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Cheers to the Influential Men in Our Lives OK, GENTLEMEN. You’ve waited patiently for your turn. Last month, we brought you our Ladies Issue—it is ladies first, after all—and this month, we present our “Gents” issue, celebrating all of the influential men in our lives and in our community.

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Eric Goodman, Serena Montoya, Sonja Nix, Jennifer Starbuck CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Roger Ballard, Elle Blom

Of course, there’s Father’s Day on June 16, and with the summer season underway, the long, sunny days can be filled with backyard cookouts, baseball games, camping trips, fishing excursions and so much more.

To gather information for this issue, we looked to the experts: the men of Parker!

You might even recognize a few faces. Find inspirational life lessons from Parker's Men of Influence, some great reads recommended by a business coach and a new eatery—yes, real men do eat crepes! We’ve also included a slick restored classic car made to be driven.

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Men, we salute you for your giving hearts! So, gents, crack open a cold one and enjoy June because this month is all about you!

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FEATURES 18 Men of Influence Parker Leaders Share Lessons They’ve Learned Along Their Journey

22 Building Up Nations Colorado Group Helps Create SelfSustaining Businesses, Schools in Rwanda

29 Dialed In and Punched Out Loch Ethridge Builds Dream Car From Ground Up

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34 A Taste of France: La Petite Crêperie Derek Scheuerman Serves Up Comfort Dish from His Childhood

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Treehive Chiropractic will host a ribbon cutting

school year and homecoming season. “We are super

on June 13 to celebrate the opening of its prac-

excited to have our own stand-alone shop,” Kiva

tice in Parker. New to the Parker area but not

says. Parker Secret Closet offers free gowns, other

new to the chiropractic world, this will be owner

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Tim Zittle’s third chiropractic practice. “This is a

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LESSONS in life PARKER MEN OF INFLUENCE SHARE LESSONS LEARNED ALONG THE ROAD OF LIFE

THERE IS VALUE IN OUR WORK, WHAT WE DO EVERY DAY TO EARN A LIVING AND SUPPORT OUR FAMILIES AND THOSE AROUND US. We know this to be true. Here, Parker Lifestyle’s Men of Influence bring that truth into focus by sharing what they’ve learned along their different life journeys. Both of these Parker men may leave the house every day to do something completely different, but each one says he strives to use his work to make the world a better place to live.

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M a r c u s M a s o n O w n er /Co a ch N o t h in g B u t N e t El i t e B a s k e t b a l l C o a c h in g

Learn how to chase your passion. That’s one

“My inspiration was my personal experience

of the lessons basketball coach Marcus Mason

growing up. I was never a kid who people in

says he tries to drill into the 2,000 athletes who

effect gave a lot of credit to,” Marcus says. “I

attend his Nothing But Net Elite Basketball pro-

didn’t have a strong support system when it

grams each year.

came to academics and sports. It made me want

“I think life is so much about being able to

to be the coach who was more hands-on and

chase your passion,” Marcus says, “but you have

looked out for my players and equip them the

to educate yourself to be the best at whatever

correct way for the real world.”

you want to do.”

Marcus says his coach at Middle Tennessee

Marcus is the founder of Nothing But Net

State was a pivotal inspiration, teaching him

Elite Basketball Coaching in Parker, which he

more about the game, yes, but most impor-

started after a six-year career as a coach at the

tantly about life lessons: trust and loyalty and

University of Denver and the Middle Tennessee

attention to detail.

State University, his alma mater.

“My vision grew at that point,” says Marcus,

Marcus has trained kids who have gone to

describing how his coach inspired him to

Division 1 programs and to the NBA, including

become a coach himself so he could then

Parker’s Derrick White, who currently plays for

inspire a lifetime of kids.

the San Antonio Spurs. From the beginning of his

“I feel I’m leaving a true legacy and giving

coaching career, Marcus says, he wanted to teach

some really neat tools for kids to springboard

more than just dribbling and full-court press.

into life.”

words to live by “Be coachable. Work hard at what you do. Learn how to

have fun, and enjoy the process of doing it.”

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C h r i s t o p h e r M e s s a n a D er m at ologi s t a n d S k in C a n c er S u r g eo n El e vat ed D er m at olo g y a n d S k in C a n c er S u r g er y C en t er

Dr. Christopher Messana of Parker says he’s

office after surgery for suture removal. She is

blessed to be living the best of both worlds. As

doing well and healing beautifully. She gave me

a dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon, he

a tearful hug and thanked me for saving her

owns Elevated Dermatology in Parker with his

life. That’s why I love what I do. What a gift to

wife, Dr. Kate Messana.

serve people in this way.

He says it’s a gift to be able to earn a living

“I’m also inspired by my wife’s absolute ded-

helping people and to also do so with your life

ication to improving the health of our patients

partner. The two moved to Parker three years ago

and to being an extraordinary mother and

after Christopher completed his Mohs surgery fel-

wife,” Christopher says.

lowship at the Cleveland Clinic, and together they founded their practice.

Christopher says he is inspired daily by the sincere gratitude of his patients and their family members.

“I saw a patient yesterday who had a very aggressive form of skin cancer and was in the

The Messanas have two young daughters and say they spend as much time in the mountains as they can.

“On the personal side, our two beautiful children keep me and my wife on our toes and challenge us to be the best parents, role models and partners we can be.”

words to live by “In the end, nothing matters more than how much we care about the quality of what we do. I’ve also learned that nothing worthwhile is accomplished quickly or easily.”

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GIVING BACK Sitting atop a hill, the central part of the city of Kigali, Rwanda

“LIFE IS NOT ABOUT HOW MUCH MONEY YOU MAKE AND THE STUFF YOU HAVE. IT IS ABOUT THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE ON OTHERS’ LIVES AND THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU CAN CREATE FOR THEM.” –ANDREW CLOUGH

B U I L D I N G U P N AT I O N S SOUTH DENVER GROUP HELPS RWANDANS BUILD SELF-SUSTAINING BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS ARTICLE ROGER BALLARD | PHOTOGRAPHY ROGER BALLARD PHOTOGRAPHY

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Elementary school in Nyagatare, Rwanda. The schools are crowded. Students are in need of more facilities. Currently, three to four students share a desk.

FINALLY. After about 24 hours of travel, we landed in Kigali, Rwanda. It is dark outside. As we exit the plane, the warm, humid air and the smell of jet fuel mixed with diesel hit me. As we walk across the tarmac toward the terminal, many police and military personnel with stoic faces watch our every move.

We make our way through customs, gather our baggage and make our way out of the airport. As soon as we walk out the

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airport doors, we are met by our “welcoming committee.” There are smiles and hugs for all of us from the people that have been expecting our arrival.

What does it take to change a nation? To give people a tangible hope that the future can actually be better? It takes vision. It takes a plan. It starts with the people who are in need of work. It partners with a government that is motivated to make life better for its people. That is what our group of business leaders from Colorado went to do: start putting that plan into action.

Rwanda was torn apart 25 years ago by a horrific genocide.

During the 100 days of the genocide, more than 1 million people lost their lives. As a result, today there is a noticeable absence of older people. Rwanda is a nation of youth trying to find their way in the world. Despite living in one of the top three fastest growing economies in all of Africa, many Rwandans are trying to find their way in the country. Many people are hungry, need work and need to be trained in specialized skills.

As we drove through the growing capital city of Kigali, we saw everything from skyscrapers to slums. There are many people working, and there are also many people who are waiting for work. There were a few areas that were obviously centers for business and government. But as you go out from those areas, the wealth quickly disappears and you see people in poverty who are working to meet their basic needs each day.

Andrew Clough and Steve Gerber own successful roofing businesses in Colorado. They have a vision to change the nations, and they are starting in Rwanda.

“Life is not about how much money you make and the stuff you have. It is about the impact you can have on others’ lives and the opportunities you can create for them,” Andrew says.

Andrew and Steve want to make it possible for the young adults in Rwanda to be able to get business training, have job opportunities and expand their vision for what is possible for their future. They started Kingdom Building International. KBI’s goal is to build business for heaven’s gain.

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Two construction workers helping to build low-income housing

Brick makers in Gashora, Rwanda.

These bricks are more durable than the mud bricks people usually use to build their homes.

So, instead of handing out food or clothing, the way these business owners have decided to influence the change of this nation is by creating jobs, building affordable housing, teaching the people about business, aiding in the building of school facilities and sharing with the people that Jesus cares about them. The goal is to bring tangible benefits along with the message of hope that only Jesus can give.

“We know how to do business. We’ve built successful businesses here in Colorado. We don’t need to make money in Rwanda, but we want to provide opportunity and help them learn how to support themselves,” Andrew says.

The vision is to use the business savvy they’ve learned in the United States and start businesses in Rwanda. Though these businesses will turn a profit, all of the profits will be reinvested back into new projects in Rwanda. KBI is already employing people and will soon be providing jobs as they start more projects.

In Nyagatare Province, we met with Bishop Mary. She operates many private schools. We bumped our way down long dirt roads—even getting our van stuck in the mud once—to arrive at the schools. As we exited the van, the sounds of a beating drum and children singing filled the air. The excitement in the air was palpable. We walked into the large room, and it became difficult to talk because the beautiful singing was so loud. It was so energizing to be there and see the excitement of these children to learn.

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Andrew and Steve talking with Pastor Alpha about using land near his childhood home for agriculture projects

Boy who lives in government housing. He and his family will benefit from agricultural projects planned near his home.

Fertile ground outside Huye, Rwanda

“It is easier to raise up children than it is to repair man,” Bishop Mary says.

Her goal is to provide quality education to as many children as possible. Not only that, but she wants to provide them the tools to be successful in life. Many parents opt to send their children to private schools. The challenge has become building facilities. The tuition the parents can afford to pay is enough to pay for teachers, materials and maintaining facilities, but building new facilities is quite challenging.

While in Rwanda, we traveled around most of the country as we looked at business opportunities. The result? Kingdom Building International will be starting projects this year to build housing, start some agricultural projects and put plans in place to build a school facility. The nation is hungry for growth, and the business leaders of Rwanda are eager to be part of building up their nation. Who knows what may come of all this. Perhaps others will catch this vision and we will see an explosion of growth across the world because business leaders decide to use their gifts and resources for more than their own gain.

For more information, visit Kingdom Building International’s sister company’s website, FloodGates.Life.

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NEIGHBORHOOD

PARKER

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Castle Pines Village

$1,290,000

$1,050,000

45

4

4

Diamond Ridge Estates

$1,150,000

$1,060,000

170

5

6

Timbers at the Pinery

$1,150,000

$1,135,000

42

5

6

Fox Hill

$1,149,500

$1,139,500

99

4

5

Fox Hill

$1,144,500

$1,140,000

135

4

5

Castle Pines Village

$1,159,000

$1,150,000

12

6

7

Whitner Minor Residential Development

$1,175,000

$1,150,000

4

4

4

Castle Pines Village

$1,225,000

$1,175,000

19

4

5

Castle Pines Village

$1,240,000

$1,185,000

5

3

4

Castle Pines Village

$1,240,417

$1,240,417

0

4

4

Castle Pines Village

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

4

5

5

Bell Cross Ranch

$1,349,000

$1,300,000

22

4

6

Timbers at the Pinery

$1,349,900

$1,325,000

6

6

8

Castle Pines Village

$1,325,770

$1,325,770

0

4

4

Pine Dale

$1,790,000

$1,445,000

324

6

7

Retreat at the Timbers

$1,525,000

$1,500,000

159

4

5

Castle Pines Village

$1,546,889

$1,546,889

0

4

4

Castle Pines North/ Whisper Canyon

$1,800,000

$1,713,800

13

5

7

Castle Pines Village

$1,990,000

$1,850,000

223

5

7

Castle Pines Village

$2,400,000

$2,100,000

173

5

5

Castle Pines Village

$2,990,000

$2,675,000

339

4

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