2013 August PASO Magazine

BUSINESS
An Outdoor Oasis Awaits!
Dave Miklovic started his career as
most contractors do - working “from
the ground up” beginning as a brick
and block mason which led to jobs
as a carpenter with the film studios
in Southern California building sets,
editing and sweetening bays. In the
early 80’s he worked
with his uncle building
spec homes and commercial
projects along
with building swimming
pools and installing fiberglass
Dave Miklovic pools.
Business Spotlight
By Millie Drum
In 1991 Dave became a licensed
contractor and started his business
Professional Design & Construction.
The scope of his work expanded from
new custom construction and remodels
to luxurious backyard renovation that
includes spa retreats, pools, concrete
work, outdoor kitchens, patio covers,
pergolas, waterfalls and water features.
For residential projects, Dave offers his
comprehensive design perspective that
incorporates the indoor and outdoor
lifestyle of his clients.
Professional Design & Construction
is a dealer for Viking, San Juan
and Aloha fiberglass pools; all offering
a wide variety of designs to fit every
homeowner’s needs. Typically a fiber-
glass pool can be installed in 3 to 4
weeks.
The most rewarding part of
Dave’s business is satisfying his
clients, whether it’s remodeling their
home or creating an oasis in their
backyard. Free estimates and financing
is available. Call (805) 239-4905
or (805) 674-4002 and visit www.
pasobuilder.com for the gallery of
beautiful projects completed by Dave
Miklovic and Professional Design and
Construction.
Please see SPOTLIGHT page 56
HFG from page 53
May of 2007. She specializes in helping
seniors with Medicare Supplements
and Part D.
• Simon Lobo obtained his Property
& Casualty license in 2005 and
Life & Health in 2009 when he joined
with Dee and Olga Hinds, becoming
one of the owners to incorporate
HFG. He is the Secretary of HFG
and manages the Property & Casualty
division of the agency. He enjoys
involvement in community projects
and organizations, primarily the Paso
Robles Rotary Club.
• Sarah Hinds joined HFG and was
licensed as a Life and Health Agent in
2007. She heads the Employee Benefits
and Health Insurance division
of HFG with over 6 years experience
in Human Resources with a Seattle
based fishing company that had over
100 employees. She has received the
certificate in Health Reform from
the Certified Insurance Professional
program and she is going on her fifth
year as the Association Executive for
NAIFA, (National Association of Insurance
and Financial Advisors) Central
Coast.
• Ted Davantzis obtained his Life &
Health license in 2009, Property & Casualty
in 2010, the year he joined HFG.
He has owned his own businesses for
30 years and relies on that experience to
service his business clients.
• Shelli Maldonado has been the
insurance industry for more than 20
years and received her Property & Casualty
license in 2000. Her background
consists of Underwriting, Commercial
and Personal Insurance, she joined
HFG in 2011.
• Michael R. Talen joined HFG
this year - Mike received his insurance
licenses in 1990, his Associate in Risk
Management (ARM) designation
in 1995, and has a degree in business
from Cal Poly. He offers a unique
understanding for his business clients
service needs because he owns two local
businesses.
• Ty Barnhart also joined HFG this
year. Ty received his insurance licenses
in 2010, and recently joined HFG with
a State Farm background, strong ties to
the area and a winning attitude.
Interesting days ahead for all of us
to be sure. The team at Hinds is here to
help, as their slogan states, “We don’t
just sell insurance...we explain it.”
Contact Hinds Financial Group,
Inc. at 239-7443, 1818 Spring Street
in Paso Robles, and find them on line
at www.hindsfinancial.com or www.
hfginsurance.net “Our insurance policies
are offered through HFG Coastal
Insurance Services, Inc.,” said Hinds.
“And our securities offered through
The O.N. Equity Sales Company,
member FINRA/SIPC.”
Wine Awards from page 52
growing table grapes and wine grapes.
Upon his return to San Luis Obispo
County he established Pacific Vineyard
Company and currently serves as
the company’s General Manager.
Donati and his team have been
managing premium varietal wine
grapes on the Central Coast since
planting its first vineyards in 1973
and currently manage 80 percent of
the vineyards in the Edna Valley appellation
with a focus on sustainable
vineyard practices and the production
of high quality fruit.
George Donati and Pacific Vineyard
Company were honored with a
2012 Green Award by the San Luis
Obispo Chamber of Commerce for
their efficiencies in water management
and emissions. Donati shares
his lifetime of agricultural experience
by serving on a variety of grower organizations,
is a member of the Cal
Poly Wine and Viticulture Program
Advisory Council, is a member of the
California Farm Bureau and is also a
licensed California Farm Labor Contractor.
George and his wife Kristi live
and farm in the Edna Valley.
Home Loans
Sharon Ross
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805.238.5004 • 805.459.6792
sharon@ccmortgageconsultants.com
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Paso Robles
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CASA is recruiting volunteers
in North County
Our goal is to train 15 volunteers to step
up and speak for an abused or
neglected child in North County.
Can you help us meet our goal?
40% of all SLO County foster children
live in North County. Become an advocate
for an abused child.
Lift up a child’s voice. Lift up a life.
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Click “Volunteer” at www.SLOCASA.org
Volunteers must complete an application and
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Training held:
9:30am to 4:30pm, Sept. 16, 18, 23 & 25
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