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JUNE 2019 PUBLISHER

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Letter from the Publisher THIS MONTH, WE PRESENT OUR “GENTS” ISSUE IN CELEBRATION OF FATHER’S DAY AND THE MEN IN OUR LIVES. I originally planned to write a tribute to my husband, who still takes my breath away every day. But my dad’s health recently took a turn due to several old age maladies, and my plan changed—as most best laid plans do. This one’s for you, dad.

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My dad—The Last Cowboy—looms large. He’s unmatched when considering the impact a father can have on his daughter. Indeed, I am who I am because of the house I grew up in. My dad taught me to love learning, whether in the traditional sense— education—or non-traditional sense—the journey and ability to explore. He read voraciously—everything from Kipling to Bogle to Louis L’Amour to the Gettysburg Address. And he passed this love on to me, too. My dad was not much of a conversationalist, unless, of course, he was talking and you were listening. But he still subscribed to John Wayne’s “less is more” strategy: Talk low, talk slow and don’t say too much. Complete with handlebar mustache, he was rarely seen without a sweat-rimmed cowboy hat. He liked a good steak, a good scotch, and quiet kids. My dad wasn’t much of a parent in the customary sense. He didn’t teach me to ride a bike and he never attended even one of my golf tournaments. Instead, he was traveling throughout western Kansas, working hard to pay for my college, my siblings’ college, and his grandkids’ college. This is, in his mind, his greatest accomplishment.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2019

FEATURES 16 The Ferrari Club of Kansas City Enjoying the Ride of Close Friends and Beautiful Cars

22 Finding Fit Staying Healthy and Active

28 Paella pro tips Behind the Apron with Jonathan Justus of Black Dirt

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34 WORKS FOR ME Jean-Paul Wong launches PURE Workplace Solutions

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The 12th Annual Books and Boutiques The 12th Annual Books and Boutiques, benefitting St. Luke’s South, was held April 12th. The event featured local boutiques, a luncheon, and best-selling author Gretchen Rubin, Kansas City native and author of The Happiness Project and Outer Order, Inner Calm: Organize and Declutter to Make Room for Happiness. The evening prior, patrons attended a meet and greet with Gretchen.

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SLICKER APPROACHES EACH GARAGE

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FLOOR TREATMENT AS IF IT WERE FOR HIS

with a commercial-grade process and product that would provide

OWN HOME. The customers he serves often are

residential customers a permanent and gorgeous option to use in

friends, neighbors or members of his community.

their homes,” he says.

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Slicker knows from experience that anyone can make promises

the Leawood community for more than a

and apply a coating. The difference is the quality of coating system,

decade,” says Slicker, principal and co-owner

attention to detail and friendly attitude that his company offers.

of Granite Garage Floors. “This speaks vol-

“We do what we say we are going to do,” he says. “We provide

umes about the level of commitment we have

answers to questions that homeowners are asking. Are they easy to

to make sure every customer we work for has

work with? Yes. Are they really as good as their reviews? Yes. Do they

an exceptional experience and is serviced

really do what they say they are going to do? Yes.”

after the installation as well.” A simple question inspired him to leave a successful career in the construction industry and

typical of hundreds of satisfied customers.

start his own business. Why can’t homeowners

“Granite Garage Floors is one of the most-professional contrac-

have access to the same high-quality floor treat-

tors I’ve ever worked with,” he says. “From the initial consultation to

ments as commercial customers?

detailed emails about what to expect and when and how to care for

“For years, coating systems installed in garages

the floor, every expectation that was set was met.”

had been installed improperly with inferior,

Slicker is quick to give the credit to his team and to share his success

water-based product and were ineffective for

with the community. “We have an experienced team who takes pride

homeowners as they peeled and stained almost

in their craft and are always prompt, tidy, and cordial with customers.”

immediately after installation,” he says. “However,

Granite Garage Floors has donated funding and its finished prod-

epoxy coating systems in most commercial loca-

uct to several local schools, such as Shawnee Mission East, Indian

tions were simultaneously being installed prop-

Hills Middle School, Cure’ of Ars Catholic School, St. Ann Catholic

erly, using higher-grade material, and have been a

School and Corinth Elementary School, as well as several civic orga-

reliable and long-lasting option for years.”

nizations. The company also is a generous contributor to the Mid-

Slicker started his company with two objec-

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America Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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“Granite Garage Floors did an outstanding job,” Joe Finch says.

and service for homeowners, and give back to

“Their staff was friendly, attentive and easy to work with. I definitely

the community where he lives and works.

would recommend Granite Garage Floors to friends and family.”

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DRIVERâ€™S NOTEBOOK

The Ferrari Club of Kansas City ENJOYING THE RIDE OF CLOSE FRIENDS AND BEAUTIFUL CARS

ARTICLE LISA MOYER | PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVIS CARROLL

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ITALIAN LUXURY, PERFORMANCE, AND DESIGN HAS BEEN EPITOMIZED BY FERRARI EVER SINCE THAT 125S, 1500 CC. 12-cylinder won its first victory in the Rome Grand Prix in 1947. Named after Enzo Ferrari (b. 1898, Modena, Italy), the prancing horse logo symbolizes “Italian excellence that makes the world dream.” Decades of racing success has created a loyal following, revved by state-of-the-art Ferrari factories, museum, and theme parks attracting millions of enthusiasts worldwide. The Ferrari Club of Kansas City is among its aficionados. This local chapter was formed within the Rocky Mountain Region nearly 20 years ago by co-founder Christopher M. Parr, now Rocky Mountain regional director. Today, the chapter sports 83 members, and Parr estimates that 200 Ferraris can be sighted within a 175-mile radius of KC. “Whether young or old, Ferrari owner or not, members share a common passion for Ferrari,” says Parr, along with current president and friend, Ryan Anderson of Overland Park. “Our monthly activities include social, touring, and track events to enhance driving skills and automobile knowledge. We’re one of the most active chapters in the Ferrari Club of America, hosting up to 36 events per year—mostly family-friendly to include our spouses and children.” Anderson, owner of Elevated Electronics, was introduced to the Ferrari Club in 2011 through a business client. “Since then,” Anderson says, “it’s been a wonderful ride of close friends and beautiful cars.” Anderson has owned a 2004 360 Spider, 2013 California, and 2017 488GTB. He’s attended multiple Formula One and other racing events, saying: “Ferrari’s attention to detail and obsession with perfection really resonates with me.” Parr has owned seven Ferraris over the past 23 years, including a 308 GTB, 348TB, 355GTB, 365GTB/4, F40, 550 Maranello and a 599 GTB. (His wife owns a 246 Dino GT.)

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

(CON TI N U ED)

Parr has enjoyed a 38-year career in banking and wealth management that has allowed him to make several treks to the Ferrari factory in Italy and attend the Grand Prix and Ferrari Challenge races. “Ferrari is the last purebred sports/racing car company,” Parr says. “In recent years, new exotic cars have hit the market, offering incredible performance, but none has the history and pedigree of Ferrari.” Anderson says a common trait among Ferrari Club members is their drive for excellence: “Almost all are Type A personalities. You’ll notice engineers and radiologists are drawn to the cars because of this obsession with perfection.” But that doesn’t mean they’re not down-to-earth. They drive their Ferraris to work, to Wal-Mart, and lend them to friends or community events. “There’s no competing among members to be the most impressive or pretentious. It’s just real people with a common hobby,” Anderson says. Parr agrees that the relationships have been the true joy of the club, evidenced by his commitment to the annual Crescent Classic Ferrari Rally he created in 2004. As the most respected Ferrari road rally in North America, it was recently recognized in a Ferrari ceremony in Maranello, Italy and featured in leading Ferrari publications and on national TV with many F1 drivers participating in the rally over the years. Parr says he and his wife and team spend 18 months planning the Crescent Classic which will be a six-day driving event in Paris, Arkansas this year. The Ferrari Club is often requisitioned to provide cars for special events. Anderson says members give back to the community “constantly and generously, locally and globally.” “I’ve allowed employees to use the Ferrari for birthday parties, and I encourage my neighbors to pick up their kids from school in it,” Anderson says. “I truly enjoy sharing with all those who have a passion for the cars.” “Kansas City is lucky to have such a strong and thriving car community. It’s really not all about the cars as much as it is spending time with old friends, making new friends and going for a long drive.” —Christopher M. Parr, Rocky Mountain Regional Director

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LESSONS in life STAYING ACTIVE & HEALTHY

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M a r c E r i c k s o n

Marc Erickson is a busy father of three kids, lawyer and managing partner at Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP, and an avid lover of running and staying active. Marc and his family enjoy running, camping, hiking, skiing and watersports.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO STAY

for us to connect. The kids’ schedules are often

ACTIVE AND HEALTHY?

busier than mine, so it is great to see them taking

In my 30’s, I was having a hard time finding a

the time to be active and healthy.

fitness regimen that I could stick to. Then, some friends invited my wife and I to run a marathon

HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR

with them. We were not runners, but we thought it

BUSY HOME AND WORK LIFE WITH

would be a fun one-time challenge. I limped to the

YOUR FITNESS REGIMEN?

finish of my first marathon but wasn’t happy with

I run early in the morning before work or occa-

my time, so I decided to run another marathon. I

sionally over lunch. Our law firm recently con-

then learned about the Paul Black Running Club,

verted an old file room into a workout facility. I’m

a group of men and women who run together

hoping that the workout facility will give other

three days a week in Kansas City. Even though

people in the office an opportunity to be more

nobody is taking attendance, I find that it is easier

active. For several years, Wagstaff & Cartmell

for me to get up early in the morning to run if I

has been a sponsor of the Lawyer’s Association

know other people are also going to be there. We

of Kansas City Law Day 5K. Even though we are

refer to that as the power of the group.

a mid-size firm, we often have the most participants in the race. I’m really proud of that.

HOW HAVE YOUR FITNESS GOALS AND PHILOSOPHIES MORPHED

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OUR

OVER THE YEARS?

READERS THAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

When my wife and I were training for our first

THROUGH YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY?

marathon in 2007, we couldn’t do our training runs

Ditch the ear buds and find a friend to share

together because one of us needed to be home

the experience of working out. Technology that

with our young kids. Twelve years later, our kids are

was supposed to bring us together is making us

now running with us! In the last two years, we have

increasingly more isolated. Combine your work-

run two half marathons as a family. Additionally,

out with some social interaction, and you will find

my son is now getting up early in the morning to

the time more fulfilling, and you will find it easier

run with me, so that provides a great opportunity

to stay committed.

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LESSONS IN LIFE

(CON TI N U ED)

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J o e l A c k e r m a n

Joel Ackerman, a lifelong resident of Leawood and area physician, believes in the importance of staying healthy and active but also maintaining a balance. Joel and his wife, who is an area physician as well, have four kids and enjoy traveling, athletics and exploring new areas in their field of medicine.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO STAY HEALTHY? My definition of health continues to evolve

I can continue to enjoy activities with friends and family and to live a long, healthy life.

as I get older. I’ve tried everything from water aerobics to racing in IronMan Triathlons. I view

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OUR

health now as a balance of mental, physical and

READERS THAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

spiritual practice. I try to do some type of phys-

THROUGH YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY?

ical activity most days of the week. I try to also

Don’t be afraid to try new activities. Being

participate in volunteer activities, attend church

active does not mean that you have to show up

on a regular basis, eat somewhat healthy and

in a gym for an hour every day. Walking with

get proper amounts of sleep.

friends, carrying golf clubs and playing nine holes of golf, raking leaves, kicking a soccer ball with

HOW HAVE YOUR GOALS AND PHILOSOPHY

a child—these are all great examples of being

ON FITNESS MORPHED OVER THE YEARS?

active. Moderation is key, and this is something

My philosophies have definitely evolved over the

that I did not appreciate early in my adult life. The

years. I used to think that an hour of exercise each

other aspect of being active is being able to

day was the goal. I paid no attention to recovery,

recover so that you can continue to participate

diet, mental health or doing a variety of types of

in life activities. Pay attention to your diet, sleep

physical activity. My goals have transformed over

and desire to help others. Try to be grateful for the

the years to injury prevention and longevity so that

blessings in your life and have fun.

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195

4.1

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164

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$875,000

$825,000

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$800,000

98%

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$740,000

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4.1

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FOOD & WINE

Paella pro tipsÂ ARTICLE RILEY COWING | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

CHEF JONATHAN JUSTUS OF BLACK DIRT (FORMERLY OF THE INFAMOUS JUSTUS DRUGSTORE) TAUGHT A PAELLA COOKING CLASS AT KITCHEN STUDIO: KANSAS CITY, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH BENEFITED OPERATION BBQ RELIEF. The experience was complete with wine, salad course and cheese plate for dessert while guests learned techniques to recreate his paella recipe at home.

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+ The

Spanish-inspired

cooking

class with chef Jonathan Justus began honestly, with a confession that he hasn’t made paella since working as a chef in France. “There were a lot of people in the summertime that have condominiums there, and they would just take to-go’s of the paella. We did it once a day and when it was gone, it was gone,” Justus recalled at the beginning of class. “And I do have to be honest, that was the last time I cooked a paella. [laughs] Frankly, to be honest with you, it took years to quit having nightmares about paella. But I think it’ll all come back to me.” The recipe surely did appear to exist in his muscle memory. His movement was rhythmic and unwavering as he rinsed leeks and chopped carrots for the stock while he answered intermittent questions from guests— Leawood residents and Leawood Lifestyle readers—and told stories of his culinary experiences. With the relaxed ease in Justus’s tone, it was as though guests were front row in his own kitchen. Kitchen Studio: KC, local high-end kitchen and bath design firm, hosted the class. The intentional, elegant feel to each area of the showroom enhanced the already cozy atmosphere. A unique light fixture, featuring delicate glass teardrops with light bulbs inside, hung above the edge of the kitchen counter where Justus’s wife, Camille Eklof, plated handfuls of spinach for the salad course.

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FOOD & WINE

(CON TI N U ED)

Aaron Fry, certified sommelier from Vintegrity, poured different Spanish white wines before, during and after each course. As he poured the first wine, an Alberiño, he explained that paella is typically paired with a Tempranillo or other lighter red wines. According to Fry, Alberiño had what he described as the “lemonade factor” — its slightly salty taste makes it refreshing while holding up to the food’s flavor. Justus offered numerous tips over the first course — his version of a Spanish salad topped with Spanish-style chorizo, piquillo peppers and hard-boiled eggs. He described how paella differs from risotto in stirring frequency — paella shouldn’t need to be stirred more than once after all ingredients make it into the pan. He offered opportunities throughout the cooking process where guests could adapt the recipe to their own preferences and cooking abilities. For dessert, Pat, a Certified Cheese Professional from the Better Cheddar, provided an overflowing cheese plate. He wanted to create balance when assembling this assortment by establishing contrast. This was accomplished by intentionally placing sharp edges next to softer edges, like Manchego Curado placed next to serano or Spanish olives. After all ingredients were added into the paella pan, Justus emphasized the importance of cooking with your ears. Every so often, he’d hover his ear near the rim of the pan before slowly rotating it to ensure the paella was cooking properly. “It’s not an easy dish,” Justus had cautioned earlier in the class. But he listened and rotated, listened and rotated. Once he determined the dish was complete, he spooned abundant portions onto each plate and carefully ensured each plate had mussels, scallops, shrimp, clams and prawns. 30

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HIT THE

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BBQ

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+ SOMETHING SWEET.

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+ SOMETHING TANGY. Think vinegar, mustard, or citrus. This is what brings the zing to your sauce.

+ SOMETHING SPICY.

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+ SOMETHING LIQUID. It can be beer, water, chicken soda, stock, or wine. Start with about 1/2 a cup and see what happens.

+ SOMETHING TOMATO. You’ll most likely use ketchup, but you can also use tomato paste.

+ THE SPICE COMBINATION.

NEELY’S BBQ SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

+ 2 cups ketchup + 1 cup water + 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar + 5 tablespoons brown sugar + 5 tablespoons sugar + 1/2 tablespoon black pepper + 1/2 tablespoon onion powder + 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard + 1 tablespoon lemon juice + 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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salt, and keep tasting as you experiment with your desired spices.

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