The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Executive/Nominating committee presents this following list of recommended candidates for the 2015-16 Board of Directors. The entire Board of Directors was presented with this list of nominees on December 10, and asked for any additional nominees. This list is now presented to the entire Chamber membership — any additional nominees from members need to be submitted and received by 12 noon (PT) Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Nominations for the three vacant seats and the five term-renewals must include all contact information for the candidate along with details explaining why the candidate qualifies and should be considered for nomination. All candidates must be members in good standing of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
Nominee submissions may be e-mailed to Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org or delivered in person or by mail to the Arcadia Chamber office at 388 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Ca. 91007. Questions?: 626-447-2159.
If no additional nominees are received by 12 noon (PT on Jan. 21, the following slate will be submitted for vote approval by the Board of Directors at the Jan. 22 Board Meeting/Planning Conference.
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2015-2016
- Departing March 31, 2015 (many thanks): Honorary Past President: Bob Hoffman, Snowden Capital
- 4-years termed out: Joan Francone, ORI Global; Sylvia Ramos, Dilbeck Real Living
- 1-year Biz District not re-appointed: John Wilson, Boys/Girls Club; Marie Taylor, NAI Capital
- Unable to fulfill: Zachariah Morris, Springhill Suites by Marriott; Ann Marie Piersol, Security Design
(Boldface names below are those up for election)
Executive Committee 2015-2016
- President: Andrew Gregson, Executive Factor (2nd term expires 2016)
- President-Elect (for 2016-17): Vicki Knight, Century Rooter Service & Plumbing
- Vice President: Andrew Cooper, Arcadia Association of Realtors (2nd term expires 2017)
- Secretary-Treasurer: Gil Stromsoe, Mark Schaeffer Associates (2nd term expires 2018)
- Immediate Past President: Denise Weaver of Weaver & Assoc.
Past Presidents (may serve as Honorary Board Member for 2 years)
- Honorary seat: Pete Siberell, Santa Anita Park (until 2016)
- Honorary seat: Arlynn Robinson, Century 21, Earll, Ltd (until 2017)
Directors
Second two-year term expires March 31, 2016:
- Dr. Edward Wong of Arcadia Chinese Association
- Dr. Peter Young of Premier Dental Esthetic
First two-year term expires March 31, 2016
- Chris Andersson, Foothill Credit Union
- Andrew Chang, Santa Anita Inn / Continental Asset Management
- Imy Dulake, Coldwell Banker
- Ramon Oseguera, Westfield Santa Anita
- Romy Rahmanian, Law Office of Romy S. Rahmanian
- Mark Ramos, Vista Paint
- Gil Stromsoe, Mark Schaeffer Associates
- Jenna Watkinson, Vons
Second two-year term expires March 31, 2017 (need to be elected to second term 2015)
- Dr. Nina Getz, Phillips Eye Center
- Bruce Lazenby, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuaries
- Annette Ousterhout, Jan’s Towing
- John Sun, Budget Blinds
- Wayne Williams, Professional Advisory Services
First two-year term expires March 31, 2017 (need to be elected to first term 2015)
- Luis Plascencia, Embassy Suites Arcadia
- Kin Hui, Singpoli – repped by Rex Wong
- Imy Dulake, Coldwell Banker
Business Districts (President appoints for one-year term)
- Westfield Santa Anita: Ramon Oseguera
- Santa Anita Park: Past President Pete Siberell
- Downtown: Matt McSweeny, Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant
- North Arcadia: TBD – City report or Board volunteer
- South Arcadia: TBD – City report or Board volunteer
- West Arcadia: TBD – Ciy report or Board volunteer
Additional Presidential Appointments (one-year term)
(president’s option of 1, 2, 3 or none)
- Doneva Garcia, Methodist Hospital
- Attorney Stephen J. Miyabe, Esq., Hart, Mieras & Morris
City Liaisons (to be reappointed):
- Mayor John Wuo (continue with sitting Mayor as of April 2015)
- City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto
School Liasons (to be reappointed)
- AUSD School Board President (continue with sitting President)
- AUSD Superintendent: Dr. David Vannasdall
Committee Chairpersons 2015-2016 (appointed by Prez; do not need to be Board Directors)
- Ambassadors: Rich Jones, San Marino Tribune
- Chinese Consumer Committee: Scott Hettrick
- Business Expos (including Business Showcase at the Taste): Chairman Vicki Knight
- Budget & Finance: Execs, bookkeeper, one at-large; current 2014: Kevin Zimmerman
- Government Affairs Forum: Chairman Jack Orswell; co-chair Peter Ulrich
- Networking Breakfast: Patricia Colonetto, Mountain Views News; Rod Salazar, Stubbies Promotions
- Taste of Arcadia: Bruce McCallum
