Austin Illini Club

Austin Illini Network

This page features the local businesses of Austin's Illini graduates, where we can network and support each other's businesses and careers. The network is organized into categories, click on each link below to find local Illini businesses or professionals and support your local Illini.

Legal

Attorney, Lawrence Page-- www.Law-Page.com

Austin Illini President Lawrence Page is an attorney practicing commercial litigation, family law, and appellate law. Lawrence also can prepare wills and probate estates. See www.Law-Page.com for more information.

Attorney, Josh Bruckerhoff

Josh Bruckerhoff is an attorney at Diamond McCarthy, where he practices commercial litigation. He graduated from U of I in 2004 and from the University of Texas School of Law in 2007. He is married to fellow-U of I alum Irina Marinova, who is also an Austin Illini member.

Mediator/Arbitrator, Paul Blanke-- www.PaulBlanke.com

Paul Blanke is a former Illinois Judge who retired to Austin and now serves as a mediator and arbitrator.

Paul F. Blanke Mediator/Arbitrator 1958 BS Commerce and Law 1960 JD Law 6721 Valburn Dr. Austin, TX 78731 Tel: 512 797 9446 Fax: 512 342 8730 E Mail: paulblanke@yahoo.com Web Site: www.paulblanke.com

Advertising & Marketing

Reg Herde -- AMD Marketing

Local Illini alumnus Reg Herde works at AMD in their marketing department since August of 2005. (reg.herde@amd.com) He was formerly the as the Director of Business Development for The McIntosh Advertising and Design House ( www.the-mad-house.com ), a small shop that works on projects and campaigns in traditional media such as television, radio and newspaper but also specialize in creative ways to draw attention for thier clients, including direct mail, sponsorship, cross-promotions and guerilla marketing tactics.

Manic MarCom--Marketing

Austin Illini member Sylvia Christensen runs Maniac MarCom - An Austin-based marketing and technical writing firm that caters to high-tech companies and start-ups. For more information, visit: http://www.maniacmarcom.com/.

Accounting/Investing/Financial Planning

Life Strategies Financial Planning ( www.caringfinancial.com )

Michael B. Horwitz, Ph.D., CFPR (Ph.D., 1979), who has lived in Austin for 25 years, owns Life Strategies Financial Planning, a fee-only comprehensive financial planning and asset management firm that caters to individuals and families at every stage of life. Mike invites fellow Illini to call or come in for a complimentary 45 minute meeting. Please visit the website for more details.

Kristie Hemenway

Kristie Hemenway is currently a full-time mother, but she formerly was an accountant and a physical therapist

2704 Bonnie Road

Austin, TX 78703

708.359.9864

Current job: mother

Formerly accountant and physical therapist

Sales

Angela Lomme -- www.angelaslittleluxuries.com

Angela Lomme--University of Illinois class of '90 (LAS)--is a Master's Level degreed professional who is currently staying home to raise 3 little ones. Her main business now is Angela's Little Luxuries. She is a Registered eBay Trading Assistant and also has her own online store. Contact her before purchasing anything to see what your Illini discount is!!

Health Care & Coverage

Joyce Smith Blanke

Joyce Smith Blanke graduated U of I in 1958. She has been an independent insurance agent since 1979 and works largely in the health insurance area. She is a Certified Long Term Care Advisor. joyceblanke@yahoo.com

Career Planning/Human Resources

Roger Young--Southwestern University

Roger Young is the Director of Career Services at Southwestern University in Georgetown TX. He works with students to help them explore careers, prepare for internships, and transition to the world of work or graduate/professional school after graduation. He also assists them with developing career related skills including resume development, interviewing skills, job search skills, and networking skills. He has been in the field for 14 years. Prior to that, he was a career Air Force officer -mainly working in systems management and R&D management. His e-mail is youngr@southwestern.edu .

Brian Stull--Burnes Group

Brian Stull – Class of ‘89 is the Vice President of Human Resources for Burnes Group in Austin. Burnes is the largest manufacturer and marketer of photo frames and albums and related decorative accessories in the world.

Burnes Group

9301 Amberglen Blvd.

Austin, TX 78729

(512) 257-6805

brianstull89@yahoo.com

Shelly Ebeling

Shelly Ebeling is the HR director at the Sheraton Austin downtown

Restaurants/Food

Mark Turner -- Texadelphia

All Central Texas Texadelphia restaurants are owned by Austin-Illini member Mark Turner, with several locations throughout Austin, including Dell Diamond, downtown, on "the drag" of UT's campus, and at 15th and San Antonio where Austin Illini meet to watch Illini sports. Texadelphia serves famous Cheesesteak sandwiches, burgers, beer, and salads. Click here for the Texadelphia website for locations in Austin.

Ellen McGuire, Chocolatier-- www.truffletwostep.com.

Ellen McGuire - Class of 1996 -- is a part-time chocolatier. Her business, Truffle Two Step, makes homemade chocolate truffles to order. She would be happy to help you with favors for weddings, baby showers, or dinner parties. Consider her truffles for Holiday gifts or Valentine's Day treats for your sweetheart. www.truffletwostep.com. orders@truffletwostep.com

Music

Robin John Tewes

Austin Illini Robin John Tewes is a bass player in "The Les Hartman Band", a country/classic rock variety band that is available for parties and weddings. www.leshartman.com. Robin also books and plays bass in "The Mike Petty Band". www.michaelpettyband.com. Check out www.cadential.net for all of your band booking needs. Contact Robin at 512-917-0800.

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