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February:
Dynasty Iron Doors: Three
years ago, two Mesa men went into business together. Today, they are
co-founders of a national company. They went from a 1,000-square-foot
office to the present 30,000-square-foot building that houses their
corporate Dynasty Iron Doors offices and national distribution warehouse.
In 2008 Dynasty has showrooms opening from California to North Carolina.
To say they are a success is a glaring understatement.
Kevin Wright and Eric Swapp both came from construction backgrounds;
Wright was a general contractor and Swapp was in the window covering
business.
“We decided we wanted to manufacture building products,” Wright
said, “make them better and deliver them at a cost-effective price.”
What began as a long list of different products was narrowed down in
the first year to just iron entry doors. While this remains their primary
focus, they are constantly developing other ornamental iron products
as well.
Last year, the duo introduced their garage doors at the International
Builder’s Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida. It was here they signed
a four-year deal with Amarr Garage Doors, one of the nation’s largest
garage door companies.
In addition to their one-of-a-kind garage doors, Dynasty offers an extensive
line of iron products like gates, railing and wine doors to complete
any home.
So what is it that sets Dynasty apart? Most iron doors are made only
after they are ordered, meaning longer waiting periods. Dynasty took
a different approach.
“We’ve completely changed the way you order an iron door,”
Wright said. “We’ve taken the most popular sizes and styles
and put them in stock. We have over 100 doors of various sizes and shapes
in stock, ready for immediate delivery.”
Since signing with Amarr, Dynasty Iron Doors have become available at
more than 60 door centers across the country and through more than 3,000
dealers in North and South America. Their corporate offices here in
Mesa have the largest iron door showroom in the state.
With their extensive research in the development and engineering of
their products, these men are focused on making the best-built iron
doors in the industry.
“We’ve got the best-made product,” Wright said. “We’ll
outperform any competitor.”
And right now, Dynasty has begun its Grand Opening Sale, where you can
get 20 percent off any of their products, whether in stock or ordered.
Check their products online at www.dynastyirondoors.com
give them a call at (480) 820-5400 or visit their corporate offices
at 2360 W. Broadway Road, #106.
One thing is for sure – this company isn’t slowing down anytime
soon. Dynasty is launching two new products at this year’s IBS,
iron and wood interior doors along with unique new iron windows, but
we’ll have to wait and see how they look.
As Wright points out, “The garage doors were a secret last year,
and look what it did for us.”
Pentz
Health Services: It is said that 8 out of 10 people will
experience some form of back pain or discomfort at some point in their
lives. This also could easily be said for neck pain, arthritis or even
a simple headache. Thankfully, all of these ailments can be treated,
prevented and sometimes cured with the help of Pentz Health Services.
While taking a more holistic approach to chiropractic care, the staff
at Pentz Health Services will do everything they can to get to the source
of your aches and pains, and help you in the most efficient and natural
way possible.
Dr. Debra Pentz is dedicated to creating a practice that does a lot
more that just treat patients’ symptoms; she wants to get to the
root of their problems. In 1999, she opened Pentz Health Services, and
has thrived with her individual attention and genuine care for customer
satisfaction.
Joining her is an excellent staff of doctors and therapists, all of
which aid in giving amazing results to each patient’s health: Dr.
Dan Froerer; massage therapists Judy Richter, Terri Hosfeld and Amanda
Schneider; physical therapists Angie Jowaiszas and Eric Robins; and
office manager Heather Pyle.
Another important addition to the Pentz Health Services team is the
Biomeridian. The Biomeridian is a computer-assisted bioelectrical impedance
measurement (BIM) device used to assess the stress of the meridians
of the body. It can test the energetic health and balance of your body
through certain receptor points, on your hands and feet, and provide
a detailed analysis of where your problem areas are, and how to fix
them. It is a non-invasive procedure that can drastically change your
health. Once the body’s stressed-out vital functions are found,
the Biomeridian provides a variety of homeopathic and natural remedies
on a simple take-home chart. The doctors at Pentz Health Services have
been trained to use this groundbreaking machine to help you on your
way to a healthier lifestyle.
Dr. Pentz and her team are changing the world of chiropractic. It is
no longer just about realigning your spine; it is about therapeutic
massage, physical therapy, osteopathic medicine, acupuncture and nutritional
solutions – anything that naturally heals the body and helps it
function the way it should.
Drs. Pentz and Froerer have vast qualifications, from chiropractic physician
licenses to their knowledge of neurology and nutrition. The staff at
Pentz Health Services are more than qualified to find and treat any
symptom in the most resourceful and, most importantly, natural way.
Pentz Health Services is located at 1919 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106
in Mesa. For more information, visit www.azatlas.com
or call 480-833-0302 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mesa
Photo Studios: “Let’s face it, anybody
can be a photographer; all you need is a card and a camera. But there
are not that many good photographers.”
When making this observation, Hank de Ronde sounds perplexed rather
than critical.
Observations like this one prompted him to turn Mesa Photo Supply, the
store he owned and ran with his wife Marianna since 1986, into Mesa
Photo Studios 6 months ago. Now they get to be the ones behind the camera,
doing what they do best.
“We were in the photo-finishing business for so long. We used to
fix [photographers’] mistakes, and then we’d be in the background
and they’d get all the credit. This is much better; we get all
the credit,” de Ronde laughs.
Whatever your needs are, the de Rondes probably can handle them. Their
building has four studios, and projects include weddings, engagement
announcements, business shots, in-studio shots and product shots, among
others.
The combined experience of the duo speaks for itself. Growing up in
Phoenix, Hank’s father had a dark room, so his “exposure”
to photography started early. He continued his education with photography
classes at East High School in Phoenix and at Mesa Community College.
Both Hank and Marianna have taken classes through Fuji Film USA and
the Agfa Corporation, and are master photographers. Hank also has taught
classes in basic photography and studio photography at the Mesa Convention
Center. In addition, he specializes in lighting, “so we can do
basically anything we want with it,” de Ronde said. “We can
hide flaws, hide wrinkles – and my wife is real good in Photoshop.
She can touch up pictures like you wouldn’t believe.”
As impressive as their résumés are, even more notable
is the passion they have for their profession. They don’t just
want you smiling for the camera.
“I like it best when people look at their pictures and go, ‘That’s
the one,’” de Ronde said. “To be able to capture them
the way they envision themselves, that’s important. We want everyone
to leave with a smile on their face.”
The de Rondes’ studio stocks and sells some equipment, too. And
if you call and mention their ad, you can get 50% off of wedding packages
right now. You’ll find many of their pictures in the store or buy
some at their website, www.mesaphotostudios.com.
Particularly unique are the underwater shots Hank took while scuba diving
in Egypt.
Mesa Photo Studios is located at 150 W. Main St. in Mesa; for more information,
call 480-969-5766.
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Gene
Autry Tennis Center
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Jessy McCulloch |
Gene
Autry Tennis Center: “Once you get started with tennis,
you realize that it is the greatest sport ever invented,” Tom Kenney
said.
When Kenney makes this bold statement, it is not in a persuasive tone,
nor is it justified by any particulars. He states it like someone would
state that the Earth is round or the sky is blue. It’s just a fact,
strong and true enough to stand on its own.
This is what he invites people to discover at the Gene Autry Tennis
Center (GATC) in Mesa. The GATC is owned by the city of Mesa and managed
by East Valley Tennis, LLC, which is managed by Kenney.
Kenney has plenty of experience both with tennis and with the city of
Mesa. He has leased this facility and run tennis programs here for about
a year and a half.
“Prior to that, I was working for the city for about 30 years,
and most of that was administering tennis programs also,” Kenney
said. “I’m a tennis player and a tennis professional.”
Kenney discovered his passion for tennis in high school, and has been
teaching it for more than 30 years. He offers lessons to people as young
as eight years old, the minimum age at East Valley Tennis. The limits
stop there, though.
“The [United States Tennis Association] has tournaments for 90
and over players,” Kenney said.
In other words, once you start, the stopping is entirely up to you.
Whether you are a serious, competitive player or you just want to swing
the racket around on occasion, the GATC can accommodate you. With 16
tennis courts and a practice backboard court, there’s plenty of
room for everyone.
The facility provides lessons, leagues, tournaments and open play if
you just want to go out and have a good time. You can rent ball machines,
get your tennis racket strung and check out the pro-shop, too.
Kenney points out that there’s a lot to be gained from tennis.
“We’ve had several juniors who grew up playing at this facility
and got college scholarships to play tennis,” Kenney said. “You’ll
meet a lot of really nice people. You’ll get great exercise, and
[tennis] is very stimulating for the mind, also.”
Even if you don’t feel like playing tennis, you can always go to
the GATC to be a spectator at its monthly junior tennis tournaments.
And starting around late February or early March, spring leagues will
be starting up.
The GATC is located at 4125 E. McKellips Rd. in Mesa. For more information,
visit www.mesatennis.com
or call 480-654-3787.
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Past
Spotlights:
September
Russ Lyon Realty Co
Spaldings World Class Karate
Jeannes School of Dance
Pure Light Therapies
October
Remax - Diane Haawker
Dr. Cory Giles Family Dental
Earnhardt RV
Self Development Charter School
November
Treasures from the Past
Elements of Home Flooring
AZ Red Mountain Eye Care
December
Wright
Orthodontics
Vortex Sensory Rehabilitation
Rocky MountainWindow & Door
January
1st
USA Realty
IRIS Centers
Paws at Home
Payne & Sons
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