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Men of McKinney and Prosper

GEORGE FULLER has many passions. His love for his wife, Maylee Thomas-Fuller; music; and the city of McKinney top the list. He enjoys taking on the challenges of a growing city and has turned his construction company over to his son, Austin, so he can focus on his mayoral duties. He and Maylee have created The Guitar Sanctuary, its associated music school and the Sanctuary venue. They also founded the Love Life Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those in abused relationships.

RAY SMITH also enjoys the many tasks associated with managing a rapidly growing area. Having played for the 1980 Southwest Conference Champions Baylor Bears, Ray still maintains a strict fitness regimen and has led the city to awards for community fitness. Ray is the market president for Farmers Bank & Trust in Prosper. He and his wife, Lena, are raising their two teenage grandsons. The demands of his “second family” keep them active, but Ray is proud to be considered a true servant leader.

DR. NAVEEN SETTY uses his diverse plastic and reconstructive surgery skills to enhance function and form while providing the highest quality of care to his patients. He takes pride in being a plastic surgery leader in the DFW area. Recognized as one of the leading plastic surgeons in D Magazine's "Best Doctors" from 2011–2020, Dr. Setty offers plastic and reconstructive surgeries for breasts, bodies and hands. He also offers a diverse menu of nonsurgical treatments such as laser skin resurfacing, laser hair reductions, cosmetic injectables and more). 

CASEY VENTERS has gained a reputation as a respected authority in the fitness industry. He earned a Master's degree in Exercise Science, has numerous certifications, was an adjunct professor, a former gym owner, a performance coach, a personal trainer as well as a public speaker for many large corporations. Casey currently resides in McKinney with his wife and two children. When he's not helping other people achieve their fitness goals pain-free at The Blueprint Experience, you can find Casey spending quality time with his family.

DR. DOUGLAS JENSON is a Texan who grew up in Dallas and now lives in Prosper. He is unique when it comes to teeth and smile design. He is a board-certified orthodontist treating kids and adults, but he is also a dual specialist in the related field of prosthodontics. This combination provides the knowledge base and skill set to create and execute elegant treatment plans for even the most complex dental issues. His many interests outside of dentistry enable him to relate well to different personality types to set patients at ease. His practice is located on the west side of McKinney.    

Dr. JAMES RALSTON is the founding president and owner of the Dermatology Center of McKinney. He was won nine Best Dermatologist awards in the last eight years. He lectures nationally about lasers, and his dermatology expertise has been featured on television, radio, print and internet. His professional interests include utilizing technology to enhance the art and science of dermatology. He lives in McKinney with his wife, Rachael, and their three children.  

DR. BRYCE GATES and DR. NIGEL KASALI  of Custom Dental are both residents of McKinney and are deeply committed to giving back to the community. They have a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical and root canal treatments and been involved in placing over three thousand dental implants and have advanced training in conscious sedation.When not helping people with their dentistry needs, you can find Dr. Gates spending time with wife Brigid and new baby son Alexander, traveling and exploring. In Dr. Kasali's free time, he enjoys traveling, working out, attending concerts, and spending time with his wife and two little girls!  

Dr. PAUL QUEEN owns one of the largest pediatric based chiropractic clinics in the North Texas area, caring for kids with anxiety and sensory disorders. While working with children, Dr. Queen came into contact with parents who shared his previous struggle with migraine headaches. He became committed to helping them live migraine-free through corrective chiropractic care, just as he had. When not helping patients through chiropractic care, you can find Dr. Queen spending time on his small north Texas ranch, riding and showing horses. 

JASON YORK got involved with Phoenix Roofing four years after meeting the owner, Jameson Hewitt through a friend. Phoenix roofing prides themselves with the most qualified, reliable and trustworthy roofing teams in the DFW area. When Jason is not busy giving his customers the best service possible, he is spending time with his wife, Courtney, coaching his daughter Mia's soccer team, and being their neighborhood's WATCH Dog Chairperson.

RICHARD, JOHN, and EDWARD HARVEY are entrepreneurs who decided a location between McKinney and Prosper was the perfect site for their first location of Diesel Barbershop, a new, fun barbershop that exudes an attitude of focus on the customers, who they truly believe “are always right". They are the area developers of the Diesel Barbershop franchise for North Texas, responsible for building and selling diesel Franchises from Lubbock to Longview up to the Red River.  

SHANE FRAME spent  more than 20 years in the music business, working and living in Nashville, Tennessee. He then relocated back to Texas to focus on a family and a business career. He partnered up with George Fuller and Maylee Thomas to establish The Guitar Sanctuary and Performance Academy in McKinney. There he is able to share his passion and experience for music with up and coming artists through mentoring and performance programs. Shane still performs weekly in the area doing his originals and unique unplugged versions of songs that keep us young.

STEVEN GRAY and Doug SWAIN are the owners of NuTex Mechanical in Prosper and have over 50 years of combined experience in the industry. Serving the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, NuTex specializes in residential A/C, heating, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and general home maintenance and repairs, with a separate division focusing on commercial construction and development. The NuTex team's motto is to serve efficiently, quickly, and at affordable costs.

  • Mayor of McKinney George Fuller
  • Mayor of Prosper Ray Smith
  • Dr. Naveen Setty
  • Casey Venters
  • Dr. Doug Jensen
  • Dr. James Ralston
  • Dr. Paul Queen
  • Jason York
  • The Harvey Brothers - Richard, John, and Edward
  • Shane Frame
  • Steven Gray and Doug Swaim