Offering Hope for the Hopeless Most people wouldn’t want to be considered a last resort, but Tod Aust isn’t like most people – on many levels. He is, at once, intense while mild-mannered; passionate while compassionate; and on elite ground intellectually while grounded and connected with his patients. It is his mission to relieve suffering …
Every June, in honor of Father’s Day, Sophisticated Woman shines the light on the men in our lives. We are featuring prominent men in the community from legal, financial and insurance professionals to local restaurateurs, builders, renovators, medical professionals, personal service providers and more. Featured on this month’s cover, our Enterprising Man, Greg Troyer of …
Greg Troyer: Building an Empire Why do certain people seem to always excel in their endeavors? Is it luck? Timing? Talent? Entrepreneur Magazine lists several characteristics that the most successful businesspeople share. Among them are vision, focus, passion, lifelong learning, hard-working, integrity and gratitude. When talking to Greg Troyer about his ultra-luxury home building enterprise, …
FOR WARREN MONTGOMERY, balance is at the heart of his life as a public servant. “My driving force is a hunger for justice, but that also needs to be tempered by mercy. The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:6, explain the relationship by stating both, ‘Blessed are the merciful,’ and ‘Blessed are those who thirst after justice.’ …
Warren Montgomery, District Attorney – Enterprising Man June 2020 Read More »
Making Men Through Mentorship Today, Larry Breazeale has a prospering business, a happy family and a vision for the future, but that wasn’t always the case. As a boy growing up in Abita Springs, his life experience taught him that hard work didn’t always pay off as he watched his parents struggle to make ends …
A Change of Heart Dr. Farhad Aduli is not an impulsive man. Throughout his life, he has probably made one impulsive decision—and it was a decision that would change the course of his life. Aduli was close to completing the engineering program at the University of Southern California when he woke up one morning with …
ENCOURAGING STRENGTH FROM WITHIN NORTHSHORE ATTORNEY GEORGE R. TUCKER takes a comprehensive approach to practicing law. Drawing from over 20 years of trial experience, he brings extensive knowledge of the law to his clients and serves as a guiding presence both inside and outside the courtroom. Inspired by lessons learned throughout his life—as a son, …
Time Well Spent Every year, Dr. Kevin Darr, his wife, Mary, and their blended family of seven children take a trip to a national park or preserve. For a full week, they spend time with the people they love, enjoying things they love—hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming and fishing. Being able to celebrate all the activities …
Ryan Miller is a firm believer in the power of visualization. Whether it stems from his background in the visual arts or from his goal-oriented nature, Ryan has used this technique to accomplish personal and professional milestones. Less than 18 months ago, Ryan detailed the dream of owning his own smoothie company. Not only did …
Celebrating the practice’s one-year anniversary this June, Dr. Agena intentionally keeps his practice small so that he can personally connect with his patients throughout all stages of their reproductive lives. For new patients, especially for parents with daughters coming in for their first visit, he believes it is important to have a one-on-one consultation to …
June 2013—Gary M. Agena, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology Read More »
Like life itself, matters that involve family law are rarely confined to workday hours. Attorneys Frank Tranchina and Mark Mansfield, of Tranchina & Mansfield, LLC will tell you that such matters often arise on a Saturday morning. That is why it is vital to have a team of legal professionals who understand the needs of …
June 2012—Frank Tranchina and Mark Mansfield, Tranchina & Mansfield, LLC Read More »
