Beril Berk—attorney, leader, and tireless volunteer—is making a meaningful difference in Richardson. Almost eight years ago, Berk moved to the U.S. after working as a corporate attorney in Turkey.
Movers and Shakers
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Gerald Bright
Albert Einstein once said, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Beloved community leader Gerald Bright has been quietly serving throughout Richardson for years and was recently bestowed the honor of being named Richardson’s 2023 Citizen of the Year.
Justin Box (Chef Extraordinaire, Recovered Addict, Good Guy)
Justin Box has been cooking for almost thirty years, a love affair that began atop a black wooden stool in his great-grandma Lareda’s kitchen.
Debasish “Ron” Nag (A Richardson Visionary on a Mission to Change the Face of Healthcare Through Innovation)
Ron Nag’s official title on LinkedIn — Senior Executive & Entrepreneur, specializing in Engineering, Technology, Healthcare and Business Development
The Teng Family (Owners of Jeng Chi Restaurant in Richardson’s Chinatown)
It’s tough to catch Mei “Mama” and Yuan “Papa” Teng when they aren’t working. At 89, Papa is supposed to be retired from the day-to-day operations of Jeng Chi, the restaurant he and Mama founded in Richardson’s Chinatown back in 1990. But “rest” doesn’t seem to be in either of their vocabularies.
Mary Bedosky and Marta Frey
Editor’s Note: Movers and shakers are people who make things happen, influencers whose energy creates positive change. They’re always busy and often pioneers in their respective fields. In each issue of Richardson Life Magazine, we highlight an individual, couple or...