Meet our Members
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Jamie T. Arthurs
Dignity Memorial Network of Funeral Homes and Cemeteries in Washington, D.C.
Once in a Lifetime Event Planner
As a licensed mortician in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia who focuses on Advance Planning for clients, Jamie Arthurs utilizes his over 27 years of experience to assist clients in planning a celebration of their life as unique the one they lived. Whether a client wants a small intimate gathering, something religious or a party to be remembered for years to come, Jamie will spend the time with them crafting the celebration so their loved ones are not dealing with the planning or financial stress when the time of need arises.
Jamie has been a member of Network Bethesda for over 11 years and is a member of the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary Club. In his spare time, his passion is making memories with his son from cooking, to live music, to football, soccer, record shopping and fishing.
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Bobby Brooner
Baby Proofing Montgomery, Inc
President
Bobby comes from a background of being handy and after a decade in construction began babyproofing houses in 2008. Recently he has joined forces with Safe Start Child to deliver a better experience for clients and expand our audience beyond the local area. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
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Sol Gordon
Gordon Insurance, LLC
Owner
Sol Gordon is a 5th Generation Washingtonian who owns an Independent Insurance Agency (30 carriers) that specializes in the Property and Casualty Market. He has developed several Niches in which The Washington Region has appreciated, including Commercial/Business, Nonprofits, Bonding, Professional. Due to his 50 years of his other Career of Real Estate Development, Management, Finance and Construction, he excels in offering the special needs of his Insureds. Sol has been heavily involved in both local and national non-profits in the Washington DC area including President of Metro Police Boys and Girls Clubs of DC, National Board of Director of Technion, JCC- Rockville, Hebrew Home-Rockville, Denver Unv Alumni Admissions Interviewer, National Trustee of National Jewish Health, Salute Military Golf Association advisor, etc.
As an Independent Agent and his experience in multiple fields, his present and future Insureds are able to sleep comfortably knowing their Insurance Program is very competitive and well covered. Just pay attention to his Tag line.
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Ellie Hitt
Homes With Ellie
Realtor
Ellie has been recognized as a Top and Best Realtor by Washingtonian for nine consecutive years. Through the past 20 years, she remains a powerhouse in the real estate industry. She is a master negotiator who consistently utilizes unique strategies and has an unparalleled knack for securing the best deals for her clients. Ellie keeps her client’s best interest at the forefront while letting them know what they need to hear, versus what they want to hear. She is a passionate advocate with client centered dedication for cultivating invaluable connections which has proved instrumental in developing lifelong relationships producing multigenerational clients. She enjoys volunteering and spending time with family and friends. While her career is in real estate, her most important role is being a mother to her son, James.
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Isy Jackson
Cheltenham Interiors
Owner , President
If you want to impress your guests, need help with your new home or navigating a life change and need your home updating, Cheltenham Interiors offers exceptional design services for every aesthetic. Isy's multicultural exposure and family's design expertise spanning decades enable her to create diverse design aesthetics, from traditional to midcentury, art deco, bohemian, coastal, and minimalist modern. Isy has a passion for seamlessly blending traditional and modern design styles, specializing in crafting custom features like personalized area rugs, coordinating fabrics and wallpapers, furniture selection or reupholstery, art curation, and lighting resulting in curated, personalized, and harmonious living spaces that tell a unique story and evoke joy. She is a member of several local Chambers and is an Allied member of the American Society of Interior Design, PRO Mid-Atlantic, member of IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) and a Professional member of the Interior Design Society. In her free time she loves to go to the beach or skiing with her husband and three sons, or visit art galleries and antique fairs.
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Lawrence Kotchek
Print 1 Printing
Sales Manager
Lawrence has over 30 years’ experience and expertise in the printing industry and he should be your go to source for print, signage and direct mail. He is very active and well connected in the community; he is the incoming President of the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary Club and sits on the Boards of the Greater Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce and Story Tapestries.
Lawrence is a former board member of Leadership Montgomery and a graduate of the CORE class of 2013 in addition to other community service. If you need a connection, he probably knows someone.
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Justin McInerny
JM Business Law
Attorney
In addition to being a lawyer and trusted advisor to small privately held businesses, including commercial landlords, restaurants, construction companies and healthcare professionals, Justin also operates a boutique brick-and-mortar and online beer and wine store. This makes him uniquely qualified among lawyers to advise owners/operators of small businesses.
Justin is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, who enjoys spending time with his family and their Corgi. He is a beer, wine, and food enthusiast and an accomplished home cook who is also an avid backwoods hiker and a dedicated student of US history.
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Laura Rhode
BrandMarket
Chief Experience Officer
Whether your goal is to promote your business, show appreciation to your clients or honor your employees, Laura is your go-to expert for all things branded.
Laura brings a unique approach to branded apparel and promotional products. In the industry over 20 years, Laura is a former event planner with an overthinking eye for detail and an extraordinary knack for the unique. She’s a past board member of Women Business Owner of Montgomery County and member of several local Chambers. Her passion for championing local non-profits by providing budget conscious marketing options makes her a resource to know.
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John Tabor
Tabor Design Build
Founder, President
John Tabor is the founder and president of Tabor Design Build, one of the DC metro area’s leading design/build firms where they make it easy for homeowners in Maryland, DC and Virginia to remodel their home, by taking care of everything from their exclusive 3D design process to the final cleanup. Tabor’s mission is to provide his clients with an exceptional design/build experience.
As a nationally recognized industry leader, John also serves as the President of the local Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO) Mid-Atlantic Metro DC chapter, an organization dedicated to raising the standard of the entire remodeling industry.
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Andrew Walker
Davey Tree Expert Company
Landscape Professional
Trees matter in our communities, and our trees surrounds us with many challenges, and that’s what plant health care is all about. Proper maintenance of trees and shrubs is critical, and a good arborist can help ensure that your landscape thrives. There’s no better time than now to have a professional Arborist to evaluate your property for hazards, health, insects and diseases that might plague your landscapes with unwanted issues. Andrew has been involved with Horticulture and Arboriculture since 1997 and has been with Davey Tree Expert Company for almost 20 years and looks forward to helping his clients with all of their tree and landscaping needs. In his spare time Andrew enjoys music and was the bassist in his own band. ...along with exercise, fitness and personal training.
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Chris Hass
Chris Hass, Owner, CPA
Hass & Company LLC
I am a Certified Public Accountant that has been practicing in Maryland for almost 25 years, the last 15 years as the owner of Hass & Company LLC. My office is located in Columbia, MD with convenient access from Interstate 95 and Routes 29 and 32. I specialize in the preparation of individual and business tax returns, with most of my clients being are located in the Metro DC area (MD, DC and VA). Our firm also provides bookkeeping and other advisory services like tax planning and payroll processing assistance.
In my free time I am an avid sports fan, especially of our local teams. I also enjoy playing basketball and golfing every now and then.
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