Meet our Members

  • Jamie T. Arthurs

    Dignity Memorial Network of Funeral Homes and Cemeteries in Washington, D.C.

    Once in a Lifetime Event Planner

    As a licensed mortician in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia who focuses on Advance Planning for clients, Jamie Arthurs utilizes his over 27 years of experience to assist clients in planning a celebration of their life as unique the one they lived. Whether a client wants a small intimate gathering, something religious or a party to be remembered for years to come, Jamie will spend the time with them crafting the celebration so their loved ones are not dealing with the planning or financial stress when the time of need arises.

    Jamie has been a member of Network Bethesda for over 11 years and is a member of the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary Club. In his spare time, his passion is making memories with his son from cooking, to live music, to football, soccer, record shopping and fishing.

  • Bobby Brooner

    Baby Proofing Montgomery, Inc

    President

    Bobby comes from a background of being handy and after a decade in construction began babyproofing houses in 2008. Recently he has joined forces with Safe Start Child to deliver a better experience for clients and expand our audience beyond the local area. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

  • Lawrence Kotchek

    Print 1 Printing

    Sales Manager

    Lawrence has over 30 years’ experience and expertise in the printing industry and he should be your go to source for print, signage and direct mail. He is very active and well connected in the community; he is the incoming President of the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary Club and sits on the Boards of the Greater Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce and Story Tapestries.

    Lawrence is a former board member of Leadership Montgomery and a graduate of the CORE class of 2013 in addition to other community service. If you need a connection, he probably knows someone.

  • Laura Rhode

    BrandMarket

    Chief Experience Officer

    Whether your goal is to promote your business, show appreciation to your clients or honor your employees, Laura is your go-to expert for all things branded.

    Laura brings a unique approach to branded apparel and promotional products. In the industry over 20 years, Laura is a former event planner with an overthinking eye for detail and an extraordinary knack for the unique. She’s a past board member of Women Business Owner of Montgomery County and member of several local Chambers. Her passion for championing local non-profits by providing budget conscious marketing options makes her a resource to know.

  • John Tabor

    Tabor Design Build

    Founder, President

    John Tabor is the founder and president of Tabor Design Build, one of the DC metro area’s leading design/build firms where they make it easy for homeowners in Maryland, DC and Virginia to remodel their home, by taking care of everything from their exclusive 3D design process to the final cleanup. Tabor’s mission is to provide his clients with an exceptional design/build experience.

    As a nationally recognized industry leader, John also serves as the President of the local Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO) Mid-Atlantic Metro DC chapter, an organization dedicated to raising the standard of the entire remodeling industry.