Previous Chapter Members of the Month

Eddie FakhouryEddie Fakhoury, Senior Sales Director for PL Marketing provides custom promotional and apparel merchandise as well as brand identity and fulfillment programs. PL Marketing is in the top 3% nationally and serves clients that range from small business owners up to Fortune 100 companies. PL Marketing has been delivering successful, creative and effective marketing solutions for over five decades. We want to be your best partner for all your marketing and promotional needs. You can reach me at 248.932.7744, ext. 117 or email eddief@plmarketing.com. Eddie has business referrals that he would like to share with an event planner who is interested in growing their business in our group.

"One of the biggest benefits gained by being a part of BNI is having an extended sales team who will put you in front of individuals you may not have had a chance to connect with had you not been a part of this group."

Eddie has been a member since February 2006.


Sarah St. John

Sarah St. John, is a residential painter who has been painting professionally for five years. Between 2005 and 2006, 85% of the jobs she completed were either for returning customers or someone who had been referred to her by a previous customer. She is known for her excellent workmanship, trustworthiness, and the attention and care she gives to each customer. Sarah's target areas range throughout Dearborn, Plymouth, Livonia, Royal Oak, Taylor and Trenton. She can be contacted at 313-384-6393. Sarah has business that she would like to share with a drywaller who is interested in growing their business within our group.

"Being in BNI has almost doubled the number of jobs I complete and helped me to make excellent connections within my community."

Sarah St. John has been a member since October 2006 and has served a term as chapter President.


Jackie McClureJackie McClure, president and founder of JCI Design has been a marketing and communications consultant for more than 30 years. The combination of a talented, hardworking and customer-driven staff and the latest design tools has produced publications, corporate identity programs, logos, marketing campaigns, web design, electronic communications and other print projects that have garnered numerous awards. The JCI Design team prides itself on creating UNEXPECTED marketing tools that help the client stand out from their competition. You can reach Jackie at 313.561.6280 or by email. Our BNI group has an excellent synergy group that includes marketing, public relations, branded promotion items, printing and distribution, and has referrals for an event planner, a researcher and a media planner.

"BNI has created collaboration opportunities that have benefited JCI Design. It has also brought more resources to my clients and their projects, expanding what I have to offer without adding to my overhead."

Jackie has been a member since February 2006 and has served as Visitor Host and Event Coordinator.


Dr. Lawrence MintzerI am dentist Dr. Lawrence Mintzer, offering patients comprehensive dental care including emergency treatment, dentures (partial and full), snoring aides, crowns and bridges, cosmetic dentistry (veneers, etc.), to full oral rehabilitation. Our dental care is delivered with kindness, gentleness, and thoroughness to achieve excellence in the comfort and quality of life for our patients. My dental practice is conveniently located in west Dearborn at 23100 Cherry Hill Rd. (intersection of W. Outer Drive). I welcome your calls at 313-274-5060.

"Join us of Net Worth Affiliates to learn how we can benefit you and help promote your business too."

Dr. Mintzer has been a member since February 2006. He has served as a Visitor Host and is currently on the Membership Committee.


Mary Gardai

Mary Gardai is an independent Aflac agent. Aflac offers supplemental insurance, providing solutions to employers by expanding benefits programs without adding costs. For employees, Aflac offers the opportunity to apply for polices at payroll rates. These policies pay cash directly to the insured to help with expenses associated with an accident or sickness that are not covered by company plans. Aflac also provides a financial safety net at a time when income may stop and bills are mounting. Policies include Short Term Disability, Accident, Sickness, Cancer, Specified Health, Hospital Protection, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. For more information call me @ 313-770-4709 or e-mail mary_gardai@us.aflac.com.

"BNI is an awesome organization to promote your business. Within the first month, I started to work with Larry Popiel of Heights Insurance and shared referrals. I have had the opportunity to refer clients and friends to many of the members of the group already and look forward to doing more."

Mary has been a member since September 2007 and is serving on the Membership Committee.