• Business Leaders Circles (BLC)

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• Kate Crosby
• Frost

About the Company: Frost Bank is the largest Texas-based banking organization that operates only in Texas. A Business Banker and Small Business Relationship Manager at the Stone Ridge Market on Hwy 281 at Evans Rd. location, Kate is constantly learning more about this market and enjoys introducing Frost to North Central San Antonio. She has been with Frost for over 17 years.

About the Programs: BLC groups provide business owners, general managers, principals or general partners a forum to discuss business issues and concerns on a number of group topics including General Business, Marketing, Retail, Sales and Sole Proprietorship. Admission into BLC groups is ongoing and an application is required for admission.

Personally Speaking: Kate has been involved in BLCs for over five years as a group facilitator and lead facilitator, and has also served on the ATHENA Award committee. She says the North Chamber is a great business resource for growth, business development and relationship building. “I encourage all business professionals to get involved and participate in the North Chamber,” says Kate.

• CFO Forum

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• Ron Riemenschneider
• Frontier Enterprises

About the Company: Ron Riemenschneider is the EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Frontier Enterprises, Inc., a highly successful, privately owned restaurant company with a reputation for quality food and service within San Antonio, Austin and Dallas which is approaching its 65th year in business. Many long-time residents recall the first Frontier Drive-Ins which evolved in 1963 to the present day “all-American” award-winning Jim’s Restaurants. Also widely acclaimed are the company’s innovative entertainment dining concepts aptly named the Magic Time Machine where costumed characters wait on delighted customers.

About the Program: The CFO Forum is a learning series that caters to CFOs and focuses on offering speakers that provide CFOs with timely topics and information they can use in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Personally Speaking:Frontier Enterprises has been a member of the North Chamber for over six years. Ron says, “We believe in the importance of a strong, vibrant, and resolved business community which in turn supports the long-term growth and prosperity of San Antonio and all its residents. We recognize the role the North Chamber plays in strengthening its member businesses and the value its mission brings to our community as a whole.”

• Golf Tournament

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• Kara Sagebiel
• JBGoodwin Realotrs/Kara Sagebiel

About the Company: Making dreams come true. That is what Kara does each day. Whether a client is buying their first or fifth home, or selling their house to move up or away, people have a dream for their life and home. Kara says it’s a privilege to help create that vision. Kara acts as consultant, chief negotiator and overseer of residential real estate transactions and her goal is to make the process as smooth as possible.

About the Program: The Golf Tournament combines networking and entertainment for businesses and their clients. The day includes golf, prizes, a silent auction and much more. Various levels of sponsorships are available and provide an excellent marketing opportunity for member businesses.

Personally Speaking: Kara says, “The North Chamber has been my family since moving here several years ago.” She’s proud to accept the challenge to keep the tournament fresh and fun for the players and says she loves the team spirit and camaraderie that comes along with the tourney’s scramble format.

• Health & Wellness

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• Phyllis Gallay
• BD

About the Company: BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. BD serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. BD's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 29,000 associates in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Phyllis Gallay is the Director of BD’s North America Shared Services Center, responsible for implementing and managing a multi-functional services organization that includes finance, human resources, procurement and customer service support capabilities.

About the Program: This committee provides value-added and educational employee health resources localized to the San Antonio business community. The Health & Wellness committee looks at a range of programs and educational resources with an eye toward helping businesses better manage their employee health costs and maintain a healthier and more productive workforce.

Personally Speaking: Phyllis has been involved in North Chamber activities for 10 years and has served on the board of directors since 2004, the Enterprising Women’s Conference committee since 2001 – chairing it in 2004, and on the Gala committee since 2009. She says, “the North Chamber is all about stewardship with a focus on developing productive leaders, recognizing members and organizations for their contributions and enabling both small businesses and large organizations to be effective community members.”