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Father’s Day is approaching, and this seems like an appropriate time to muse on the relationships of fathers and daughters. “Daddy’s little girl” has inspired song and verse, but today many daughters have moved past sentiment to work side by side with their fathers and to advance to positions of leadership in family enterprises as Dad retires or slows down.
In this issue of SAN ANTONIO WOMAN you’ll meet three women who now head businesses started by their fathers in fields as diverse as auto dealerships, carpet sales and construction -- not exactly the stuff of Daddy’s little girl. Each woman has added her own insight, ideas and energy to bring new dimensions and continuing growth to the company she heads.
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Profile:(On The Cover) Tending The Family – While serving her community.
Dianna Burns-Banks assumes a leadership role. Dianna Burns-Banks, M.D., a pediatrician, heads the Bexar County Medical Society, the state’s oldest medical society and is the second woman to take the helm as president of the 153-year-old organization. Dr. Burns-Banks is also the founder and co-owner of the South Texas Center for Pediatric Care, five pediatric clinics serving medically underserved areas of the community. Burns-Banks says, “I am looking at issues confronting us. It’s almost a moral shame that we would be in such a rich society and there are so many people who can’t get routine health care.”
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Up Front:Like Father Like Daughter — Today, daughters are just as likely as sons to follow in Dad’s footsetps — in their own way.
For the three women we profile in this story, joining and/or taking over Dad’s business has been both a challenge and a source of personal and professional fulfillment. Marsha McCombs Shields, daughter of B.J. “Red” McCombs, serves as dealer principal of McCombs Automotive; Cheryl Dunn Bridges, daughter of Peter Dunn, serves as manager of Peter Dunn’s Discount Carpet Warehouse; and Kathleen Kovich Acock, who took over Alpha Building Construction after rising through the ranks from her start as a purchasing clerk with her father’s company.
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Dollars & Sense:Help With Debt Management — The good, the bad, the ugly.
Today, debt consolidation is big business. By some accounts, the U.S. population is $7.44 billion in debt from credit cards, with the amount rising every year. Debt consolidation companies are put under a magnifying glass to reveal what consumers should know, the positive and possible negative aspects of seeking help from these organizations. The methods these companies use to help reduce a consumer’s debt load and how reputable agencies help those in need of debt management are also examined.
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Travel: Sedona Rocks! — It offers outdoor fun, sublime scenery, history and a vibrant arts scene.
People who live here like to say, "God created the Grand Canyon, but He lives in Sedona.” At a cool 4,000-plus feet, Sedona sits on a high plateau between mountains and desert with the best of both, promising outdoor fun year-round. But what gives Sedona its unique magnetism is its remarkable rocks. From hot air balloon rides, to hiking, swimming, horseback riding, tennis and golf, Sedona is an oasis and a favorite among photographers.
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Role Model:Bound For Books — Librarian Jackie Caverly reaches out to the next generation of readers.
Jackie Caverly, 30, is manager of the San Pedro branch of the San Antonio Public Library. She is SAN ANTONIO WOMAN’s role model because she was promoted at the age of 28 to be the youngest branch manager in the SAPL system. She is also our role model because she will oversee the library’s redevelopment as a Children’s Resource Center, and she serves as one of the 10 members of the Texas Library Association’s Texas Bluebonnet book awards committee.
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Biz Coach:Hiring Smart — Steps that will lead you to the best employee.
Small business owners are challenged with the hiring process because they tend to do it without the help of a human resource professional. In the interest in finding the best person for the job, there are usually time restraints and personnel dynamics to consider. Best practices for selecting the best employee are highlighted in this issue of SAN ANTONIO WOMAN’s ‘Biz Coach.’
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