by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2013 | February/March, Love Stories
by Stephanie Struyck Elgin He was a southern California boy. She was born and raised in Finland. Yet somehow they found each other, becoming successful partners in business and life. Katri first came to the United States as an exchange student when she was 17...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2013 | February/March, Love Stories
It was at Venice High School, in 1967 when they first met. He played football and baseball. She didn’t know what the two were. He asked her out on a date. She said she was busy, but to later ask again. So he did…some two years later. And the rest…as they...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2013 | February/March, Love Stories
Although they grew up only 15 minutes away from each other in the San Fernando Valley, it wasn’t until 1989 when Marshall and Shelley began their love story. In fact, it was at Knollwood Country Club in Northridge, at a birthday party, where the initial sparks...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2013 | February/March, Love Stories
The first time Jeff Greiner laid eyes on Kim, he knew there was something captivating about her. Jeff was an officer, a captain in the United States Air Force, and Kim was enlisted. Both were stationed in Indiana. “Jeff first met me when I was arguing with his...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2013 | February/March, Love Stories
During their senior year, Pati and Barry continued their friendship. She was a cheerleader and Barry was the class president. They never officially dated, and after graduation, Pati was off to college and Barry had enlisted in the Air Force. Stationed...
by élite Magazine | Jan 28, 2013 | February/March, Love Stories
Their love didn’t bloom right away. In fact, she didn’t have any interest in him at first…but as the story goes…their friendship grew into a partnership in business and in love. “We are both second generation radio,” states Carl. “I knew Jeri’s mother and...
by Linda & Moe Hafizi | Jan 28, 2013 | February/March, Publisher's Letter
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we have devoted this edition of élite Magazine to all things love and romance. From husband and wife business partners, to high school sweethearts, romantic proposals and more, these love stories will captivate your...