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Heights Lumber & Supply
602 W. FM 2410, Harker Heights | 254-699-3491 | heightslumbersupply.com Kelly Eakin started working at Heights Lumber & Supply part-time after school when she was a young girl. She enjoyed it so much, she decided to study business management at Central Texas College in Killeen. Kelly continued working at the store not knowing that being a part of her family’s business was in her future. Now Kelly is on the board of directors, the sales manager and a partner in the Harker Heightsbased business. “It kind of grew on me. I didn’t think it was something I was going to do forever at that time,” she said. Kelly’s years of experience provided her with an understanding of what it takes to run a successful business. She dedicated her time and abilities to the job, which later led her to managing the store.
Kelly Eakin, Sales Manager/Partner
“I love the people, love the customers; I love everything about it,” Kelly said. Most importantly, working alongside her family for a common goal makes her job worthwhile. Kelly takes pride in her job, is passionate about her customers and ensures the highest-quality building supplies at affordable prices. Through the years, she has helped Heights Lumber establish long-term customer relationships and a reputation for providing professional services. Kelly is also very involved in the community. Heights Lumber had its first-ever National Lemonade Day Build-A-Stand Workshop event on March 29, which helps teach kids to be entrepreneurs themselves. This keeps within that motto “Helping to build a new tomorrow.” “Wherever we can help, we do,” she said. What is her future goal for Heights Lumber? “Maybe not trying to be the biggest, but being the best at what we do.”
My Stylist Hair Salon & More
331 Indian Trail, Harker Heights | 254-781-2848 | kemstyles.com A stylish boutique and fantastic service with southern charm, My Stylist Hair Salon & More is not your average hair salon. Owners Kemberly and Larry Coddington opened the salon in September. Kemberly has been a hairstylist for 32 years. She fell in love with making jewelry five or six years ago and eventually opened a boutique. “All of my jewelry is one-of-a-kind. Never ever, ever will you come in here and see more than one of the same piece. I create custom-made natural-stone jewelry and do some wire-wrapping,” Kemberly Coddington said. Larry Jack Candles, created by Larry Coddington, are also available in the store and are 100 percent Texas-made. Kemberly is a native of Harker Heights and said she loves having a business in her hometown. “What makes us stand out is that we are local. Our prices are affordable. We know the area and the demographics because we are part of the community,” Kemberly said. “You come in here to get away from mass merchandisers. We are more personalized and localized.” Kemberly Coddington, Owner
Marvina’s Optical Boutique 1408 S. 31st Street, Temple | 254-771-2522
Marvina Drozd has her hands and her eyes on every aspect of everything that comes out of her store. After serving the Central Texas area for more than 15 years with Family Vision, Marvina opened her own practice in late 2010, offering great service and very competitive prices. “Marvina’s gives people a choice to walk away from the chain stores where they are treated like a number and come into a store where we’re not on commission…we just want to make you a great pair of glasses!” Marvina said. Marvina’s offers a wide range of styles to fit any lifestyle. From high-end fashion to work-oriented safety glasses, Marvina’s can accommodate any particular need. They carry an extensive collection of most major brands. “If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we can get it!” she said. Marvina prides herself on personalized service and dedication: “I really enjoy and love my job, and I think it shows through my work.” Marvina Drozd, Owner 54
MAY 2014 | TEX APPEAL