Leads Group in AZ -- LeTip International, Inc.

Brian Nagel

Company:

AIG Financial Advisors

Category:

Financial Advisor/Stockbroker

Phone:

602 567 8236

Personal Information:

Brian was born in Southern California but has lived in Scottsdale since 1968. He has lived and worked in Europe where he became fluent in Spanish. Brian has traveled extensively in Central and South America. He is involved in a number of community organizations, including the Phoenix 20/30 Club, the Children in Need Foundation, Men's Art Council and Phoenix Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring Arizona, snowboarding, playing basketball, reading and traveling.

Business Information:

Brian has been providing professional investment and planning advice to individuals, families and small businesses since 1995. For two years, Brian was the host of the weekly financial talk radio show "Guides for your Financial Journey" on 960 am KKNT. In his practice Brian works closely with accountants and estate planning attorneys, coordinating advice to best serve the client. Brian graduated with honors from the University of Arizona and has his M.B.A from the University of Phoenix. He has passed the Series 7 and 63 securities exams. In addition, Brian assists clients with life and long-term care insurance as well as variable life and fixed and variable annuity products.

Bill Kaiser

Company:

HTG Insurance Services

Category:

Insurance - Property/Casualty

Phone:

602-234-0405

Personal Information:

Graduated Western Illinios University 1976 Married Dawn 1977 Moved to Scottsdale Arizona 1986 Son Steve graduated ASU and is a Cpt. in the Army Training to go to Afganastan next month while his wife Amanda is going to nursing school here in Phoenix Daughter Katie graduated ASU and has a great job working for Entrust Arizona. I have been a member of this Le Tip chapter for over 5 years and have written insurance for several of the members as well as expanded my business greatly.

Business Information:

Located at Shea and 32nd st. I have 20 years in the insurance business specializing in auto, home and business insurance. I am a broker with the Houston-Taylor Group representing all the major insurance companies which gives me the ability to shop the best price and service for my clients.

Eli Hall

Company:

Association Maintenance Services, LLC

Category:

Landscape Maintenance

Website:

www.azlawns.com

Phone:

602-944-0421

Personal Information:

Married with 2 children. I enjoy going to the lake, snowboarding, and playing poker with friends.

Business Information:

Took over the family business in 1999 from my grandfather Hugo Ciampi who ran the business out his home with a single work truck with only 2 other employees. I currenly have 21 employees and 5 route trucks servicing properties thoughout the valley.

Mike McKinley

Company:

ACTS

Category:

Computer Repair

Phone:

602-617-0066

Personal Information:

Mike McKinley is a third year member of LeTip, and has been working with Personal Computers since 1985. These were the “Good old days” of DOS version 1.0, Lotus 123 version 1a, and WordStar. Mike’s natural curiosity and desire to make the equipment run better and faster was a perfect match for the infant Personal Computer machines.

Mike McKinley
Dragon Slayer,
Malware Killer,
And everybody’s favorite Computer Guy

Business Information:

A Complete Technology Solution, LLC was established August 2001. A.C.T.S. is a Microsoft partner, and Mike attends many of their seminars every year to stay current with the emerging technologies. The target market for ACTS is any business with less than 25 computers.

James Garnand

Company:

Hi-Tech Car Care

Category:

Auto Repair

Website:

www.hi-techcarcare.com

Phone:

602-224-0941

Personal Information:

James is a third generation Phoenician whom, with the luck of the Irish, meet Karen on a blind date. He took advantage of her undiscriminating taste in men, and make her his wife. Together they have two sons: Lucas and Nicolas.

For Jim life is a balancing act. Not exactly yin-yang, his is more yang-yang, a balancing positives:
Ride a bike -
fast enough for one son and slow enough for the other.
Television -
Scooby Doo or Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls
Reading -
short books, many pictures and >6 eyes.
Engrossed in other's interests -
explaining every step or unable to keep up.

Once a week chi (AKA Fancy Dinner):
Good china, cloth napkins, stemware¡­ even a candle. Menu is arranged by one. Sometimes it is Mac&Cheese, but there has never been better Macaroni & Cheese.

Business Information:

Automotive Maintenance and Repair.

Quality Guaranteed!


APCO Hi-Tech Car Care is 3rd generation. This family of certified technicians is experienced, trained and equipped to maintain and repair your vehicle.

History: Otis Garnand (Gramps) founded Auto Parts Company in 1948. Prior to this auto parts had only available from service stations and the dealer. Others followed his lead, and the trade name changed to its acronym: APCO.

Hi-Tech Car Care is the ultimate response, to the question Jim's Dad received daily: "Where can I get my car fixed?" This may be where James learned to delegate. Now fixing and maintaining vehicles is THE business, and parts is parts.

James strives to honor his forefathers. He has: mucked car wash drains; swept and mopped floors; disassembled, cleaned, machined and rebuilt engines; managed inventory; installed and managed computer network¡­ basically what no one else would (or could) do. This may be why today Hi-Tech Car Care can, and will, do what your vehicle needs.

Dawn McDonald

Company:

Send Out Cards

Category:

Greeting Cards

Website:

www.pickacardanycard.net

Phone:

602-957-8836

Personal Information:

Moved to Phoenix at the tender age of 2, 27 years ago
Graduated from Camelback High School in 1965
Graduated from the University of Denver in 1969
Hitch-hiked through Europe, summer of 1971
Lived in Sweden 1971-72, learned to speak Swedish
Divorced with one child: Doug, who lives in Japan and speaks fluent French and Japanese
He recently introduced me to my future daughter-in-law, Ayako. All three siblings live in Phoenix--sister is a doctor and both brothers are airline pilots. Two nieces, both adopted from China.

Hobbies and avocations: Reading, traveling, not exercising, writing, playing piano, sending cards, and good times with friends, family & 4 cats.

Business Information:

Au pair in Uppsala, Sweden
Co-owner of The Fish Peddler, a fresh and frozen fish shop in Phoenix
Administrative assistant at Xerox Corporation and The Arizona Republic
Commercial real estate agent with C.D. Keenan and Associates
Assistant to Director of Alumni Relations at The Orme School
Freelance copy editor
Elementary school teacher for 10 years
Editor of Creighton Elementary School District community newsletter
Entrepreneur

George Eifler

Company:

Valley Dental Group, Ltd.

Category:

Dentist

Phone:

602-956-2260

Personal Information:

I have been married for 10 years and have 3 young boys. My wife and I moved to Phoenix from San Antonio, Texas in 1995. I am addicted to the food channel and am a frustrated chef. My family is my hobby. We enjoy the snow, water, travel, and weekend little league soccer and basketball.

Business Information:

I grew up in Oklahoma and attended the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Graduating in 1987, I completed an general practice residency at Denver General Hospital in Denver, Colorado. My next move was to refine my skills so I joined the US Navy. I was stationed with the US Marine Corp for 4 years. Ten months of which, I was in Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm / Shield. Upon my return to the states, I was accepted for advance training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. I completed my advanced training and obtained a Master's degree in Prosthodontics in 1995. Our office has 2 dentists, 2 hygienists, and 3 other employees. We pride ourselves in listening to our patients and addressing their dental needs. We diagnosis and assist our patients with their individual needs. Our state of the art sterilization, on time appointments, relaxing atmosphere and customized treatment for each patient will allow you to have a dentist that is conservative yet there to meet your needs.

Todd Grady

Company:

Camelback Community Bank

Category:

Banking

Website:

www.camelbackbank.com

Phone:

602 522-3707

Personal Information:

Todd is a LONG time resident of Phoenix and a great big fan of our wonderful city and state. (not quite a native, but pretty darn close) When Todd is not found in his office you can bet he will be outside enjoying this great town, (ok, so it's a little bigger than a town now).....and when it comes to being outside there is not much Todd doesn't enjoy especially if it is sports related.

Business Information:

With nearly 17 years of experience in the banking industry, Todd is able to provide relationship banking services from a truly wonderful bank known as Camelback Community Bank. As a Commercial Loan Officer, Todd is able to provide Business and Personal banking services while working one-to-one with his customers building strong banking relationships. Whether it is a Commercial Real Estate loan needed or a Business loans to help your business grow, Todd can help! Todd believes that along with personal customer service and his ongoing education, he is able to serve his customers with all of their daily banking and lending needs.

Jerry Waling

Company:

Eliot Management Group

Category:

Bankcard Services

Website:

www.e-mg.com

Phone:

602-685-1400

Personal Information:

Born in Helena Montana, attended Carroll College and the University of Montana. Wifes name is Ginny. Between us we have 9 children, 18 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren scattered across the US. Hobbies - Enjoy hunting,fishing and golf (golfed 149 courses in Arizona). Love to travel and have visited all but 5 states. Moved to Arizona in 1984.

Business Information:

Came to Arizona for a job offer with Linotype Company handling Arizona and New Mexico. In 1991 I went into semi retirement with a friend and published three golf magazines until 9/11 happened. Currently with Eliot Management Group helping businesses to control their Credit Card costs.

Christine Forakis

Company:

The Forakis Law Firm, PLC

Category:

Attorney - Estate Planning

Website:

forakislaw.com

Phone:

602.252.5110 or

Personal Information:

Christine is a fourth generation Arizonan. She has four children. She loves to travel, ski, and hang out with her family. She received her black belt in Shotokan Karate where she competed nationally winning various awards such as the Western States Champion. Christine has been a board member of the non-profit Mingus Mountain Girls Ranch located in Prescott, Arizona, an organization formed to help abused and neglected girls by using equestrian therapy.

Business Information:

Christine has practiced law for more than fifteen years, focusing on corporate planning, estate planning, charitable planning, asset protection and succession planning. Her firm specializes in complex estates over a million dollars and represents some of the wealthies families in Arizona. She has apprenticed under her father, John Goodson for many years and still works with him today at her firm. Christine is the Senior and Founding Partner of the firm The Forakis Law Firm, PLC. Christine received her law degree in May, 1992 from the University of Miami School of Law. She was a co-host on the KXAM radio show Creating Your Family Dynasty. Christine is admitted to the Florida Bar and the Arizona Bar.

Sherry Fritz

Company:

NSA, The Maker of Juice PLUS+®

Category:

Health and Nutrition Products

Website:

sherryfritz.com

Phone:

520-548-3797 or 866-508-2910

Personal Information:

Sherry is originally from St. Louis, MO. One daughter, son in law and two grandsons who light up her life! She loves yoga, hiking and riding her Harley. She never, ever wants her grandkids to think of her as old!

Business Information:

She was Introduced to Juice Plus+® just 5 years ago and it just made sense! She immediately chose to gift and share Juice Plus+® while being a real estate broker and soon retired herself from that career to make a difference in her customers health and well being. Now, she feels it's her "JOB" to take that Yoga class, attend a health lecture, hike a mountain and enjoy her grandkids! Gifting and sharing the benefits of "WHOLE FOOD" nutrition of Juice Plus+® along the way!

Scott Raisanen

Company:

TraVek

Category:

Contractor - Remodeling

Website:

travek.com

Phone:

480 367 1171

Personal Information:

I come from a family of 12 children, most of whom now live in Arizona! We moved here from Minnesota when I was 12 years old and I have been here ever since. I have been married to my wife Becky for 11 years. We just had our 8th child in October! We now have 4 boys and 4 girls and they keep us busy! We have a lot of fun with them though! I enjoy spending time with my family and relatives. I love golfing and hockey. I also enjoy waterskiing and snow skiing...we usually take a yearly family trip to Telluride to ski, which we all really enjoy!

Business Information:

My father started a home improvement business in the valley in 1984 so I have been involved in the trades business most of my life. I started by working on the roofs, both tearing off roofs, and then installing polyurethane foam roofs, as well as spent some time remodeling and painting. I started my career in sales while working for my father's company in 1994 doing home improvement sales. After my father sold the company, I continued my sales career working for my brother and my uncle who started another home improvement company which is still in business today. In 2003 I decided to go into business with some of my family memebers. We started TraVek which is a total home improvement company. We do all aspects of home improvement, specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling, additions, painting, and water features! I have attended classes as necessary to continue my remodeling expertise and qualifications to better serve my clients.

Ryan Andriulli

Company:

Professional Lending , Inc

Category:

Mortgage Consultant

Phone:

480-962-0846

Personal Information:

Ryan Andriulli is the 2nd generation Italian who was born in Paterson NJ and raised in the Northern suburbs of Pompton Plains. His Grandparents were among the courageous men and women who came to this country in search of personal freedom, economic opportunity and a future hope for their families. The Andriulli name can be found on the wall of honor, panel 16 at Ellis Island.

Business Information:

Ryan currently holds 3 professional business licenses in the State of Arizona: A Mortgage Brokers License, Real Estate Agent License and a Life and Health. He began his mortgage career in 1994 as a loan processor and was underwriting FHA title one loans. He quickly earned his 5 years employment credit which is a requirement by the Department of Financial Institutions to even be eligible for the Mortgage Brokers Exam. Ryan received his mortgage brokers license in 1999 and was offered a job as the statutory agent for Amerifund Financial Inc. He was solely responsible for bringing there presence to Arizona and setting up numerous branches for them. But, the active management roll was too much work and took away from what he loved best and that is producing. In 2003 Ryan was co-creator in launching Professional Lending Associates, Inc. In 2007 Ryan bought out the other officers and is now the sole owner of the company and ready to assist you with all of your real estate financial needs.