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lip through the pages of our magazine dedicated to the Men in the city. Our industry leaders, our future, both economic as well lip through the pages of our magazine dedicated to the Men in as health -- hitting newsstands this Friday, July 8th. the city. Our industry leaders, our future, both economic as well

as health -- hitting newsstands this Friday, July 8th.

Learn more about our cover man Jon Barela. In 2016, Jon Barela, CEO of Borderplex Alliance, no stranger to our region, made a commitment Learn more about our cover man Jon Barela. In 2016, Jon Barela, CEO to El Paso stating that he wanted this region to become known as the of Borderplex Alliance, no stranger to our region, made a commitment best place for employers to locate in North America. He committed to to El Paso stating that he wanted this region to become known as the positioning our region as the destination choice for employers in America best place for employers to locate in North America. He committed to and he is leading the region in just that. Jon was instrumental in bringing positioning our region as the destination choice for employers in America TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language technology for and he is leading the region in just that. Jon was instrumental in bringing global business to El Paso. The center will serve as a primary hub for the TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language technology for company’s TransPerfect Connect division, which specializes in bridging global business to El Paso. The center will serve as a primary hub for the communication gaps via services like over-the-phone- interpretation, company’s TransPerfect Connect division, which specializes in bridging business process outsourcing, and remote customer support that communication gaps via services like over-the-phone- interpretation, includes email and chat options. Jon has made us proud. business process outsourcing, and remote customer support that includes email and chat options. Jon has made us proud.

Rob Anderson, CEO of The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus, who has many, many accolades to his name but most recently played Rob Anderson, CEO of The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus, a significant role in the 1 -year journey of the newly unveiled heart and who has many, many accolades to his name but most recently played brain center at the hospital, which will greatly expand our local cardiology a significant role in the 1 -year journey of the newly unveiled heart and and neurology services. We celebrate every new medical technology brain center at the hospital, which will greatly expand our local cardiology in our region, as we will all no doubt agree that it’s a big deal that we and neurology services. We celebrate every new medical technology never have to leave our home traveling to another city when it comes in our region, as we will all no doubt agree that it’s a big deal that we to medical needs because we have what we need right here at home. never have to leave our home traveling to another city when it comes to medical needs because we have what we need right here at home.

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We recently celebrated our 10-year, 100th issue party and it was everything I imagined it would be. The museum installation of our 10We recently celebrated our 10-year, 100th issue party and it was year walk down memory lane reminds me of how fast old-man-time everything I imagined it would be. The museum installation of our 10ticks. If you weren’t able to attend, take a minute to visit The International year walk down memory lane reminds me of how fast old-man-time Museum of Art on Montana Street, the installation is up for a bit longer. ticks. If you weren’t able to attend, take a minute to visit The International Museum of Art on Montana Street, the installation is up for a bit longer.

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I had the Bard’s lines in mind as we were creating this special Men in

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In fact, every single one of them is working to create meaning and do good in the community.

From wellness tools like Margo Lepe’s piece on mental health stigma and masculinity to Claudia’s story on the incomparable Toltec Tiki Room to Yuma kicking-up enthusiasm and support for El Paso Locomotive FC, it’s clear these businessmen are using both their brains and hearts when it comes to professional success.

The economy is a controversial topic right now, with gas prices and inflation at an all-time high. During my interview with cover star

In addition to our Men In Business lifestyle issue, this month we also

Jon Barela, CEO of The Borderplex Alliance, I learned how unique,

have our Summer SPACES issue coming to life.

fortunate, and valuable our region is when it comes to economic development and policy advocacy that have consistently brought in

This summer addition features business, home, and institutional design

good jobs, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

that are redefining the paradigms of decor.

From La Perla, the Plaza Pioneer Park’s architectural homage to Elizabeth Taylor, to a recently redesigned home on the east side that radiates warmth and color, to the most innovative campus in town (and maybe the country?) that not only educates students, but also teaches them to be proud of themselves and where they came from.

I hope that you enjoy reading this special double issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. One of the great things about each issue is that every month is a new opportunity to learn, explore, and be inspired by the people who make this city so special.

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” . t i n o t r i d b u R “ “Toughen up.” “ July 2022

Be a man ome of you gents probably heard

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(or were told) a phrase like this growing up. You, or someone you

Like many other men, David Zorn struggled

the

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know, may very well even be in

to process his feelings as a kid, especially

Then

therapy because of the stigma surrounding

when his parents divorced and his mother

happened and again, work first, process later.

Columbine

school

shooting

these statements. To be clear, there is nothing

remarried a man completely opposite of his

wrong with seeking out therapy. Frankly, more

biological father.

On the early morning of July 20th, 2012, Zorn says his mental health changed. As he turned

people would profit from it. The awareness and acceptance of mental health might even

Zorn’s adolescent years were challenging as

the tv on, he saw his friend on the screen

cause us to be a more compassionate group

he tried adapting to the strictness his step-

with the headline “Multiple Victims Killed in

if we could understand that what was taught

father imposed on his life that shaped him

A Shooting in Aurora, Colorado.”

(and told to us) growing up is not always

into someone he appreciates today.

Chad Hoffman, Zorn’s co-worker at the

the best means to help develop the proper Zorn says he had a good relationship with

time, agrees Jessica Ghawi (Redfield) also

his biological father until he passed a few

became the face of that shooting for him.

There is a great stigma regarding men’s mental

years ago, but it was not a typical father-son

Hoffman and Zorn had grown to know

health. While professional help would be most

relationship. His upbringing had a ripple effect

Redfield well, as they exchanged emails

beneficial, statistics show men are more prone

on him that he still navigates, especially as

and messages via Twitter over a period of

to risk-taking and self-destructive habits as a

he and his wife work at parenting their

about six months, bantering back and forth

coping mechanism. The CDC reports men are

teenage son. “I would say not having a solid

mostly about hockey.

nearly four times more likely to commit suicide

father figure from start to finish hasn’t really

than women. Men are also more likely to die

prepared me for being a father,” he says. “I’ve

from drug abuse and alcoholism. Suicide is

had to adjust. Work doesn’t help with that

reportedly the second leading cause of death

either since I’ve made myself busy most of

among 10 to 34-year-old men and fourth

the time. It’s always a constant adjustment.”

mental and emotional health.

among those between 35 and 54-years-old.

Today, Zorn works as News and Sports According to the Depression Project, men

Director for Great Circle Media in Flagstaff,

make up 75 percent of all suicides, with 1 out

Arizona. He admits dedicating nearly two

of 4 experiencing a mental illness. Additionally,

decades of his life to a national news

forty percent of men reportedly do not open

operation desensitized him greatly. He notes

up to anyone with their struggles. Men are

from 9 to 11, he was in the newsroom and

not immune to breakdowns, shedding tears,

just focused on the task at hand. “I didn’t

and deep anguish -- they just do a better job

have a chance to process it,” he says.

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Hoffman describes Redfield as “an ambitious

a classroom while the doors were chained

Hoffman and Zorn’s time in the news industry

kid who wanted to get into the sports media

shut with zero chance of escape.”

has affected them differently, yet both agree that finding a company that edifies you is

world and was absolutely unstoppable.”

While in Denver for a short trip in March of

Five years later, when his friend died in the

life-changing. Zorn says working for (and

2012, Hoffman met her in person during a

Aurora theater shooting, the weight of it all

with) people who often encourage, instead

period break at an Avalanche game. “Her

really impacted him, as he was forced to

of undervaluing, really helps make it easier

personality was just as large in the flesh as it

sit there and do his job all day. He believes

to find worth inside yourself. While every

was online. I ended the conversation, wished

he was never really able to process his true

job has its ups and downs, finding healthier

her luck in her efforts, then went back to my

feelings through that period of grief.

means to help pick yourself back up is crucial.

For him, just taking a nap can do the trick.

seat. She was gone a few months later. I have no doubt that we would still be talking today,

The Aurora shooting took its toll on Hoffman

“It’s amazing how something as simple as

as both members of the Denver media club,

mentally, but he found working in news

that can do so much good for the psyche.”

had she not been gunned down in a theater.”

made him numb.

He states “having actually known a victim of

He began to drink alcohol more frequently at

a mass shooting indefinitely changes one’s

one point, particularly while in Colorado and

perspective, and while it was horrific before,

working for a different company, where he

While he loves what he does, he says his job

it was always something that happened to

had to cover the shooting trial too. During the

can still be full of stressors. “I realize there

somebody else.”

COVID-19 pandemic, everything grew worse

may be a breaking point some day, but having

for him. He had to show up to the office while

as strong a support system as I do makes

Hoffman believes working as a journalist for

navigating through the pandemic in private,

a lot of difference .” For Hoffman, regular

so long simply became exhausting over time.

yet report on it eight hours a day. All of the

exercise and also being with his family are

The first big shooting he covered was Virginia

stressors took its toll on him, leading him to

remedial.

Tech in April 2007, where he worked many

seek a different career path altogether.

Additionally, he does his best to stay positive and not sweat the negatives.

He is now in therapy for the first time in his

hours before taking a break. “I went up to the roof and lit up a smoke (back when I smoked)

He says that he recently landed a job in

life, in the hopes of helping him reach greater

and just absolutely bawled my eyes out at

corporate communications, which has taken a

health and healing.

the thought of these kids getting killed inside

huge load off his mental anguish and given him so much more to look forward to right now.

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July 2022 Despite our culture’s development, we still tend to denigrate the concept of therapy.

Because men are especially known to have a harder time sharing their truest feelings, perhaps an

repressing

unsolicited,

and

emotions possibly

remains inherited,

contribution in many of their lives.

Undoubtedly, society has wronged males by teaching them to mask their emotions and suppress hardships they may face and feel.

The facts are men suffer from mental health issues like everyone else.

Men have bad days. Men feel misunderstood.

Men feel lonely and struggle. Men get scared to speak up. Men break down and cry. Men die from suicide.

So, let’s break the stigma and encourage all the men we love and care for to speak up, not “man up.”

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July 2022 The goal of a man cave is for the man of the home to be able to have total creative control of his personal getaway.

The space could be colorful, themed, eccentric, eclectic, and totally unique to the person making the most of the space. This space could impress everyone or no one all at the same time.

When someone has a space that is created solely for themselves, it often times breeds happiness, peace, simplicity, relaxation, and probably a more ideal home life than ever intended.

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When creating your own man cave at home, whether it be in an extra bedroom, basement, garage, backhouse, or wherever you see fit, my recommendation is to come up with an overall idea and list of all the things you love. All of the guilty pleasures you may not be allowed to have in the home might be the perfect addition to your very own man cave. Think of plush recliners, old posters, and artwork, favorite sports team memorabilia, a place for your favorite cocktails or nice cold ones, a popcorn machine perhaps?

The sky’s the limit when customizing a space that only you need to be impressed by.

So ladies, give your man an opportunity to have a space all to himself. One that promotes freedom, solitude, sanity, comfort, tackiness, or anything he desires.

No matter the look and feel of the space -- whether it’s rustic, artsy, modern, or zen -- a place where the man of the house can revel in his own creative choices will more than likely make him proud of the creation he came up with and a more comfortable place to come home to, kick back, enjoy an iced cold beer, and look forward to spending more time on the home front.

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of town isn’t an option then Toltec

venue, guests are encouraged to reserve

and chef of Toltec Tiki Room, the bar

Tiki Room is the perfect escape to a

their table online, especially for those with

brings

paradisiacal place in the heart of downtown.

bigger parties.

community to enjoy.

Established in January of 2021 and located at

The place, decorated with low lighting,

“I think one of our advantages is that we are

602 Magoffin Ave, the tropical bar, open for

tropical wallpapers, palm trees, and tiki

different. And being a whole separate kind

those over 21, offers guests a great variety of

totems, brings a unique experience for El

of barred category. Tiki, you know, we’re

exotic cocktails and Polynesian food platters.

Pasoans to explore.

different from other bars,” said Armendariz.

“I’ve been obsessed with tiki bars for

Created in the 1930s by Americans Donn

plans to come here. They don’t exactly just

a long time,” said Noel Coley, owner of

Beach and Victor Bergeron (also known as

kind of find us on the street like, ‘Oh, here’s

Toltec Tiki Room.

Trader Vic), “tiki” was meant to be an escape

this… Is that a bar? Let’s check it out,’ It’s like

to a faux tropical paradise for Americans

you make the plan to come here to check out

“I was always hitting up tiki bars everywhere

during the Great Depression. The concept was

the tiki experience.”

I traveled since I turned 21, and finally when

inspired by drinks from the Caribbean such as

we circled back to El Paso -- and Martin and I

rum — which, is still a staple in tiki — Asian

Toltec Tiki Room is not only about drinking

met and got married. He was a chef and we

food, and the allure of the Pacific Islands.

boozy drinks. The food is also an important

something

different

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the

“We are a destination bar and people make

part of the tiki experience that Armendariz

just thought ‘Hey we should open that Tiki Bar since we don’t have one here,’ and now

Classic drinks such as the Mai Tai and Jungle

we do,” she continued.

Bird are served at Toltec Tiki Room, and some

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According to Armendariz and Coley, thanks to the support of local and out-of-state visitors, Toltec Tiki Room will be expanding soon to a new location.

“It’s been important for us that people have a good experience, so they feel they’re getting their money’s worth,” said Coley. “At the end of the day this place it’s all about fun and

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gradually ascending the ranks. He made his senior debut with the club in 2005 and played professionally in Spain for more than a decade. In 2016, Yuma relocated to the United States to play for Rayo OKC and later with Puerto Rico FC in 2017.

Yuma joined Jacksonville Armada in 2018, the former club of Coach Mark Lowry. Both would go on to shape what’s now become the Locomotive FC’s unique culture of play.

“I am incredibly happy to be bringing Yuma here to El Paso,” Lowry said at the time of Yuma’s signing. “He is a player of tremendous ability and character. Not only does he possess the intelligence and technical ability to control the game from the middle, but arguably his greatest characteristic is his tenacity and desire to win.”

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his summer is already a hot one, and

all indicators suggest things will only

continue to heat up. It’s a seasonably

warm afternoon in downtown El Paso,

with the heat seeming to radiate off the

glass and metal of Southwest University

Park. I see a familiar person in an unfamiliar setting: Javier Monsalvez Carazo, better known as Yuma, in street clothes instead of soccer gear.

Yuma has been a cornerstone of El Paso’s Locomotive FC since its inception, concretizing his role as a rock at the center of the team’s midfield. The Spanish midfielder is known for his assertive style of play -- winning 70 percent of his tackles, while later transitioning from defense to attack with a pass completion rate of 90 percent in the club’s inaugural season.

Originally from Madrid, Yuma began his soccer career with Rayo Vallenco before

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Since 2019, Yuma has helped lead the

His

Locomotive FC while also cultivating one of

midfielder has made him a favorite among

forward-marching

approach

as

a

the most formidable defenses in the league

fans who admire his tenacity and enjoy

that includes 27 clean sheets over the course

watching him satisfy his hunger on the field.

of his more than 70 appearances on the pitch, as well as the club’s debut at the USL

“What I love most about Yuma is how clever

Championship in 2019.

and smart he plays. It’s almost as if he can see the future once he takes the field. Maybe

Off the field, Yuma’s built a life in El Paso

there is magic hidden in his long black hair,”

with his wife and their son, who was born in

says artist and lawyer Patrick Gabaldon, who

the Borderland.

is also an avid soccer fan.

“El Paso’s been very good,” he says. “It’s

Gabaldon describes some of Yuma’s most

easy for me, with my son growing up here.

remarkable moments on the pitch during

My life is basically family, training, family,

times in which he’s outmanned and outpaced,

training, every day.”

“the lone player between the keeper and a clear shot on the goal.”

Yuma’s discipline as a veteran footballer has carved out a leadership role for him as part of

It’s a high-stakes situation that exemplifies

the Locomotive FC.

Yuma’s finesse as a player and confidence in his attack.

“I’m very hungry to win, to push forward, and for the team to push forward,” he says.

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“There he goes,” says Gabaldon, “gliding into

For Yuma, the fan’s response is something

space with an ungraceful tackle that makes

that he’s dreamed about since he was a boy.

a perfect connection with the ball and plays it into space where only Locomotive players

“You always want people behind you, so

can see it. It’s as if he saw it in his dreams.”

when I see that from people -- especially people in a new city -- it gives me more

Yuma’s aplomb as a veteran player translates

energy on the field.”

to an almost clairvoyant sense of play that’s inspired Gabaldon as an artist, as well as

His appetite for the game is contagious and

an entire culture of fans who are eager to

is inspiring younger generations of soccer

support the Locomotive FC.

players in El Paso. Yuma’s advice to boys and

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and we know what good football is,” says

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Gabaldon. “You won’t only hear cheers for a goal or a save, but also for playing out of a tight

It’s a lot of pressure, but like the heat, Yuma

space, an incredible pass, and a defensively

also rises.

smart play out of pressure. It’s a fan culture that is dialed into every touch and every tackle.”

“Every match is important. At every match, it’s fun to put on the jersey and hear the fans cheer.”

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T

he world of literature has an

many within the reading community in El Paso

incredible reputation for creating

and its surrounding areas who come across the

a community like no other. A

shop feel right at home.

community of readers passionate

about the stories, words, and artistry of the

Bill says that “We’ve met a tremendous number

writer, as well as the company to discuss

of really nice people who we would have never

them with. As lifelong readers, Bill Clark

met had we not opened the bookstore.”

and his wife, Mary Anna, shared that same growing

Literarity has had a steady and growing niche

collection of books; one that started in the

of community engagement over the years. Bill

mid-eighties while living in Los Angeles. With

wanted to offer a space that brings in all kinds

their collection reaching the thousands, they

of folks, especially those passionate about

decided it was time to share it with the public

reading while also providing a space to inspire a

by opening their bookshop, Literarity.

love of reading.

On July 5, 2017, Literarity opened its doors

Literarity has an influx of visitors ranging from

passion

through

their

steadily

to the public; revealing a shop shelved with

UTEP students to folks from Fort Bliss, to

thousands of titles ranging from books by

even having visitors passing by from places as

local authors to even offering several first

far as Buffalo, New York, and Chicago.

editions of newer, popular books by awardBill says the shop’s close proximity to UTEP

winning authors when in stock.

offers many different encounters.

Literarity also has an impressively large selection of leather-bound books that are

“We’re right down the street from UTEP and

available for purchase.

we value our relationship with the creative writing department at UTEP,” he explains.

At the time of the shop’s opening, Bill mentions that there weren’t many bookstores

Bill’s favorite aspect about the shop is the

left in the city, save for commercial shops

people who come through his doors.

like Barnes and Noble or the scattered locally “A good bookstore is typically not just about

owned thrift shops.

books, it’s also about community. The people “It’s something that we’ve always considered

make the difference,” he reflects.

doing, so we just decided a few years ago to Whether it’s folks from El Paso, our sister city

go for it!” he says.

of Juarez, or even people passing by from Presenting as an Indie bookstore, Literarity

Las Cruces and beyond, Literarity welcomes

shines

anyone that comes through their doors with

by

providing

an

impressively

curated selection of new books as well as

open arms.

used books.

While it may seem fun to run a bookstore, it is The shop is located at 5411 North Mesa in

still a business that needs the fullest attention.

Pepper Tree Square.

From managing a physical storefront to Whenever anyone walks inside, they are met

operating an online store that gets its own

with a friendly greeting from Mr. Clark, the soul-

share of orders, many folks can get what they

enriching aroma of the books that await inside,

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Literarity sees its busiest days on the weekends, Friday through Sunday, only to be closed on Mondays.

“It’s basically a combination of helping people who come in the shop, helping some people by phone because we also ship a lot of books out of town,” says Bill.

Bill tends to run everything around the shop: from ordering, shipping, and receiving, to shelving and selling as well as hosting events Bill states that even on a slow day, things

at the shop, especially with local authors.

can get busy, noting that “People think it’s easy running a bookstore as I can just sit

“A strong part of what we do is selling books

and read throughout the day. It can actually

by local authors. People like Alessandra

get very busy!”

Narvaez Varela and Yasmin Ramirez, who are young emerging voices in the El Paso

The shop is mainly run by Bill and his wife

Community,” he says.

Mary Anna. As small business owners, they

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With a community as diverse and ever-changing as El Paso, Literarity offers a welcoming and open space to discuss and discover.

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its

selections

ever-growing of

titles,

and

there

changing is

always

something interesting to find when anyone takes the time to look. From local customers to passers-by, Literarity is a hidden gem in the El Paso community that any book lover can discover a renewed love of reading.

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Men in Business This month, we’re excited to celebrate El Paso’s leading men in business who are instrumental in

bolstering

their

respective

industries in the Borderland. From healthcare and home improvement to public service and nightlife, it’s clear that passion, knowledge, and perseverance are fueling entrepreneurial endeavors.

Joe Moreno At Moreno Sells Real Estate, the philosophy of business is rooted in ensuring the client always comes first. Joe Moreno is committed to making sure each home buyer or seller is accommodated for their individual needs.

“I make sure to follow them every step of the way so that all questions or concerns are taken care of,” Moreno explains.

Moreno is a native El Pasoan who knows and appreciates the community, which behooves him when it comes to helping clients with their real estate endeavors. Additionally, Moreno is able to help out-oftowners by providing local insight into the Borderland.

“I grew up in El Paso and love to take care of everyone in my community because I am proud of El Paso. Some customers are from out of town and I love to share all of our beautiful city’s areas and highlights. I’ve lived here my whole life so I know where to guide my clients on what they are exactly looking for,” he says.

Moreno Sells Real Estate brokers with MAREG, adding to the ease and expertise with which Moreno is able to deliver the “wow” factor to clients by providing top-tier local content on top of professional services.

“Working with MAREG is great. Have a full support from the team. We push each other to hit our goals and expand more in real estate transactions,” says Moreno.

Ultimately, Moreno’s success stems from the passion he has for his industry, as well as the community of El Paso.

“I love what I do,” he says. “I love that people look for me to help them find a house to make a home! I love to meet new people and show them around town and also let them know they have contacted the right person for the task as I take pride in my line of profession.”

Despite his real estate triumphs, Moreno is most proud of his achievements outside the office.

“My biggest accomplishment will always be my kids!” he says. “My children are my biggest legacy. Raising and teaching them the difference between right and wrong is everything to me. I teach them that hard work pays off and nothing is given, but rather, earned.”

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BTF Group, LLC Paving the path to a secure future is the mission of Daniel Hernandez,

The customized plans for each client could not succeed without the

an insurance agent at BTF Group, LLC, with BTF standing for “Building

dedicated team at BTF Group.

the Future.”

“My team is amazing. The fact that this business has allowed us to BTF Group is committed to offering an array of bespoke insurance

multiply and continue to grow as an agency has opened the doors

packages and comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of

to reach out to many more families. My Team is very goal-oriented.

each client. Hernandez serves clients by answering questions and

Anytime there is a deadline, we all contribute to ensuring we meet it

developing personalized recommendations.

through hard work and consistency.”

“Part of our job as Life Insurance Agents is simply to bring value to

Hernandez was born in Ciudad Juarez and says his upbringing allows

our clients and educate them on how these products work and how

him to relate to many families in El Paso, which he says allows him to

they can benefit from them,” says Hernandez. “From final expense

connect, protect, and plan for the families’ futures.

products and ensuring the funeral cost at a minimum is taken care of after we pass, to living benefits that protect us in case of terminal

“I am most proud of having the ability to impact and change other

illness, to chronic or critical illness.”

people’s lives. We sit with five to ten families daily, and we have learned that 85 percent of the families or individuals that we sit with

Hernandez explains that a common misconception is that people

have no idea how life insurance works, what benefits it comes with,

believe life insurance is only money left behind in the case of death

or that these products and companies exist,” Hernandez explains.

-- but there are many more benefits.

“Our job is not to sell life insurance, but to show others the value of “Our job is simply to serve our community by finding the right

life insurance and how it can change entire generations by simply

amount of coverage and product for our clients,” says Hernandez,

educating them,” he says.

“while also making financial sense to them by helping families plan for retirement through these life insurance products, and helping our

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clients understand the importance in planning for the future.”

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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Commander Ryan M. Urrutia at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

attended the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy to

serves the community by providing public safety and community

improve his leadership abilities for the community and the Sheriff’s Office.

service with pride.

He credits his team with facilitating and sustaining the growth.

“We are in the public safety and community service business,” he says. “We are actively working to bring the highest-quality public

“The women and men make the office successful. Without great

service to our community. We are from El Paso, serving El Paso.”

leaders and great employees, the public is not receiving the service they deserve -- and we have all of these at the Sheriff’s Office,” he adds.

Commander Urrutia explains that Sheriff Wiles entrusted him to prepare and deploy the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Teams to

Commander Urrutia is a native El Pasoan and has been serving the

the El Paso community. The mental health needs of our community

community since 1996 while also growing his family at home.

are a priority as we move out of the pandemic, and the mental health resources available to the county residents are scarce. Being able to

“My wife and I have three wonderful children, and we now have a

provide help and resources is important.

grandson,” he says. “I am proud to be a part of this community and raise my family in El Paso.”

Under Commander Urrutia, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has expanded its teams from three deputies and Emergence Healthcare

The community pride also extends to his work.

Network clinician partners to 10 teams with two sergeants and a lieutenant since 2021.

“The work the Sheriff’s Office employees do each day -- both on and off duty -- serves our community and exemplifies our motto: We

“Sheriff Wiles has fostered an atmosphere of professional

serve with pride.”

development and education since he took office and provided me and the employees of the office opportunities for professional development,” he says.

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contagious. Commander Urrutia has earned his Masters’s degree and

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Grandview Health at Home At Grandview Health at Home, the mission is to provide peace of

Grandview’s long-term vision is buttressed by two generations of

mind by ensuring experienced and trusted home health and hospice

family and a dedicated team who are also active members of the

care to El Paso and Las Cruces, as well as surrounding cities. The

Borderland community.

family-owned and operated network of services and providers prides itself on patient satisfaction.

“What I love most is getting to meet and work with all of our amazing patients, clinicians, and providers,” says Scott Heri, Vice President of

“We strive to provide excellent care, maintain regulatory compliance,

Grandview’s Texas branch. “They share our vision for a greater impact

and ensure financial viability to retain top talent and extend our

on the healthcare community in El Paso, as well as supporting those

abilities to care for those in need,” says Bryan Zuniga, Operations

who find themselves challenged navigating their health and care goals.”

Director for Grandview.

Grandview was established in 1995 and has grown to serve 20 cities and more than 5,000 clients with 70 employees for more than a quarter of a century that has achieved a level of trust with the community.

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The Davenport Social Club Luxury nightlife in El Paso continues to be elevated by transforming creative vision into reality. Lawrence Davenport has made a name for himself as the owner of The Berkeley in downtown El Paso and is now taking his expertise further west with the opening of The Davenport Social Club at Time at Montecillo.

“After relocating to El Paso from California in 2018,” says Davenport. “I realized there was a need for a nightlife spot that caters to an older more sophisticated crowd and I wanted to fill that need for El Paso.”

Davenport attributes his success to the support he receives from his family and team, which serve as the foundation for his entrepreneurial endeavors.

“Without their support, none of this would be possible. And secondly, the team we have been able to create over the years.

We have evolved so much with the help of some amazing people by our sides,” he explains.

Both The Berkeley and The Davenport Social Club are distinctive in their aesthetic cohesion that creates a sophisticated experience for guests on dates, group celebrations, or anyone who wants to grab a refreshing cocktail with a good vibe that has been thoughtfully curated by Davenport and his team.

“From creative direction and networking to interior design and decor to customer service,” he says. “Being a business owner definitely has its challenges but being a part of every aspect of the process is rewarding in itself,” he adds.

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Minski, Inc. The home improvement industry is venturing into the tech world in El

“Our vision is to create a simple and accessible operating platform for

Paso that is benefitting businesses across the Borderland. Minski is a

the home improvement industry ranging from small local businesses

local technology company that has created a leading CRM tool in the

to revenue-generating corporate entities,” says Peter.

home improvement sector.

To date, Minski has helped more than 120 companies optimize their Run by Peter and Humberto Lopez, and Xóchitl Torres, the platform

operations nationwide and grown to produce $9.7 million in revenue

they’ve created is designed to scale businesses to connect at the

in less than a year.

best price with the highest quality and vetted contractors just with the click of a button.

“We are determined to grow in El Paso,” Peter and Humberto agree.

“We believe that our company will bring have an impactful influence

“The essence of our product is equipping businesses within the

on tech in a city that has greatly impacted us.”

industry to scale at an exponential rate,” says Humberto. “The Minski software has built-in functionalities that improve the efficiency, overhead costs, and laborious nature of business operations.”

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Edward’s Homes The name Eduardo “Lalo” Fernandez de la Garza may sound familiar to

Fast forward almost 20 years, Edward’s Homes is one of the top home

soccer fans. Before launching a career as a successful homebuilder and

builders in El Paso, building 400 homes a year. Fernandez continues to

entrepreneur, Fernandez was a professional soccer player for teams like

expand his company’s vision, most recently celebrating Edward’s Homes’

Cruz Azul, Chivas, and Seleccion Mexicana de Futbol.

first year in Las Cruces New Mexico. Today, he still enjoys professional studying and learning from other markets, while still embracing older

Fernandez established Edward’s Homes (EH Homes) in 2003 and prides

teachings and fighting through the challenges the pandemic has brought

himself on being a staple within El Paso’s housing market for nearly 20 years.

on the industry.

Fernandez was born in El Paso and raised in Ciudad Juarez until he was 18,

Edward’s Homes was one of eight builders highlighted in this year’s

which is when he began his career as a professional athlete in Mexico City.

exclusive Festival of Homes 2022.

During his last few seasons, Fernandez began contemplating Life after Soccer.

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EP Furniture Guy EP Furniture Guy started 12 years ago, selling furniture by catalog to friends and family. The company has grown over the years with the help of our team and work ethic, while also trying its best to serve our community better by not only furnishing homes but creating a lifestyle.

“Being on the border has given us the opportunity to serve, Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico, and we love the multi-cultural diversity,” says Manuel G. Osorio, owner of EP Furniture Guy. “Persistence has been essential to our growth as a team, always with the purpose and the will to improve our service and connect with our community,” he adds.

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Celebrating

El Paso s ’ Economic Boom T

| By: ERIN COULEHAN photography by: JORDAN LICON |

he Borderland is experiencing a

Most recently, the Borderplex Alliance joined

sustained economic boom that is

officials from the City of El Paso and El Paso

solidiyfying the region’s position

County to announce a new contact center in

as

El Paso.

a

sought-after

economic

destination. The Borderplex Alliance is leading the charge a an international award-winning

TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider

economic development and policy advocacy

of language technology for global business,

organization that works to bring jobs, hope,

opened its El Paso location in June. The

and other opportunities to the region.

center will serve as a primary hub for the company’s TransPerfect Connect division,

At the helm is Jon Barela, CEO of the

which specializes in bridging communication

Borderplex Alliance whose enthusiasm for

gaps

the economic activity is matched by his

interpretation, business process outsourcing,

expertise. Prior to joining the Borderplex

and remote customer support that includes

Alliance in 2016, Barela served as New

email and chat options.

via

services

like

over-the-phone-

Mexico’s Economic Development Secretary.

Under his leadership, New Mexico became

“We’re grateful to TransPerfect for selecting

the country’s leading state in export growth,

El Paso as the home of their latest operations,”

with trade quadrupling in three years, as well

says Mayor Oscar Leeser. “Together with our

as the creation of 16,000 private sector jobs.

partners. The Borderplex Alliance, we are making the most of our talented workforce

Barela’s economic acumen continues to

and bringing great jobs to our region.”

bolster business on a significant scale.

TransPerfect’s facility in El Paso builds upon “I have the best job in the Borderplex region

the company’s existing footprint in Texas,

because I get to brag about its people, its

joining Austin and Dallas offices that serve

culture, and its economic future,” says

the region, while also extending contact

Barela. “Simply put, I lead an organization

center support to clients and customers

that is creating job opportunities for our

across the country.

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The El Paso facility is now the third major

taxes, incentives, and a world-class workforce

TransPerfect hub, following behind centers

in which many people are bilingual, an asset

in Phoenix and Costa Rica.

in the job market.

“We’re proud to welcome TransPerfect

The TransPerfect center is bringing in about

to the Borderplex region. These are the

500 new jobs to the region, but Barela says

types of high skill, quality jobs our region

that’s not the only good news to share.

can excel at attracting,” says County Judge Ricardo Samaniego.

“It’s one announcement out of many that we’ve had recently that provide employment

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Barela explains that the Borderland is an

opportunities,

career

opportunities,

attractive location for economic development

wonderful wages and benefits for our

for myriad reasons that include safety, low

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In October 2021, The Borderplex Alliance

The economic development opportunities

was

Development

include growth of mega-projects, that Barela

Organization of the Year by the International

explains are projects with investments of

Economic Development Council (IEDC) for

more than half a billions dollars.

named

Economic

the organization’s impressive achievements in economic development amid the early days

“It’s unprecedented to see these types of

of the COVID-19 pandemic.

projects and these types of leads for our region,” says Barela. “I expect there to

The Borderplex Alliance brought in more than

be excellent job growth for our residents

4,000 economic development-based jobs,

and

which includes 700 jobs to the local Amazon

announcements in the next 18 months.”

looking

forward

to

many

more

Inc. fulfillment center.

In addition to economic development, The “That is a direct reflection on the quality and

Borderplex Alliance conducts policy advocacy

productivity of our employees. It’s also a

that affects the region, primarily concerning

reflection on the positive investments that our

issues related to trade, immigration, and

members have made and leadership by our

other border matters.

board and executive committee,” says Barela.

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Barela and his team have their finger on the pulse of the regional economy, as well as the policy backgrounds necessary to strengthen the Borderplex’s economic landscape.

“Our organization is the only privately-funded group that does economic development and policy advocacy work for the three states and two countries that make up the Borderplex region,” says Barela. “And many other regions have to duplicate what we have created in our area.”

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I

t never crossed Rob Anderson’s mind that

his undergraduate degree. It is where he

Within his first three months in the Sun

El Paso would be his new home.

achieved his executive master’s of business

City, he met his future wife and today has

administration from the University of Texas at

two boys -- four and seven years old -- and

Dallas’ Jindal School of Management.

coaches his older son’s baseball team.

Providence and administrator for Providence

He accepted the offer in El Paso but

“I had not planned on being a CEO,” he said.

Children’s Hospital.

reassured those around him that he would

“That was not in my original trajectory. I come

only be in El Paso for two years.

from a business development background in

Even after accepting the position of market chief strategy officer for The Hospitals of

strategy. As I got more experience here, I

That soon changed as he continued his career, later becoming the chief executive officer

Those two years in El Paso turned into more

learned or realized, ‘well, I enjoy giving back

for The Hospitals of Providence Memorial

than a decade where he has created a life for

in my own way,’ and that’s how I wanted to

Campus and Providence Children’s Hospital.

himself and a love for the border community.

become a CEO.”

When Anderson was approached about the

“I think it’s the people,” Anderson said. “I

Aside from his newly appointed role, Anderson

position in El Paso, he was working at Tenet’s

feel strongly that the people are why I’ve

doesn’t just give back to the healthcare

headquarters in Dallas. A city that had always

wanted to stay in El Paso. It’s a big small

community but also to the El Paso Community.

been home to him.

town. You get to know people and appreciate

Dallas is where he played baseball for Texas Christian University and received www.thecitymagazineelp.com

where people have been, what they’ve done,

He serves on the boards of directors for

and who they are.”

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Paso. He also has served on the boards of

“We couldn’t wait two weeks to make

the FEMAP Foundation and the El Paso

decisions,” Anderson said. “We needed

Symphony Orchestra.

Anderson also continues to give back to the community by navigating and learning about healthcare in the Paso del Norte region, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I pride myself on working with The Hospitals of Providence, and having some of those difficult conversations with our staff members by being as open, honest, and able to communicate with them on a real-time basis as much as we could, because (the COVID-19 pandemic) was ever-changing,” Anderson said.

Like

thousands

of

other

healthcare

personnel, Anderson had the challenge of finding clear guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the Texas Department of Health, the hospital associations, and even the government.

“I want our hospital to train our staff to ensure our system is providing high quality, safe health care. I get the privilege of overseeing all the different departments.”

to make decisions now because it’s our patients’ lives, the safety of our staff, and the safety of our families.”

He recognized the bumps along the road but always knew his team was on the right path.

“Looking back, I was again pleased how we reacted quickly, and we reacted not only as a hospital system but as a community,” he added.

Anderson has played a part in adding approximately 185 job positions. He also was a part of the team effort to offer more cardiology and neurology services with the announcement of The Hospitals of Providence Sierra’s latest edition, the new heart and brain center, this past February.

“If you have heart disease or heart problems, open-heart surgery is not the only answer,” said Anderson, who was excited to share how life-changing it is to have different options for

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“El Paso is one of the most underserved

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either not having these options or having to

“Most people don’t understand the severity

spend the means of traveling and receiving

until you’re actually in it and you see it. It’s

this equipment and procedure elsewhere.

the lack of either having the family available

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understand how to receive health care and,

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most importantly, where to go get it.”

TAVR

(Transcatheter

Aortic

Valve

Replacement) within a 350-mile radius. The TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that

Anderson firmly believes in working with his

replaces an aortic valve; meanwhile, the

team to build more trust with patients and

heart beats as opposed to the traditional

their families, and to continue to set high

open-heart surgery. It also offers the Mitral

standards in healthcare in his new role.

Clip procedure, the Watchman procedure, an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and more.

“I want our hospital to train our staff to ensure our system is providing high quality,

Anderson is proud of the many accomplishments

safe health care,” Anderson said. “I get

The Hospitals of Providence have executed since

the privilege of overseeing all the different

he’s been in El Paso, but he knows there is still

departments, all these different units to

work to be done.

make sure that this business, this operation, this healthcare system, flows smoothly. That

He is eager to continue his efforts of not only

a patient who is coming into the emergency

recognizing the healthcare disparities in the

room having trouble with their knee gets the

border community but also working to find

same treatment that somebody who has an

solutions to them. Over the last 15 years,

elective surgery. I want them to receive the

Anderson has not only grown a passion

same type of healthcare.”

for healthcare but a passion for serving the community he now calls home.

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Father and Sons ‘Shred’ Light on Family Business

July 2022

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Fat h e r a n d S o n s ‘ S h r e d ’ L i g h t o n Fa m i ly B u s i n e s s

I

t comes as no surprise that the nicest

wasn’t fun in the beginning -- but then we got

Mr. Cope says The business began to

boys in high school grew up to be some

our first big account at Texas Tech,” he adds.

outgrow its seven downtown locations about 15 years into the business, and they had the

of the hardest working businessmen

opportunity to buy the massive warehouse.

I know. They were raised that way.

Shredding and document storage are essential

Brothers Jacob, Tyler, and John Cope

for businesses like hospitals to keep sensitive

attended Eastwood High School where they

and confidential information secure, while also

“We had the opportunity to consolidate

also played football, following in the footsteps

reducing the accumulation of paperwork build-

everything under one roof. So between all

of the triplicity’s father, Jacob (AKA Mr. Cope).

up. Healthcare organizations are required to be

the leases we were paying, we bought our

I remember looking up into the bright lights

HIPPA compliant as regards medical records,

current building with an SBA loan -- and are

of Eastwood’s stadium from the football field

which necessitates the need for businesses

actually saving money!”

on a Friday night and spotting my parents,

like Sun City Records Management.

The

as well as the Cope’s folks, and thinking we

location

housed

about

70,000

were lucky to have them there. They worked

“We understand the needs of our customers

boxes initially, but that figure has grown

hard every day, and it was our job to show

and we offer exceptional security for

exponentially

them how hard we were working, too.

document

celebrates its 27th year in business.

management,

storage,

and

as

Sun

City

Shredding

destruction. Our start-to-finish process is The commitment to hard work and success

streamlined to provide fast and efficient

“We’ve got about 250,000 boxes that average

continues today with Tyler and John working

service you can trust,” says Mr. Cope.

about 50 files per box. So that’s 12,500,000 records,” says Mr. Cope, showing me the

alongside Mr. Cope at Sun City Records Management. Mr. Cope opened the document

On the day of our interview, Mr. Cope, Tyler,

shredding and storage business in 1995 after

John, and their pack of good dogs gave me a

the family moved back to El Paso following a

tour of their vast facility.

“A lot has changed since John’s graduation

system to ensure each record is accounted

parties here,” laughs Tyler.

for. Each box of files has a unique barcode and each record its own identification number.

boys back home while also determining how to support the family; failure was not an option.

More than 12 million records are a lot to keep track of, but Mr. Cope developed a database

home invasion while living in Houston.

Mr. Cope moved his wife and three young

math on his iPhone.

Indeed, in the time since we graduated high school and college, Sun City Records

“I’d already moved my family here, already

Management has expanded in scope, Copes,

sold my house, already used up all my

and scale.

“Just like a big library,” says Mr. Cope.

Education is important to the Cope family and continues to be a source of pride.

money,” he says.

Today, Tyler and John work alongside Mr. “I was trying to get the business started with

Cope to maintain the high standards that

Mr. Cope graduated from Eastwood High

no financial backing. It sounds rough -- and it

were instilled in them since they were boys.

School in 1973 and was offered a full-ride

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football scholarship to UTEP, where he played his freshman year then decided he did not want to play football any longer.

“For the next 30-something years,” he says, “I suffered greatly for not getting my degree. I thought about it constantly -- then one day, my oldest graduated from college.”

Competitive to the core, Mr. Cope

“I was proud of him, for sure,” says Tyler.

challenged Tyler, his middle son, to a

“It was an interesting accomplishment

race to graduation.

to be proud of him for -- besides just business achievements. We’ve done

“I went back to school at The University

some cool stuff together, but to watch

of Phoenix and graduated with two

him graduate was pretty neat.”

degrees,” says Mr. Cope.

Tyler further challenged his father with In addition to earning dual degrees, he

an invitation to join him in San Francisco

also maintained a 4.0 throughout his

while on a two-week bike trip from

college career.

Canada to Mexico.

“I definitely taught him a few things about long-distance biking,” he says.

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“There are a few hills in San Francisco,” Mr. Cope deadpans.

The Copes’ love for the great outdoors can also be found at Sun City Shredding and its recycling practices.

So far, they’ve recycled about 18 million pounds, which Mr. Cope explains is the equivalent of saving 81,000 trees.

When the Cope men aren’t saving trees or riding bikes up and down the country, you can find them with their own wives, kids, and dog children -- and of course, at work.

“It’s got its challenges, for sure, but we get everything done,” says Tyler. “We trust each other, and that level of trust helps us be more efficient because it’s not like we’re working with just somebody. It’s your family.”

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A

is

that began in 2020 and the statewide freeze

redefining what it means to give

and power outage of 2021 exasperated the

back in the gig-economy.

pangs of hunger for many who could not get

n

El

Paso-born

nonprofit

to a food pantry to receive sustenance due to

It is the middle of the day, and you are hungry.

health or other reasons. This is where Help

You cannot just go and grab something, but

Action pulls up to the rescue.

cooking is not an option either. Your phone buzzes and it is a text that makes your empty

“The goal of Help Action is to use technology

stomach fill with butterflies.

to promote volunteerism and to serve families and individuals who are experiencing

“Your food will be delivered shortly!”

food insecurity,” says John Hernandez, the founder of Help Action. “We found that

Most of us are guilty of ordering take-out via

a huge population of people didn’t know

any of the numerous delivery apps when we

where their food would come from during

are feeling lazy, tired, or simply craving that

the shutdown because they did not have

juicy burger from across town when there

family, friends, or means to have food and

is a storm outside. The few extra bucks

other essential items taken to them.”

charged for delivery is a small price to pay for convenience, but what if that charge, or any

Hernandez has worked in nonprofits for

charge for that matter, was the difference

many years and says he was drawn to the

between paying your rent or filling your tank

sector because he has always loved both

with gas to get to work?

technology and serving his communities.

Food insecurity plagues millions across the

“I knew I wanted to work in technology and

state of Texas, and the COVID-19 pandemic

business, but I also knew that I wanted the

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July 2022 things I did to help people,” Hernandez says when asked about the “why” behind his ventures.

We are all more reliant than ever on the conveniences technological innovations have given us, and Hernandez has made it his mission to go beyond the ones and zeroes and serve the masses.

“The whole experience is text-based. A person sends a text message to request help, and the system sends out text messages to volunteers in the area. A volunteer replies and then receives the information for the pick-up and drop-off, and they’re done. Volunteers can take as many or as few requests as they would like.”

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Work for many people also changed amid the pandemic, and with more people working remotely or accepting gig-work as it comes; the added flexibility of volunteering on demand has helped Help Action grow its ranks.

“The volunteers love that they don’t have to give up a full day of their weekend but that they can still help people in need.”

Help Action is a fairly new venture for Hernandez. The parent organization, The El Paso Nonprofit Exchange, was founded many years ago by Hernandez to bring nonprofit organizations in El Paso together to share ideas and resources.

“I felt like most of the organizations were doing great things, but they all had the same pain points. I wanted to create a way for all the organizations to learn from one another, and to learn from similar organizations outside of El Paso.”

Tech is also at the forefront of the El Paso Nonprofit Exchange’s mission. The organization licenses its text to give the software to nonprofits to support fundraising efforts.

“I have said for as long as I can remember that texting is the way to go for everything. It does not require an app download and texting is something we are all comfortable with. The organizations that do text-to-give usually raise more funds than they would otherwise,” explains Hernandez.

In an effort to build upon its technological foundation, the El Paso Nonprofit Exchange recently featured a nonprofit out of Australia that is using NFTs to fundraise, truly uniting innovation and altruism.

In 2021 when the state of Texas froze and Texans far and wide were without food, power, gas, and hope, Help Action activated more than 600 volunteers in the Austin area alone to deliver emergency supplies to the most vulnerable populations.

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“What’s crazy is the system basically ran itself. I was in El Paso with COVID, and none of my team in Austin had power or Wi-Fi. Volunteers were signing up on the website and immediately began receiving requests texts, and people in need were sending their texts asking for help. Every single request that came in during the power outage and

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The need for volunteers is still high, particularly in the organization’s home of El Paso.

Help Action is rolling out a rewards program that will allow volunteers to earn coupons and freebies for making food deliveries. Hernandez is hopeful that this will help recruit volunteers in El Paso.

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Hunger while also keeping up with our current database,” he says.

For more information about volunteering, visit HelpAction.org, or better yet, text “volunteer” to 844-969-2822. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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Keys to Success as a Leader | By: CAMRYN HEON |

Now that I’m older, adults express how lucky I am to still be young and thrive in high school. We’ve all known those once high school hooligans, all around us, and now we see them as the new generation in business.

At my school, we named a boy the King of El Paso High. Not because he’s a star basketball player, or because he’s involved in any academic clubs, but because of the relationships he makes with people. This behavior directly relates to becoming successful with your business. He is seen at the right time, at the right place making the right connections.

I spoke to Dr. Bill Mitchell who is the CEO of More Talent Corporation and has helped over 500 organizations and corporations in building long-term financial strategies with an end goal to triple their margins.

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He shared his five keys to success with me.

Keep your personal life in balance Keeping your personal life in check is the main key to success. Having a healthy relationship with your friends and family, and keeping your mind, body, and soul nourished allows you to give 110 percent effort to your business, or whatever you are trying to succeed at. Be intentional with your actions because they affect your mind more than you can imagine.

Control your Performance The way we perform is our responsibility. This means continuously looking for improvement and a way to innovate the process in which you do things. Keep yourself on your toes by looking for something to improve. Over time you will work more efficiently. Recognizing your strengths in your current role and aiming for a higher one is also seen as improving your performance. Your competition is always looking to advance above you, so find a way to do it better.

Your perception is important Many say they don’t care what others say or think about them, but in these five keys to success, maintaining a positive perception of how people view and talk about you is important. Present yourself in a classy and well-mannered way. This way, you are more likely to keep your audience’s attention. As we create a positive perception of ourselves for others, it leads to them wanting to support your vision and goals because you are perceived in a good way. Keep the perception of yourself balanced and in check just as in your personal life.

Be visible in the right way Be seen in the right place at the right time with the right people. This step is crucial.

Just as keeping your perception positive,

the right settings adds to maintaining a good impression. Be seen with people who want the same as you or who are more successful at the moment. For example, being seen hunched over at a bar at 2 am is not the best look if you’re trying to impress future clients.

The less accessible you are, the more visible you need to be.

Learn to leverage influence People do things for people they like. Whether we like it or not, it happens constantly. Since people do things for people they like, it’s not necessarily what you know but whom you know. Build the right relationships with the right people for the right reasons. Being seen in the right place at the right time for the right reasons allows you to fast-track the growth of your business. You can’t leverage what you don’t have, and that comes from establishing relationships that are healthy with people who care about the growth of your success.

The best investment you can make is in yourself. Find what you’re passionate about and invest your time to be the best you can be at it. With everything said, I can apply these five keys to success to my personal success in high school.

I’m building connections that benefit my future. By doing this, I manage my perception and keep my head high. I’m finding people who are near what I want my end goal to be.

For example, if you want to be the CEO of a company, connect with other CEOs or COOs. Look for people who are where you want to be in two or three years. Identify whom you need to be meeting with. “Build relationships with people who are more knowledgeable than I am in areas of expertise that are vital to my organization’s growth,” says Mitchell.

being visible at the right dinner parties and in

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Moment

Back in Business (wear) | By: DANIEL HERNANDEZ |

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Men in the Moment

July 2022

T

he 2022 workplace has relaxed

Living in El Paso, you have to take into account

Now that the skinny jean fad has passed,

its dress code. The days of

the overall more relaxed atmosphere than in a

there are some labels with nicely fitted

wearing a suit and tie are

conventional big city. I found seeing men in

denim that aren’t too tight and aren’t too

waning and the rise of business casual

suits with boots and cowboy hats so kitsch

baggy. Stay away from the distressed or

has taken over in the pandemic era.

after moving back after so many years. I now

faded styles for work, keep it dark denim and

Granted, there’s always a need for a

realize it’s a quintessential Texas style that I

only get a boot cut if you’re wearing boots

well-tailored suit, but my attention is

love for its unique version of business wear.

because otherwise, it’s just a bell-bottom.

The heat of the Southwest makes it hard to

The factor that is the hardest part of jean

on the style changes that have taken place recently in the professional world.

want to dress up. I find business casual is a

shopping is that you have to try a lot on

The working from home situation over the

given when the temperature is 100+ degrees

before finding the right pair. It’s annoying but

past two years has affected the way people

Fahrenheit, so we have a free pass here to

it’s true. Banana Republic makes an Athletic

are dressing. How many videos went viral of

dress down.

Traveler Jean that fits well, and Boss always has a good men’s dress jean.

men in meetings on their home computer dressed in a nice blazer only to stand up to

But let’s do it right.

Just make sure you’re in a good mood when

reveal they have shorts on -- or no pants at all? Who wants to wear a suit after living

Traditionally, men aren’t known for their striking

you go shopping because grumpy or angry

a work life of such lax attire? Apathy for

style choices, especially when compared to

shopping usually means buying the first thing

dressing up at work has been commonplace.

women, who have the pressure of society to

you see without trying it on and it’s inevitably

look ideal. At times you’ll see a guy making a

not good.

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Shopping online is also an option but remember you have to mail back the ones that don’t work.

Bonobos has great reviews on their Extra Stretch Traveler Jean, which you can find online.

Once you find a good pair of jeans, buy a few so you don’t have to deal with this again for a while.

The men’s untucked shirt style has finally become cultivated. It was a bit schleppy before with the shirttail hanging too long and loose. There is a new trend for untucked shirts that work well for this informal look.

What designers have done is taken the regular shirttail hem and shortened it to wear for the sole purpose of keeping it untucked, and the shirt itself has been tailored a bit so as not to flow and look baggy.

The company UNTUCKit developed this look by creating a whole line of various styles of shirts to wear out of the waistband. Other brands are following suit such as Banana Republic and J. Crew.

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Enjoy. Every. Moment.

could be described as dressy-casual. I walked into his dressing room to help him get ready and he turns around with a women’s black corset in his hands. I remember thinking, “Is this guy, who is pretty masculine, a cross

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would end my career. I tied up that corset so tight he looked like a trim 32” waist.

I started altering my shirts with shortened

The point is that now there are accepted

hems a while back during my portlier days

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and with a bit of shame, and yet relief, I happily was able to tuck my shirt in again.

You can still have polish and finesse whether in full business regalia or a more casual look.

Things have changed for men’s body types.

The transition the world has gone through

It does remind me of a time in my celebrity

shouldn’t be an excuse for apathy. Change is

stylist days when I was dressing a fairly

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| By: ERIN COULEHAN |

he business sector is still a man’s world in many ways, but that doesn’t mean the guys get to have all the fun. When it comes to trends in women’s apparel, many are turning to men’s wear-inspired pieces in and out of the office. What was once considered risky business is now considered chic in the form of blazer dresses worn

with heels, oversized suits with shoulder pads and sneakers, and a paradigmatic shift in fashion that favors gender neutrality that can be worn at work, on a date, and occasions in between.

Local boutiques like On Next Sunday carry an array of women’s clothing inspired by men’s wear in playful colors like pastels to balance the masculine with the feminine. Oversized power suits paired with delicate jewelry and a crop-top or a candy-colored blazer dress with a bold lip or eye look deliver a potent dose of style that lets each individual suit themselves, while also celebrating Cyndi Lauper’s truth: Girls just want to have fun (with fashion).

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The City Magazine’s 10 Year Retrospective

Party goers flocked to the International Museum of Art to celebrate The City Magazine’s 100th issue and 10-year anniversary. TCM

staffers curated a 10-year retrospective of El Paso as told through the pages of the magazine, always to celebrate the Borderland’s unique lifestyles and legacies.

| Photos by: ASHLEY VALADEZ JOHN HORTA |

*Art Installation emains open until August 30th International Museum Of Art 1211 Montana Ave.

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A-1 Kitchens by Sierra ..................................... Pg. 21 (SPACES)

Joe Moreno ...............................................................Pgs. 46-47

Ana Square Microblading and Permanent Makeup ..........Pg. 37

Lawrence Davenport ........................................................Pg. 53

AV Photography ................................................................Pg. 71

Mesa Street Bar and Grill ...................................................Pg. 8

Borderland Bail Bonds ........................................................Pg. 9

Minski Inc. ................................................................Pgs. 43, 54

Casa Buena Vista Homes ..............................................Pgs. 4-5

Niria Takase ......................................................................Pg. 40

Casa Auto Group ......................................................Pgs. 67, 89

Rejuvene MD....................................................................Pg. 31

CD Lee Britton ..................................................................Pg. 31

Play Lounge ......................................................................Pg. 15

Commander Ryan Urrutia ..........................................Pgs. 50-51

Poe Toyota ........................................................................Pg. 11

Daniel Hernandez ......................................................Pgs. 48-49

Southwest Plastic Surgery ...............................................Pg. 13

Downtown Spaces ..........................................................Pg. 44

Sparkle Effects .................................................................Pg. 71

Eco Living .................................................... Pgs. 59, 61, and 63

Stateline............................................................................Pg. 80

Edge of Texas ..................................................................Pg. 74

Sugar Skull Boutique ........................................................Pg. 42

Edward’s Homes ..............................................................Pg. 55

Sun City Orthopaedics .....................................................Pg. 10

El Paso Children’s Hospital .................................................Pg. 1

Stryker Security ................................................................Pg. 88

El Paso Furniture Guy ...................Pgs. 56; SPACES inside front

The Berkeley ....................................................................Pg. 33

Epic Events and Entertainment ........................................Pg. 81

The City Magazine Ad Execs .............. Fold-out Cover (SPACES)

Grandview Health at Home ..............................................Pg. 52

The City Magazine Advertise With Us ..............................Pg. 23

Great American Steakhouse ............................................Pg. 77

The City Magazine Newsletter ........................ Pg. 13 (SPACES)

Hotel Indigo ......................................................................Pg. 75

The City Magazine Ticketing .............................................Pg. 27

Hyundai of El Paso......................................................Pg. 41, 91

The Manor at Ten Eleven .................................................Pg. 2-3

Instreamatic ......................................................................Pg. 57

The Mix Salon and Spa .....................................................Pg. 18

Integrated Electrical Contractors ......................................Pg. 19

VIP Design ........................................................................Pg. 23

Intraceuticals ....................................................................Pg. 32

Walgreens .......................................................................Pg. 6-7

Italian Kitchen West..........................................................Pg. 41

West Texas Pain Institute ............................ Inside Front Cover

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