Biltmore Who's Who - Official Blog

Cheryl Malzetta Thompson

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:46:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Cheryl Malzetta Thompson as an Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

Cheryl Thompson has been in real estate since 1994 and specializes in assisting buyers with finding financing and counseling so they can find the home of their dreams, and to update sellers on the current market conditions so she can profitably "market" their real estate.

Ms. Thompson volunteers her services to help first-time buyers understand the Maryland Residential Contract of Sale, but would like to extend herself to help junior and high school students understand the importance of money management so that when they want to pursue their first home purchase, they will be completely prepared.

Cheryl Thompson's affiliations include National Association of Realtors, Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, Maryland Association of Realtors, and Leadership Academy.

On a more personal level, Cheryl Thompson is very interested in longevity and living healthy as well as decorating, floral arrangements, and browsing antique stores.

April Anselona

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:50:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects April Anselona as an Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

The distinctive artwork of April Anselona is classified by April as "Fashion Fusion". Her art has won her the accolades of such notables as renowned Designer Christian Lacroix.

Her illustrations have been featured in national publications including "L' Art deVivre "Sun Sentinel, Season Fashion Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, and twice in Beckett Publications, who also recognized her with an honorable mention. Her work has appeared in numerous regional and local periodicals including a featured piece published in the 2006 edition of Marilyn in Art Hard Cover Table Book.

April Anselona holds an Associate of Science degree in Fine Art, Fashion Illustration, Advertising and Graphic Design. She has permanent collections in the Archives of The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC.
The White House, International Museum of Cultures in Dallas, Texas, The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, in public collection in the City of Tamarac, Florida's Government building, the Palace of the King of Spain (Juan Carlos).

The bold, enigmatic style of April's technique captures the essence of her subject from whimsical sketches to her powerful painterly style. She has rendered her art effectively in diverse mediums including Watercolor, Acrylic, Oils, Gouache and various mixed media. Presently, she has expanded her visual horizons through Graphics and Digital Design.

Biltmore Who's Who would like to congratulate Ms. Anselona on all of her success.

Kenneth Forman

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:39:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Kenneth Forman as an Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

Kenneth Forman has been recognized for his outstanding efforts and achievements. Kenneth is a CPA and Business Owner. His expertise include advising clients, creating monthly reports, preparing bal sheets to determine profit and loss, and tax planning and preparation. He works with much diversified clients; from restaurants to automotive repair to furniture stores for the eclectic buyer.

State University of New York Graduate, Kenneth Forman specializes in corporate as well as individual tax returns including multi-state returns. His clients view him as the "Last Line of Defense" between them and the various governmental agencies. He has been doing this since 1990. He educates his clients on tax ramifications that affect them, which is a main reason why he has been able to grow his business and will continue to do so.

Mr. Forman is a member of the Arizona Society of CPA, Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE), American Cancer Society, CCH Pilot Test Program Reviewer, and Member Diamond Resorts International.

In his spare time, Kenneth Forman enjoys fine dining, dancing, body building, sports participation, and being a dad.

Biltmore Who's Who would like to congratulate Kenneth Forman on his success and we honor all his efforts and accomplishments.

Tiffany Dexter

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:08:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Tiffany Dexter as an Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

Tiffany Dexter is Owner of Tiffany's Cheap Travel, a website for Corporate, School Groups, and Incentive Travel. She is a West Carolina University graduate and has accomplished many goals and won numerous awards for her outstanding success.

Dexter was previously a Professional Health-care Representative that took responsibility of managing large geographic areas, with the highest sales quota in the district. She developed outstanding relationships with high volume prescribers in Statesville and surrounding counties, selling a highly-prescribed portfolio of core-marketed products (Lipitor, Norvasc, Caduet, Viagra, Zithromax) ultimately achieving over $12,000,000 in sales.

Some of Tiffany Dexter's recognitions and awards include "Lipitor Excellerate to 2.8" contest in July 2008, Divisional Regional Performance Fund for NC/VA for 2007, "Lipitor $7.3 Billion Contest" in December 2007, and "Region Ripper Award Winner" in 2005 for beating the regional average in 2 out of 3 products.

In her spare time, Ms. Dexter enjoys boating and swimming.

Biltmore Who's Who would like to wish Tiffany Dexter continued success and we honor all her efforts and accomplishments.

Corine Brouwer

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:03:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Corine Brouwer as an outstanding Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

Corine Brouwer, Violinist, has been involved in the commissioning and performances of new works, including the premieres of Doppelganger, a concerto for two violins by David Dzubay, and Here, the Cliffs, a concerto by Hilary Tann.

Brouwer is well-known to North Carolina audiences. She is currently the concertmaster of the Winston-Salem Symphony, the Asheville Lyric Opera, and the Carolina Chamber Symphony. She is also a member of the Arizona MusicFest orchestra.

For the last two seasons Ms. Brouwer has appeared with the Keowee Chamber Music Festival in Asheville, NC and her past chamber music appearances have included the Eastern Music Festival, the International Bartok Festival, and the Saugatuck Chamber Music Festival. A former director of the Community Music School of the N.C. School of the Arts, Ms. Brouwer has taught violin at Wake Forest University, the N.C. School of the Arts, Catawba College, and the National Suzuki Institute in Wisconsin. Currently she maintains a private studio.

Biltmore Who's Who would like to wish Corine Brouwer continued success and we honor all her efforts.

Demetria Marguerite Lionakis

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:39:00 +0000

Demetria Lionakis, Head of Costume Design and Marketing for Stage Life Design, has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. Demetria Lionakis's professional accomplishments in custom design, wardrobe, and costumes.

Demetria Lionakis is a professional designer of costumes and clothing for television and stage films. She holds a Costume Design and Merchandising degree from Brooks College in Long Beach, California and belongs to the Alpha Beta Gamma National Business Honor Society of Community and Junior Colleges.

Stage Life Design Studio, a business created by Lionakis, was created to provide a place where hotels, entertainers, theater production companies, designers, casting companies, performers, and local events can use as a resource for their costume Construction and purchases or stage show needs.

A strong commitment to further her professional skills shows not only in Lionakis's clothing designs and contruction, but in other areas well. Besides being a nurse since the mid 70's, she has also developed, designed and patented a decorative yet functional handle for a bathroom seat called the Luxury Lift. Many were donated to the handicapped and to the blind. They are currently being decorated and sold to bachelorette parties, businesses, hotels, and interior designers and on the internet for those individuals who want a luxury item in their bathroom.

Christopher E. Nemec

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Christopher Nemec, Music Administrator and Organist, has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Christopher Nemec's commitment to excellence in many different aspects of the music industry.

Christopher Nemec, a 1986 graduate from Memphis State University with a degree in Music Education, has been playing and performing music since age 14. He started out performing at wedding receptions, cocktail parties, conventions, and other functions at the local and national level. To date, he has recorded four CD's of piano favorites, and has traveled the globe performing at many prestigious concert houses.

Nemec has been employed by Lindenwood Christian Church for the past 25 years as Organist-Music Administrator and is also their Conductor and Director of Children's and Youth music. He has continued to play piano and perform many gigs throughout his career at the Church.

In 2007, Christopher Nemec was one of five people selected through a national audition to receive Chorister's Guild Choir Leadership Certification Program sponsored by Chorister's Guild and funded by the Lily Foundation and a Worship Renewal Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

On a more personal level, Christopher Nemec has an array of hobbies that he enjoys. Some of those hobbies include travel, home improvements, fine wine and dining, gardening, yoga, and fitness, and architecture.

Deborah A. Scott

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:18:00 +0000

We are delighted to present Deborah A. Scott as an Honored Member of Biltmore Who's Who Executive & Professional Registry.

Deborah Scott is Creator, Owner, and President of "A Little Bit of Rachel - The Unique Boutique", a store that offers retro one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, and accessories. She has excelled in Business Management, and is responsible for managing sales, marketing, advertising, and hiring staff.

After graduating from Regis College with a degree in Biology, Deborah established a career in the operating room medical sales arena as Cardiac Surgery Sales Specialist. During her 20 years in the field, she won numerous honors and awards for consistent outstanding sales achievement.

The passing of her mother and best friend, Rachel, to cancer in 2005 is what inspired Deborah to open her store, "A Little Bit of Rachel - The Unique Boutique". She is currently writing her first book, "The Sky is Green and the Grass is Blue - turning your upside down world right side up", to be published in early 2009.

Deborah believes her success comes from "good, old-fashioned values of honesty, hard work, and genuine enthusiasm". She hopes to become more involved in inspiring the youth to enjoy peace, purpose, and happiness.

http://www.alittlebitofrachel.com

Vickey Lloyd

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:31:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who would like to extend a special welcome to Advertising Executive, Vickey Lloyd.

Vickey specializes in the design and creation of media solutions for the rental market that increase their occupancy by providing personalized advertising and marketing plans for clients.

Over the last 20 years, Vickey has helped many clients achieve their goals due to her extensive experience in marketing management and sales implementation. Her success comes largely from her desire to be customer focused and her ability to match their individual needs.

Vickey has a Masters Degree in Business Administration and is active in the local Chamber of Commerce, Professional Women’s Council and Southside Business Council.

When Vickey is not hard at work, she has many interesting hobbies that keep her busy. Her interests include writing, reading, gardening, restoring antique cars, attending car shows, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Vickey is also a breast cancer survivor that volunteers and participates with the Race for the Cure annually and she supports early detection methods and research to determine why the disease has become so prevalent in younger women. She volunteers for several other local charities as well.

Biltmore Who's Who would like to congratulate Vickey on all of her success and wish her the best of luck with all of her endeavors.

http://www.jacksonville.com

BILTMORE WHO'S WHO MULTI-MEDIA PROGRAM

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:22:00 +0000

So, let's talk about our "NEW PRODUCT" introduction...Biltmore Who's Who "Multi-Media Program"...

Biltmore will create and enhance Your Online Presence

In today's "web-world", viewers are doing their due diligence "online". They are searching your name using various "search engines" to find out more about you. Therefore, a strong web presence which shows your results highlighted and upfront will considerably improve your visibility, credibility and exposure.

The Multi-Media Program provides increased exposure "online" by highlighting your strengths, achievements, endeavors and stands you head and shoulders above your competition with world-wide recognition. Biltmore will write a press release about you, your company or topic of your choice and distributes it to the major search engines including Google, Ask, Yahoo, MSN, etc.

Let Biltmore highlight and publicize your accomplishments, awards, acts of recognition, and your other endeavors on the worldwide web. This will create significant recognition and credibility with those that view your profile// press release, both in and out of your industry/ profession. Which should result in new clients, opportunities, and increased traffic for you and your website; references and lots more...

Google? What's a Google?
Google is currently the world's most popular search engine. Hundreds of millions of people everyday use this search engine to learn about everything, including you! Your clients, potential clients, your competition, and your prospective employers or future mates are all researching you online.

What can Biltmore do for you in this arena to create the presence you need?

Biltmore Who's Who is recognized for creating quality profiles for individuals like your self. Being a member of Biltmore Who's Who, makes you eligible for the Multi-Media Program. This program will include:

A "press release" written by our editorial department publicizing your inclusion in the Biltmore Who's Who Registries; highlighting your career achievements, personal accomplishments and anything else that you would like us to publicize. Once you proof and approve the press release, it will be distributed to all major search engines such as Yahoo!, MSN, Google, etc.

Let Biltmore Who's Who give you the worldwide exposure and attention that you deserve to help place you where you want to be!

What is Included in the Biltmore Who's Who Multi-Media Program?
A comprehensive interview to determine the most relevant and newsworthy information that you would like to promote in your press release.

*Creation of your press release.

*Press release review and optimization.

*Distribution to popular newswire sources including: Google News news service, MSN News, Ask News, Yahoo Search, Topix and more. *Distribution of your press release to thousands of opt-in journalist subscribers.

*Distribution of your press release through RSS and JavaScript feeds.

*Inclusion of your press release in up to 10 categories.

*Text links from your press release directly to your website.

*Search Engine Optimization (SEO) keywords.

*Official release within 72 hours of your signed approval.

*Absolutely no Google advertisements listed alongside your press release.

*Statistics for press release displays, reads and emails.

*Ability to attach files, logos or images (jpg, gif, bmp, pdf, xls, txt, doc) up to 500K, each to be displayed alongside your press release. These images will also appear in Google Images.

*Permanent placement of your press release in our database.

Contact us by email or phone:

multimedia@biltmorewhoswho.com

Multi Media Department

954-893-0114

"ONLINE MULTI-MEDIA ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN"

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:56:00 +0000

Let's get the facts...Why Advertise Online?

The Internet is the "essential component" of any "major ad campaign", personal or commercial!

Here's what's driving this new advertising reality:
Customers, Consumers, Employers, and Net-Workers Are Online - All the Time!

The simple truth is: Biltmore Who's Who Clients need to go where customers, consumers, employers and net-workers are, in order to reach them. Reality is, more and more, customers, consumers, employers and net-workers are online all the time!

*By the end of 2002, Nielsen/NetRatings tallied the worldwide internet population at over half a billion people, and eMarketer projects that number will go up over 3-4 Billion by 2009.

Media Consumption Is Shifting
Your target markets - male, female, young and old -- are now spending time "online" that they once devoted to traditional media like magazines, TV and radio.

*When the Online Publishers Association studied the overall media usage of at-work Web users throughout a typical 24-hour day, the organization revealed in its 2002 report that "this affluent, highly educated group now spends more time on the Internet on a typical Monday-Friday than they spend watching television."

"Online" Works When TV Doesn't"
How's this for a shocker? Some sought-after markets barely respond to TV anymore.
*As noted in a McDonald's 2002 Cross Media Optimization Study conducted by ARF Research Authority, Dynamic Logic and Marketing Evolution, 27% of McDonald's Grilled Chicken Sandwich campaign target market between the ages of 18-49 with online access were either lightly covered or not touched at all by the campaign's TV spots.
So, we know advertising "online" is essential, but for which campaign goals?
The fact is, online advertising can improve ROI no matter what the mission of the campaign

Brand Lift (Personal Recognition)
Advertisers are finding that shifting dollars "online" bolsters brand / personal recognition (For Biltmore Who's Who Clients, it equals "personal" recognition!)

*When twelve companies spent at least $100,000 on Forbes.com media buys, including Acura, AT&T Corp.,,BearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting), LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics, market research performed by Dynamic Logic showed message association up 28%, purchase consideration up 14%, aided brand awareness up 11%, and brand favorability up 6%. In your case
Brand - "Personal Recognition"!

*When "The Florida Department of Citrus" used "online" "Eyeblaster Floating Ads" and "Full Page Overlays" to help introduce the new "Best start under the sun" theme and educate consumers about the benefits of drinking orange juice, message association jumped 200% and awareness was up 280% - view case study

Customer Acquisition and Retention
Advertising "online" will not only help build your base of viewers, it will help retain them and allow them to retain your profile. (In your case, "Personal Recognition"!) "Online" allows users to bookmark /save your "Biltmore Who's Who" profile, to be viewed over and over again and possibly emailed to others...
Data Capture
The Web enables advertisers to capture consumer data that can be used to connect with consumers and build strong relationships later on. (For Biltmore Who's Who Clients, see and capture who's viewed you!) What "Online" Does Better Than "Offline" More Messaging

Rich media ads are becoming standard offerings of Web publishers, giving "online" advertisers the ability to feature more information in ads, thus making messages more relevant to target audiences. (For Biltmore Who's Who Clients, you can add pictures, audio and references about you...)

*Better Targeting
Web advertisers have the capability to pinpoint your target audience in ways that traditional media could only dream about. They can isolate target markets by zip code, city, demographics, personal interests / needs, by the context of site content and even by the time of day.

*More Control Over Reach and Frequency
The Web enables Biltmore Who's Who advertisers to determine reach and frequency of their ads profiles to achieve specific campaign goals more strategically than offline ever could. Biltmore Who's Who advertisers can better control reach through the refined targeting capabilities offered "online".

*More Immediacy
Biltmore Who's Who "Online" profiles enable direct response like never before. Viewers can immediately click to learn more about you, your products / goods / services, and register for information right there on the spot.

*More Tangible Tracking and Measurement
The Internet takes the guesswork out of measuring campaign results. Unlike traditional media, just about any aspect of an "online" ad can be tracked, from number of ad impressions to intricate viewer interactions. All of this makes for tangible evidence of ROI when it comes time to measure campaign results.

Contact us by email:

multimedia@biltmorewhoswho.com

Carolyn B. Watkins

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:29:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Carolyn B. Watkins as an outstanding VIP Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

Carolyn B. Watkins has been in the Medical Consulting Industry for over 20 Years. She is a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian and works with people with their Illnesses and Chronic Diseases. Her goal is to help empower people to make Lifestyle and Diet changes to prevent disease. She focuses on Chronic Diseases such as Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, Diabetes and Cancer.

Carolyn began her business Rock Castle Nursing & Nutrition Services, LLC, as a viable service to help people to make healthier choices and save money on health care. The company is now servicing up to 30 patients that require follow ups. The company has 5 contracts with Insurance Companies and also with Home Health Agencies and Hospice Agencies. She has conducted Seminars and is affiliated with the World Affairs Council and Sister's Care. She also received a Public Relations Award for Improving Company's Bottom-line.

Carolyn graduated with her Associates in Nursing at Midland Technical College in 1996 and her Bachelor's in Home Economics Education from Marshall University in 1975. In 1987, she graduated with her Masters in Food and Nutrition, at Marshall University.

Biltmore Who's Who wishes Carolyn B. Watkins continued success with all her future endeavors with her Business.

Sharon R. Carrio

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:48:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Sharon R. Carrio as an outstanding VIP Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

Sharon Carrio, had spent 26 years at Merrill Lynch, She is a survivor of September 11th, and now is Dean of Student Services at the Katharine Gibbs School. She has found that in her years of Assisting and Mentoring Employees, and now Teaching Students, she has learned that being an Educator is exactly that, to Educate.

Upon retiring from Merrill Lynch in November of 2002, Sharon embarked on a second career - Teaching. For the next two years as an Adjunct Professor, she taught on all levels of college from Associates degree through MBA. Since 2005, Sharon's role as Dean of Student Services at the Katharine Gibbs School allows her to continue to encourage and spread the spirit of volunteerism to students, faculty and staff. The School sponsors annual Community Service Fairs featuring the March of Dimes, American Diabetes Association.

Sharon received her undergraduate degree while undergoing much transition at Merrill Lynch. She graduated with a BBS degree in 1994 from MCNY (Then Audrey Cohen College). In addition, she received the first Distinguished Alumni Award in 1997 for her continued involvement with the school and all of her Business Accomplishments.

Biltmore Who's Who would like to wish Sharon Carrio continued success and we honor all her efforts.

Tommy Phillips II

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:56:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Tommy Phillips II, as an Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

Tommy Phillips II, was Honored as a Lifetime VIP Member this year. He has been in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve for over 23 years. His service assignments include Germany, Korea, Japan, and the Middle East. Tommy is a Lifetime member of The American Veterans and a Lifetime member of The American Legion and Past Post Chaplain. He was also selected and recognized as the Support Officer of the year for 2006 at Terre Haute, IN Air National Guard Base. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Dunkirk High School Alumni Association.

Tommy received his Masters of Science Degree from Ball State University in 1983. He received his Bachelors' of Science Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, Cum Laude, 1978.

Tommy Phillips II, will be deployed on July 23, 2008 for 6 months. He will be stationed at the Stater Air Force Base and will be working at the Bagdad International Airport. His duties will include Anti-terrisom and Force Protection Officer.

Biltmore Who's Who congratulates Tommy Phillips on all his achievements and we wish him continued success.

Beth A. Rodewig

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:53:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Beth A. Rodewig as an Honored VIP Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

Beth A. Rodewig is very active in her career working as a Certified Beauty Advisor, for AVON. She is a top Advanced Unit Leader for AVON and was the recipient of "Spirit of Avon Award".
She has received her Associates degree in Business Administration, from Ivy Tech in Sellersburg Indiana; 2004. She also received her computer Programming Degree and Accounting Technical Certificate. She has nineteen years of experience in Sales, Recruiting and Customer Service.

Beth participates in Relay for Life for over 14 years now and is a Full-Time Board Member; She started as the Accounting Chair. Beth is now the Co-chair of the event and has been a team member for the past 5 years. She has had cancer twice in 1999 and 2003, and is currently still in treatment her cancer is dormant at this time.

Relay for Life is a support group for Cancer Patients, Survivor's and Caregiver's. In 2004 THE WALK was in her honor. Since then her mother and father have had cancer and her cousin and uncle died 5 days apart from Cancer this year. Beth started with advocacy to our government officials for Smoking Bans, Cancer Bills Upgraded, and additional Benefits for Woman. Beth says the most rewarding experience in her life is the "Celebration of Life and Love".

Biltmore Who's Who congratulates Beth Rodewig for all her successes and wishes her all the best that life has to offer.

http://www.youravon.com/brodewig

Charles L. Bradford

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:25:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Charles L. Bradford as an Platinum Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2008.

Charles L. Bradford has been in Education for over 26 years he is a Music Teacher and Band Director. He is a Member of Music Educators Association and Tennessee Music Educators Association for over 30 years. He is a Retired Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army reserve 28 years commissioned service, he has received honors earning the Army Commendation Medal with Oak leaf device, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal with star device, Armed-Forces Reserve Medal with M device, Army Service Ribbon. Charles has been an karate instructor for 25 years, and participates as a Volunteer firefighter for over 10 years now with Lieutenant Humphrey's County District 4 Fire Dept. He was awarded Firefighter of the year in 2000.

Charles received his Bachelors' of Science in Music Education 1974; from the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM). He received his Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and earned a minor in Music Composition in 1981 at UTM. He also attended U.S. Army Command and Staff College 1990 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.

Biltmore Who's Who would like extend a special thanks to Charles L. Bradford for all his efforts by serving our country with pride and excellence.

We wish him continued success in the future and we value him as a member.

Karen A. Markel

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:10:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Introduces Karen A. Markel.

Karen A. Markel began her career in the dog breeding industry breeding beagles to treeting walkers, to handle Michigan's extensive snow fall. A short legged little beagle just could't maneuver around in the snow accumulations over 2ft. Then she took an English Setter and bred them to a Brittney Spaniel, producing an excellent bird nose dog, that was more, calm manageable and easier to control.

Karen began breeding and raising AKC show champion Collies and continued to so for over 15 years now.
She has spent many years breeding and raising Appaloosa horses, and competing and showing them and breaking many young horses to ride for a vast number of horse riding enthusiasts.

Karen received her Degree from Delta University, in University City, Michigan, enabling her to be qualified to teach high school Biology. She then received her national accreditation as a certified phelebotomist, with the NKC and ASCP.

Karen is now the Ceo of Majestic View Kennels Inc., and has had many accomplishments an entrepreneurial experiences.

Karen says that, "It is the ultimate goal of Majestic View Kennels to continue to develop, refine and perfect these three dog breeds, as all around ideal dogs suited to meet the needs of each individual family member".

Karen finds joy in what she does and excels at her passion. Karen has not had it easy with losing her husband in August of 2004. Then losing her eldest daughter the following August. Karen is a true survivor and shows that she carries her heart into her thriving business.

We here at Biltmore Who's Who salute such an outstanding member.

http://majesticview1.com

Linda-Heinsen-Ligocky

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:42:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who Introduces one of our Platinum Members Linda-Heinsen-Ligocky.

Linda-Heinsen-Ligocky is the proud owner of Tortuga Inn Bed and Breakfast and Portal Door Studios. She is committed to excellence in the Hospitality and Art Industries; she has also put in many years in the service within civic and industry related organizations.

Linda is a graduate from the University of Indiana and Ancilla College. After she graduated she decided to start her business. She puts much time and effort into her Bed and Breakfast. The Inn is in an Artistic retreat set along the Historic Tippecanoe River. Both Linda and her husband Gordon are both artists, they decided to open an Art Studio next to the Inn which provides visitors with an additional amenity when visiting.

Linda gives back to her community by volunteering time at the Tibetan Relief Fund and the Pulaski County Library. She is also a contributor to the local hospital. She is also is the Founder of the Pulaski County Art Association Board's Children's Art Contest. She has also been invited as an artist at the North Indiana Association Woman's Show and also at the Midwest Museum of Art.

She enjoys Drawing, Horseback-Riding and Cooking when she has leisure time to herself.

We are pleased to see that Linda has taken advantage of her opportunities that have turned into success. Biltmore Who's Who wishes Linda-Heinsen-Ligocky continued success in the future.

http://www.tortugainnbb.com

Sharon Striker Kayser

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:50:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who introduces VIP Lifetime member Sharon Striker Kayser.

Sharon's interests in television broadcasting began back in 1984 when she was working at the local Cablevision Company in Bonita Springs, Florida. When the position was opening for Traffic Manager at WSFP-TV in March of 1989, she applied and was hired within the week.

Sharon Striker Kayser now works at WGCU-Television/Radio in the Broadcast Building at Florida Gulf Coast University. She has been a part of the University System for 19years and she is an Inaugural Employee of Florida Gulf Coast University with 14 years of service.
She started working back in 1989 when the station was known as WSFP-TV and under the University of South Florida. Starting out as a Clerk Typist in the Television Traffic Department, she received promotions to Sr. Clerk Typist and then to Broadcast Specialist and now holding the title of Sr. Broadcast Specialist.

At this time her current job title is Television Traffic Manager. Her job details the continuity and quality of WGCU's On-Air look. Her responsibility is the final broadcast and recording schedules for both the Analog and High Definition TV channels. She also manages the Television Media Inventory.
Sharon had the opportunity of meeting several Public Broadcasting Employees from the main PBS station in Alexandria, Va. She served on the Traffic Advisory Committee for PBS from 1993 to 1996 and made many friends throughout the country that work with Public Television subsidiaries. She prides herself by being detailed orientated and maintaining accuracy. After many changes since 1989 and are now fully automated and ready for the change-over to High Definition Television in February of 2009.

Sharon's interests in education have been in Spanish as a second language, multicultural literature and writing. She also has her license in Real-Estate Sales. She states that education is something that never ends and she will continue to educate herself in various interests for as long as she can.

She was recently married for the second time in November 2007 to Melvin I Kayser Jr.. She enjoys spending time with her husband and going to dinner and the movies. Their vacation times are spent on destinations outside the state, enjoying places that they have not been to before. Sharon has over come all odds when her husband of 26 years, Jonathan Striker passed away in April 2002.
She is a mother of 2, grandmother of 4 (3 girls and 2 boys) and was born in Hollywood, Florida. She says that she loves Florida so much she could never consider living anywhere else.

She enjoys all outdoor activities, which include camping, ATV riding, Swimming and Boating. Sharon lives in Bonita Springs and enjoys gardening and spending time with her dogs, cats, birds, children and grandchildren.

Biltmore Who's Who wishes Sharon Striker Kayser, future success in all she does!

http://www.wgcu.org

Glenda Brown

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:27:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who is proud to introduce VIP Lifetime Member Glenda Brown.

We are taking this time to congratulate this outstanding member.
Glenda Brown has been in Real Estate for over 40 years serving her community. She is a member of The National Board of Realtors; she is a Principal Broker of Glenda Brown Realty located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Glenda's personal decision to join the Real Estate world came while she was in Medical School. After years of pursuing her degree she knew that she had a different calling. She graduated in 1963 from the University of Alabama and received her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology.

Glenda says several years prior she always enjoyed driving, observing homes and land for sale "Thinking what I could envision to improve the overall appearance of the property". I believe the initial impression of a residence and land speaks clearly and loudly. She decided to begin to inquire and seek more information regarding "School of Real Estate" courses. She took her first course on Basic Real Estate and became so enthused, the rest was history. She completed more advanced classes, and then obtained her Sales License in 1968. Fourteen months later she became a Principal Broker.

Glenda has retained her license for over 40 years and also obtained Alabama Reciprocal Licenses in 2001. For years now she has been a Multi-Million Dollar producer with her career reaping many benefits and daily fun. She is a low key broker she never takes more than 5 listings in a period of time. She always strives to give quality service to all of her clients. Her goal has always been to display her product and not her picture. She advertises in monthly local Real Estate Magazines and also in Local Newspapers.

Glenda is so overjoyed to help her clients find the picture perfect home. She notes that she finds every facet of the industry to be a daily challenge, often due to varied client personalities " Every day is a new One". Her only regret is she feels that she lost five years prior to launching such an exciting successful career.

Biltmore Who's Who is glad that Glenda Brown decided to make her mark in the exciting world of Real Estate. She has put in countless hours of dedication by providing a service to all in need. That is a big commitment.

We wish Glenda Brown much Happiness and the Best Wishes for continued success.

Volunteering for your Local " Salvation Army"

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:39:00 +0000

Volunteering in your local community is one the most noble contributions you can make in your community. Giving back is something that every person and business should take time out and get involved in and help support your local charities.

We would like to take this time and highlight an outstanding charity "The Salvation Army".

Salvation Army's mission is help others that are in need and help assist them in a wide array of programs catering to the needs of children, families, the elderly and individuals.
The Salvation Army was founded by William Booth, in London in 1865 and provides services to people in over 100 countries around the world.

Some of the services Salvation Army provides are disaster relief services, child care services, summer camps, holiday assistance, serving the aging, and AIDS education and residential services, medical facilities, shelters for battered woman and children, family and career training and substance abuse rehabilitation.
They provide services to over 30 million people a year.

The Salvation Army's food pantry feeds dozens of hungry families each month. Food drives conducted by schools, churches corporations and civic groups provide the groceries needed to make this project successful.

Biltmore Who's Who, is going to coordinate our own food drive to give back to our local community. We will be going Business to Business, Door to Door, and Canvas the Local Community in regards to help fill up the food pantry at our local Salvation Army in Broward County, Florida. Our employees will help assist in this project along with being more educated on volunteerism.
We already have employee's active in volunteering in the kitchen preparing and serving meals.

We would like to invite all of our members to get involved around the nation and start coordinating their own personal food drives either by setting out boxes in their office for their employees to fill up. You can also go business to business and collect canned foods to donate to your local branch.

It is our mission to help fill up our local Salvation Army food Pantry so no one ever has to ever go hungry. With your help these food banks will always be full and able to provide food for needy families in time of despair and in cases of natural disasters.

Please get involved a give back to your community that has given you back so much.
We here at Biltmore Who's Who would like to thank you and your business in advance for any and all participation that you will be contributing to this project.

*If you and your group would like to conduct a food drive for The Salvation Army please call your local chapter to sign up to be a volunteer.

www.salvationarmyusa.org

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Tami Noel

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:28:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who would like to give a special introduction to Tami Noel.

"Making the connection" is exactly what Tami Noel does when designing homes. Tami Noel is a "Design Consultant" for model home centers.

Her expertise is discovering and inventing extraordinary designs to win over potential customers who are purchasing new homes. It is so important that home buyers feel that they have found "Home Sweet Home" and they feel like this is the perfect home for them.

Tami knows firsthand that these homes have to make customers feel as if they are walking into their new home" First foot in the door". Her team excels at that , their company's mindset is "We can do this, we are professionals", we know what we are doing, and this is our expertise".

Staying focused and organized is a key to success in this business because you can never under estimate how long it actually takes to do a task.
Tami enjoys working with her team and producing fabulous results for her clients.

Tami, attended VTI Career Institute and received her A.A. in Fashion Merchandising. This was her beginning to her new career.

She stays busy in her local community by giving back time and volunteering for the United Way.

We here at Biltmore Who's Who, think it is great that Tami is very active in giving back to her local community.

It is everyone's responsibility to give back to your own community when you have received the benefits and rewards that your community has given you.

When Tami is not helping others she enjoys running, skiing, and hiking outdoors.

We would like to congratulate Tami Noel for her success and contributing to her local community.

*If you would like to give back to your local community and be a volunteer please locate your local charities in your state or county.

www.mcstain.com

Trisha Phaklides

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:10:00 +0000

We would like to welcome and congratulate one of our new Gold members Trisha Phaklides.

Trisha Phaklides, had been chasing her dreams long before she had written her own "Book", and started a successful "Business" with her husband.

Trisha runs her business with her husband in the Milwaukee area. Their business, "Home Fitness" is structured to go to the "Client" and not have the "Member" go to them. Their mobile personal fitness programs can help anyone become more physically fit.

Another pride and joy of Trisha's is her own book called "We Dream Chinese". She is a licensed acupuncturist and has a very busy clinic in Milwaukee. As a practitioner one of her theory's used by acupuncturists is called the "5 Element" Theory. Each of the 5 basic elements houses the organs in our body. The book explains how to find out what your dreams are telling you. A 3500 year old medicine from half way around the globe has been the key all along.

Trisha has her M.S. Degree in, Oriental Medicine, and she is a graduate of Southwest Acupuncture College; in 2003.

When Trisha is not working she spends time with her husband and enjoys her hobbies, Storm Chasing and Photography.

She is a Member of B.N.I., and she has lectured on Nutrition, and has been published in several articles on Fitness & Nutrition.

We here at "Biltmore Who's Who" salute Trisha Phaklides for reaching for her dreams and making them become reality.

Company website: "Home Fitness"
http://www.wemakefitnessfit.com

Barbara J. Vauken

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:31:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who would like to give a special introduction and welcome to one of
our VIP Lifetime members Barbara J. Vauken.

During Barbara's professional journey she has mastered all areas of Speech Pathology and Language Skills; she has been in this industry for over 35 years.

Barbara has been pursuing her education for many years and has graduated from, University of Central Oklahoma; 1976. She received her degree in B.S.E. Speech Pathology. After she graduated she knew that her calling was to help others and decided that she wanted to pursue her education further.

She earned her Master's Degree in Special Education (Learning Disabilities) and (Speech Pathology) from University of Central Oklahoma in 1985.
Her additional credits include her Certification in Speech Pathology at State of North Carolina, Certifications in Psychometry in the State of Oklahoma and also a Licensed Teacher in the State of North Carolina.

During these years not only was Barbara an outstanding student but she worked her way through college. She worked full-time at Wal-Mart Stores INC,and was the first supervisor when the company started the all night stocking program.

When she was not working, her other accomplishments were setting up therapy services for Cimarron County Schools in Boise, and speech therapy services in Woodward Public Schools, and in Seiling Public school systems in, Oklahoma.

Barbara enjoys helping others by mentoring beginning teachers and provided special programs to regular classroom teachers. She has also helped the school principal by completing peer observations for the betterment of the school.

In the summer of 1985, she served as secretary to the director of Professional Education and the Director of Public Education, for the Oklahoma branch of the American Cancer Society.

Barbara has been married for over 25 years now and enjoys reading, gardening and cooking when she is not involved with serving her community.

Her affiliations include SHARE, PENC, and served as IEP Chairperson for Meadow Lane Elementary School for 10 years. Barbara was awarded "Teacher of the year in Wayne County Schools".

We salute Barbara J. Vauken, for her accomplishments and her recent "Retirement"!

Karen Jauer

noreply@blogger.com (Biltmore Who's Who) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:06:00 +0000

Biltmore Who's Who welcomes Karen Jauer, as an outstanding "2008" Featured member.

Karen praises the health benefits of saunas that she sells at the "InFra- Red Saunas of Siouxland", in Sioux City, Iowa.

Karen attended Nettleton Business College, and graduated with her Associates Degree in Business in 1967 in Sioux City, Iowa.

After graduating Karen has been a true success and has excelled in her field. She has been very active in her community, conducts seminars, and also has been featured on talk radio and television programs. Most recently she has been published in "Okoboji Magazine". Her article tells all about her journey and how she discovered her thriving business through her own physical discomfort.

Karen was not ready to give up her free-spirited lifestyle and was not going to let this condition slow her down. To help with the pain she decided to start seeing a massage therapist and he recommended using a "Sauna" to help with her extreme pain.

After much research she had found that instead of using a conventional sauna, she tried an infrared sauna that does not use heat or steam. Instead, it uses an infrared light to heat the person's body.

She was very happy with the results and decided to invest in one of her own. She immediately decided to purchase her own store which she named "InFra-Red Saunas of Siouxland", in Southern Hills Mall in Sioux City in Iowa.

When Karen is not pursing her passion of business, she enjoys relaxing, listening to music, and has a great love for the outdoors she also enjoys boating with family and friends. Antiquing is one of Karen's most exciting adventures, "because you never know what you will find."

Karen has demonstrated through hard work and dedication that she is an outstanding role model and we wish Karen success with all her future endeavors.

"InFra-Red Saunas of Siouxland"
http://www.healthmatesauna.com

www.healthmatesauna.com