George C. Fuller is a community-focused businessman with a 28-year track record of building a better McKinney…literally. George is an award winning custom home builder, retail businessman owner, and for the past four years, has served as the Mayor of McKinney. He and his wife, Maylee, are co-founders of the Love Life Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness of the many tragedies inflicted upon at-risk women and children and identifying and supporting agencies and groups that bring relief and comfort to the young victims and their families.
Ray Smith is beginning his 12th year as the Mayor of Prosper. He previously served on the Town Council for three years and as President of the Economic Development Corporation 2004-2010 (currently a board member). He was elected President of the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ (NCTCOG) Executive Board in summer of 2020. Mayor Smith is also Chair of the Collin College Foundation Board of Directors. His wife, Lena, and he are raising their two teenage grandchildren.
Dr. Bryce Gates, Dr. Nigel Kasali, and Dr. Joel Skousen have a passion and joy for serving their patients with the highest level of care in cosmetic, implant, orthodontic and general dentistry. Custom Dental provides all specialties of dentistry within one location to optimize and enhance your results and experience. Call us today and mention this magazine for a complimentary cosmetic, implant or orthodontic consultation. Custom Dental of McKinney (469) 907-1041
Dr. Naveen Setty performs plastic surgery of the breast and body while providing the highest quality of care to his patients. He has been recognized as one of the leading plastic surgeons in D Magazine’s “Best Doctors” from 2011-2020. He also offers a diverse menu of laser skin resurfacing, laser hair reductions, cosmetic injectables and more. All these procedures are now offered in his new beautiful facility in McKinney.
James Ralston, MD is the founding president and owner of the Dermatology Center of McKinney. Dr. Ralston has won multiple best dermatologist awards every year of the last decade. He has lectured nationally about cosmetic laser procedures. His dermatology expertise has been featured on television, radio, print, and the internet. He lives in McKinney with his wife and three children. Hobbies include volunteering as a disc jockey for community teen dances and doing family history research.
Thomas Eggar is the owner of The Eggar Insurance Group – Farmers Insurance. With over a decade of insurance experience as well as leadership, he enjoys the opportunity to help others get the proper coverage by educating and getting to know who they are insuring so their policy can be tailored to their needs. Here at Farmers, we treat you as a part of our family.
Bryan Worthen is a disabled Coast Guard veteran who took the character traits from his military years, along with my passion of home automation and surveillance, Bryan turned it into his dream job. His goal is to help people live in their dream home and/or business by installing the smart features of today’s technology. For many, a nice luxury and for some, simply knowing that their families and their property is safe and secure at night is all they ever wanted.
John Albers is a former US Marine Corps Colonel and test pilot. A self-proclaimed “military brat”, he ended up in Texas and graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Industrial Engineering. His love for flying has carried over as the Founder & CEO of The Albers Group, which is an aerospace and defense company focused primarily on the federal government, and Liberty Air, an on-demand executive aircraft charter and management services company.
Shane Frame and Brian Meader form the backbone for The Guitar Sanctuary and Performance Academy. Shane is the force behind the music school while also helping drive the local music scene. You will find Shane playing at local venues around the area. Brian is simply known as the “Guitar Guru” and is unsurpassed in his knowledge of guitars and all things related. Brian has a significant following due to his knowledge and helpfulness.
Dr. Douglas Jensen 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 prost-
hodontics. 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.
Eddie White lives in Flower Mound with his wife and two daughters. Eddie is the owner of Harry’s at the Harbor and 7 other restaurants. He has lived in DFW for over 30 years and enjoys playing golf and traveling. A member of RockPointe Church, he feels blessed to have a great team to work with and really works hard to provide a great experience for his customers and work environment for his teammates.
With over 24 years of experience working in the landscaping industry, Chad Pasley decided to strike out on his own one year ago to start Quality Turf Management LLC, which has grown quickly from 1-8 employees, and continues to grow. Quality Turf specializes in landscaping, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and irrigation. When not creating beautiful outdoor spaces, you can find Chad spending time with his wife and 4 children. He also enjoys doing landscape projects on his personal property.
Douglas Maxey, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician who has been practicing since 2013. At Allay Spine and Pain Management in McKinney, he provides compassionate care to eliminate or reduce patients’ pain using the most state-of-the-art procedures and technology. Dr. Maxey enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and charming son. His home state is Colorado and he is an avid skier. His other interests are reading, traveling, swimming, and playing the guitar.
Blake Luby is the proprietor of DFW Roofing Pro, Luby Tree Service, and is the LLC Managing Member of DFW Fencing Pro LLC. A leader in the DFW area, his teams are dedicated to providing top-notch quality services including gutter and roof repair or installation, privacy fencing, roof-tune up, and more. His businesses are local, family-owned, and are 100% debt-free, all of which are extremely important when considering a roofer.
Jon C. Thompson, MD, is double board-certified in orthopedic sports medicine and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Thompson graduated with honors from prestigious Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
CT Provisions is comprised of a team of eclectic service industry veterans who came together to create a unique space in Downtown McKinney. This culinary establishment offers craft cocktails and a chef-driven, local, and sustainable menu. Despite opening in the challenging fall of 2020, a growing customer base is enjoying its glamorous atmosphere. Enjoy happy hour specials, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, private dinners, cocktail classes, bridal brunches, and more.
Tim Hutchins and his brother Trey have continued the family’s commitment to the BBQ craft, leading Hutchins BBQ to recognition as one of the “50 Best BBQ Joints” by Texas Monthly and to be voted "Best BBQ" by Dallas Morning News readers. The family-owned, traditional Texas BBQ joint was founded in 1978 by their father, Roy Hutchins, and has since developed a reputation as one of the best quality BBQ destinations in Texas. Tim is relentlessly dedicated to sourcing the highest quality meats and cooking them with care. He is also very active in his local church and passionate about giving back to the communities in which Hutchins BBQ serves. Trey is also dedicated to giving back to his community regularly through charitable activities that support the Wounded Warrior Project and the Samaritan Inn.
Gene Freeman is Co-Owner of Complete Landsculpture, an award-winning design-build landscape construction and maintenance company serving the area since 1985. We specialize in delivering the Complete outdoor fanatical client experiences as a one-stop shop. Complete Landsculpture will collaborate with clients to design beautiful outdoor spaces including structures, swimming pools, hardscape, landscape gardens, lighting, drainage, sprinkler systems, and maintenance programs to insure development. I also love to travel and play golf.