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38 June 2023 S P E C I A L P R O M OT I O N A L S E C T I O N P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E S Thomas Owen is a devoted State Farm agent who combines hometown pride and the ability to offer quality home, life, auto and business insurance, helping to ensure peace of mind for life's unexpected moments. A native of Fayetteville, Owen has a decade of representing State Farm, America's largest and most recognized insurer. State Farm has led the industry for almost 100 years because of its financial strength, claims satisfaction and the personal touch of local agents like Owen. Owen is a loving husband and proud father who, as an eight-time Cumberland County golf champion, enjoys finetuning his golf game in his free time. Family values and knowledgeable insurance backgrounds allow Owen and his team to bring the highest quality service and satisfaction to their customers. Thomas Owen STATE FARM AGENT Thomas Owen STATE FARM AGENT A native of Fayetteville, Thomas Owen is a devoted State Farm agent who combines hometown pride with the offering of quality home, life, and auto insurance, ensuring peace of mind for life's unexpected moments. With a major in Risk Management and Insurance from East Carolina University's Class of 2011 Thomas always knew after graduating from Terry Sanford High School that he wanted to go on to become a 2nd generation State Farm Agent. A loving husband to his wife Anna and soon to be father of a baby girl, Thomas enjoys free time spent fine tuning his game as a four time Cumberland County golf cham- pion. Family values and a knowl- edgeable insurance background allow Thomas to bring the highest quality service and satisfaction to his customers. 910-864-5908 | thomas@thomasowen.biz 6040 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Andrew Dualan THE MILITARY JUSTICE CENTER Andrew Dualan of The Military Justice Center expertly advocates and seeks justice for service members and their families in military, state and federal courts using his first-hand military experience. Andrew served as a member of the Army's prestigious Trial Defense Service at Fort Bragg. After his time there, Andrew served as prosecutor and acting chief of justice with the 82nd Airborne Division. Andrew continues to serve in the Army Reserve and maintains a steady dedication to his community, serving as vice chairman of the Westarea Fire Department, coaches the mock trial team at Village Christian Academy and has taught several Sunday school classes at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. 910-249-9020 | www.militaryjusticecenter.com 120 Westlake Road # 6, Fayetteville, NC 28314 910-920-3456 | www.grizzlycustomsautopaint.com 4003 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Francis McMillan GRIZZLY CUSTOMS Francis "Mac" McMillan, the owner and founder of Grizzly Customs, was raised right here in Fayetteville and got his start in the auto body business as a shop boy when he was 13 years old in his uncle Tom's shop. He grew up in the shop and mastered the trade. After several years working in some of the biggest collision repair businesses in the state, he made the "dive" to open his own shop. With a focus on using high-quality products, creating a safe and happy workplace for his employees, and streamlining the repair process for customers, the dream of Grizzly Customs became a reality. With more than 30 years of experience and handling everything from dent repair to custom paint jobs, Grizzly Customs has become a trusted name in Fayetteville. Working with several large car dealerships supplying repair services for outgoing sales, the staff still knows how to make walk- in customers a priority. And Mac says he would be nothing without his team: Brianna McMillan, who keeps everything running; Mike "Little Hands" Herring; amazing mechanic Kevin "My ACE" Lewis; and Sean "Bones" Carney, one of the best he's ever seen in the paint booth. And if you can't find him in the shop, just look up. He is most certainly in the sky pursuing his other passion, Paraclete skydiving. "If you're gonna be a bear, be a Grizzly" -Fred McMillan

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