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Joey Giliberti PROFESSION: General Manager/Director of Operations, JTK Sales Inc.
BIO: Grad Schools:
Webster University '09
MBA, Business Administration
Boston University '10
(hoping for) CFP®, Financial Studies
Webster '09
College:
Southern Illinois University '04
B.S. Marketi
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Jim Varagona PROFESSION: ink store manager
BIO: This full time dad, who graduated from Webster University with a degree in Media Communications, still finds time to manage an ink store, sell clever t-shirts online, tweet nonsense and fundraise.
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Megan Kolbow PROFESSION: Teacher/ Director/Dancer/ Model
BIO: Megan was born in Missouri but now resides in Illinois. She received both her Associate and Bachelors degree in 2004 & 2006.
She is back in school, majoring in Child Care Education. She is a teacher and a
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Tishaura O. Jones PROFESSION: State Representative
BIO: Rep. Tishaura O. Jones, 37, represents Downtown St. Louis City and several neighborhoods south of Downtown (District 63), and was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2008.
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Renita Rhodes PROFESSION: SOX IT Auditor with the Office of Inspector General for USPS
BIO: Renita is a mother of one and is a recent 2009 Masters of Information Management graduate from Washington University. She received a Bachelors of Business Administration degree from Tennessee State Univers
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Hannah Cho PROFESSION: Owner of KBTY and Soloman\'s International
BIO: Hannah is single, owner of a company and is always at the hottest parties in St. Louis. A true representative of Alive Mag's Sexy & Successful!
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Carly Buchanan PROFESSION: Client Relationship Manager, TALX Corporation
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Samantha Siracusa PROFESSION: Administrative Assistant
BIO: Samantha is an Administrative Assistant to the CEO & COO of infuz, an interactive marketing agency downtown. In her spare time she coaches the Spirit Elite All-stars senior cheerleading squad in Festus.
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Todd Rick PROFESSION: Film
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Erica J. Driver PROFESSION: Compliance Manger
BIO: Erica is a St. Louis native with a BA in Behavioral Science. Erica is a Compliance Manger for a prominent nonprofit organization that is a leader in the metropolitan St. Louis area.
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Peter Mackercher PROFESSION: Entrepreneur
BIO: Peter bought his first investment property at age 21 and has been building a real estate empire, St. Louis style, ever since. He's also added an offshoot business, A-Plus Roofing.
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Jack Snyder PROFESSION: Screenwriter/Director/Adjunct Professor
BIO: Jack has been recognized nationally and internationally for his short films and has been featured in local media interviews. Recently, he co-wrote and directed the feature film called "Ghost Image."
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Laura Nicol PROFESSION: Vaccine Representative
BIO: Laura is very successful in her career as a vaccine representative for a well-known company. She models through a local agency and has appeared in local and national ads as well as on billboards.
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Yasmine King PROFESSION: School-Based Manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Chris Straatmann PROFESSION: Aggracultral Construction and Development
BIO: Chris (far right in photo) is an attractive, energetic go-getter who joined a farm service business several years ago and has developed an entire division of new revenue production.
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Richard J. Valenta PROFESSION: Actor /Model
BIO: While completing a graduate level education, Richard was Director of IT for a local insurance group for nearly a decade. He also earned a real estate broker's license and owns his own rental properties.
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Michelle Lee Prater PROFESSION: President and Owner of Diva Lee Productions
BIO: Michelle embodies all that is sexy, savvy and successful in St. Louis. Her company, Diva Lee Productions, is one of the most successful promotional companies in Missouri and employs over dozens of promo mo
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Joe Mannion, MS PROFESSION: Sport & High Performance Psychology Consultant, Speaker, Author, & Adjunct
BIO: M.S. (Sport Psychology), 1 year Post-Grad at Vic Uni in Australia, St. Croix Half-Ironman Triathlete, Black Belt, 2 Marathons, Research in North Africa & with Iraqi War Crimes Tribunal. Full bio at AllWorl
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Amy Graham PROFESSION: Executive Director, LiveFeed
BIO: Amy is the Executive Director of local non-profit LiveFeed. Her drive and determination have helped guide the organization from complete obscurity to getting the organization in front of 1 million fans.
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Phillice Waters PROFESSION: Asset Coordinator/Commercial Real Estate/aspiring singer
BIO: Phillice Waters is a strong, positive woman in our community. She is a part of the leadership for the United Way's Charmaine Chapman Committe and also heavily involved with civic involvement.
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Godfried Addae PROFESSION: Image Consultant/ Entrepreneur
BIO:
the enigma, simply put:
the essence of suave, image,
style; personified
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Kevyn Idoux PROFESSION: Salon owner
BIO: Ten-year veteran in the style business as well as seven years as a national hair color educator, Kevyn brought his "Style Kreativity, Kolor Expertise to the hip, bustling nightlife area of The Grove.
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Melissa Pluta PROFESSION: Event Planner
BIO: Melissa, 23, is originally from Edwardsville, Illinois. She's classy, genuine and has a caring heart. She recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University.
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Paul Gibson PROFESSION: Agent for CENTRO Models / Fashion Deigner
BIO: Paul is currently a model representative for TalentPlus’ Centro division, focusing on scouting and development of new faces for local, national and international markets.
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Justin (aka KAMA) Maginn PROFESSION: Founder/Emcee for Earthworms
BIO: A ten year veteran of the hip-hop industry with groups such as CORE PROjECT and EARTHWORMS. A well-traveled and experienced emcee who has toured with the likes of Nelly and the St. Lunatics, 311 and The Ro
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Danielle Smith PROFESSION: Founder of ExtraordinaryMommy.com/ Online Radio/TV Host
BIO: Danielle is truly an extraordinary mommy to two small children. She founded her website to remind moms that what they are doing every day is EXTRAORDINARY. She's also a former TV anchor and reporter.
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Dr. David W. Lask, D.C. PROFESSION: Doctor of Chiropractic
BIO: Chiropractic physician for 12 years. Runs a successful wellness practice in St. Louis. Also runs a child safety company called Childproofers of St. Louis. We make homes safer for kids. Purpose is to save l
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Emily Fishman PROFESSION: Associate Director of Programs & Volunteers
BIO: Emily, 26, has a Master's Degree in Public Policy & Administration for Nonprofit Management & Leadership. She works as the Associate Director of Programs and Volunteers at Circle Of Concern.
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Orvella Jones PROFESSION: Project Manager
BIO: Orvella is a part of a social charitable organization that does a lot in the STL community to give back. She has a very successful career and is always helping others acheive their career goals as well.
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Maki Wall PROFESSION: Writer/Columnist/Model
BIO: Having been educated in 4 different countries, Maki holds an MBA from University of Hull, England. Currently residing in St. Louis, She has been working as a columnist with numerous publishing companies.
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Emily Clark PROFESSION: Entertainment Host, Broadcaster
BIO: TV host and Reporter for "Show Me Nights." Former host of Charter's "I Want More." Covers all of St. Louis' hottest events. You can find Emily on every red carpet, at every fashion show and every mus
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Teddy Blackett PROFESSION: CEO/FOUNDER, BFREEPAPARAZZI.COM
BIO: Teddy Blackett is the founder and CEO of B Free Paparazzi LLC (bfreepaparazzi.com). A mid-sized Event Promotion Company based in St. Louis, Missouri, www.bfreepaparazzi.com.
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Christine Dierkes PROFESSION: Business Sales Manager, Verizon Wireless
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Stan Luong PROFESSION: Club Promoter/Host, IT technician
BIO: B.S. in business management, entrepreneur.
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Greg Tappella PROFESSION: Web Designer
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Dr. Heather Morales PROFESSION: Chiropractor
BIO: Heather graduated at the age of 23 as a chiropractor. She is single and has a lot going for her. She is the owner of Elite Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, LLC in South County.
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Antonio Verde PROFESSION: Project Management
BIO: Tony is a rising star in YTB's PMO management group. He is an active leader in a number of charitable organizations and a community leader. He is a huge Laker's fan, and an avid blogger.
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Tommy Martin PROFESSION: Waiter
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Thomas Fortenberry PROFESSION: CEO - Smelly Things Candle Company
BIO: After graduating from high school in 1989, Thomas became a fashion model. After beefing up a bit and losing his geekiness, he modeled for Alexander Julian, Mademoiselle and others for a short time.
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Jen Leyden PROFESSION: Media & Marketing Coordinator
BIO: Jen is fun, attractive and very energetic. She's the Media & Marketing Coordinator for Luxco Inc. and owner of rennyandlola.com (launching Aug 1st).
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Suzanne Lay PROFESSION: Fashion Designer
BIO: Suzanne has held various positions in her professional career as Assistant designer/patternmaker with Weissman and Technical designer for the Conxet Label with Lord & Taylor.
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Marc King PROFESSION: Young Entrepreneur
BIO: A renaissance man is commonly defined as one with vast knowledge or experience in many different areas. Young entrepreneur Marc “TK” King is that man. He's the Owner/Barber of Chez Nous Styles Hair Studio
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Tonya Winfrey PROFESSION: CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist
BIO: Tonya, 37, is a beautiful and successful single female representing the gay community!
Tonya graduated from Webster University's Nurse Anesthesia program and works as a Nurse Anesthetist.
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Cara Shrum PROFESSION: Lifestyle Manager
BIO: Cara is a dynamic self-employed professional and an awesome single mom. Her commitment first comes to her son so much so that she has enrolled in the area's only bi-lingual daycare. Cara also runs her own
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Allison Tonsing PROFESSION: Director of Fund Development, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
BIO: Before entering her current position, Tonsing was a Senior Event Marketing Representative for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital here in St. Louis. She's a graduate of the University of Missouri.
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Haley Turner PROFESSION: Administrative Assistant
BIO: Administrative Assistant to The Clinical Research Center, LLC in Creve Ceour. Owned by experienced investigators, Dr. Phillip Korenblat and Dr. Jeffrey Tillinghast.
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Courtney Connolly PROFESSION: Home Merchandising Professional
BIO: Courtney has lived in the St. Louis area for the past 9 years. She relocated here from Seattle during her second year in high school. Courtney attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
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Shane Cohn PROFESSION: 25th Ward Alderman - City of St. Louis
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