While other six-year-old boys were catching frogs for fun, Bernard Cavazos, a Ben Casey fan who never missed the TV show, was dissecting them

Dr. Larry Lothringer, M.D., a native San Antonian, has been practicing ophthalmologysince 1981. A humble and very experienced doctor in his field, Dr. Lothringer has a passion for what he does and has dedicated himself to serving his patients and improving their vision.

Ross Bacon began his accounting career in the early 70’s as assistant controller at Gulfmart, the first stage of his multi-faceted career in the corporate world and in the retail industry. In the early 80’s, Ross left the corporate world and began the entrepreneurial stage of his career working with several different start ups, experiencing varying levels of success. His most successful and notable startup was EyeMasters, established in 1984.

Raised in San Antonio, John Bianchi was forced to leave formal schooling before graduating in order to support himself. While still a teenager, John joined the U.S. Navy in 1974, with his first duty station being in Hawaii. During his fiveyear tour with the Navy, John was formally trainedin working on air conditioningand refrigeration systems of all kinds.

Mark Holland and Don Lee have been doing business together for over thirty three years. Their paths crossed when Don‟s sons were being taught by Mark‟s wife and the two families joined a country club at the same time. It has been an interesting path ever since. Don Lee‟s background includes managing Knowlton‟s Creamery, preaching as an ordained Episcopal priest, and serving as CEO of South Texas Liquid Terminal (STLT). Mark, a CPA, came to Texas directly out of law school in Washington D.C. He is currently practicing law with his son in the same building as Steve‟s office. In addition, he also serves as CFO and CLO for STLT.

Bill Goodman, a native of San Antonio, has had a lifetime of experience with sign art. Besides his formal education, Bill received hands-on training every summer. Bill’sdad, Luckie Goodman, established SignArt in 1958 here in San Antonio and had Bill, at an early age, in the shop working with him, teaching him to paint signs by hand. After graduatingfrom Trinity University in 1975, Bill joined the company full-time. In 1983, when his dad retired, Bill took over the management of the company and the name became Goodman SignArt, Inc.

Randy Smith, a native of San Antonio and a graduate of Baylor University, hired on with the San Antonio office of NCR Corp. directly out of college. There he gained computer sales experience over the next eight years, specifically experience in computer sales to restaurants.

When Jimmy McDuff started Flo-Aire Service in 1989 with 17 years’ know-how and three employees including himself, he didn’t know his small business would become an industry leader in San Antonio or a generational company. Today, Flo-Aire employs 73 including Jimmy, his wife Linda, and their two sons, Eddie and Jerry McDuff.

Behind Billy’s Western Wear is a woman named Sarah. At 17, Sarah married Billy Bishop and lunged headlong into a retail career that would take her and future generations to places dreams are made of.

When Staff Sgt. Philip Rathbun added an MBA to his academic repertoire of a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Management, an Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology, and three professional “Registered” designations as Radiology Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist and Vascular Specialist, he became the most educated E-5 in the U.S. Air Force— which had no openings at the time for commissioned officers in hospital administration and no opportunities for someone with his education.