McAllister Chiropractic has announced the opening of a new chiropractic office in Willow Glen at 1645 Willow St. The grand opening for this facility will be on April 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will offer guests the opportunity to see how to enhance their health, says Dr. Sherry McAllister.

McAllister specializes in the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. She is a graduate of Palmer West College of Chiropractic, and in addition to starting her own practice she has served as an assistant professor and the director of field training in the postgraduate preceptor program at Palmer West. As the assistant director of continuing education programs at the Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement she provides instructional training to physicians.

For more information, call 408.264.4216.

—Amy Jenkins


WG executive joins fundraising board

The West Valley­Mission Community College District has named Willow Glen resident Joe Pon to its fundraising board.

Pon, senior director of corporate and government affairs for Applied Materials, was named to the district advancement board.

The board raises private funds for special programs, equipment and scholarships for students at Saratoga's West Valley College and Santa Clara's Mission College.

Pon, who formerly managed Applied Materials' community and philanthropic activities, is now responsible for the company's relationships with local, state and international government organizations.

—Amy Jenkins


De Mattei honored by Sunset Magazine

During Mark De Mattei's 18 years in business, he has built and remodeled hundreds of homes throughout Willow Glen.

Now Sunset Magazine has announced De Mattei of De Mattei Construction as an inaugural member of the prestigious Sunset Western Home Alliance.

The alliance provides select builders and architects with direct links to Sunset Magazine's 5 million readers. Members receive benefits like promotions throughout the year within the magazine and at special events. Members who are chosen meet strict criteria, including using sustainable and environmentally responsible building practices.

"We are thrilled to welcome De Mattei construction into the Sunset Western Home Alliance, as we recognize the best builders and architects in the West," said Lydia Lyons, director of home programs for Sunset. "These affiliations mutually benefit the builders and our readers, allowing us to provide trusted advice and recommendations from home industry leaders."

In 2002, De Mattei construction built the first whole-house remodel for Sunset's Idea House program in Willow Glen and was featured in a three-part series in the magazine chronicling the remodel. The company is now constructing Sunset's 2003 Idea Houses—known as the California Collection—slated to open this summer in Los Gatos.

De Mattei Construction is the only Bay Area homebuilder thus far to be named to the Sunset Western Home Alliance.

—Amy Jenkins