JJ and Amanda Maes | 11 Bravo Mobile Auto Glass
11 Bravo Mobile Auto Glass (11BravoMobileAuto.com), owned by JJ and Amanda Maes, is named for their love of country and commitment to excellence. JJ served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army for four years and in the Army National Guard for six years.
"The Army core values represent how we live daily, so it made sense to use JJ's Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 11 Bravo in our name," explains Amanda.
JJ's background includes over 20 years as a heavy collision auto body technician. The pair began the business doing moveable glass replacements and other things, such as bumper replacements and paintless dent repairs. Then, the COVID pandemic changed everything. People weren't driving or spending money on minor repairs, so 11 Bravo was only getting calls for windshield repair.
"We knew we had to pivot to include windshields and got approved as an in-network vendor to take insurance," explains Amanda.
The mobile glass business grew, and soon, mobile glass repair took over. The Maes will celebrate their seventh year in business in 2025.
Brad and Amanda Shafer | Summer Lovin Spray Tan
Summer Lovin Spray Tan (SummerLovinSprayTan.square.site) is acustom airbrush spray tan experience in North Peoria owned by Amanda and Brad Shafer.
Brad is a third-generation veteran and former first responder. He served as a combat medic in the U.S. Air Force, which brought the couple to Luke Air Force Base in 2001. Brad is also the council member serving the Mesquite District for the City of Peoria. He was appointed to this position in April 2022 and elected in November 2022.
After Amanda’s mother was diagnosed with terminal skin cancer, she was intrigued by natural and organic spray tan solutions. At the same time, she was seeking flexible, home-based work, so it seemed natural to open Summer Lovin Spray Tan. Since founding the business, Amanda and Brad have made it their mission to ensure safe and healthy tanning options.
All the products are top-rated in the industry and formulated from natural and organic ingredients. They are also paraben-free, gluten-free, PETA-approved vegan, and cruelty-free.
Amanda explains that working together has been a big part of the business's success. “I am fortunate to have Brad as a crucial partner in this business. While I assume the public-facing role, he provides invaluable support by helping manage inventory, accounting, large equipment cleaning, and physical tasks,” she says.
The military experience has also played a role in their business success. “His military experience has instilled in him strong leadership and problem-solving skills essential for running a successful business. We make a great team with our combined skills and backgrounds,” Amanda says.
Photo of Amanda and Brad Shafer is courtesy of Samantha Asher Photography (SamanthaAsherPhoto.com).
Todd and Bethany Kessler | All American Pool Servicing
Todd Kessler served a decade in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. After medically retiring as a Sergeant First Class in 2011, he and his wife Bethany were looking for a path to owning their own business. Their business, All American Pool Servicing (AllAmericanPoolsAZ.com), was born out of frustration.
Todd relates that they needed weekly pool maintenance on their North Peoria home but quickly grew frustrated when multiple companies failed to even show up to provide them with a quote. Todd and Bethany decided to build a company that would show up for its customers based on the core values of dedication, integrity, and precision.
“We wanted to build a company that helps people by simply showing up and following through,” relates Bethany. “After partnering with a couple of seasoned pool pros, we have built a company based on principles of integrity and honor.”
All American Pool Servicing offers numerous services to keep your pool clean, clear, comfortable, and swim-ready. They provide pool cleaning, pool repair, and tile cleaning but specialize in weekly maintenance.
“Our crew will visit and complete a full checklist that includes testing water chemistry to ensure we are treating each pool appropriately, inspecting equipment, and providing all of the basics to ensure everything is pristine,” explains Todd.
As residents of North Peoria, the Kesslers know what works best for the area. All American Pool Servicing takes pride in keeping your pool clean and making it a place of joy and relaxation.
Photo of Todd and Bethany Kessler is courtesy of Ashley Hathaway Photography (AshleyHathawayPhotography.mypixieset.com).