About Us / Staff 
Mike Tesoriero - Owner/ Editor, Southlake Style - mike@southlakestyle.com
Mike developed the idea for Southlake Style in August of 2005. After many positive reactions to the Southlake Style business plan they decided to bring the idea to life. The first issue of Southlake Style was published in March of 2006 and promptly received the honor of Southlake’s Small Business of the Year for 2006.
Mike is a self professed entrepreneur with over 10 years of sales, marketing and business consulting experience primarily within the pharmaceutical industry.
Mike was born and raised in upstate New York where he also earned both a bachelor’s of science degree in biotechnology and an MBA in marketing from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. In 2004, he and his wife, Nicole, moved to Texas to pursue their careers and the high quality of life characteristic of the DFW area. Mike currently resides in Southlake’s Timarron with Nicole and their two daughters.
When he is not spending time with their young family- Mike enjoys playing sports, photography and riding his motorcycle.
Nicole Tesoriero - Owner/ Advertising Director, Southlake Style - nicole@southlakestyle.com
Nicole is known best for her care free smile and friendly demeanor which made her an outstanding success during her 10 year advertising sales career with Verizon. After several national awards with Verizon, she decided to leave the corporate world in 2005 and immediately built a solid foundation and reputation for Southlake Style.
Nicole was both born and raised in New York where she earned a bachelor’s of science degree in business marketing from the Rochester Institute of Technology. In 2004, she and her husband, Mike, moved to Texas to pursue their careers and the high quality of life characteristic of the DFW area. She currently resides in Southlake’s Timarron with Mike and their two daughters.
When she is not spending time with their young family- Nicole enjoys exercising, yoga, cooking and reading. In 2008, Nicole put her love for exercise and community involvement together and started her own team for the Susan G. Komen 3-day in Dallas. Through her efforts and dedication she raised more than $25,000 for breast cancer research
Blake Barkoskie- Assistant Editor, Southlake Style - blake@southlakestyle.com
Southlake Style is honored to have Blake Barkoskie as its current Assistant Editor. A
multi-talented Southlake mom and enthusiastic member of many civic and philanthropic
organizations including Metroport Meals on Wheels, Blake has quickly
become an integral member of the Southlake Style team. From office management to
editorial and beyond she helps to keep Southlake Style the best publication around!
About Us / Contributors
David Faltys, Ed. D. - "CISD News" CISD Superintendent
David Faltys has served as the superintendent of the Carroll ISD January 3, 2006. He has quickly gained the admiration, trust and respect of the entire community. David is a former classroom teacher, high school principal and assistant superintendent in Navasota. David is a graduate of Texas A&M University and recently earned his doctorate degree. He currently resides in CISD with his wife, Jennifer, and four children.
Bob & Jami Zimmerman - "Home Style", Cheap Thrills Decor
Meet the Zimmerman’s, funky Fort Worth designer meets Hoosier hard rocker. Sound like a rule-breaking match? But, the first rule of love (and style) is that there are no rules. That’s quite possibly what makes them truly inspired.
Local design powerhouse Jami Zimmerman pursued a Journalism/Public Relations from University of Texas. A creative force with an uncanny ability to elicit personal style, she has been providing visual interpretation of individuality in the form of home décor for over 7 years.
Bob Zimmerman has first-hand experience in living life by blending styles. After earning a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University, he worked in carpentry while pursuing his dream as a lead singer in a rock ‘n roll band. Bob brought his edgy experience to Cheap Thrills Décor in 2004.
Cheap Thrills Décor was founded in 2001 when a shopping fetish turned into a business and is now one of the fastest growing design firms and décor sources in the Metroplex.
Mike Mills, CFS - "Financial Solutions", Owner Mike Mills Wealth Management
Since 1999 Mike has acted as the managing principal of Mike Mills Wealth Management. Mike Mills has been in the investment industry for 8 years and is a member of the Financial Planning Association, (FPA) and is an endorsed representative of the Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust Financial Services, Inc. an organization dedicated to helping Physicians protect and grow wealth.
Mike is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and a retired Air Force Officer. Mike had a short lived military career due to a severe accident that nearly cost him his life. Mike’s near death experience has given him a passion for making sure that his client’s financial plans are designed to succeed under all circumstances and combat the onslaught wealth eroding factors that most plans face over time. Mike feels that it is his personal mission to design strategies that protect his client’s families, build liquidity, and grow client assets into multi-generational wealth.
Mike has appeared frequently in media. He co-hosted a financial related radio show, appeared on cable TV, and has been published frequently on a variety of financial planning related topics in many different newspapers.
Mike & his wife Sheri have been married for 6 years and they have 2 children Allison and Tyler Marie. They live in Southlake, Texas.
Karry Millette - "Fitness", Fitness Director - Larry North Fitness (Southlake)
With a BS in Kinesiology and over 10 years of fitness experience this "Rising Star" award winner is one of Larry North's best. Her energy and positive attitue are bound to keep you motivated on your way towards a healthier lifestyle.
Mike Currie - "Travel with Style", Owner - Cruise Holidays (Southlake)
Mike brings a broad base of experience from his global travels as a broadcaster and VP of Marketing for LSG Sky Chefs. More importanly he and his wife Gloria are cruise specialists with more than 40 years of combined travel experience. Mike and Gloria have a vast knowledge of air, sea and land traveling logistic management, worldwide. So if you want to go somewhere, chances are one of them has been there.
Roxann Taylor - "Getting REAL Estate", Roxann Taylor & Associates Realtors
Roxann Taylor is a nationally-recognized real estate professional who brings three decades of real estate experience to the readers of Southlake Style. Roxann has become synonymous with Southlake and she has the respect and admiration of many in the community. With honesty and integrity as her hallmark, Roxann brings her style to each and every transaction she makes.
Roxann is a Magna Cum Laude graduate, listed amongst the best real estate agents in all of North Dallas and is a member or sponsor for just about every community based organization in Southlake. Southlake Style is proud to bring Roxann’s community spirit and professionalism to its readers in each and every issue.
Carita Weaver and Michael Burns - "What's on the Web", Partners i5 web works
Carita Weaver and Michael Burns are founding partners at Southlake based i5 web works, a website design and re-design business established in 2001. As the Southlake Chamber’s 2005 Small business of the year, i5 specializes in e-commerce, e-learning and search engine optimization. Both Michael and Carita have lived in Southlake for over a decade and each has played an integral role in building much of the local "web-based" real estate.
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