N2 magazine - the magazine dedicated to exposing the best of Central Texas.

N2 magazine is designed as a guide to help you find what you are N2 in the heart of Texas. The most exciting cultural aspects and unique beauty of our part of the planet will be detailed in this cutting edge portfolio of Art, Style, Cuisine, and Entertainment.

The many towns and cities in our community have much to offer. Far too often, friends and neighbors drive to places such as Austin and Dallas for shopping, dining, or entertainment. At N2 magazine, we believe that if our friends in Waco knew about the new restaurant in Temple, or if our neighbors in Belton were aware of the trendy boutique just opened in Salado, they might change their plans.

N2 magazine is here to let people in on the many hidden treasures and the soon to be not-so-secret opportunities to enjoy the Central Texas lifestyle right here in their own corner of this great state. You will want to relax on the fine home furnishings from Waco, dine on fresh sushi in Belton, escape to the luxurious spa in Harker Heights, or spend the day shopping in the charming village of Salado.

Whatever you are N2 can be found here in the true heart of Texas.

 

W. Andrew Allen
Partner | Publisher | Art Director

W. Andrew Allen is a uniquely talented entrepreneur with a diverse skill set.  He holds a BFA in Visual Communication and Marketing.  Allen has utilized his prodigious skills as a graphic designer in both the public and private sector. 

As Director of Marketing for NMRC, Mr. Allen was the creative force behind this company that specialized in real estate development and marketing for large commercial and residential properties nationwide.  His subsequent ventures led him to the position of partner and art director for ImageNation, an Austin based marketing firm focusing on high-tech industries and real estate.  Always open to new challenges and opportunities, Allen formed A2 Graphics and added companies such as Dell, Active Power, VeriCenter, IBM, and JPI to his client lists.

Allen is an ardent supporter of community-based nonprofit organizations and served as President and Board Chair of The Wright House Wellness Center for six years.  During his tenure, Allen successfully increased funding for the agency by one million dollars.  He has worked closely with the SIMMS Foundation, the Junior League of Austin, and many others.

In 2008, Mr. Allen founded N2 Magazine.  As publisher and art director for this style and culture guide dedicated to Central Texas, Allen has developed a new vehicle for his creative talents as well as bringing a valuable service to this community. creative talents as well as bringing a valuable service to this community.

 

Lynda Pohl
Partner | Director of Sales & Marketing

RJ Davis
Editor in Chief

R.J. Cates is a very creative individual with a wide range of expertise. He holds a BA in Communication and an MS in Counseling and Guidance.  Cates is a highly skilled educator with over ten years experience in the classroom.  He has authored or collaborated on several research studies, acted as copywriter for publications and advertising campaigns, and is a dynamic, motivational speaker.  Mr. Cates is currently conducting a research study under the auspices of Texas A&M University.  As a designer and sales consultant, Cates has worked with industry leaders such as Sebastian International, Sears, and Val Genes, Inc.  He is an accomplished theatrical director and adapted short stories and plays for performance.  R.J. Cates is a member of the Texas Educational Theatre Association and has been a featured presenter at their annual conferences.  His design talents led him to event planning for nonprofit organizations and special clients.  Cates is an avid fitness enthusiast and a proponent of wellness initiatives aimed at improving public health.  R.J. Cates has made Central Texas his home for the past twelve years.

While pursuing a doctorate in Applied Language and Communication Sciences, Cates serves as the editor of the style and culture guide dedicated to the Central Texas region, N2 Magazine.