. Try to get the person on your side with statements such as “I understand your point of view” or “I agree with what you are saying,” or “I feel that ... ” Look for compromise — not just a “win” Sometimes there just isn’t a winner, especially when the discussion might be on someone’s opinion or feelings on a particular subject. It is always more pleasant to agree than disagree.

It is important to see where the other party is coming from, to get another point of view. If you can agree with a couple of the points, in most cases he or she will agree with a couple of yours as well.

Find middle ground By trying to build consensus or to find something you both agree upon, a disagreement can reach the turning point.

The key is to always try to turn disagreements into agreements. No one wants to leave the room frustrated and unhappy.

Listen, and don’t always talk Listening skills are VERY important here.

You have to really work hard and hear

what they have to say and not just think about what you want to say next. When both parties listen with intent, you will find the discussion has more content, involves less emotion and probably will find middle ground faster.

Good luck, and remember the most

important lesson if you are married: You will never win a “discussion” with your wife, so just let it go. LOL.

Hal Becker is an author and trainer in sales and customer service. He can be reached at halbecker.com.

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Connecting East Do Street repairs, landscaping and adding art to buildings are the first steps in a strategic plan to make East Douglas a community destination.

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ean Brennan wasn’t aspiring to be a developer.

But he saw an opportunity to become one on his daily drive through the Douglas Design District on the way to his downtown law office.

Seeing the same rundown buildings along a stretch of Douglas west of Grove to the I-135 overpass day after day got Brennan, a member attorney with King, Brennan & Albin LLC, thinking about purchasing and redeveloping some of those sites.

Brennan saw underutilized brick buildings that were

completely or partially empty and in a state of disrepair.

The fact the buildings sit along a main city thoroughfare only reinforced the need that something needed to be done, Brennan says.

“It wasn’t good for the city to have them looking the way they look,” he says.

An operating entity, Breagan LLC, was created, and in 2013 Brennan purchased the first of three Douglas Design District properties across from Wichita East High School.

The 8,000-square-foot space at 2202 E. Douglas eventually will house Andrew Gough’s Reverie Coffee Roasters, which he is relocating from another Douglas Design District space at 2611 E. Douglas. An adjacent property at 2208 E. Douglas will house a bakery Gough is opening to

MAPPING THE DISTRICT The Douglas Design District is a three-mile stretch between Oliver and Washington with a mix of businesses, churches, schools and residential development. The district is bound to the north by First Street and English to the south.

Stakeholders are making a concerted effort to spur economic development within the district. A strategic plan created in 2009 serves as a blueprint for development within the district, originally created in 2007.

Momentum has accelerated over the past four years. Here’s a sampling of the businesses that have come into the district during that time or are planned in the months ahead.

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A $1.6 million project to add turn lanes and align curbs and guttering at the intersection of Douglas and Hydraulic began this month.

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efforts to breathe new life into the heart of the city.

“There shouldn’t be a line where progress starts and stops,” says Jason Gregory, executive vice president of the Wichita Downtown Development Corp. “I think (the Douglas Design District) is really important for connectivity to our other neighborhoods.”

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THE MISSION The Douglas Design District will revitalize East Douglas, creating a feeling of safety, productivity and pride for area residents and businesses. We will pursue and promote the “corridor of creativity” as a rewarding place to live, work, invest and shop local.

Wichita attorney Sean Brennan, left, began buying property along the Douglas corridor in 2013 and now has three buildings near Douglas and Madison, across from Wichita East High School.

Andrew Gough is relocating his Reverie Coffee Roasters business to one of Brennan’s properties at 2202 E. Douglas. An adjacent property at 2208 E. Douglas will house a bakery Gough is opening to complement his Reverie operations.

The vision A strategic plan created in 2009 serves as a blueprint for development within the district, established in 2007. But the plan s being re-evaluated to ensure it still meets the needs of the Douglas Design District.

Stakeholders say the goal is to revitalize East Douglas to make that corridor a destination for people to shop, eat and be inspired. Another objective, stakeholders say, is to attract new businesses and increase the retail value along that stretch of Douglas — all with an eye toward promoting and supporting local businesses and entrepreneurship.

“Our goal is engagement more than anything else,” says Janelle King, owner of The Workroom, a home decor store

complement his Reverie operations.

Other space in the buildings Brennan purchased will be used for apartments and retail.

The redevelopment is part of a larger, more concerted effort to spur growth within the Douglas Design District, a 3.4 mile stretch of commercial and residential properties from Oliver west to Washington. The district is bounded by First Street to the north and English to the south.

Combined, millions of private and public dollars are being invested — and are committed in future years — to pump up a key stretch of the East Douglas corridor viewed by many as a gateway to downtown Wichita.

The effort is a continuation and extension of the ongoing

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Hopping Gnome Brewing Co. opened in 2015 at 1710 E. Douglas.

Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria opened next door in 2016.

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In 2016, the city of Wichita selected development group Uptown Landing for a $25 million redevelopment project near First Street and Victor Place.

Popular shopping center Clifton Square changed hands in 2016.

Dempsey’s Burger Pub, which opened in 2014, took over the shortlived Fork & Fennel space and is opening Dempsey’s Biscuit Co.

Jimmy’s Egg opened in 2015 as part of the Sunburst Plaza, near the southeast corner of Douglas and Hydraulic.

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MEMBERSHIP GROWTH The Douglas Design District includes 300 businesses, according to Wichita tax information. The district generates revenue from memberships, so growing that total has been emphasized more in recent years.

Membership dipped slightly in 2014 but has increased each of the past two years.

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JANELLE KING Janelle King has taken on a larger role as an ambassador for the Douglas Design District, by forming partnerships with city leaders and in the community as a whole.

This is in addition to running The Workroom, a home decor store, at 150 N. Cleveland.

King and others have a vested interest in seeing the Douglas Design District succeed and grow through the implementation of a strategic plan to grow the area as a destination.

The following is her take on the recent influx of activity throughout the Douglas Design District.

New lighting also will be added.

Earlier improvements centered on the Douglas and Oliver intersection. landscaped medians along that 1.5-mile stretch of road. New lighting also will be added.

What is driving the momentum within the district? Personal investment.

We are composed of individuals who all have homes or businesses within the district and voluntarily strive to see it grow.

What are the biggest challenges the district faces? It’s a long stretch full of diverse segments, including breweries and coffee roasters, boutiques and tattoo parlors, home decor and graphic design, eateries and residential.

How can those be overcome? Through overarching branding and marketing, we choose to elevate the district as a whole and focus on inclusive district-wide events including 2nd Saturdays (with trolleys running from end to end), Small Business Saturday and Avenue Art Days.

What needs to be done to accelerate progress within the district? Greater business buy-in as we rely solely on elective membership dues and engagement.

Increased communication and involvement with city (leaders) to accelerate the redevelopment plan and district zoning.

Why is the Douglas Design District important to the central part of Wichita and the city overall? We are the corridor from East Wichita to the city core.

As Wichita Downtown Development Corp. stated, there shouldn’t be a defined line where progress ends and begins. The city and the culture is shifting and growing. We are part of that fabric and strive to be part of those conversations when the city leaders address — and community members identify — the dynamic change happening here.

Washington east to Grove is part of the city’s capital improvement funds allocated in 2023 to 2025.

That project, city leaders say, will create angle parking and landscaped medians along that 1.5-mile stretch of road.

Accelerating progress Development momentum in the district has accelerated over the past four years thanks in part, district stakeholders say, to increased pride in the city and a larger push toward accelerating progress.

“This is a group of people who decided to make a difference on their own,” says Lavonta Williams, the Wichita City Council member whose district includes the Douglas Design District.

That buy-in, she says, helps generate momentum.

Those closest to the district’s efforts agree.

“I believe in the process,” says Gough of Reverie.

He says many of the business owners in the Douglas Design District are accustomed to making things happen and doing so quickly.

“We want to live and work in places where (people) want to be,” he says.

That’s what creating economic development in the Douglas Design District is all about stakeholders say.

“The city and the culture is shifting and growing,” King says. “We are part of that fabric and strive to be part of those conversations when the city leaders address — and community members identify — the dynamic change happening here.”

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at 150 N. Cleveland, and the incoming president of the Douglas Design District board of directors.

District stakeholders also want to promote a pedestrian lifestyle and safety along the corridor. The district includes 300 businesses, according to the city’s property tax data. Of that, 84 are district members. That’s up from 35 members in 2014.

Member businesses are charged $400 a year in dues, money that is put toward promoting events — such as 2nd Saturday, which encourages people to shop local on the second Saturday of each month — activities and businesses within the district.

King says the hope is for the district to be self sustaining and not have to rely on membership dues.

Until then, however, the focus is on growing the district’s membership base to generate more revenue.

The length of the Douglas Design District makes incorporating the strategic plan more challenging, stakeholders say.

That’s why the plan splits the corridor into smaller subsections within the district: east downtown (Washington to I-135); East High School (I-135 to Hillside); and College Hill (Hillside to Glendale).

Improvements, such as street repairs, landscaping and adding art to buildings, are the beginning pieces of a strategic plan designed to attract new businesses to the district and make it more of a destination in the community.

“The dream is finally going to become a reality,” says Karen Cundiff, a district board member and marketing director for Transitions Group.

A $1.6 million road project to add turn lanes and align the curbs and guttering at Douglas and Hydraulic is now underway.

Another $10.6 million project to improve the stretch of Douglas from

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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS RANKED BY NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF.

Name / prior (*not listed) / URL

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Allen, Gibbs & Houlik LC 1

301 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202 316-267-7231

aghlc.com

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BKD LLP

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K·Coe Isom LLP

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Address

bkd.com

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kcoe.com

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Grant Thornton LLP 4

grantthornton.com

Ernst & Young LLP 5

ey.com

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M&L CPAs Chtd.

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Koch Siedhoff Hand & Dunn LLP 8

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mlchtd.com

kshd.com

3580 W. 13th St. N, Wichita, KS 67203 316-943-0286

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International/U.S.; state tax; audit; R&E tax credits; succession and strategic planning; benefits and HR consulting and information systems; outsourced payroll and technology; wealth planning; corporate finance.

Paul Allen/Jena Lysen

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International, state and local tax; research credits; succession planning; technology; strategic advisory services; tax; audit; valuations; private equity; outsourcing.

William Pickert/Sandra Brown

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18

62

Tax and audit; CFO outsourcing; sustainability; farm program services; conservation; ResourceMAX; federal affairs issues and more for food and agriculture; manufacturing; community banks; contractors/developers.

Kent Simpson, Blake Allen, Clinton Baker, David Burger, Sandy Sporleder/Christina Ricke Dan Powers /Sherri Hamilton

Services offered1

Top local executive(s)/Human resources contact

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50

Audit; tax; advisory; international; manufacturing and distribution; energy; hospitality; construction; health care; not-for-profit; private equity and financial services.

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Assurance; advisory; transaction advisory services; tax; legal.

Ginger Farney, Shawn Gieger, Mike Kennedy/Shawn Gieger

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12

25

Corporate and partnership; taxation; individual and trust; IRS representation; mergers and acquisitions; business structure consulting; compiled and reviewed financials; bookkeeping and payroll.

Sam Seward/Sam Seward

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26

Audit; review; compilation; projections; business valuations; estate and wealth transfer planning; tax planning and return preparation; M&A; business exemptions; cost segregations; management consulting.

Lynn Tittel/Lynn Tittel

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Management consulting; tax planning and preparation; auditing;employee benefit and retirement plan audits; financial statements; and estate and retirement plan consulting.

Derry Larson/Derry Larson

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Advisory; consulting; tax; audit; payroll; bookkeeping.

Deborah Sauer/Tamie Prieb

300 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202 316-264-2335

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Audit, review and compilation services; income tax planning and compliance services for individuals and businesses; accounting and payroll outsourcing; business succession, formation and entity planning.

Larry Sell/Marshal Hull

9415 E. Harry, Wichita, KS 67207 316-685-1040

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Business and personal tax; small business accounting; payroll services; succession planning.

Elizabeth Barnett, Stephen Criser, Laura ParrishCoan/Laura Parrish-Coan

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Small business, audit and tax services; succession and strategic planning; employee benefits; outsourced accounting services; mergers and acquisitions; payroll.

Jeff Lucke/Christy Reihs

luckecpa.com

1660 N. Tyler, Wichita, KS 67212 316-721-9020

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Audit: review: compilation: individual, business, estate and trust income tax preparation: payroll processing and reporting: bookkeeping.

Daryl Wedel/Daryl Wedel

kmcocpa.com

301 N. Main St., Newton, KS 67114 316-283-5366 345 Riverview #520, Wichita, KS 67203 316-267-9211

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Income tax services and representation; financial statement services; employee benefit plan audits; consulting and advisory.

Bradley McGlachlin, Brian Wilkinson/Brian Wilkinson

545 N. Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67208 316-683-2067

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Audit and assurance services; bookkeeping and payroll; business advisory and management consulting; business valuation services; estate planning; administration and taxation; financial management.

Brian Staats/Erika Brining

1401 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211 316-264-7203

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Partner with small businesses to provide consulting, back office support and tax preparation

Deborah Chizek, James Wurbs/Shayna Lane

10000 W. 37th St. N, Wichita, KS 67205 316-945-1500

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Tax preparation and planning; accounting; reviews and audits.

Randall Ford, Greg Reimer, Stanley Busby/Randall Ford

311 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211 316-685-1411

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Tax; audit; review; compilation; other attest services; consulting; accounting services.

Jim Hubbard, Dan Strunk, Monty Allen, Drew Rooks/Dan Strunk

421 E. 3rd St. N, Wichita, KS 67202 316-263-2223

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Audit; review; compilation; individual, business, estate and trust tax planning and preparation; nonprofit accounting and tax preparation; payroll processing; bookkeeping; litigation support; CFO outsourcing.

Richard Morrow/Kelli Morrow

214 W. Main St., Valley Center, KS 67147 316-755-0033

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Accounting; business and individual taxes; audit; review; payroll.

Michael Porter/Michael Porter

535 S. Emporia #103, Wichita, KS 67202 316-267-3402

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Income tax for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates; compilation and reviewed financial statements; monthly accounting and payroll services.

Michael Hollowell/Michael Hollowell

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Individual tax planning and preparation; bookkeeping; payroll processing and reporting; business consulting; personal financial planning; compilations and review services.

Wesley Clary/Wesley Clary

andovercpas.com

105 S. Andover Rd., Andover, KS 67002 316-733-4270

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Personalized tax and accounting, audit and assurance services for privately held companies, nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Ed Plopa/Ed Plopa

plopa.com

7701 E. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67207 316-683-1111 225 N. Market #355, Wichita, KS 67202 316-262-5056

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Accounting services; income tax services; payroll services; financial statements; financial planning; estate tax planning; and business consulting.

Fred Puthoff/Sylvia Armstrong

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Income tax planning, income tax preparation and small business accounting services.

David Schimming/David Schimming

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larsonpa.com

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sjhl.com

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Regier Carr & Monroe LLP 10

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Criser, Gough & Parrish LLC/Criser & Mardis Chd. 3 12

rcmllp.com/wichita.php

crisergoughparrish.com

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Lucke & Associates CPAs 13

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Knudsen Monroe & Co. LLC 14

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GJ & Co. LLC

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Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball Chtd.

gjcpas.com

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abbb.com

Dunning & Associates CPAs LLC 21 dunningcpa.com

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Busby Ford & Reimer LLC 15

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Kirkpatrick, Sprecker & Co. LLP

bfrcpa.com

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kscpa.com

Morrow & Co. LLC 20

morrowandcompany.com

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Porter, Carswell & Raya Chtd. *

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Johnson, Duncan & Hollowell LLP 17

pcrcpa.com

jdhcpa.net

Andover CPAs PA 22

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Edw. M. Plopa & Associates LC 16

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Puthoff & Co. CPAs PA *

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Steely & Schimming, LLC ssllccpa.com

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500 Main Pl., Newton, KS 67114 316-283-4810

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2 Attest services provided by Mayer Hoffman McCann PC. 3 Criser, Gough & Parrish, LLC and Criser & Mardis, Chd. was listed in 2016 as Criser, Gough and Parrish LLC.

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Percentage decrease in the total number of professional staff in the Wichita area from 2016 to 2017, among firms featured on the lists.

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Percentage decrease in the total number of professional staff in the Wichita area from 2015 to 2017, among firms featured on the lists.

MOST COMPANYWIDE EMPLOYEES Ernst & Young LLP

220 W. Douglas #300, Wichita, KS 67202 6202411826

Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd LLC2

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1635 N. Waterfront Pkwy., Wichita, KS 67206 316-636-4901 100 S. Main, Wichita, KS 67202 316-262-6578

Total number of Wichitaarea employees

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Larson & Co. PA

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8300 Thorn Dr., Wichita, KS 67226 316-265-3231

Number of CPAs in the Wichita area

200 W. Douglas #1000, Wichita, KS 67202 316-263-8030

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1551 N. Waterfront Pkwy., Wichita, KS 67206 316-265-2811 1605 N. Waterfront Pkwy., Wichita, KS 67206 316-685-0222

Total professional staff in the Wichita area

231,000

Grant Thornton LLP

8,500

BKD LLP

2,600

K·Coe Isom LLP

376

Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball Chtd.

150

ABOUT THE LIST Information was obtained from firm representatives, and could not be independently verified by the Wichita Business Journal.

White & Claassen LLC, No. 23 on the 2016 list, did not respond to our inquiries by deadline. Only those that responded to our inquiries were listed. In case of ties, companies are ranked by number of CPAs, then by total number of employees.

The Wichita area includes Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey and Sumner counties.

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The workforce pipeline is critical to all industries, and accounting businesses are no exception.

According to a recent survey by the Wichita Business Journal, 44 percent of CPA firms said recruiting and retaining a qualified professional staff was one of the top issues facing their business.

Data from that survey was used to compile the list of the area’s largest CPA firms on page 18.

Ginger Farney, managing partner at Ernst & Young LLP in Wichita, says the environment for new hires is tough — but improving.

“It’s not as bad as it has been in previous years,” she says.

Nevertheless the local branch has expanded some of its college recruiting into neighboring states and is targeting some smaller schools in Kansas as well.

Farney says the firm has been successful at retaining experienced talent, making those new graduates typically the group it recruits most heavily.

She says the firm will hire six or seven new staff members over its coming fiscal year for work in Kansas, employees that will be based in Wichita.

When the need for more experienced CPAs or staff does arise, however, she says that is a more challenging market.

Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd LLC in Wichita has also changed some of the ways it operates to better meet its own workforce needs.

“We were having challenges finding talent in the Midwest, so we had to get creative,” says Tamie Prieb, the firm’s director of human resources.

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“We were having challenges finding talent in the Midwest, so we had to get creative.”

TAMIE PRIEB,

Director of human resources with Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, on adapting to meet workforce needs

The company has embraced the virtual work space and has hired people from all over the country who can remotely access anything they need to do their jobs.

The is the second year the firm has hired for virtual jobs, and now has nine members on its “virtual team,” some of whom are seasonal and some of whom are full-time.

In at least one case, Prieb says, the set up even allowed the firm to retain an experienced person who was moving out of state for a spouse’s new job with a different company.

The philosophy, she says, has vastly increased the available pool of people from which it can find the right fit for the firm when a hire is needed.

“We’ve found there are talented people all across the U.S.,” she says. “It works really well for the accounting industry.”

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The following bankruptcies were recently filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas, Wichita Division.

District of Kansas Wichita Division Chapter 11 Chapter 11 is a process that allows a business to gain temporary relief from paying debts in order to attempt a successful reorganization.

The debtor remains in control of the business during the bankruptcy and the business continues to function.

WK Capital Enterprises Inc., 3445 N. Webb Road, Wichita 67226; Assets, $1,821,000; Debts, $19,523,465; Major Creditor, Intrust Bank, $18,000,000; Attorney, Edward J. Nazar; case #1710073, 01/23/17.

Capital Pizza Huts Inc., 3445 N. Webb Road, Wichita 67226; Assets, $18,475,921; Debts, $20,749,603; Major Creditor, Intrust Bank, $18,000,000; Attorney, Edward J. Nazar; case #1710074, 01/23/17.

Capital Pizza Huts of Vermont Inc., 3445 N. Webb Road, Wichita 67226; Assets, $5,576,431; Debts, $20,105,166; Major Creditor, Intrust Bank, $18,000,000; Attorney, Edward J. Nazar; case #17-10075, 01/23/17.

Capital Pizza of New Hampshire Inc., 3445 N. Webb Road, Wichita 67226; Assets, $7,947,632; Debts, $20,105,308; Major Creditor, Intrust Bank, $18,000,000; Attorney, Edward J. Nazar; case #17-10076, 01/23/17.

R ABOUT

Sedgwick County is currently accepting bids on: Bridge Improvements (B473); For specifics, contact Board of County Commissioners at 660-7255; Bids Close 02/28/17.

RR Building Permits Newly issued building permits are collected from the county and city building inspection departments.

The following information is included: contractor/owner, job site address, description, square feet (if available) and estimated value.

COMMERCIAL Wichita/Sedgwick 8-BIT Building LLC, commercial alteration at 1625 S. Rock, Grinning Goblin Gaming Tavern (tenant improvement), $200,000.

Conco Inc., commercial alteration at 349/350 S. Ida, (tenant improvement), $378,470.

Conco Inc., commercial alteration at 350 S. Washington, (tenant improvement), $418,307.

Fulcrum Construction LLC, commercial alteration at 2057 N. Rock, Dick’s Sporting Goods (tenant improvement), $750,000.

Hentzen Contractors Inc., commercial alteration at 1333 W. May, (fire restoration), $154,000.

Lot 5 Block 1 Avalon Park, $230,000.

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INDEX Bankruptcies................................ 22 Bids.............................................. 22 Building Permits........................... 22 Federal Tax Liens......................... 22 Mechanics’ Liens......................... 22 New Corporations................. 22, 23 New Lawsuits............................... 23 Real Estate Transactions....... 23, 24 State Tax Liens Filed.................... 24 State Tax Warrants....................... 24

Hutton Construction Corp., commercial addition at 11600 W. 45th N. St., Maize High School (pressboxes/bleacher), $391,000.

Tony Clark, commercial alteration at 6200 W. 21st N., 6S Steak House, $800,000.

Hutton Construction Corp., commercial construction at 11600 W. 45th N. St., (career/tech ed center), $9,300,000.

Michaelis Real Estate, commercial addition/ alteration at 1090 E. 37th N. St., Siemens, $233,000.

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RESIDENTIAL Clint Miller Construction, multi-family residence at 705/707 S. Deer Haven St., $180,000.

Perfection Builders LLC, single-family residence at 3818 N. Solano, Lot 16 Block 1 Estancia, $397,695.

Perfection Builders LLC, single-family residence at 6527 W. Mirabella, Lot 5 Block 1 Estancia, $379,066.

Relph Construction Inc., single-family residence at 4407 N. Ridge Port, Lot 29 Block A Edge Water, $220,000.

Sharp Construction, singlefamily residence at 2902 N.Gulf Breeze, Lot 31 Block A Sandcrest, $440,000.

Sharp Construction, singlefamily residence addition at 2916 N. Curtis, Lot 4 Block B Sandcrest, $600,000.

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House Works LLC, commercial alteration at 8918 W. 21st N., BaskinRobbins Ice Cream (#800), $125,000.

Pate Craig Construction, single-family residence at 2828 N. Tyler, Lot 1 Block B Fossil Rim Estates, $930,000.

Clint Miller Construction, multi-family residence at 706/708 S. Deer Haven St., $180,000.

Jose Joya, single-family residence at 3928 S. Linden, Lot 16 Block A Prairie Breeze Estates, $200,000.

Moeder Construction LLC, single-family residence at 8647 W. Candlewood,

Vision Homes Investments Inc., single-family residence at 124 S. Crocker, Lot 15 Block A ICM, $250,000.

RR Federal Tax Liens These are recently filed by the Internal Revenue Service against assets of a business for unpaid income or payroll taxes. They are recorded with the register of deeds.

The data appears in the following order: taxpayer’s name, address, amount of lien, type of lien (if available), document number and recording date.

Sedgwick County Charles S. Maddox, 161 N. Gordon St., Wichita 67203, $67,721, (CIVP), Book/Page 2966/6476, 01/23/17.

RR Mechanics’ Liens Mechanics’ liens are filed with the district clerk. The data appears in the following order: claimant, contractor, amount of lien, owner of property, property address, document number and date recorded.

Sedgwick County Claimant: Barnhart Specialty Contracting Inc., Contractor: Belfor Restoration/REEL Contracting Inc., $8,275, Owner: PBH Sundance LLC, on property at 1945 N. Rock Road Bldg. 19, Wichita, document #17 SL 0015, 01/23/17.

Claimant: Spec Building Materials, Contractor: New Image Roofing, $17,318, Owner: PSC Holdings LLC, on property at 1861 N. Webb Road, Wichita 67206, document #17 SL 0014, 01/24/17.

RR New Corporations New corporations are filed with the state of Kansas. They are listed in ZIP code order and include the following information: business name, resident agent, address, ZIP code.

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LEADS State of Kansas Ad Astra Group LLC, P.O. Box 47603, Wichita 67201.

Cowley Production LLC, Terry Pilgreen, 229 E. William St. #201, Wichita 67202.

Valley Construction LLC, 330 N. Main St., Wichita 67202.

Wagle & Turley LLC, Stephen Turley, 154 N. Emporia, Wichita 67202.

Hazlewood Aviation LLC, Norman Hazlewood, 218 N. Mosley, Wichita 67202.

Kah Properties LLC, 301 N. Main St. #600, Wichita 67202.

Kathleen R. Reeves LLC, 245 N. Waco #260, Wichita 67202.

All States Commercial Contractors LLC, Cris Keeter, 776 N. West St., Wichita 67203.

Davis Companies LLC, Marcus Davis, 761 N. Saint Paul, Wichita 67203.

R&J Martinez LLP, Jose Cornejo, 520 W. 29th St. N., Wichita 67204.

Bello Logistics LLC, Rex Bello, 9252 W. 21st St. N. #107, Wichita 67205.

C.K. Gutter Window & Landscape LLC, Curtis Knutson, 3221 N. Forest Lakes, Wichita 67205.

Jayson Russell Inc., 6302 W. Driftwood, Wichita 67205.

Red House LLC, Turner Williams, 1725 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita 67213.

GNZ LLC, 1603 S. Waco Ave., Wichita 67213.

AE Management Co. Inc., 2101 E. 21st St. N., Wichita 67214.

BNZ Autohaus LLC, Bradley Spicer, 1225 N. Mosley Ave., Wichita 67214.

J. Andrew LLC, Javan Gonzalez, 316 N. Chautauqua Ave., Wichita 67214.

LEH Exploration LLC, Larry Higgins, 3919 S. West St., Wichita 67217.

3201 W. Central LLC, Dana Zook, 115 S. Rutan St. #4-B, Wichita 67218.

McKnight Investments LLC, Douglas McKnight, 538 S. Fountain, Wichita 67218.

Noris Henderson LLC, 1000 S. Woodlawn #201, Wichita 67218.

Central & Zoo LLC, Dana Zook, 115 S. Rutan St. #4-B, Wichita 67218.

Washington & Harry LLC, Dana Zook, 115 S. Rutan St. #4-B, Wichita 67218.

Facilities & Real Estate Solutions Inc., c/o Koch Co. Public Sector 4111 E. 37th St. N., Wichita 67220.

MKA Properties LLC, Pa Nyang, 3716 N. Rushwood Court, Wichita 67226.

Legends Custard LLC, Randy Simon, 260 N. Rock Road #200, Wichita 67206.

The Peaks At Redlands LLC, Mark Ayesh, 8100 E. 22nd St. N. Bldg. 2300 #2, Wichita 67226.

Roxana Petroleum LLC, 11 N. St. James Place, Eastborough 67206.

RDMJ LLC, 14201 E. Central, Wichita 67230.

Foresight Capital Holdings LLC, 1313 N. Webb Road #150, Wichita 67206.

GLS LLC, 1313 N. Webb #150, Wichita 67206.

John Bull Foundation, 12610 E. Meadow Court, Wichita 67206.

Airvantage UAS LLC, Keith Schiesz, 1770 S. Rock Road, Wichita 67207.

Peterra Energy Services LLC, Jeffrey Burk, 7701 E. Kellogg Drive #625, Wichita 67207.

Farmers Dugger Agency LLC, 343 S. Greenwich Road #103, Wichita 67207.

Gough Financial LLC, Brent Thummel, 9415 E. Harry #602, Wichita 67207.

Harris’ Dream Clean LLC, Jordan Harris, 8150 E. Boston, Wichita 67207.

Jeff L. Henderson LLC, 9456 E. Mount Vernon Court, Wichita 67207.

Caw Medical LLC, Charles Coffey, 3721 E. Murdock, Wichita 67208.

TGB Investments LLC, Guy Benshabat, 6110 11th, Wichita 67208.

GHC Cass Street Operator LLC, Ryan Brooks, 6100 E. Central Ave. #3, Wichita 67208.

Zeibu LLC, James McIntyre, 6235 Kellogg, Wichita 67209.

The Koehn Group LLC, Cheri Koehn, 8724 E. Wassall St., Wichita 67210.

Marty’s Motor’s & Repair LLC, 2611 S.W. 17th St., Topeka 67211.

5 Star Billiards LLC, Alonzo Rodriguez, 8528 W. Murdock St., Wichita 67212.

Pacioli Solutions LLC, Brian Higgins, 10506 W. Westport, Wichita 67212.

PM Construction & Roofing Inc., Peter Molnar, 1606 N. Woodchuck St., Wichita 67212.

Stuhlsatz Holdings LLC, Timothy Stuhlsatz, 9201 W. Suncrest St., Wichita 67212.

Healthy Pear LLC, Erica Campbell, 1376 N. Pine Grove Court, Wichita 67212.

Martin Machine Co. LLC, Mike Martin, 443 S. Illinois Rear, Wichita 67213.

Sunshine Nail Inc., Kathy Tran, 2126 S. Triple Crown Court, Wichita 67230.

Supplement Giant Of Derby LLC, Wayne Ragsdale, 2014 N. Crooked Pine St., Wichita 67230.

KLB Financials LLC, Kimber Breeden, 13526 W. 10th Court N., Wichita 67235.

RR New Lawsuits New litigation filed against businesses with the district clerk; includes plaintiff, defendant, case number and date filed.

Sedgwick County Nicole Brand v. Pharmacare Management Inc., case #2017 CV 000207, 01/25/17.

James A. McAnarney/Marcia A. McAnarney v. Goodwin Properties LLC/Pinkston House Moving LLC/Brad Murray Rentals LLC et al., case #2017 CV 000214, 01/26/17.

US Bank Trust NA as Trustee v. Systems and Services Technologies Inc./Randal L. et al., case #2017 CV 000220, 01/26/17.

Emprise Bank v. Tandy S. Noeller/Wichita Truck Driving CDL-Assist LLC, case #2017 CV 000228, 01/27/17.

Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. v. R&L Transport Inc./ Dealers Leasing Inc. et al., case #2017 CV 000230, 01/27/17.

Tyson Adam Powell v.

Tanner Tire & 4x4 Center Inc./Scott S. McGregor et al., case #2017 CV 000232, 01/26/17.

Deborah Geib v. Kasey R. Young/Subaru of Wichita LLC, case #2017 CV 000236, 01/27/17.

Necol Williams v.

Celebrations! Fun Equipment LLC/Allison’s Fun Inc./Michael R. Allison, case #2017 CV 000243, 01/30/17.

Valerie Foster v. Disabled American Veterans Wichita Chapter #4 Thrift Stores Inc., case #2017 CV 000250, 01/31/17.

Christian M. Anderson v.

D&R Motors/Thomas Reed, case #2017 CV 000254, 02/01/17.

Spencer S. Christian v. Hillcrest Apartment Building Co., case #2017 CV 000259, 02/01/17.

Frances Caliendo v. Dillon Companies Inc./Kroger Co., case #2017 CV 000261, 02/01/17.

Timothy Thorpe v. Denise White/Jeff White/Country Castle LLC, case #2017 CV 000264, 02/01/17.

Holloway Sportswear Inc. v. Mulvane Sportswear LLC, case #2017 LM 001421, 01/27/17.

Dan E. McCarty v. USA RV Sales & Rentals Inc., case #2017 LM 001550, 01/31/17.

Worldwide Transmission Service Inc. v. L.D. Hatfield Auto Sales LLC/Mayfield Motors LLC/Jason S. Yardley et al., case #2017 LM 001559, 01/31/17.

RR Real Estate Transactions Real estate transactions are recorded with the register of deeds. Following are commercial transfers including: seller, buyer, buyer’s address, property address and subdivision (if available), book/page number and date recorded.

Butler County Leewood & Associates LLC to Leewood Homes Inc., (no address shown), Lot 12 Block A Rockwood Falls Addition Rose Hill, Book/Page 2017/571, 01/23/17.

City of El Dorado to Central Kansas Properties LLC, (no address shown), Lot 1 Block 1 El Dorado Business Park El Dorado, Book/Page 2017/627, 01/24/17.

Brian J. Hodes et ux. to Hodes Country LLC, (no address shown), Block F Cedar Crest Rose Hill, Book/Page 2017/634, 01/24/17.

Prairie Creek Homes LLC to Don Klausmeyer Construction LLC, (no address shown), Lot 16 Block D Prairie Creek Addition Andover, Book/Page 2017/704, 01/25/17.

Friendly Home Buyers to R&W Inc., (no address shown), Lots 9 thru 12 Block 2 Yeagers Addition Augusta, Book/Page 2017/737, 01/26/17.

Johnathan Goodwin Revocable Trust by Trustee to WaiteCo LLC, (no address shown), Lots 9 and 11 Beaumonts C.W. Addition El Dorado, Book/Page 2017/773, 01/26/17.

Reed 127th/Commercial LLC to Chestnut Ridge LLC, (no address shown), Lot 2 Block 4 Cornerstone Seventh Addition, Book/Page 2017/810, 01/27/17.

Reed 127th/Commercial LLC to Chestnut Ridge LLC, (no address shown), Lot 1 Block 4 and Lots 3 thru 5 Block 1 Cornerstone Seventh Addition, Book/Page 2017/811, 01/27/17.

El Dorado Property Holdings LLC to MI6 Investments LLC, (no address shown), Lot 3 Block 9 Benson Heights El Dorado, Book/Page 2017/813, 01/27/17.

Boasso Properties LLC to B&D Properties LA LLC, (no address shown), Sec. 35 25 05, Book/Page 2017/815, 01/27/17.

Sedgwick County Jacob Management Co. LLC to Glendale LLC, 810 N. Main, Wichita 67203, Lot 15 Block 4 Sawmill Creek Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6184, 01/23/17.

Eric Locke LLC to Forti Investments Kansas LLC, 112 Harvard Ave., Claremont, Calif. 91711, Lot 54 on Main St. in Marchs Addition and Lot 93 and Lots 97 and 99 on Main St. in Lees Addition all to the City of Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/6188, 01/23/17.

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DLK LLC to Dylan Properties LLC, 2441 E. Mt. Vernon St., Wichita 67211, Lot 22 Block 6 Schweiters Eighth Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6244, 01/23/17.

Janet K. Reusser Trustee of the Kurtes R. Reusser Revocable Trust to Reusser Properties LLC, (no address shown), Sec. 12 29 03, Book/ Page 2966/6274, 01/23/17.

Blue Sky Investors LLC to Goshen Property Management LLC, (no address shown), Lot 40 on Pershing Ave. Edgetown Park Addition, Book/Page 2966/6289, 01/23/17.

Christian G. Jenkins to Blue Sky Investors LLC, (no address shown), Lot 19 Dodge Ave. Lawrences Second Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6291, 01/23/17.

Gary C. Winegar/Patsy J. Winegar Trustees of the Gary C. Winegar and Patsy J. Winegar Living Trust to Blue Sky Investors LLC, (no address shown), Lots 12 and 14 Block 12 in Whitlocks Replat of Orchard Grove Addition to Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/6292, 01/23/17.

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Zachary A. McFeeters to Atmir Partners LLC, (no address shown), Lots 90 and 92 on Mosley Ave. Ranson & Kays Second Addition to the City of Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6296, 01/23/17.

Nam P. Nguyen/Oanh T. Nguyen to Atmir Partners LLC, (no address shown), Lot 8 Block C Yale Heights Addition to Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/6305, 01/23/17.

Breakthrough Ministries Inc. to Cristo Vive Asamblea de Dios Inc., 1620 W. 21st St. N., Wichita 67203, Lot 1 Pleasant Valley Church Addition to Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/6308, 01/23/17.

I Buy Kansas Houses LLC to Farha Brothers LLC, (no address shown), The W. 60 feet of Lots 1 and 2 and the W. 60 feet of the N. 24 feet of Lot 3 Bairds Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6352, 01/23/17.

David E. Christy/Judy N. Christy to Farha Brothers LLC, (no address shown), Lots 122 and 124 Lincoln now Irving St. Garfield Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6360, 01/23/17.

Karen Kay Doan/Thomas M. Doan to TLC Investments LLC, (no address shown), Lots 22 and 24 Block 22 in J.O. Davidsons Second Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6366, 01/23/17.

CAH LLC to Glendale LLC, 810 N. Main, Wichita 67203, Lot 17 Block 3 Legacy Third Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6373, 01/23/17.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Turnkey KS LLC, 7429 E. Lincoln St., Wichita 67207, Lot 1 Replat of Lot 16 Eastridge Tenth Addition and Block 4 Eastridge Ninth Addition Wichita Kansas, Book/Page 2966/6376, 01/23/17.

JBC Investment Inc. to Build Wichita Inc., (no address shown), Lot 25 Block 5 Bellechase Third Addition an Addition to Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/6409, 01/23/17.

Richard J. Witthuhn/ Traci L. Witthuhn to Matt Lillie Investments Inc., (no address shown), Lot 1 Block 18 Pawnee Park an Addition to the City of Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/6415, 01/23/17.

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LEADS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Caywood LLC to McKnight Investments LLC, 538 S. Fountain, Wichita 67218, Lots 1/2/3/4 Block B Vassar Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6442, 01/23/17.

Caywood LLC to RAM Real Estate LLC, 4336 E. Lewis St., Wichita 67218, Lots 5 and 6 Block B Vassar Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6443, 01/23/17.

Caywood LLC to R&N Holdings Properties LLC, 1819 N. Peckham Court, Wichita 67230, Lots 7 and 8 Block B Vassar Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6444, 01/23/17.

Marilyn Y. Martens Trustee of the Henry J. Martens and Marilyn Y. Martens Revocable Trust to Newtons Appletree LLC, 4210 N. Spyglass Circle, Wichita 67226, Lot 28 in Slease Second Addition, Book/Page 2966/6535, 01/23/17.

RSRNHP LLC to Nies Homes Inc., 10333 E. 21st St. N. #303, Wichita 67205, Lot 28 Block A Sandcrest an Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6539, 01/23/17.

Apple Investments LLC to Alvarado & Brown International Inc., 1912 N. Grove Ave., Wichita 67214, Lots 37 and 39 in Block 1 Westmoreland Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6557, 01/23/17.

Alan D. Monk to McCluskey Enterprises LLC, (no address shown), Lot 15 Block 20 Rainbow First Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6559, 01/23/17.

Via Christi Property Services Inc. to Maple 135 LLC, 150 N. Market, Wichita 67202, The N. 70 feet of Lot 1 except the W. 47.78 feet Riverside Health System Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6600, 01/23/17.

Kick N Development Corp. to Don Klausmeyer Construction LLC, 10008 W. York, Wichita 67215, Lot 8 Block A St. Andrews Place Third an Addition to Goddard, Book/Page 2966/6659, 01/24/17.

Canyon Properties Inc. to Minneha Township, (no address shown), Sec. 22 27 02, Book/Page 2966/6681, 01/24/17.

Espinozas Body Shop LLC to Wichita Townhome Investors LLC, (no address shown), #106 The Village Townhouses being a tract of land on Lot 10 Block 1 Fourth Addition to Southwest Village Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6708, 01/24/17.

Trademark Inc. to HS5 LLC, (no address shown), Lot 10 Block B Copper Gate Third Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6728, 01/24/17.

Robert W. Mitchell Trustee of the Robert W. Mitchell and Cathryn Mitchell Family Trust to Reign Properties LLC, (no address shown), Part of Lot 2 Block 3 Woodlawn East Addition Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/6737, 01/24/17.

NAAD LLC to Dev Properties LLC, 12917 E. Churchill St., Wichita 67230, Lot 1 Block 1 Chisholm Trail Express Addition Park City, Book/Page 2966/6744, 01/24/17.

Trademark Inc. to HS5 LLC, (no address shown), Lot 9 Block B Copper Gate Third Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6819, 01/24/17.

Bernice Nadine Randolph to Kanvest LLC, (no address shown), Lots 161/162/163/164 on 27th St. Northlawn Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6837, 01/24/17.

P/R Development LLC to Rob Roy Homes Inc., (no address shown), Lot 20 Block 3 Spring Ridge Addition City of Derby, Book/Page 2966/6883, 01/25/17.

Midwest Sunflower LLC to The City of Bel Aire Kansas, (no address shown), The E. 210 feet of the S. 290 feet of Lot 5 Block A Sunflower Commerce Park an Addition to the City of Bel Aire, Book/ Page 2966/6915, 01/25/17.

Eastridge Shopping Center LLC to Three-Ply LLC, P.O. Box 420, North Newton 67117, Reserve E except the N. 100 feet thereof Replat of part of Eastridge an Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/6940, 01/25/17.

Cynthia Louise Novy-Roehr Trustee of the Frank E. Novy Trust to Holland Ventures LLC, (no address shown), Sec. 33 26 01, Book/Page 2966/6955, 01/25/17.

RSRNHP LLC to Robl Construction Inc., 5842 W. 21st St. N., Wichita 67205, Lot 1 Block B Sandcrest an Addition to Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/6988, 01/25/17.

Washington Street Partners LLC to SRB Kansas LLC, 150 N. Market St., Wichita 67202, Lots 15 and 17 on Washington Ave. and Lots 16 and 18 on Mosley Ave. all in Stansberys Addition to the City of Wichita, Book/Page 2966/7044, 01/25/17.

Palladio Developers Inc. to Cherrywood Construction Inc., (no address shown), Lot 32 Block 5 Sierra Hills Second Addition an Addition

to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/7057, 01/25/17.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to R&W Inc., 529 S. Edwards St., Wichita 67213, Lots 191 and 193 Edwards Ave. Martinsons Fifth Addition to the City of Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/7061, 01/25/17.

The Andale Farmers Cooperative Company Inc. aka The Andale Farmers Cooperative Co. of Andale Kansas aka The Andale Farmers Co-Operative Company of Sedg. Co. KS to Kanza Cooperative Association, (no address shown), Lots 4 thru 21 Block 22 in Andale, Book/Page 2966/7090, 01/25/17.

Hicham N. Hassani to Tek Homes LLC, (no address shown), Lots 39 and 40 Block 6 Country Club Heights, Book/ Page 2966/7099, 01/25/17.

Chau M. Nguyen to Chau Properties #1 LLC, 2810 W. Milro Circle, Wichita 67204, The E. 65 feet of the S. 64 feet of the W. 150 feet of Lot 33 in Zimmerlys Addition, Book/Page 2966/7113, 01/25/17.

Chau M. Nguyen to Chau Properties #2 LLC, 2810 W. Milro Circle, Wichita 67204, Lot 171 and the N. 10 feet of Lot 173 on Water St. Schweiters Addition to the City of Wichita, Book/Page 2966/7114, 01/25/17.

Chau M. Nguyen to Chau Properties #3 LLC, 2810 W. Milro Circle, Wichita 67204, Lot 10 Block 22 Second Addition to Southwest Village Wichita, Book/Page 2966/7115, 01/26/17.

City of Kechi Kansas to Farrell Construction Co. Inc., (no address shown), Lot 16 Block 1 Northwoods Addition to Kechi, Book/Page 2966/7227, 01/26/17.

RCP Development LLC to Capview Income & Value Fund IV LP, 5190 N. Central Expressway #1625, Dallas, Texas 75206, Lot 1 Block 1 Rib Crib Addition an Addition to the City of Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/7302, 01/26/17.

JBL Inc. to TCRS LLC, (no address shown), #71 in Southborough Estates a condominium on a portion of Lot 1 Block 1 Southborough Estates an Addition to, Book/ Page 2966/7382, 01/26/17.

Avalon Park LLC to Moeder Construction LLC, (no address shown), Lot 9 Block 1 Avalon Park Third an Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/7444, 01/27/17.

Omni Center II LP to Wichita Office Realty LLC, (no address shown), The N. 69 feet of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9 Block 1 Rockwood South Fifth Addition to Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/7464, 01/27/17.

Brian Todd Kelley dba BTK Rentals/Jerissa D. Kelley dba BTK Rentals to The Valley State Bank, 2609 S. Washington Ave., Wichita 67216, Lot 35 Block 4 Purcells Fourth Addition to Wichita, Book/Page 2966/7560, 01/27/17.

RSRNHP LLC to Robl Construction Inc., 5842 W. 21st St. N., Wichita 67205, Lot 29 Block A Sandcrest an Addition to Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/7575, 01/27/17.

Country Hollow LLC to Prairie Construction LLC, P.O. Box 275, Rose Hill 67133, Lot 25 Block 5 Country Hollow Addition an Addition to Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/7577, 01/27/17.

Siena Lakes #2 LLC to Mullin Inc., (no address shown), Lot 2 Block 2 Siena Lakes Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/7606, 01/27/17.

R&R Realty LLC to Don Klausmeyer Construction LLC, 10008 W. York, Wichita 67215, Lot 65 Block A Edge Water Addition Wichita, Book/ Page 2966/7615, 01/27/17.

Blackstone LLC to Don Klausmeyer Construction LLC, 10008 W. York, Wichita 67215, Lot 10 Block B Blackstone Addition Wichita, Book/Page 2966/7625, 01/27/17.

RR State Tax Liens New liens filed by the state for unpaid income, sales and use, payroll or county taxes.

These are recorded with the register of deeds. Published are liens against businesses.

The data appears in the following order: taxpayer’s name, address, amount of lien, type of lien (if available), document number and recording date.

document number and recording date.

Sedgwick County Caroline E. New dba Decoe In A Box, 20320 W. 39th St. S., Goddard 67052, $5,287, (Sales), document #17ST0099, 01/23/17.

Fermin Santiago dba Las Garzas, 1611 S. Broadway St., Wichita 67211, $3,091, (Sales), document #17ST0102, 01/23/17.

Rachel R. Rosales dba Premier Events, 1308 N. Perry Ave. #C, Wichita 67203, $1,293, (Withholding), document #17ST0101, 01/23/17.

Sedgwick County All Right HVAC LLC/Air Source Heating & Air Conditioning, 1632 S. West St., Wichita 67213, $1,205, Book/Page 2966/7127, 01/26/17.

Genesis Imports & Upholstery LLC/Gustavo Morales, 1211 S. Seneca St., Wichita 67213, $1,730, (Sales), document #17ST0110, 01/24/17.

Precision Painting & Remodeling LLC, 9808 W. Hickory, Wichita 67212, $1,091, Book/Page 2966/7646, 01/30/17.

Boutique @ The Busy Bee LLC/Allisha D. Schermerhorn, 330 S. Prospect, Clearwater 67026, $1,921, (Sales), document #17ST0108, 01/24/17.

New warrants filed by the state and recorded with the district clerk. The data appears in the following order: taxpayer’s name, address, amount of warrant, type of warrant (if available),

A&B Commercial Flooring Specialists/Sophokles Anthimedes, 1803 S. Pattie St., Wichita 67211, $9,192, (Sales), document #17ST0148, 01/27/17.

Kechi Auto Mall LLC/ Frank Flores Jr., 1210 N. Whitfield St., Wichita 67206, $1,343, (Sales), document #17ST0153, 01/27/17.

Rachel R. Rosales dba Premier Events, 1308 N. Perry Ave. #C, Wichita 67203, $1,345, (Sales), document #17ST0100, 01/23/17.

Water Protection Plus LLC/Monty L. Bazil, 113 S. Minneapolis Ave., Wichita 67211, $1,299, (Withholding), document #17ST0112, 01/24/17.

RR State Tax Warrants

Aleshia L. Ipsen dba Barneys Place, 208 N. Willow Esque St., Wichita 67212, $1,861, (Sales), document #17ST0155, 01/27/17.

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Barkers Bath & Boutique LLC/Melody Bevier, 126 E. Madison Ave., Derby 67037, $5,248, (Sales), document #17ST0152, 01/27/17.

A&B Commercial Flooring Specialists/Sophokles Anthimedes, 1803 S. Pattie St., Wichita 67211, $3,630, (Withholding), document #17ST0149, 01/27/17.

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WBJ WOMEN TO WOMEN PANEL 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Abode Venue, 1330 E. Douglas. The Wichita Business Journal presents its Women to Women panel breakfast. Women at the top of their industries will discuss the power of mentoring, leadership techniques, work/ life balance, finances and more. To register, http://bizj.us/1p1pgy.

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Thursday February 23rd 6:00 PM 80 Acres N.E. Sedgwick Co. Land Auction Location: 150 S. Main Street, Benton, Kansas.

Location: From HWY 254 between Kechi & Benton, 3 miles north on Greenwich Rd. to 85th Street N., half mile east to property.

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WIBA MONTHLY LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St. $20 members, $35 nonmembers. Call (316) 201-3264 or online at www.wiba.org for more information.

2017 BOOTLEGGER’S BALL 7 p.m. to midnight. Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive. The Wichita Family Crisis Center presents its largest fundraiser of the year featuring live auctions, dinner, music and dancing. Tickets $100.

For tickets and information http://bizj. us/1p1sdb.

02;27

IASCK MONTHLY MEETING 6:30 p.m. GoCreate Facility at Wichita State University. Mark Torline, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, is the guest speaker at The Inventors Association of South Central Kansas’ February meeting.

He will discuss how local businesses can connect with WSU resources. Visit http:// www.iasck.com/ for more information.

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WWLA MONTHLY LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St. $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Call (316) 201-3264 or online at www.wiba.org for more information.

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SMPS PANEL DISCUSSION 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Abode Venue, 1330 E. Douglas. The Society of Marketing Professional Services presents Building an Engage Community - A Panel Discussion.

Go to http://bizj.us/1p1pka for more information.

03;09

WBJ CFO AWARDS 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman. The Wichita Business Journal presents its CFO Awards program recognizing the the work of Wichita-area CFOs. To register, http://bizj. us/1ohqqs.

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WBJ LEADERS IN DIVERSITY AWARDS 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman. The Wichita Business Journal presents its third Leaders in Diversity Awards program recognizing the accomplishments of Wichita-area organizations and individuals as they strive to reflect the rich tapestry in our community. To register, http://bizj. us/1oyabe.

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MARION COUNTY KS LAND AUCTION Land Locations: Tract 1 is north of Newton 8 miles on K-15 to 90th, then east 1.75 miles. Tract 2 is east of Tract 1 2 miles on 90th to Falcon Road, then one half mile south.

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Drew Rooks

Abbey Elliott

Candace Staker

Joseph Schremmer

Jason Bock

Linda Angleton

Kirkpatrick, Sprecker & Company LLP has added Rooks as a partner.

Southwestern College Professional Studies has added Elliott as nursing program director.

Rainbows United has added Staker as family support services coordinator.

Depew Gillen Rathbun & McInteer LC has added Schremmer as a partner.

Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch LLC has added Bock as a member.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty has added Angleton as an agent.

Renee Penner

Ashley Allen

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What was your last position/title/ company name? General counsel and director of government affairs, Realtors of South Central Kansas.

ESTATE

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What is your hometown? Wichita.

Jo Ann Baier

Bob Baier

Amme Crowley

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty has added B. Baier, J. Baier and Crowley as agents.

Education? Bachelor’s of science, Wichita State University; Juris doctor, Washburn University School of Law. Family? Wonderful husband, Shane, and a 8-year-old fur baby, Sophie.

What was your first job? Cashier at Best Buy. I will never go Black Friday shopping after what I witnessed during my first holiday season at Best Buy.

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How long have you lived in Wichita and what are your impressions of the city? I’m proud to have lived in Wichita for most of my life. I love my hometown! It’s exciting to see the renaissance that is currently underway.

ESTATE

Baig Mirza

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty has added Mirza and Penner as agents.

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Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners has added Allen as a residential real estate sales associate.

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What area of town do you live in? I live in Bel Aire.

Amie Clifton

Laura Gaddy

James Hirsh

Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners has added Clifton, Gaddy and Hirsh as residential real estate sales associates.

Who is the person you would most like to meet? Ruth Bader Ginsburg, current United States Supreme Court Justice.

What was the last book you read?

“The Four Agreements,” by Don Miguel Ruiz.

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100 and counting AGH’S SEAN WEAVER TAKES THE HELM AT WMA IN ITS CENTENNIAL YEAR maybe do not want to go to college that technical education, whether it be through WATC or other institutions, is a very good option. They may not realize that with those advanced skills that they can, on a factory floor, be making $50,000, $60,000, $70,000 a year.

People don’t realize that. And we have to also make sure that these high school kids’ parents know this as well.

Education is always a focus of the WMA. What have the group’s scholarship efforts done in recent years? The last three years we issued approximately $20,000 a year in scholarships. Those would include people that are in high school (at the time) that will be going to college, mostly engineering related, but also technical education at WATC as well.

AGH’s Sean Weaver is the new president of the Wichita Manufacturer’s Association.

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he Wichita Manufacturer’s Association celebrates its 100th year in 2017, and the association’s president for the year, Sean Weaver of Allen, Gibbs & Houlik LC, says there are challenges and opportunities on the horizon.

Weaver, who has been part of WMA for five years, says 2017 will be a big year for the group, highlighted by a centennial event planned for June 15.

But apart from celebrating, he says, the organization’s work will continue to focus on education and helping prepare the workforce the industry will need for the future.

With members generally taking a more optimistic outlook this year than in some previous years, Weaver says he will build on the positivity to drive the engagement he believes will further help the industry succeed in 2017 and beyond.

Why is an accountant the head of a manufacturing association this year?

I’ve been a member (of WMA) for five years and in an officer position for three years. It makes sense from the firm’s perspective because about half of our practice is in the manufacturing

SEAN WEAVER TITLE: Executive vice president of assurance services at Allen, Gibbs & Houlik LC; 2017 president, Wichita Manufacturer’s Association.

AGE: 57.

FAMILY: Wife, Beth; son, Brent.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting, Illinois State University.

EXPERIENCE: AGH, 1998-present; CFO, Mega Products, 19941998; senior advisor, Deloitte, 1978-1994.

industry. We work with an awful lot of manufacturing companies, so the connection to WMA is a good fit.

Given that level of contact with manufacturers, what are clients and association members telling you about challenges and opportunities in 2017? I think both an opportunity and a challenge, and its not just in manufacturing, it’s an issue in every business that comes down to people. Do we have the right people doing the right things and are companies positioned well for when massive retirements start to happen? They’re already happening now, but I think in the next five years you’re going to see that ramp up even more.

How does WMA help members try to stay ahead of that workforce curve?

One of our big initiatives right now is partnering with the Workforce Alliance on what is called the Regional Manufacturers Council for Technical Education. Part of what we’re trying to do there is have a coordinated voice to influence and improve education and skills training. We need to be able to convince high school students that

What is your message to nonmembers about why they should join WMA? The mission of WMA is to promote the general welfare of manufacturing, educate the public and support educational opportunities. What we want people to do is engage. We want employers to engage, we need employees of those manufacturing companies to engage and to help us. The benefits that you get out of that, in addition to the seven or eight tours (of manufacturing facilities) that we do every year, are networking with your peers, seeing best practices and the business programs we have at every tour.

What has being a part of WMA taught you personally about manufacturing in Wichita? Probably the first thing is that, while we are the Air Capital of the World, there is a heck of a lot more than just aviation manufacturing here.

Also, another thing that a lot of people don’t realize is that traditionally, Wichita and our area has been a Top 20 city for the number manufacturing jobs.

While we have lost a lot of those jobs, as everybody realizes, today, we still have 18 percent of our workforce working in manufacturing. The national average for most cities is 8 percent. So we still have a major emphasis on manufacturing jobs, which is good, but we also have to support the diversity that the Greater Wichita Partnership is working on because we always want to have other opportunities.

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