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Table Sponsors Honoring Award Recipients

Allstate Security Industries

Amarillo Club

Amarillo National Bank

Asset Protection Unit, Inc.

Chop Chop Japanese Steakhouse

Navigation Financial Group

Pro Step Rehab

Susan G. Komen for the Cure -Greater Amarillo

Specialized Therapy Services

Support Hose Plus

SupportHoseStore.com

Talon/LPE

Underwood Law Firm

Upshaw Insurance Agency

Wells Fargo Bank

Xcel Energy

Additional Supporters Amarillo Civic Center

Amarillo Economic Development Corp.

Amarillo YP

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards

Banquet Program

Social Hour

Welcome Remarks

Invocation & Dinner

Recognition of Sponsors Event Sponsor

Suddenlink Communications

Awards Ceremony Sponsor Graham Brothers Jewelry

Honoring Rising Professionals and Outstanding Businesses with the

Top Twenty Under 40 Awards

Top Small Business Awards

Special Announcement Winner of the 2011 Jim Henson

Small Business of the Year Award

Selected from the 2011 Top Small Business Award Recipients

Heath Acker Acker is a graduate of West Texas A&M University. In 1997, hired as a Branch Teller and later promoted to Assistant Vice President - Business Lending Officer at Amarillo National Bank. Acker has as-sisted clients with business loans to solve their immediate banking needs and to in-crease business growth. Acker’s community service or support includes, but is not lim-ited to, Habitat for Humanity and Kids Inc.

Justin Adams Adams is a graduate of West Texas A&M University. In 2005, hired as a Financial Advisor for Waddell & Reed, Financial Advisors. Adams has assisted clients by providing investment or planning services, while serving as a trainer to other financial advisors. Adams’ community service or support includes, but not is limited to, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Children's Miracle Network.

Heather Atchley Atchley is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University. In 2002, hired as Senior Staff Assistant and later promoted to the Director of Student Life for Amarillo College. Atchley has increased student activities in programs such as the summer orientation Boot Camp Program. Atchley’s community service or support includes, but is not lim-ited to, Faith City Ministries and March of Dimes.

Cory Bentley Bentley is a graduate of Baylor University. Since 2003, as owner and Bond Manager of Upshaw Insurance Agency, Bentley has assisted in the day to day management of (4) offices throughout Texas that provides insurance products, while actively managing the construction surety bond department. Bentley’s community service or support in-cludes, but is not limited to, High Plains Food Bank and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Cori Burns Burns is a graduate of West Texas A&M University. In 2007, hired as the Marketing Director for West Texas A&M University Enterprise Center. Burns has assisted entrepreneurs at the center through mar-keting and program development programs. Burns opened Cori Burns Consulting in 2005. Burns’ community service or support includes, but is not limited, to Habitat for Humanity and Wildcat Bluff Nature Center.

Shane Currie Currie is a graduate of West Texas A&M University. In 2004, hired as a Project Man-ager and later promoted to Vice President of Operations for Talon/LPE. Currie has served clients by implementing accounting software while expanding all services to of-fices throughout several states. Currie’s community service or support includes, but is not limited to, Multiple Sclerosis Society and Kids Inc.

Scott Dickerson Dickerson is a graduate of Texas Tech University. In 2004, hired as a Financial Advisor for Navigation Financial Group. Dickerson has served clients by providing financial planning and investment services, while recruiting brokers to the financial group. Dickerson opened Kolache Cafe in 2009. Dickerson’s community service or support includes, but is not limited to, Faith City Mission and Evelyn Rivers.

Kira Dunavin Dunavin is a graduate of Baylor University. In 1998, hired as a Speech Pathologist and later promoted to Area Rehab Director of Texas for Progressive Step Corp. dba Pro Step Rehab. Dunavin has established clinics to address the need for therapy in smaller communities throughout the Texas Panhandle. Dunavin’s community service or support includes, but is not limited to, Am-bucs and March of Dimes.

Jonathan Grammer Grammer is a graduate of Oklahoma City University Law School. Since 2005, as foun-der of Grammer Land & Exploration Corp., Grammer has assisted clients by pro-viding legal representation and guidance for energy exploration and development in the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma & Kansas. Grammer’s community service or support includes, but is not limited to, Amarillo Ro-tary Club and Panhandle Association of Pe-troleum Landmen.

Lindsay Haworth Haworth is a graduate of West Texas A&M University. Since 2006, as the owner of 41 Productions, Haworth has served clients by creating artistic videos for various special occasions. Haworth’s community service or support includes, but is not limited to, Chris-tian Women's Connection and WTAMU Alumni Association.

Damon Herbert Herbert is a graduate of Inver Hills Com-munity College. Since 2003, as co-owner and Vice President of Asset Protection Unit, Herbert has served clients by design-ing and implementing specialized services. Herbert’s community service or support in-cludes, but is not limited to, Christian Relief Fund and Prison Ministry for Clements Unit.

Bowden Jones Jr. Jones is a graduate of Wayland Baptist Uni-versity. In 1999, hired as a Bank Teller and later promoted to Store Manger for Wells Fargo Bank. Bowden has served custom-ers by managing the day to day operations for his location to increase the overall per-formance for the bank. Jones’ community service or support includes, but is not lim-ited, to Amarillo Area CASA and Amarillo YMCA.

Farrar Mansfield Mansfield is a graduate of Dartmouth Col-lege. In 2007, hired as a Management Trainee and later promoted to Personnel Operations Officer for Amarillo National Bank. Mansfield has served the Personnel Department by streamlining reporting and the reconciliation process. Mansfield’s com-munity service or support includes, but is not limited to, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Opportunity School.

Lizzie Mason Mason is a graduate of Southern Methodist University. In 2000, hired as a Manage-ment Trainee and later promoted to Public Relations Director for Amarillo National Bank. Mason serves as the liaison between the bank and the community on projects that benefits non-profits and low-to-moderate income individuals. Mason’s com-munity service or support includes, but is not limited to, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Opportunity School.

Lee Ogletree Ogletree is a graduate of University of Texas. In 2001, hired as Loan Document Specialist and later promoted to Business Banking Manager for Wells Fargo Bank. Ogletree has served clients by implementing marketing and business plans to ensure their loan portfolio. Ogletree’s community service or support includes, but is not lim-ited to Boy Scouts of America and 4-H.

Zane Oliver Oliver is a graduate of Texas Tech Univer-sity. In 2007, hired as a Financial Advisor/Investment Advisor for Harris Financial Group/New England Financial. Oliver has served clients by providing in-depth financial strategies for short and long term goals. Oliver’s community service or support includes, but is not limited to, Amarillo YP and Trinity Fellowship Church.

Andy Roller Roller is a graduate of Belmont University. Since 2006, as a co-owner of EXPIO Busi-ness Consulting, Roller has served clients by managing their social media to increase interaction online. Roller’s community ser-vice or support includes, but is not limited to, Panhandle Twenty/20 and United Way.

Matt Sherwood Sherwood is a graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law. In 2009, hired as an Associate and later promoted to Senior Associate for Underwood Law Firm. Sherwood has served clients by represent-ing or consulting them on employment or construction litigation. Sherwood’s commu-nity service or support includes, but is not limited to, Amarillo Habitat for Humanity and Rotary of Amarillo.

Kim Silvia Silvia is currently attending Amarillo Col-lege. In 2010, joining Keller Williams Realty as an Independent Realtor. Silvia has represented buyers and sellers in real estate transactions and providing price opin-ions to third parties. Silvia opened Estab-lished Digital Advertising in 2011. Sil-via’s community service or support includes, but is not limited to, Amarillo Area CASA and Downtown Women's Center.

Dirk van Reenen van Reenen studied at West Texas A&M University. In 2008, hired as Director of Special Asset Solutions for Prudential Ada Realtors. van Reenen has reached new clients by launching the Real Estate Auction Division for the agency. van Reenen opened Caprock Auction Group in 2008 and became a co-owner of EXPIO Busi-ness Consulting in 2011. van Reenen’s community service or support includes, but is not limited to, Habitat For Humanity and Mavericks Boys and Girls Club.

Amarillo Young Professionals was formed in July of 2008 with the goal of connecting Amarillo's Young Professionals with our community. Amarillo YP is a group of young, active, civic-minded professionals who have a clear vision of Amarillo's future as a great place to live, work and play.

806.379.6411

www.amarilloyp.org

Allstate Security Industries Dale Elliott is the proud owner of Allstate Security Industries, Inc., established in 1926; and currently employing (47) full-time and (3) part-time staff members. The 2011 Top Small Business Award Recipient is a security company that monitors burglary and fire alarm systems, keeping clients safe in their homes and businesses.

Amarillo Club Members, governed by a Board of Directors, are the proud owners of the Amarillo Club, established in 1947; and currently employing (27) full-time and (19) part-time staff members. The 2011 Top Small Busi-ness Award Recipient is a private club that provides an exceptional dining experience for romantic evenings, life event celebra-tions, business meetings, special receptions and much more, high above the scenic Amarillo skyline.

Asset Protection Unit, Inc. Jim Del Vecchio and Damon Herbert are the proud owners of Asset Protection Unit, Inc., established in 2002; and currently employing (19) full-time and (4) part-time staff members. The 2011 Top Small Busi-ness Award Recipient is an outsource solu-tion to insurance and related organizations, customizing their accounting and reporting services to address client's specific needs to identify and recover overpayments for transactions such as medical, dental and long-term care insurance.

Chase Tower 30/31 Floors 600 S. Tyler St.

806.373.4361 www.AmarilloClub.net

3433 Plains Blvd 806.354.3200

www.AllstateSecurity.com

1100 S Fillmore 806.350.9280

www.apuinc.com

Chop Chop Japanese Steakhouse David and Robin Terry are the proud own-ers of Terry & Associates LLC, dba Chop Chop Japanese Steakhouse, established in 2004 ; and currently employing (11) full-time and (10) part-time staff members. The 2011 Top Small Business Award Recipi-ent is a fast-casual restaurant that offers Japanese cuisine, enjoyed dined-in, carried-out or delivered.

Support Hose Plus SupportHoseStore.com Rod and Vanda Lancour are the proud own-ers of Support Hose Plus and Support Hose Store, established in 2001; and cur-rently employing (16) full-time staff mem-bers. The 2011 Top Small Business Award Recipient is a retail store that makes avail-able to local and world-wide customers a broad selection of specialized garments, specific to client's needs for compression or mastectomy garments.

Swann Animal Clinic Lindsay and Dr. Seth Solomon are the proud owners of Veterinary Medical Providers, PC DBA Swann Animal Clinic, estab-lished in 1972 and purchased by the current owners in 2010; and currently employing (8) full-time and (2) part-time staff mem-bers. The 2011 Top Small Business Award Recipient is an animal clinic facility, that provides special attention to their client's general and emergency pet care needs.

3300 S Coulter 806.457.0700 www.ChopChopRice.com

2300 S Bell, Suite 2 806.359.4078 www.SupportHosePlus.com

3102 SW 45th 806.355.9443 www.AmarilloVet.com

www.GrahamBrothersJewelers.com

Herring Bank Tower 5th Floor 2201 Civic Circle, Suite 505

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