Meet the Team
The team may be small, but they complement each other very well. It’s the classic story of when strangers become friends. The friends just happen to be powerhouses in their own fields. Let us introduce you to the team that makes the publications of FXBG Neighbors arrive at your doorstep every month. Editor and Publisher: Dori Roberts Stewart
The first thing you notice about Dori is
her kind smile. She gives an aura that automatically makes you want to get to know her more. By the way, that kind smile is on par with her personality, she is an incredibly kind person with a thunderous background. Dori was a teacher at Colonial Forge High School teaching high school engineering for 11 years before starting an award-winning company. She has even been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, CNN Money, Fox Business, and Kiplinger’s, and was named Stafford County Business Innovator of the Year. She is the host of her own podcast called Business in the Burg and is now the editor and publisher of Neighbors of Courthouse, Neighbors of Chancellorsville, and Stafford Living Magazine. As a long-time resident, Dori is excited to serve the community she loves to bring people together and also help other businesses grow. Content Coordinator: Liz Hensel
Liz has been living in the Stafford area for the last two years. However, her ties are rooted to Virginia, as Virginia was her first duty station while she was on active duty with the Marine Corps. Her husband is still on active duty, and they hope to make Stafford their forever home with their two daughters and two rescue dogs. While serving in the Marine Corps and Marine Corps reserves has allowed Liz to see all parts of the country and the world, there is truly no place like home. Working on this magazine gives Liz the opportunity to meet her neighbors and the local businesses and more importantly, she gets to highlight them to others. Liz is also the founder of a nonprofit called Leave No Paws Behind USA. She led the campaign to have the legislative change to include pet transportation fees included in military moves. With her leadership, the bill was passed in the FY23 National Defense Appropriation Act. Liz is excited to continue to write the stories of our FXBG Neighbors. Photographer: Karen Presecan
Meeting Karen is walking into a room full of joy. That is what her photography sessions provide. A military spouse, Karen found her love for photography after her husband left on a deployment. Looking for a creative outlet, Karen Presecan Photography was born. Her children help her with setups while her husband handles the finances. Talk about teamwork! Karen’s sincere passion for her work speaks for itself. Her philosophy is to bring joy to the home with stunning photographs of special moments. Her photography portfolio ranges from professional headshots, families, senior portraits, and my personal favorite pets. Karen's photos can be seen on our cover and for many of our family features. She is thrilled to be part of the FXBG Neighbors team. Together these three women work together to bring you the most up-to-date news in the neighborhood. They tell the stories of your neighbors and connect you with the top businesses that serve the residents of the Stafford and Fredericksburg area. This is what FXBG Neighbors is about! Welcome to the neighborhood.
