January 30 - February 5, 2015

South County Times

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From left: Cousins Bob and Gerhard Wanninger.

G&W Meat & Bavarian Style Sausage:

A City Hidden Gem For 50 Years

After 50 years, the slogan still stands:

You cant beat G&W meat. G&W Meat &
Bavarian Style Sausage Co. was founded in
1965 by German immigrant brothers Helmut
and Henry Wanninger and their partner Otto
Gummerscheimer. They used recipes from
the Wanninger family butcher shop in Regensburg, Germany.
The wholesale and retail sausage company has been providing the best brats and
sausages in St. Louis at the same location
since its founding.
The founders sons, cousins Bob and
Gerhard Wanninger, began working at the
shop in high school and took over the business from their dads in the early 1990s. The
cousins have grown the shop to include
other popular sausages such as Cajun andouille, chorizo and various flavors of landjager
sticks.
G&W has provided the
Grants Farm brats for more
than 40 years, and perhaps
not coincidentally, gives
away free Busch beer to
its own waiting customers.
G&W also makes the salsiccia and bratwurst that Gus

Pretzels wraps up for their bratzel sandwiches. And they are now the official bratwurst of the new St. Louis FC soccer team.
G&W is still a family affair. Gerhard
Wanningers sister Monica has been a product line worker since 1998, and Bob Wanningers wife, Mel, joined the staff as marketing manager in 2009. The original owners
grandchildren all have worked in the business, as their school schedules allow. So we
have fourth-generation sausage meisters in
the making, said Mel Wanninger.
G&W offers individual deer processing
for hunters, who get their own venison back.
Hunters love this fact, Mel Wanninger
said.
Customers praise the taste and quality of
G&Ws sausage and appreciate the fact that
G&W is a family-owned local business.
I love spreading the word about our
hidden gem of a business,
Wanninger
said.
Even
though G&W turns 50 years
old this year, most of St.
Louis doesnt know us. We
have so many more people
to share G&W with.

4828 Parker Ave. St. Louis 352-5066

www.gwsausage.com

From left: Tara Kraus, Irene Newman, Rita Jo Jaks, Peachez Cooper, Dr. Karen Rosen, Dr. Steven Rosen, Andee
PaQuet, Megan Moyer, Katrina Farris, Brenda Langbein. Not pictured: Vicki Weissflug.

Located at Lindbergh and I55 (behind Dennys).

Best Home Furnishings: Proud

To Be Made By Americans In America

Best Home Furnishings owner, Carl

Boyer, not only takes pride in his business,
he takes pride in his country.
Since 2007, Boyer has found that
his customers appreciate the fact that
Best products available at his store are
American made by Americans in America.
Best Home Furnishings has been
building furniture since 1962, selling
furniture made in Southern Indiana. The
family-owned company started as Best
Chairs and has now become the worlds
largest chair manufacturer.
The South County Showroom is located
just off Lindbergh Boulevard behind
Dennys restaurant. It has been expanded
and now carries a complete leather gallery,
in addition to the hundreds of chairs, sofas
and recliners, office chairs, sectionals, home
theatre products that
Best offers. Best Home
Furnishings
furniture
is available in over 700
fabrics and leathers.
Customers can find the

perfect piece or complete room group in the

fabric or covering they choose.
Best products are made using hardwood
frames that are kiln dried and cut in Bests
own lumber plant. Recliners, rocking and
gliding mechanisms are supplied by Leggett
and Platt, a Carthage, Mo., company.
Customers can select the perfect
furniture in their choice of covering and
have it in their home in three weeks or less.
This is the only factory-direct store
anywhere in the world for the worlds
largest chair manufacturer, Boyer said.
From the factory in Ferdinand, Ind.,
product is sent to 4,000 retailers in 38
countries and all 50 states. Here in St. Louis,
Best Home Furnishings factory-direct store
serves the entire St. Louis metro area and
many customers from out-state Missouri and
Illinois.
Boyer finds satisfaction
by making St. Louis
homes more beautiful, he
said.

11182-B South Towne Square 314-894-9922

Lindbergh & 55

www.bhfstl.com

South County
behind Dennys

Rosen Optometry Offers Finest Eye Care

At New, State-Of-The-Art Location

Dr. Karen Rosen and Dr. Steven Rosen

have been taking care of patients in South
St. Louis County for more than 25 years.
In their new, state-of-the-art location at
Ronnies Plaza, they are able to offer the
finest eye care and optical solutions to their
patients.
The Rosens are trained in treating
common eye diseases such as pink eye,
glaucoma, allergies and dry eye syndrome.
With new treatments, innovations in
contact lenses and advanced equipment,
we can now help our patients in ways we
couldnt before, said Dr. Steve.
Todays consumers want their eyewear
to meet all their lifestyle needs, and we offer
many brands of fashionable frames, lens
styles and materials to individualize each
pair of glasses, Dr. Karen said. We offer
the latest advances in technology, such as
digital, high definition lenses and the new
Transitions VII photochromic lens that gets
darker and changes faster than ever before,
and the Prevencia Blue
Blocker Lens.
Rosen Optometry has

eyewear solutions in a wide price range from

economical to higher end, including special
packages for children.
Most of the staff at Rosen Optometry
has been part of the team for many years.
Office Manager Irene and Lead Technician
Brenda have been with the Rosens more
than 12 years. Technicians Peachez and
Megan are cheerful, familiar faces to their
long-time patients. Lead Optician Andee
and Opticians Rita Jo and Vicki have 25
years of experience fitting eyewear between
them. Insurance Specialist Tara makes
sure patients benefits are used to their best
advantage and is available to answer any
questions. The newest addition is Casey, the
offices friendly receptionist.
Patients are always commenting about
the warm, family environment and great
products that keep them coming back.
Rosen Optometry is open six days a
week and has evening hours. The practice
accepts most insurance plans. New patients
are welcome! Rosen
Optometry is a member
of Vision Source.

17 Ronnies Plaza 843-2020

www.rosenoptometry.com

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South County Times

January 30 - February 5, 2015

From left: Jeanne Humphrey, Ellie Puricelli, Jill Oge, Cindy Schaffer, Shyllie Morgan, Dr. Joe Grimaud,
Anna Proctor, Jane Torretta

Watson Pointe Dental, Founded in 1911,

Offers Old-Time Service, Latest Technology

The year 2015 marks the 104th year

in practice for Watson Pointe Dental. Dr.
Joseph S. Grimaud continues the family
tradition started in 1911 by his grandfather,
Dr. Vincent Grimaud. Dr. Joes father, Dr.
James C. Grimaud, joined the practice in
1938 and retired in 1988 after 50 years
of dentistry. Dr. Joe joined the practice in
1985. He is pleased to have four family
members (plus three honorary members)
working in his office.
Much has changed in dentistry over
the past 104 years, and technology has
made dentistry much easier and more
comfortable for patients, said Dr. Joseph
Grimaud.
Watson Pointe uses such technologies
as digital X-rays, intra-oral cameras, singlevisit, all-porcelain restorations and crowns
and laser gum surgery. Most recently
Watson Pointe has been using Oral ID, the
latest in fluorescent oral cancer detection.
At my first visit to
Watson Pointe Dental,
it had been years since
I had worked with a
dentist, said patient

Sean M. Dr. Joe and his staff were

incredible. I can tell Dr. Joe puts in a good
deal of time preparing for his clients
comfort.
Although new technology is an
important feature of the dental office, the
atmosphere remains comfortable in an oldtime, low-tech way. Patients are offered
comfortable pillows, cozy blankets and
warm, lemon-scented towelettes following
treatment.
And prevention is still a top priority.
The highly skilled dental hygienists
customize treatment and home care
instructions for each of their patients.
Dr. Grimaud takes his 21st-century
skills to Nepal each October. He treks in
the Himalayan Mountains with the Karma
Thalo Foundation to deliver dental care to
the Nepalese living in remote villages. Dr.
Grimaud encourages individuals to like
the Karma Thalo Foundation on Facebook.
Stop
by
Watson
Pointe Dental for a visit.
New patients are always
welcome.

8537 Watson Road Webster Groves 963-2000

www.mywatsonpointedental.com

Pictured, from left: Seated - Pat Kelly, Dan Kary, Edie Rice, Amy OBrien, Laurie Smith; Standing Chris Gagnon, Dave Uding, Kevin McClure, Jhun Mundin, Ted OToole, Kevin OBrien & Bill Browne

Agape Construction: Designing & Building

Homeowners Dreams For 30 Years

Agape Construction Company began 30 years

ago working out of the OBrien family home
before moving to its current location at 435 E.
Clinton in Kirkwood. Since then, Agape has grown
into a premiere design and build firm.
Agape specializes in total renovations,
additions, kitchens, bathrooms, custom builtins, garages and new homes. No matter what the
clients stage of life, Agape can help them find
a comfortable and affordable solution. They are
passionate about making homeowners dreams
come true.
We provide the perfect blend of architectural
design and technical expertise. Our seamless
design and build process saves our clients time and
money, said Kevin OBrien, owner of Agape and
a licensed engineer.
OBrien works with a team of 25 talented
professionals that include his wife Amy, who
handles human resources
and marketing, as well as
his daughter, Molly.
Aw a r d - w i n n i n g
Architect Laurie Smith
and her team provide
exceptional
designs.
Once a contract is signed,

Interior Designer Edie Rice helps each client

through the selections process.
The production crew, headed up by
longtime employee Patrick Kelly, includes eight
journeyman carpenters and one master carpenter
who specializes in custom built-in bookshelves,
fireplace surrounds and banquette booths.
Recent clients, John and Karen Drexler,
hosted an open house for the Agape team
(pictured above in their new kitchen) to thank
them for a job well done.
The Agape team was a pleasure to work
with and very trustworthy, said the Drexlers.
We have worked with them on numerous home
improvements and the end project always meets or
exceeds our expectations.
That makes OBrien happy because he
relishes, a well-run job thats on time, on budget,
with a happy, satisfied customer. He continues,
2014 was our best year
ever, thanks to great
clients in Kirkwood,
Webster, Glendale and
the surrounding areas.
Call Agape now for
a complimentary design
consultation.

435 E. Clinton Kirkwood 314-909-9050

www.AgapeConstruction.com

Emil Harsters fleet of trucks, circa 1959. Inset: Emil Harster and one of his first trucks, circa 1950.

65 Years of Keeping Customers Comfortable

Harster Heating & Air Conditioning
Harster Heating & Air Conditioning Co.
has grown from a one-man shop in 1950 to a
company with 25 employees today.
Emil F. Harster started the business after
he learned the sheetmetal trade in the Navy
during World War II. In 1987, his son David
Harster and his wife Marilyn bought the
business. The company, which services and
installs residential and commercial heating
and air conditioning equipment, has been in
the same location since 1952 at 9900 Gravois
Road in Affton.
We service all makes, but install equipment manufactured by American Standard,
Heil, Bryant, Amana and Lennox, said
David Harster.
In our industry many technicians and
installers get laid off in the
winter, but we pride ourselves in working our people
all year long, said Harster.
This results in very low
employee turnover so many
of our employees have been
with us for 10 years or longer.
That includes Service

Manager Rick Ebert who has been with

Harster since 1974 and General Manager
Bob Burtelow who joined Harster in 1999.
Harster said he derives the most satisfaction from his business by providing good
service that is lacking in so many businesses
today.
We try to match our schedule with the
customers so they dont sit home all day
waiting for the repairmen, he said. I like
being one of the top companies on Angies
List which proves that we do care about how
our customers are treated.
Customer review cards often state that
they like the professional way employees
treat them from booties the installers put
over their shoes, to the cleanup when theyre
finished.
The actual installations
are put in with quality in
mind and that makes the
whole heating and cooling
system more efficient,
Harster said. He also noted
that customers like the fact
that real people answer the
phones.

9900 Gravois Road, Affton 631-5300 www.harsterheating.com

From left: Ellen Mazur, Lisa Davis and Carrie Dalton

Shop Sugar Magnolia For The Perfect

Bra & Specialty Lingerie

Sugar Magnolia Boutique, Webster

Groves specialty lingerie and bra shop,
features custom-fit bras and offers loungewear, intimates, bridal, burlesque and
maternity lingerie, as well as hosiery, jewelry, soaps and candles.
I have always loved lingerie, but after
15 years of marriage and three children, I
didnt even recognize my own body, said
shop owner Lisa Davis.
Left frustrated by the lack of options
and the difficulty in locating a proper-fitting bra, Davis founded Sugar Magnolia in
February 2012. The goal was a unique
specialty shop that provides a personal
experience, as well as an array of sizes.
Were trying to fill the void between a
boring bra shop and a swanky adult store,
Davis said.
Owner Davis, Carrie
Dalton and Ellen Mazur
make up Sugar Magnolias
team. While Davis has a
true passion for lingerie,
Dalton brings a fresh creative flair to the store and
Mazur has a real keen eye

for detail.
We are changing the way women feel
about themselves, one bra at a time,
Davis said.
Recent research showed that about 80
percent of women are wearing the wrong
bra size. An ill-fitting bra can cause neck,
back and shoulder pain.
At Sugar Magnolia, you will be fitted
by one of our specialists and given the
knowledge to help you understand why a
great fitting bra is so important for every
woman no matter her size, Davis said,
Customers say they love the array of
bra sizes from cup sizes AA to N and band
sizes from 28 to 50. The shop also carries
lacy, silky, risqu and romantic styles, plus
special made-in-the-shop garters.
Whether youre seeking the perfect
gift, a custom special
order, space for a party, or
a basic everyday bra, you
can expect a comfortable,
highly personalized shopping experience at Sugar
Magnolia, Davis said.

38 N. Gore Ave. Webster Groves 314-395-9159

www.sugar-magnolia.com

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South County Times

Evelyn Lageman, manager, and owner Vernon Poenitske

Poenitske Flooring & Remodeling With

Its Adjoining Amish Country Store

specifications, signed by the skilled

Poenitske Flooring & Remodeling is
craftsman and carries a lifetime warranty.
celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
The remodeling side of the business
Vernon Poenitske opened the business in
handles
room
additions,
lighting
January 1975, offering home remodeling
and construction of Amish-made cabinets,
installations,
kitchens,
bathrooms,
vanities and furniture. The accompanying
siding, windows, doors, floor coverings
Amish Country Store gift shop offers
and decks. Poenitskes custom-made
unique home dcor products.
kitchen cabinetry is topped by quartz,
The shop delivers Amish-built
marble, granite or Formica countertops.
furniture, kitchen cabinets and bath
The companys flooring options include
vanities that are beautiful in style and
Mohawk carpeting, solid wood flooring
quality. We have a talented group of
and ceramic and laminate tile.
carpenters that customers request over
Poenitskes staff includes office and
and over, said president and owner
store manager Evelyn Lageman, design
Vernon Poenitske.
and sales consultant Lori, and carpenters
Poenitske left the printing business to
Ed, Steve and Travis. The staff is fully
start his own shop, first in South County.
insured.
After moving to his third and current
Although this is costly, we feel its
location, he later added the shop to sell
important to our customers when you
solid-wood Amish furniture and other
choose our shop to remodel your home,
home dcor items. The
Poenitske said.
furniture is designed
Amish Country Store
by Simply Amish and
has been a member of
hand built by family-run
the Better Business
Amish workshops in the
Bureau since 1988 and
Midwest. Each piece
has an A-plus rating.
POENITSKE REMODELING
is built to customer

ountry Store
Amish C

7850 Watson Rd. St. Louis 968-8900

www.amishfurniturestl.com

Since 1997, Marthas Hands has provided over 3,000,000 hours of compassionate, private-duty home
care. Marthas Hands is locally owned by Denise Huber and Eileen Hedrick.

Marthas Hands Home Care:

Compassionate Partners In Life Care
Does an elder family member or friend
need a little help to stay in their home? You
can place your trust in Marthas Hands. Our
nurse care manager will visit with the client
and their family to customize care.
What separates Marthas Hands from
other agencies is their unique Nurse Care
Manager approach. All clients receive care
oversight by a registered nurse, with access
to them 24/7.
Typical services include bathing and
dressing assistance, meal preparation/cleanup, medication set-up and reminders, light
housekeeping, laundry, errand running, and
companionship.
Eileen Hedrick founded Marthas Hands
on a mission of Love through Service.
While a nursing student, Eileen was taught
by the Sisters of Mercy, emphasizing total
wellness. Eileen applied this mission in her
nursing career.

They are regularly looking for compassionate individuals willing to serve the needs
of the elderly. Marthas Hands provides training and matches a caregivers skills with the
clients needs. Their nurse supervisor introduces the new caregiver to the client, and
reviews the care plan to make everyone feel
comfortable.
Affording care can be a concern. Marthas
Hands can assist clients in discovering potential funding sources and care options.
Marthas Hands is actively involved with
the Home Care Association of America,
Missouri Alliance for Home Care,
Alzheimers Association and the Kirkwood
Chamber of Commerce.
Eileens daughter, Denise Hedrick Huber,
co-owns Marthas Hands and has become
more involved in running the business, working to continue Eileens original mission of
Love through Service.

www.marthashands.com 314-965-4350

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From left: Tim Milford, Rita Milford, Amber Fouts, Rene Sondermann and Anna Brusselback.

The Milfords Have Helped Create

Beautiful Kitchens & Baths Since 1969

The Milford family has been helping

customers with kitchen and bath updates
since 1969. Tim Milford and his wife, Rita,
the second generation, now run Milford
Kitchen and Bath at its Fenton showroom.
Milford Kitchen and Bath is a showroom for homeowners, contractors and
their customers to purchase quality kitchen
and bath products. They offer bathroom
fixtures, kitchen and vanity cabinets and
countertops in various materials including
Onyx, quartz and granite.
We have full-time kitchen and bath
designers helping customers with space
planning and product selection, said
showroom manager Rita Milford.
Rita Milford grew up in a family plumbing business and managed
that retail shop for 10 years.
Designer Anna Brusselback,
who joined the Milford
showroom staff in 2003, has
excellent plumbing knowledge and could probably
install any product we sell,
Milford said. Designers
Rene Sondermann and

Amber Fouts work to incorporate style and

color along with their customers every day
needs to create the bath or kitchen that will
be enjoyed for years.
Tim Milfords father, Tom, established
Milford Plumbing Supply Co. in 1969 in
North St Louis near Sportmans Park. In
the 1970s, the company moved to South
County and added sons Tom Jr. and John.
Tim and his sister Donna came on board in
the 1980s. This family foundation allowed
them to add two new locations over the
years. Milford Supply now has branches in
South County, St. Charles and South City,
in addition to the Showroom location.
Rita Milford most enjoys working
closely with customers and seeing a project
go from idea to reality.
Customers often compliment the Milfords on their
customer service and refer
other customers to the store.
Customers are pleased
that we work with their budgets and offer several price
options, Milford said.

Milford Kitchen & Bath

936 Brookwood Center Fenton 636-717-0700

From left: Teresa Russo, Michele Russo, Phil Russo, Melissa Russo

Lawn Care Equipment Co. Keeps Mom &

Pop Mentality Amid Rapid Growth

Lawn Care Equipment Co., owned by

Phil and Teresa Russo, is about more than
lawns. Its about family, community and
overcoming obstacles.
Fresh out of high school in 1981, Phil
bought the business from Charles Chic
Thomson. Thomson was Phils biggest
mentor.
Under the Russos, Lawn Care Equipment has expanded rapidly.
My way of honoring the man who
taught me everything I know in this business is to successfully expand the company with the principles he taught me, said
Phil Russo.
The Russos moved the store to Brentwood in 1999 after outgrowing two previous locations. The original two-man operation has grown substantially in Brentwood
and a second location in De Soto was added in 2010 with over 33,000 square feet.
Lawn Care Equipment has also evolved
with the lawn and garden industry. Though the
Russos remember when
push mowers were popu-

lar, the business now sells and services

residential and commercial customers all
Stihl, Toro, Echo, Tananka, Exmark, Bad
Boy, Gravely, Ariens and Husqvarna outdoor power equipment including zero turn
mowers, back-pack blowers, chain saws,
hedge trimmers and the new lithium battery-operated equipment.
Coming spring 2015, the Brentwood
store will expand into another building.
With the new additional service department building, we will have an expanded rental department as well, renting
equipment for both small and large jobs,
said Phil.
Though we have grown rapidly, my
wife and I have always strived to keep the
small mom and pop mentality, said Phil.
Our customers tell us they have enjoyed
watching our daughters, Michele and Melissa, grow behind the counters over the
years and they enjoy seeing them transition into
young adults now taking
on more and more of the
business each year.

8605 Manchester Rd. Brentwood 314-961-5700

www.lawncareequipmentco.com

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South County Times

January 30 - February 5, 2015

From left: Bill, Randy (General Manager), John, Myeshea and Chris (Owner).

Simple Moves Or Longer Ones, Simple

Moves Has Expanded Its Services

Simple Moves started out simple but

has expanded into a full-service local,
intrastate and interstate moving company.
But the company still helps customers
with those simple moves of just a few
items from house to house, room to room,
floor to floor.
Owner Chris Gianino founded the
company in October 2000 when he was
working in the moving industry. I saw
an unmet need to help people who needed
to move just a few items without huge
hourly minimums or outrageous hidden
charges, he said.
The company also offers a full line of
moving and packing supplies and provides
online or phone estimates using upto-date moving software. Simple Moves
celebrated its 14th anniversary in October
2014 by moving into a new corporate
headquarters near Lindbergh Boulevard
and Page Avenue.
Chris is a native
of Glendale and runs
the company with a
trusted staff and about

30 drivers and movers. The staff includes

General Manager Randy Lough, Office
Manager John Scognamiglio, Operations
Manager Bill Bechtold, Carnell Beckwith
in operations and Myeshea Cooks in
customer service.
Chris gets the most satisfaction from
his work when an unexpected person
that I know comes to me and tells me
what a great experience they had with
Simple Moves, when I read the positive
reviews online, when I see the amount
of repeat business from our satisfied
customers and I am still able to be at
home every night with my wife, 7-yearold son and 6-year-old daughter.
Simple Moves maintains an A+
rating with the Better Business Bureau.
The company has also received the
Angies List Super Service Award eight
out of the past nine years. Angies List
comments include: Nice
to deal with, on time,
efficient, personable &
fantastic and perfect
in all aspects.

10755 Page Ave. St. Louis 963-3416, (636)-916-5333

www.simplemoves.com

From left: John Sauter, Mary Louise Sauter and Rachel Sauter.

Leopard Boutique: Trendy Tops, Dresses,

American-Made Basics & More

When Rachel and John Sauter opened

Leopard Boutique in 2012, it was Rachels
dream. But her husband, fresh out of law
school, found hes enjoying the business
as well. They take buying trips together
and make decisions as a team, its a family
operation. Meanwhile, theyve also had a
child and John Sauter has started a law firm
located at 3415 Hampton, specializing in
estate planning, family law and probate.
Leopard Boutique offers trendy tops
and dresses, premium denim goods and
American-made basics, all handled by a
helpful, caring staff. The shop also carries
Tokyo Milk scents and accessories including
costume jewelry and handmade personalized
necklaces.
Thanks to the growth of a loyal customer
base, the shop requires more
merchandise than it did at first.
The increase led Rachel Sauter
to change her buying methods
slightly. Im constantly listening
to what customers want and need
and try to accommodate what
theyre looking for, she said.

Her policy of keeping no more than 12

pieces of any particular style in stock allows
for rapid turnover and the need to restock
constantly. Customers can expect to find
new merchandise at least once or twice a
week.
Sauter loves seeing customers find a
place they cherish and building relations
with the local community, she said.
Were just another couple getting started
as a family, and I love connecting with my
customers, many of whom I can now call
friends.
Customers tell Sauter that they like
the shops variety and the fact that its not
overloaded with inventory. You dont
feel like you need to dig through a bunch
of duds to find a gem, she says. And of
course, customers appreciate the
affordable unboutique-like prices.
Leopard Boutique will be
a host to Old Webster Trade
Associations Girls Night Out
Feb. 12, featuring complimentary
drinks, a treat and a gift with
purchase.

20 Allen Ave. Ste. 100 Webster Groves 314-961-3220

www.leopardboutique.com

From left: Dave Jockenhoefer, Pat Anello, Joe Thomason and Ken Majors.

Lighting Associates Inc. Well-Prepared

For Major Lighting Industry Changes

After 32 years in the lighting business,

Dave Jockenhoefer, founder and president of
Lighting Associates Inc., finds this the most
exciting time to be in the business.
Im not joking, he said. This past year
has been a tremendous conversion from legacy incandescent, high-intensity discharge and
fluorescent type lighting to LED. I dont think
I have ever seen such a rapid change in the industry in more than 40 years as we are experiencing today.
Jockenhoefer and his partners, Paul Warner and Joe Thomason, represent more than
90 lighting and controls manufacturers in all
facets of the electrical industry. The company
provides services to architects, engineers,
designers, electrical contractors and electrical distributors, focusing on markets such as
health care, schools, churches, hospitality and residential.
The company has worked
on major projects including
the renovation of the Arch
grounds, St. Louis College of
Pharmacy, Ballpark Village,
BJC Hospital, Peabody Opera

House and many St. Louis Zoo renovations.

The variety of projects we work on keeps
our jobs interesting and rewarding every day
we come to work, Jockenhoefer said.
Lighting Associates 11,000-square-foot
location includes office and warehouse space
and two training rooms to keep customers
up-to-date on the latest industry changes. The
staff has grown into the space from 26 people
in 2004 to 39 today.
Our growth is due to the solid relationships all our people have with our customers, Jockenhoefer said. Without good people you dont go far in this business or any
business.
Pat Anello heads the customer service
team and Ken Majors leads the quotations
team. Jockenhoefer noted that LED lighting
is becoming so common that
most of the companys jobs
now involve LED products
or conversions. LED costs
have come down and the
quality and energy efficiency
are increasing. Quite green,
as they say!

3216 S. Brentwood Blvd. Webster Groves 314-531-3500

www.laiweb.net.

From left: Kevin Murphy, managing editor; Mary Chambers, general manager; Tom Carter, Sales; Cathy Joyner, sales;
Dwight Bitikofer, publisher; Jim Slama, sales; Don Corrigan, editor-in-chief; Randy Drilingas, creative director.

Local News Of Interest From

South County Times Newspaper

The South County Times continues to provide

local news of interest to over 33,000 area homes,
thanks to the efforts of so many talented people.
The original South St. Louis County News
was published May 8, 1947. The name was later
shortened to South County News under the ownership of Jack Bender.
In March 1986, Webster-Kirkwood Times,
Inc. started The Gravois-Watson Times in
Crestwood, Sunset Hills and Affton. When the
Times purchased the South County News in
February 1989, the two papers were combined to
form the South County News-Times, later shortened to the South County Times.
The South County Times is a member of the
Affton, Fenton, South County and CrestwoodSunset Hills chambers of commerce. The staff is
led by publisher Dwight Bitikofer and editor-inchief Don Corrigan. Kevin Murphy, managing
editor, is in his 34th year with the paper. Always
with her finger on the pulse of the South County
community, columnist Leslie Gibson McCarthy
shares her views with readers every week.
Among the staff of 25 at the South County
Times are knowledgeable
sales representatives Cathy
Joyner, Tom Carter and Jim
Slama.

The award-winning creative department, led

by creative director Randy Drilingas, now offers
web design along with other graphic design services. Visit timestype.com to see samples of their
work.
The South County Times has a substantial
presence online at www.timesnewspapers.com.
New content is posted during the week, ranging
from breaking news, to road closures, to community spotlights. Visitors may add items to the
online calendar, submit a letter to the editor, or
post a comment about recent stories.
The website makes it easy to place a classified
ad, find the perfect place to dine with the online
restaurant guide, or purchase photos from a recent
story or photo gallery. From the website, readers
can link to the South County Times Facebook
page or sign up to follow the South County Times
on Twitter.
The businesses and other entities that purchase advertising space in the Times make it possible for the newspaper to be a public forum and
a premiere source of local news, information and
personality, said publisher Bitikofer. We thank
the readers and the advertisers
who make it beneficial for all
concerned.

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