Wednesday, March 31, 2010

March Entrepreneur of the Month

(*Photo L-R: EntrePaducah Concierge Terry Reeves; Dr. Evelyn Jones; Paducah Chamber of Commerce Chair Helen Sims)
Photo: Bill Fox, FoxFotography

Perhaps you’ve seen this month’s Entrepreneur of the Month?
Some of you may have seen her very up close and personal during a visit to her office. You may have seen her speaking to your civic club…or your professional organization…or at a school function.
Speaking of school, perhaps you’ve seen her supporting school activities at Community Christian Academy where she’s been involved for the last 15 years…including as a member of the School Board for four years.
Or, maybe you’ve read a byline for this successful entrepreneur in Good Housekeeping, Skin & Aging, and Dermatology Times Magazines.
Most likely, you’ve seen Dr. Evelyn Jones and her staff at WellSprings Dermatology at the Livingwell Centre in Paducah.
In case you’re wondering about the clinic name, Dr. Jones says it was inspired by the Bible passage, Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart; it is the wellspring of life.”
Through her faith and her profession, she’s helped guard many a heart and body. Active in the Southwest Church of Christ, she and her family just two years ago traveled to Honduras to medically and spiritually minister to Hondurans. She’s a lifetime member of a group of physicians committed to serving The Skin Cancer Foundation’s mission and programs.
In her community, she is a former “Woman of the Year” as named by the Paducah Business & Professional Women’s group…and is an active member on the EntrePaducah Technology Think Tank.
As an entrepreneur, Dr. Jones opened her dermatology practice in 1993, and established the first Medical Spa in Paducah. Those businesses combined to form WellSprings in 2004 and currently employ 16 people. She and her husband Dr. Shawn Jones do a radio show Wednesday mornings at 9:00 AM on AM1450 called “The Jones Show” focusing on “Living the Principled Life.”
What’s there to enjoy about being an entrepreneur, I asked the Doctor? “The people.....my WellSprings co-workers and my patients.....because they encourage and stimulate me to be better and allow me the opportunity to serve in this community.
And serve she has…but she takes community spirit honestly. She credits her dear parents, Doctor Wally and (former Mayor) Gerry Montgomery as her source of inspiration.
Congratulations to Dr. Evelyn Montgomery Jones, the EntrePaducah and Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce March Entrepreneur of the Month!

*WellSprings Dermatology offers Board Certified Dermatology, practicing general and cosmetic dermatology. WellSprings is located at 2341 New Holt Road in Paducah.

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