Tracy Press Women in Business 2013 by Tracy Press

SPECIAL EDITION

Pushing toward top in Tracy W

Take a look inside: Page 2: Embracing your fears Page 3: Achieving success in a “man’s world” Page 4: Succeeding by constantly learning Page 5: Finding harmony by balancing work, family

Judy JohnsonRidpath Camp Sew and Sew

Judy Johnson has been doing custom sewing and alterations and teaching sewing for 35 years. Serving Mountain House and all surrounding areas, she established Camp Sew and Sew 15 years ago. Judy says “Camp Sew and Sew is a program designed to help children and adults learn how to sew, giving them skills that will last a lifetime.” At Camp Sew and Sew, students are presented with a detailed series of basic sewing skills, equipment safety, and they learn how to design and construct various projects. Judy is also a vendor for Connecting Waters and Vision Home Schooling.

Contact me at 650-678-1174.

omen in business have by American Express in 2013, the come a long way in hisnational average of female-owned tory but we still have a businesses is 41 percent. long way to go. What does this mean? In 1973, only 3 percent of women Well, the Tracy chamber has in the workforce held leadership some work to do, both to inspire positions, such as managers or more female entrepreneurs to administrators. enter into the world of owning This is a shocking statistic when their own business and to motivate you consider that labor statistics more women to take the reins and for the same year become leaders of our counted nearly organization. half of the workMy role in the chaming population as ber has changed over SOFIA women. VALENZUELA the years. I began my Leadership in journey as a receptionthe workforce ist, and 10 years later during that era I have the fortune of was strongly being president and dominated by men. director of an organization that Has the ratio of men and women works tirelessly to make a differin leadership roles changed today? ence in our business community. To answer this question, I decidAs a leader, I can attest to the ed to look closely at the leadership fact that in this day and age, hard of my own organization, the Tracy work still pays off. The greatest Chamber of Commerce. leaders of our time reached sucUntil today, I did not realize that cess by learning from others and there have not been many female having the perseverance and ambileaders involved with the Tracy tion to grow. Chamber. The chamber continues to see A plaque that hangs in the front lobby of the Chamber office displays growth and prosperity because the names of past presidents dating of all the great leaders who came before us and those who have back to 1910. As I read each name, year by committed to continue carrying year, I realized the first woman to our mission. become president of the Chamber We would like to see more was Nancy Matthews in 1975. women business owners commit to She’s been followed by only four joining our board of directors and women — Judy Griffith (2001), Kim serving as visionaries to fulfill our Parco (2004), Dianne Timan (2006) role in the community of supportand Cheryl Fowler (2007). The per- ing business. centage of women who have led the Leading any organization, regardTracy Chamber is 5 percent — a less of gender, is a challenge, but statistic that doesn’t differ much what I have learned over the years from 1973. is that in business, you are not Another statistic that surprised alone, and with the guidance and me was the percentage of women mentorship of those who surround who own their own business in us, we can achieve anything. Tracy. Today, 26 percent of cham Sofia Valenzuela is the president-direcber businesses are owned by tor of the Tracy Chamber of Commerce. women. She started as a receptionist with the According to a State of Women organization 10 years ago. Owned Businesses report released

Stephanie Barbosa Licensed Esthetician

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819 N. Central Avenue • Tracy, CA 95376 • 209-836-9700

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Fear provides healthy edge in business world

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es, you can.” That was written on the back of a business card and taped to my door — in 1982. I had jumped into a job as business manager for a major company, responsible for 120,000 graduates and their events. My soul knew I could, my heart knew I could; only my head was screaming terror. Now, here we are 30 years later and my heart and soul still know, but now I have no fear. Fear is an interesting process. Fear and excitement are

on the flip side of the same emotion, depending on how you choose to view it. One of the scariest days of my life was the day I realized that I was in sales and I was my only product. With the last of six children to raise, fear was my best friend. It kept me on the straight and narrow, it kept me motivated to move, it kept my senses sharp, and finally I learned to embrace it, to live with it, to hush it.

There has never been a time in our lives when we have not been anxious about something. Will I meet the deadline? Do I have enough to pay the PATRICIA J. rent? Will someone MUNSON notice my shoes are not as new as I wish they were? Put fear in your pocket and pat it to make sure it is with you. Learn to notice it but not be ruled by it. I have been asked hundreds

of times, “How have you done what you’ve done?” My answer is always the same: “I made it up.” I am not kidding. I made up the consulting firm in chiropractic, the women’s workshop, the couples’ workshop, the little clothing store for deserving women, the conference centers, the billing company and so many other projects. I guess it never occurred to me that I couldn’t. You must have your fears and do it anyway. Keep in mind a couple of tips: 1. Do what you said you would do, when you said you

would do it. Integrity — even when no one is looking. 2. Strive to have the “who you are inside,” let the “who you present to the world” be authentic. 3. Never ask anyone to do anything you have not done and will not do yourself. 4. It costs nothing to be kind, generous of spirit, compassionate and forgiving. As they say in yoga, namaste. Patricia J. Munson has owned and operated the Platinum Conference and Event Center for six years and has owned or operated her own business for 31 years.

Irene G. Woods, Broker REGENCY REAL ESTATE Regency Real Estate is dynamic woman-owned real estate brokerage established in 1998 by Irene Woods, Broker. Regency’s team of Realtor Associates includes top performers, Adriana Orlando & Debbie Monceaux. Regency Real Estate specializes in all types of residential sales and property management.

Debbie Monceaux, Irene G. Woods, Broker, and Adriana Orlando

2680 N. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 1 Tracy, CA 95376

Regency Real Estate’s highly personalized approach, experience, multilingual skills, combined with a commitment to superior service is what clients have come to know. Regency Real Estate is a member of the Central Valley Association of Realtors and prides itself in excellence. Irene Woods, Adriana Orlando and Debbie Monceaux have been consistently recognized among their peers as Top Producing Realtors in the Central Valley and its Masters Club. Call for a free consultation 209-833-7711.

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Sidney L. Alegre LAW OFFICES OF SIDNEY L. ALEGRE Sidney opened her law office in Tracy in 2000. As a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law she prepares wills and trusts. Sidney has two employees at her law firm. Some of her personal achievements include State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, ARAG Network Attorney and Best of Tracy for the past nine years.

Sidney L. Alegre OWNER/ATTORNEY

Sidney serves on the following boards: Grand Foundation, Central Valley Community Bank Advisory Board. She is a member of Hospice of San Joaquin Fund Development Committee, San Joaquin County Estate Planning Council; California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform. Most recently she is volunteering for Lawyers in the Library, funded through the San Joaquin County Bar Association.

1103 Holly Drive, Tracy, CA 95376

Becki B. Brown Non-Proﬁt Corporation Director

Breaking news. Paper previews. Around town updates.

209-830-2939

Becki volunteers for two local organizations that serve children and women in our community. -Scoop Ministries, Inc. was formed in 2011 and it provides opportunities for spiritual growth and ﬁnancial support to women who are in a short-term crisis. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, August 24, 2013 for the 6th Annual “Share the Scoop” Conference. www.sharethescoop.org -Since 2001, Hearts of Harvest Foundation has been helping families and children who are in a health crisis. To date, HOHF has distributed over $425,000 in charitable giving. Voted 2012 “Organization of the year.” www.heartsofharvest.org

We invite you to invest in these worthy causes so that hearts can be positively changed!

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Hard work, integrity are cornerstones of success B eing a woman in business has been an interesting experience. Years ago, my husband Dave and I owned a trucking company. I was in sales, and I received many comments that were not predicated on my knowledge or expertise. They were always focused on the perception that I was a woman in a man’s world. It took grit to stand firm in my conviction of myself and to rise above the prejudice. It was always a challenge to prove I had the knowledge to do the job as well as, if not better than, any man. Twelve years ago, when Dave and I started Comfort Keepers, in-home care

for seniors, it was with the dream of making a difference in a person’s life. Being a woman in this industry is definitely an advantage. Most women possess the capacity of compassion, nurturing, and love — which are all valuable tools in dealing with the elderly. The ability to understand the pain and stress a family is going through — to take care of their loved ones and put yourself in their shoes to help them as if they were your family — is invaluable.

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I would tell other women: If you have a passion, follow that dream. As my father told me years ago, you have two things that are yours. They are your name and your word. PAM If you work hard and conduct yourself WARTA with integrity, you will always succeed. Don’t let anyone make you compromise your values. It doesn’t matter if you are a woman. If you have a talent and believe in yourself, you will succeed. The Tracy community has always

been very supportive of Dave and me since we’ve started Comfort Keepers. I feel very blessed to live in a community that has welcomed us with open arms. To have a community support and believe in you is such a treasure. I won’t ever take for granted the faith that the people of Tracy have entrusted in me and my business. I will always conduct myself with the highest level of professionalism, hoping to meet their expectations of a woman in business.

For 12 years, Pam Warta has been the owner of Comfort Keepers No. 355.

Realtor

“As a long time resident of Tracy and Realtor at Prudential California Realty, my objective has always been to provide real estate services with integrity, commitment and service. Whether you are selling your home or purchasing a home, my purpose is to provide you the best possible real estate experience.’’ “I also am a Certified Distressed Property Expert and Certified Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative 1912 W. Grant Line Rd. Specialist. In that capacity I work with homeowners Tracy who may be facing challenges paying their Cell: 209-914-6522 mortgage and desire FREE consultation as Office: 209-832-5400 to their options.’’

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The Phonics Road to Reading Darlene Ann Krug Teacher/Tutor I have always wanted to be a teacher. After teaching ﬁrst and second grades at a New Jersey suburban school and third grade at an Upper Manhattan, New York multi-ethnic school, I was accepted into the Army overseas teaching program where I taught first grade in Germany. Afterward when coming to California, I planned to continue teaching. However, after getting my credential, substituting and teaching summer school, I was told three years later that teaching was a “closed profession” and that I would have to change professions. After a successful second career as a mechanical designer in Silicon Valley and the East Bay, my heart led me to leave in order to be again with

my ﬁrst love - children. Seven years ago I began my home tutoring business for 4-year-olds and older, with emphasis on teaching children to read through phonics. Instruction is private in my cheerful multi-purpose “classroom”. If your child struggles with reading or if you are looking for a sound foundation to beginning reading, I’m here to help! For more details or to schedule a “meet and greet” time, please call. My home is on E. Eaton, behind Tracy High School.

Would love to hear from you.

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Reinvent yourself to achieve success A

fter 23 years in dental office management, I retired to continue pursuing my lifelong dream of being an entrepreneur. In the fall of 2009, my husband, Sam, and I, opened Altamont Mechanical Inc. Heating and Air Conditioning in Tracy. Many people thought I was crazy to start a business in the worst of economic times. I could not just sit back and wait for the phone to ring — I had to put a

business plan into action. I joined the Tracy Chamber of Commerce and got very involved in everything they had to offer a small business. I currently serve as an ambassador for the chamber and was voted ambassador of the year in 2012. I have joined many local networking groups to help market my business. I knew starting

Ramona & Ruby Velazquez OWNERS

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE 209-914-1409

my own business would be a challenge but was very motivated to make my new HVAC business KAREN succeed. I am ARANDA also a busy mother of four children — Natalia, 15, Bianca, 14, and twin 6-year-old sons, Dylan and Derek. My husband was laid off from the HVAC industry after 25 years, and at the time, the mortgage indus-

The locally owned House Cleaning Service has been in business in Tracy for 12 years. It is owned and operated by the mother-daughter team of Ramona Velazquez and Ruby Velasquez. House Cleaning Service offers house cleaning, business/ofﬁce cleaning, window cleaning, foreclosure cleaning and just about any type of clean-up need you may have. They offer free estimates and make every effort to keep prices low and affordable for their customers. House Cleaning Service provides jobs for 10 people locally. They’ve been nominated one of the Best of Tracy for 5 years running. Their slogan is “We guarantee our work, and we aren’t afraid to get our hands dirty working alongside our employees.”

try was taking a dive. I was not about to lose our home and everything we have worked hard for. This was motivation enough to make Altamont Mechanical heating and Air Conditioning a success. I quickly learned about social media to help market my business. I used free sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Google and Yahoo — just to name a few. Altamont Mechanical, Inc. quickly became No. 1 on Google and Yelp with

5 stars. I was also voted Best of Tracy in 2010. I believe in supporting small, local-owned businesses and also see the same traditions by many local residents and businesses in Tracy using our business for their services. Tracy is such an ideal community for women to start their own business — we have such a supportive community of residents and other business owners that want to see you succeed as a small business and also shop local.

Lauren Lewis LA Taylor’s Garters

(209) 914-9539

Woman should not hesitate in starting their own business especially from home, as we are gifted multitaskers. My customers are everything to me. I treat each and every one like family and not just a number. I hope to continue to provide the best in HVAC services to both commercial and residential customers. Karen Aranda has been the owner and president of Altamont Mechanical, Inc. Heating and Air Conditioning for four years.

Lauren Lewis offers handcrafted keepsake garters to commemorate special occassion--weddings, proms, baby showers or any event. Her specialities include garters for the bride and the groom and have expanded to include bow ties, pocket squares and other wedding accessories. As featured on Good Day Sacramento, Lauren is very creative and will work with you to assure that you have a one of a kind creation! Visit Etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/panda314 or follow on Facebook.com/la.taylorsgarters to place your order today!

Long-time resident Jan McDonnal started Your Girl Friday 4 years ago. As the owner of a pet sitting and house sitting business, Jan is a Certiﬁed Professional Pet Sitter recognized by Pet Sitters International. Jan provides “caring attention while your pet enjoys the comfort and familiarity of its home environment.” Your Girl Friday won “Best of Tracy” in 2011 and “Best of the Best” in the Tracy Press in 2012. Call or click for a free consultation to learn how Your Girl Friday can provide “Peace of Mind in your ‘Away from Home’ Time.” TRACY PRESS READER’S CHOICE

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Marni C. Churchill, President First Windsor Group Hello, my name is Marni C. Churchill. I am the President and Founder, First Windsor Group, located in Northern California. OUR SERVICES: Social Media Marketing / Result for you: we position you in front of the online consumers so people will ﬁnd you and buy from you faster than your competition. Grant Writing / Result for you: we prepare grant proposals that get your projects and initiatives funded at the levels you need. Event Planning / Result for you: we help save you exorbitant amounts of money and make the process of planning easy, quick and painless. My team and I look forward to meeting you and helping you deﬁne your goals and develop solutions – and realize them!

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Find good balance between family, work

s a woman in business, there are certain challenges I have faced. One of them is trying to balance my business with the demands of family. In a family-run business, it’s imperative to draw the line between business and personal life. The tricky part is to carve out time for each, and to know when to do so. It’s a delicate balance of covering the business

updates, having dinner together and keeping time for personal conversation, as well. Another challenge is the devotion it takes to make your business successful. Sometimes you will have to miss social engagements for the sake of your business. I am personally motivated by giving our customers satisfaction each day, as I take care of the office back up work for our pool and spa company.

Giving our clients the personal attention that each one deserves motivates me. A customer can most often find me for help. I do my best to get them the information they are looking for, which is usually a progress report on their backyard project. Everyone’s personal

HART’S TRAINING

Tanya Hart has lived in Tracy with her Husband and two sons for 3 years. She summarizes her passion by saying, “I have always been into ﬁtness. “I have been a competitor in body building, power lifting, and completed a full marathon with half marathons and mud runs in between.”

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Tanya ﬁnally decided to make her passion a part-time job focusing on other moms who don’t have a lot of time or money but deserve to be their best physically. Tanya does in-home personal training and specialize in ﬁtness nutrition, helping clients realize their full potential and “showing them it takes 100% effort both in your workout and in the kitchen to be healthy and get results.” Tanya says, “My clients come to my home so it is comfortable and private, and not an intimidating, crowded gym. I work with women of all ages and size. My goal is to make you happy and healthy, whatever that looks like to you. If you just wanna be able to run and play with your kids or up for a challenge of a race I can help you do both!”

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project is like their baby, and we try to make it ours, too. There are certain THERESE stereoKALLERMAN types that still exist in the field, since our business is construction. Sometimes, our costumer assumes I don’t know about pool building, because I am a woman. I know what it takes, and sometimes I hold my

tongue when I come up against this. The advice that I would give to a woman considering opening a business is to always persevere. Never give up — it goes a long way! Make that your motto. Work hard and network — there are many opportunities to do that with our local chamber of commerce. They are very friendly and supportive. Tracy is an ideal

community to have a business, as there is so much room to grow and expand. First, pick a business that there is a demand for. Then get your money together, and get out there and make it happen. The commitment is really ’round the clock, so be ready for that! Therese Kallerman has worked with her husband at Pacific Pool and Spa for 27 years.

Anamarie A. Emery established her Farmers Insurance here in Tracy in 2002. She is a member of the Anamarie A . Agency Farmers Insurance Championship Club achievement award Emery winners, and is among the top 3 percent (out of 15,000) of Farmers Insurance agents in the country, which as she

209.836.0240 866.836.0240 AnamarieEmery.com

says means “I have the training, education, knowledge, and customer service experience required to help you select the right coverage to meet your insurance needs.” Anamarie’s agency, Emery Insurance Agency & Financial Services, provides a full compliment of insurance sales and ﬁnancial services. They provide insurance coverage for auto, home, life, business, motorcycle, boats, RVs, off-road vehicles, mobile homes, health, umbrella, bonds and home warranties. She is one of the few Farmers elite agents with securities license to sell ﬁnancial services such as IRA/Roth, 401K rollover, mutual funds, 529B college plans, annuities, and employee pension plans.

4598 S. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 100 • Tracy, CA 95377

OUTREACH MOBILE DENTAL HEALTHCARE Karen Carter, RDH, RDHAP, is the owner-operator of Outreach Mobile Dental Healthcare, which provides mobile dental hygiene care for patients who have difficulty accessing regular dental care in a traditional dental office. Outreach Mobile Dental Healthcare provides “house calls” for patients of all ages at private residences, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, hospitals, hospices, group homes, adult day care, schools, headstart programs, and most Denti-Cal recipients including children under age 21. They accept private pay, most major insurances, Denti-Cal and Healthy Famililes for qualified patients. Karen has been licensed by the state of California since 2009 as a Registered Dental Hygenist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP). She’s a 2004 graduate of University of the Pacific and a 1995 graduate of Foothill College/UCSF Dental School. She has over 22 years of experience. Outreach Mobile Dental Healthcare is expanding locally with plans to add a mobile DDS and additional hygienists to meet the growing special needs populations. The following Mobile Dental Hygiene Services are available to qualified patients:

-Oral Health Exam -Oral Cancer Screenings -Personalized Oral Care Instruction -All Non-Surgical Preventative & Periodontal Therapy -Routine Cleanings & Polish

-Deep Cleanings -Tooth Sealants -Fluoride Treatments -Sliding Scale Fee -Referral to Dental Specialists

Karen is a Tracy resident as of 2009, has two daughters ages 26 & 27 and two grandsons ages 2 & 7 residing in the Bay Area. She also volunteers with animal rescue, helping abandoned pets get spayed and ﬁnd adoptive homes.

Karen Carter, RDH, RDHAP • 408-497-8771

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THE BALLOTS ARE IN

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Tracy 209-568-8407 Virna Hudson is co-owner and Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Fresh Coat Painters. She has been in Tracy for 14 years, and Fresh Coat Vice President of Sales & Marketing Painters has been here for 5 years. Virna says, “I love my job and working with my clients and seeing their excitement when their interior or exterior projects come to life!” Fresh Coat Painters is well-known in Tracy for its customer service and community service. The company has received recognition from many various sources: Fresh Coat Painters was named National Franchisee of the Year for 3 consecutive years, and has been voted Best of Tracy 4 straight years. Virna was the Tracy Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year in 2009, and won the Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2012. Contact me at 209-390-4326.

Virna Hudson CO-OWNER

Annissa Fragoso

Annissa Fragoso has 7 years of experience as an insurance agent, and has been with Farmers Insurance in Merced for 1 year.

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The agency provides insurance for autos, home, mobile homes, life, business and workers compensation. They go the extra mile for their customers, making themselves available for Saturday and evening appointments and also providing mobile service.

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Annissa was born and raised in Tracy, and even though she now lives in Merced, she says proudly “Tracy is still my community. I look forward to serving your insurance needs!” Ofﬁce:

MEDICAL SPA

Veronica Yerian Registered Nurse

209-384-1988

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4600 S. TRACY BLVD., SUITE #118 TRACY, CA • 209-834-0744

Veronica Yerian isn’t just another spa owner. Along with her partner, Dr. Makker, M.D., she has owned Solutions Medical Spa for 8 years, but she is also a registered nurse with 26 years of experience at Sutter Tracy Hospital. Solutions provides a variety of cosmetic services including aesthetics, Botox, Juvederm, chemical peels and laser hair reduction. Customers are so pleased with her services that she has been voted Best of Tracy for 6 consecutive years! Veronica and her husband of 28 years, Ron Yerian, have 4 college-age children and enjoy camping and gardening in their spare time. Susan & John raised 5 great children while living in Tracy the past 20 years. Susan’s knowledge of the area, the schools, youth sports and real estate help her ﬁnd buyers their perfect home.

Broker/Owner Broker #01490605

209-914-5537

Sellers rely on Susan’s extensive online marketing to maximize the exposure of their property ensuring maximum dollar when selling their property. The past 5 years Susan’s successfully completed numerous short sales thus keeping home owners out of foreclosure, and helping them make the transition from home owner to tenant with dignity, honor and compassion. Susan has a property management business insuring her investor buyers receive the same attention to detail on their rental properties as they did when they purchased the property.

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Gina Schnabel

Amanda Smith

925-895-2220 greatskin52 @gmail.com

Claire Ogata Marcel

Specialist in Orthodontics 2160 W. Grant Line Rd., Ste. 150 Tracy, CA 95377

209.833.7799

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Now, Gina is a Certiﬁed Health Coach for Take Shape For Life. Gina says, “I was so impressed by this program that I became a health coach to help others who struggle with weight loss. If you’re ready for rapid and healthy weight loss, I would love to start you on your journey today!”

Contact me at 209-346-0276. Pictureofhealth.tsfl.com ginabarista@yahoo.com

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Bev Adamo is in the business of transformation, with over 30 years of professional business experience, creating and implementing effective leadership and business processes. Bev is the CEO of CREATIVE HEARTS INTERNATIONAL, Coach, Business Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, and the author of two books. If you are looking for clarity of purpose that will change the world, and if you are ready to take your life and business to the next level, contact Bev now.

Tracy native Gina Schnabel joined Take Shape For Life as a client in January of 2012. She proceeded to lose 50 pounds in only 4 months!

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Janet Greenhow and Debra Hollis of Court Forms Plus, a non attorney service have been serving local residents since 1990. They provide less expensive access to the court system for divorces, family law, landlord/tenant matters, eviction, death matters, probate trusts, trust administration and have over 40 years law ofﬁce experience. Their experience has been recognized by Tracy and have been voted Best of Tracy the past 3 years. Court Forms Plus is licensed, bonded and members in good standing of California Association of Legal Assistants (CALDA). Debbie Hollis is CALDA’s State Professional Standards Chairman, and responsible for keeping members of Association apprised of any actions taken against any member of the profession and of any other solutions that may impact profession.

Mitra Behnam is a native of Tehran, Iran. She came to the United States in 1986 with her 2 children. After 10 years of working for high tech companies in Silicon Valley, including Sony and Sun Micro Systems, Mitra opened her own accounting and tax business in Tracy in 2001, and that is how Behnam Accounting Solutions, Inc. began. Mitra had her third child in 1998, choosing to “put family first” and delay her education at that time. In recent years, Mitra attended the business program at California State University, Stanislaus, where she earned her Masters in Business Administration in 2011. Mitra says, “I came to the conclusion that the MBA program would prepare me with the knowledge, skills and values so that I can implement my vision, and professionally encourage me to move into more leadership responsibilities to manage Behnam Accounting Solutions. She is also proud of the fact that her hard work has had her business voted one of the Best of Tracy the past several years. Behnam Accounting Solutions provides: - Tax service/planning - Tax preparation for individuals, small business, corporations, partnership, LLC, - Non-profit organization, and foreign earned income - IRS, FTB, BOE auditing solutions. - Financial statement preparation, fixed assets & depreciation, and accounts reconciliation - Financial statements to be used by business owners and third parties. Mitra describes her company’s philosophy with this motto: “Our mission is to provide quality service to our clients that exceed standards of excellence, providing timely reports at reasonable prices. Our strength is working closely with our clients to meet their business needs. We understand that lasting relationships can only be built by demonstrating integrity, trust, commitment, and dependability.”

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Front Row: Denise Ellen Rizzo - Senior Reporter/8 yrs, Diane Lopez - Advertising Account Executive/32 yrs, Maggie Jauregui - Graphics Designer/44 yrs, Bernice Blanco - Customer Service Representative/1 yr. Back Row: Lisa Cracraft - Advertising Director/14 yrs, Christy Carter - Accounts Receivable/Circulation Manager/6 yrs, Vanessa Alfaro - Advertising Account Executive/10 yrs, Melanie Smith - Copy Desk Chief /7 yrs Not Pictured: Diana Gutierrez - Business Office Manager/13 yrs.

Owner/Operator I am the Owner/Lead Stylist at Rumors on 10th located at 118-A W. 10th Street. I have lived in the wonderful city of Tracy for 7 years and in that time I have worked at only the best salons, and now I have been blessed with my own. I have been in this industry for over 20 years. I am very passionate about my work and take pride that I am able to customize each clients look. I work hard to lead my Team at Rumors and to help each stylist grow. We teach each other and share knowledge together as a team. I believe in partnering and networking with other stylist and owners to make all our business grow. My only goal, when a client steps through the door at Rumors, is to give them the best experience possible, and make them feel and look fabulous. “So Spread the Rumor. And feel Fabulous about it.’’

118-A W. 10th Street, Tracy

510-557-3551

ONLY YOU CAN BE YOURSELF. NO ONE ELSE IS QUALIFIED FOR THE JOB

Jean Boehm Broker/Owner

Thirty five years ago I decided I wanted to have a career. My decision to choose Real Estate was based on my experience having to sell my large home and scaling down to a smaller one. This was a very emotional and necessary move for me and my four boys. I realize how important it was to always communicate with the client, let them know you are there for them not only through the selling and buying but whenever they need advice concerning Real Estate. “Treat your client like you want to be treated”. I have always followed these rules and I consider our office to be very successful in every way. I give credit to the people I have surrounded myself with. I have always thought of the office as a giant wheel with every agent being a spoke, we are only as strong as the weakest link. How proud I am to say that I am the broker of Coldwell Banker T.V.G. still doing what I love to do with incredible coworkers that also love their job and they are good at it. The respect we have for each other and our clients is undeniable. The Welcome mat is always out, please feel free to stop by and say Hello. Your Family Realtor

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