We have checked references on hundreds of companies and individual professionals using our proprietary questionnaires and statistical analysis. In doing so, we have compiled databases by industry and specialty so that most companies or individuals can be compared to peers in several factors or, at a minimum, in overall customer satisfaction. This enables us to quickly identify the best, the worst, and the average.
Below, we recognize specific professionals and organizations that are among the best at what they do and honor them as "America's Best in Customer Satisfaction."
"The Good Life" listings are based on reference checks, testing and personal experience. We have found them to be among the best that America -- and the world -- has to offer.
To nominate a candidate for one of these lists, send your name, complete contact information for your nominee -- and a short explanation of why your nominee should be on the list -- via e-mail to warren@rosaluk.com.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Financial
Advisors
Investments, Insurance, and
Mortgages
Accubanc Mortgage Corporation, Cynthia Cutler, Virginia
Advanced Financial Planning, Vance D. Lowe, Texas
Advanced Financial Services, William C. "Cam" Monroe, Jr., Texas
Bell Investment Advisors, Inc., Jim Bell, California
Capstone Investment Advisory, Ted Schwartz, Colorado
Financial Design & Management, Inc., Bruce Haydu, New Jersey
Firstar Home Mortgage, George Olson, Illinois
GS&A Insurance Professionals, Glenn Shipley, Nebraska
The Home Loan Center, Mark Freedle, Washington
Inheritance Planning Strategies, Steven Moerdyk, Michigan
Island Mortgage Network, Inc., Chuck Deal, Arizona
Kaselnak & Associates, Michael Kaselnak, Minnesota
Korin Financial Advisors, Harold Korin, Texas
Loantek.com, Craig Goebbel, Washington
McCreery Securities, Inc., Ron McCreery, Mississippi
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Jim Spencer, California
Owens Financial, Mitch Owens, Maryland
Pierce Financial Planning, George Pierce, Kentucky
Senior Security Estate Plans, Inc., Rick Hoopes, Arizona
Suzanne Seay, Suzanne Seay, CFP, Arizona
Townsend & Townsend, Howard Townsend, California
Tucker Financial Services, Kevin Tucker, Kansas
Dental Laboratories
Crown and Bridge,
Dentures, Orthodontic, and Full-Service
Accutech Orthodontic Lab, Dave Scanlan, Virginia
Advantage Ceramics, Inc., Steven E. Cole, Indiana
Artistic Dental Studio, Chris Pacelli, New Jersey
Dental Craft Corporation, Robert Wakitsch, Illinois
Dental Crafters, Paul Davault, Texas
Dental Studio, Jack Arrington, Nebraska
DW Dental Lab, David Wessel, Arizona
Excel Dental Studios, Inc., George Halverson, Minnesota
Ferguson Crown & Bridge, Ron Ferguson, Virginia
Forte Dental Laboratory, Gary Forte, Alabama
Hall Dental Lab, Ralph Hall, Alabama
Harting Dental Arts Lab, Inc., Amos Harting, Missouri
Island View Dental Lab, Jeffrey Steed, Utah
Lewis Dental Lab, Inc., Steven Reynolds, Maryland
Light Dental Prosthetics, Greg Busch, Missouri
Matrix Laboratories, Michael Henderson, Colorado
Mayclin Dental Studios, Todd Mayclin, Minnesota
Natural Creations Ltd., Ron Fischer, Florida
Naturalistic Ceramics, Dennis Carreon, California
Oral Ceramic Arts, Charles Boyer, Alabama
Oral Shades Center, Imadeddine Awkai, Massachusetts
Ortho Works Laboratory, Jason Brown, Texas
Rory Dental & Technical Art, Inc., Rory McCallum, Washington
Sam's Dental Technology, Sam Cain, Alabama
Satellite Dental Lab, Debra Waldrip, Texas
Saunders Dental Lab, Mike Saunders, Virginia
Scott's Ceramics, Scott Emett, Utah
Thomas Darke Dental Lab, Thom Darke, California
Universal Dental Arts, Denny McFerrin, Colorado
Valley Dental Laboratory, Inc., William Volbeda, California
Wood Dental Laboratory, Kathleen & Dick Wood, Washington
Employment Agencies
and Executive Search Consultants
Retained, Contingent, Temporary, and
Temp-to-Perm
Alliance Recruiting Group, George Roper, South Carolina
Alpha Omega Employment, Mary Kahnke, Minnesota
Blake, Hansen & Schmidt, Ltd., Jeri Schmidt, California
Cofrin Career Connection, LLC, Leigh Cofrin, Indiana
Coleman Lew & Associates, Inc., Charles Lew, North Carolina
Executive Search Placements, Richard Baggott, Colorado
Guaranteed Staffing Services, Idoris Rodriquez, Florida
Gynn Associates, Inc., Walter Gynn, Florida
Mel Shattuck and Associates, Inc., Mel Shattuck, California
National Restaurant Search, John Chitvanni, Georgia
Progressive Staffing, Inc., Al Dettore, Pennsylvania
Strategic Professional Service, Cheryll Moreau, Texas
THE GOOD LIFE
Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts
Sandals Royal Jamaican, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Aventura Spa Palace, Rivera Maya, Mexico
Biggest Burger
Whaler's Pub, Lihue, Kauai, HI
Best Burger
Cherry Cricket, Denver, CO
Best Tourist Activity
Climbing Dunn's River Falls, Jamaica
Swimming with the Dolphins
Helicopter Tour of Kauai
Zip-line, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Most Meaningful Tourist Attraction
Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, HI
Best Margarita
Excursion boat, "Caletas by Day", Puerto
Vallarta, Mexico
Best Merlot, Popular -
Priced
Beringer Founders' Estate
Blackstone
Meridian
Columbia Crest
Best Pinot Noir, Popular -
Priced
Castle Rock - Monterey County
Yellow Tail
Best Zinfandel, Popular - Priced
Renwood Old Vine
Best Sauvignon Blanc, Popular - Priced
Brassfield - High Serenity Ranch
Best Chardonnay, Popular - Priced
Kendall Jackson, Grand Reserve
Best Driveway Product
Systems Paving
Best Home Siding Product
James Hardie
Best Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Nick Slenkovich, Englewood CO
To inquire about having your business references scientifically checked, call (303) 770-2150 or e-mail warren@rosaluk.com.
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