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Central National Bank

First Texas Brokerage

938 Canyon Creek Drive, Temple 254-743-6900 | cnbtemple.com

5293 South 31st Street, Temple | 254-773-4400 80 South Main Street, Salado | 254-947-5577 efirsttexas.com

Central National Bank is a Community Bank, with roots that run over 35 years deep in this community. Our customers find our friendly employees and exceptional customer service indicative of the same hometown bank atmosphere CNB was founded upon. Add to that a commitment to embrace technology as the ultimate enhancement to professional expertise and personal service, and you have a truly unique style of relationship banking at every level. Mortgage services are a big part of what we do at CNB. Applying for a mortgage doesn’t have to be a difficult and puzzling process. At CNB we are committed to helping you find the right mortgage product to fit your needs. From rates to payments to deciding how much house is right for you, our talented staff of mortgage professionals can help you solve the homebuying puzzle so that you can make smart decisions.

You want Realtors that REALLY know the market – the houses, the neighborhoods, the schools, the values and the people. That kind of in-depth knowledge comes from living in the community year after year, going to church with neighbors, seeing people they know at the grocery store and being servants in community organizations. The women Realtors at First Texas Brokerage are “all that” and more. They know their business and their community. They have earned the trust and confidence of generations – selling homes to parents and then to their children. They have worked with first-time homebuyers who later move into larger homes with their growing families, as well as helping empty nesters downsize. Linda Gallaway, Senior Vice President, and Stacie Bratton, Vice President

Our experienced lending team will provide you with the resources, expertise and guidance you need to make the homebuying experience a good one. CNB is proud of it’s women in business: Linda Gallaway, Sr. Vice President Stacie Bratton, Vice President Carey Doughty, Bank Officer

Josie Vargas, Bank Officer Cindy Gilleland, Lending Assistant Sylvia Quintanilla, Lending Assistant

Linnea Reyes, Personal Banker Cora Vargas, Teller Patricia Lechuga, Teller

Abby Dalton, Teller Courtney Greger, Teller

Precious Memories Florist & Gift Shop

1404 South 31st Street, Temple 254-778-2242 | preciousmemoriesflorist.com

The Fish Bowl Pet Express 17 North 2nd Street, Temple 254-773-9971 | fishbowlpetexpress.com

Customer service is the key to success for Precious Memories Florist & Gift Shop and The Fish Bowl Pet Express. Seleese Thompson-Mann purchased the flower shop in 2003 with the mission to exceed customer expectations and deliver the highest quality floral and gift products. “We take pride in ourselves on prompt, efficient and personalized service the community can rely on for floral and gift needs,” she said. “Precious Memories researches the most current designs and trends to offer the best selection of products to our community.” Seleese Thompson-Mann, owner After owning the flower shop for more than a decade, Seleese purchased The Fish Bowl Pet Express two years ago when she learned its owners were retiring and looking to sell the business. She had taken her son to the store since he was a baby. He later volunteered at the store and then was hired as a staff member. “We were thrilled with the opportunity to become a part of the downtown business area, and for my son, Grant, to pursue his passion of animals,” Seleese said. The Fish Bowl is the only independently owned retail pet store in Temple offering extensive selections of salt water and fresh water fish, exotics, reptiles, hand-fed birds and small animals. Seleese gives back to the community by sponsoring a variety of fundraising and morale programs, creating jobs and participating in the Temple Downtown Development project. 48

MAY 2015 | TEX APPEAL Women in Business

The women Realtors at First Texas Brokerage serve their community through a variety of organizations, Left to right : Teresa Mccoy, Angie Neas, Jennifer Kasner, Donna Gregory, Mona Fullmer, Brenda Hill, Dottie Shirley, & Sharon Schlaefer. Not pictured Cher Hislop such as Altrusa, the chamber of commerce, McLane Children’s Hospital, Hope Pregnancy Center, Feed My Sheep, United Way, Temple-Belton Board of Realtors, Community Choir and Newcomers Club. Over 235 years of being Bell County residents and almost 100 years of being Realtors makes the women Realtors of First Texas Brokerage who they are. Protecting your rights and knowing the real estate market is what makes them who you need when buying or selling a property. The women of First Texas Brokerage are Teresa McCoy, Brenda Hill, Jennifer Kasner, Angie Neas, Mona Fullmer, Donna Gregory, Dottie Shirley, Sharon Schlaefer, Cher Hislop and Amanda James.

R.K. Bass Electric, Inc. 1200 E. FM 2410, Harker Heights 254-698-8751 | www.basselectric.com

“Designing, Furnishing and Installing Complete Electrical Systems since 1985” R.K. Bass Electric, Inc. is a local business owned and operated by Robert and Cheryl Bass. We opened the business to provide for our own family, and flourished by providing for our extended family, including our employees and the community. Our goal is to educate our employees so that they can in turn educate the community in the value of maintaining an energy-efficient home or business and provide them with quality electrical expertise. The foundation of our business is based on Biblical principles, which plays a vital role in our business success. Our trained employees are honest and hard working, operating with integrity in all circumstances. They are responsive to each customer’s electrical concerns, handling all projects with care.

Women of R.K. Bass Electric, Inc.

R.K. Bass would like to especially recognize our female employees who make the difference in our business’ daily success, including Cheryl Bass, Linda Hutto, Vicky Cumba, Karen Glasscock, Dawn Ming, Larissa Gilbert and Angela Hardy. We have worked in the community the past 30 years, and are experienced and trustworthy in all aspects of the electrical trade. We handle all types of electrical projects large and small, including hospital and military projects and commercial and residential projects. In addition, we are active in giving back to the community through volunteer work, a practice engrained in our company DNA since the beginning. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on weekends for emergencies. TEXAPPEALMAG.COM