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POLLOCK BEGG KOMAR GLASSER & VERTZ LLC CANDICE L. KOMAR 437 Grant Street (Frick Building) Suite 501 | Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 471-9000 | www.pollockbegg.com
THREE RIVERS PAINTBALL AND AIRSOFT 282 Rochester Rd | Freedom, PA 15042 724-775-6232 | www.TRPaintball.com Most people think of Paintball and Airsoft as strictly male activities, but the owner of Three Rivers Paintball and Airsoft, Alexandra Krischke, has broken
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A fashionable powerhouse is giving a new face to law. Candice L. Komar,
that stereotype. Her parents even met through paintball. The family-owned
founding member of Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC, encourages the
business is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, earning the rights to
young females she mentors not to assimilate into the corporate culture around
boast that they’re both the largest and longest running paintball facility in
them, but to stand out, take on leadership roles, and voice their opinions.
Western PA. Thirty years ago, paintball was controversial, but Krischke’s
“Do not be afraid to bring your femininity to the table – men have dominated
family had a vision for the sport. The facility now offers a full service catering
politics, government and law far too long,” Komar said. And stand out she
menu for your party and a pro shop, in addition to their 80 acres of outdoor
does. A chic, career-driven, highly successful family law attorney, Komar is
fields for hiding and shooting. They have recently added junior airsoft parties
an accomplished litigator as well as a trailblazer in the region for Collaborative
for ages 5 and up to let kids in on the action safely and mess-free. The
Law. “I feel so privileged to have people seek me out to help them through one
establishment is known for its specialization in private parties of 15 of more,
of the most difficult transitions of their lives. To have the opportunity to affect
including anything from corporate outings, bachelor parties, birthday parties,
someone’s life like that is awesome!” Behind the briefcase, Candice is a lover
and more! Events and corporate outings can be arranged for up to 1,000
of the arts, fashion, and Pittsburgh culture. In one week, you can easily find
people, at their premier paintball facility anything is possible. Three Rivers
her juggling charity events, court litigation and a trip to Ireland, as well as new
even flew a team into Hilton Head a few years ago for the General Managers
client meetings and managerial duties. “Hopefully my diverse interests help
of the Hyatt Hotel chain! They had camouflage clothing and paintball gear
me think of unique ways to express certain concepts and negotiate better on
on the bed in their hotel room the night prior, and an orientation on the bus
behalf of my clients,” she said. Komar’s standout fashion sense and diverse
drive to the playing site. Their mission statement is “Unforgettable Memories
lifestyle coupled with her established career makes her an empowering
are the Most Enduring Trophies of All” and they really follow through on that
example to other women that career-life balance is possible.
statement.
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