Tesla Motors is one of ten new members to join the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce in July. Six of them introduced themselves in person to the Arcadia Chamber Ambassadors Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, including Jason Puerta from Tesla, who drew quite a crowd around his white Tesla.
Personal Ambassador and Arcadia Chamber President-Elect Vicki Knight of Century Rooter Service & Plumbing introduced the new members following the regular monthly meeting of the volunteer Ambassadors led by Chairman Rich Jones of the San Marino Tribune.
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New Members Welcomed
Jason Puerta is Owner Advisor with Tesla Motors located at 117 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91105. We all know what great cars Tesla has been producing and selling and we are hoping to see one or two of the sleek, all-electric vehicles at Taste of Arcadia. Tesla takes a very different approach to the sale of its cars by being located where you shop and play. Tesla does a lot of outreach at fairs and expos and they get involved in the community. They really make an effort to outreach to people. Jason is from Boston originally, but has lived in Southern California for a decade. He loves it here, maybe because he met his wife of five years here, and had their first baby on July 4. Jason, who is excited about the companies plans to integrate its Power Wall and other energy-saving initiatives, can be reached at 626-359-78519 or jpuerta@teslamotors.com.
Darrell Benton of Revolution Financial Management located at 600 N. Rosemead Blvd., Ste. 109-C, Pasadena, 91107 works closely with clients to help them develop comprehensive retirement plans. He can show you how to retire with guaranteed payments for life. Darrell attends lots of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce mixers and makes a point to call folks he meets at those mixers. Darrell is a real go-getter. He can be reached at (310) 365-0326 or darrellb1953@yahoo.com.
Katalin Barrett of Paychex located at 500 N. Brand Blvd., #1400, Glendale 91203 has been with Paychex for two years and her territory includes Arcadia, a new city added to the mix of areas she handles for the company. She loves our community and works with a lot of CPA’s and banks. She is looking forward to getting to know more people in Arcadia. Give her a call or send her an email for all of your payroll services needs. Katalin can be reached at (585) 217-1412 or kmbarrett2@paychex.com.
Marsha Fields with Coldwell Banker located at 15 East Foothill Blvd., in Arcadia 91006, is a realtor with 30 years of experience. Marsha’s specialty is relocation and her territory is along the foothills from Glendale and La Canada all the way out to Fontana. Marsha know how to get the job done from helping clients relocate to our area, to listing your home for sale. She has done commercial real estate and housing developments and therefore really knows the ins and outs of the real estate market. Marsha is active in BNI and looks forward to being re-engaged with the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. You can reach Marsha at 626-445-5500 or mfields@coldwellbanker.com
Mireya Aguilar was present to accept her plaque as a resident member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Mireya lives in Pasadena and is looking forward to getting to know everyone at the Chamber and participate in all of the mixers, ribbon cuttings, breakfasts and love lunches. She is already friends with many members and staff of the Chamber and she looks forward to meeting many more.
Linda Tang of Tradelanes Global Inc., located here in Arcadia, accepted her membe plaque on behalf of the company. Linda and her husband Lance are in the import/export business and are very welcome and frequent visitors to the Arcadia Chamber. We have a number of members of the Chamber who rely on the Chamber for Certificates of Origin when exporting products to other countries. If your company needs these certificates you should join the Chamber too! Welcome Linda and Lance to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
Also, new Ambassadors Naomi Briones of Embassy Suites Arcadia and Sue Cook of the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation were introduced and welcomed to the Ambassador Committee. Naomi is very active in all things Chamber of Commerce. Embassy Suites hosts the Chamber’s Annual Planning conference and recently was the venue for one our Love Lunches at the fabulous Peacock Grille and Polo Lounge. Naomi looks forward to continuing to get out there in the community and participating in all that the Chamber has to offer.
Sue Cook is Executive Director of the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation which hosts a wide array of excellent performances each season. In fact, Sue announced to Ambassadors before anyone else that next season the legendary Herb Alpert will perform as part of the great line-up of concerts Sue has booked. There will also be a great Abba/Night Fever concert that will surely have everyone singing all of their favorite hits. Sue is all always out in the community and we look forward to her being a part of the Ambassadors.
Under Chairman Rich Jones, San Marino Tribune, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors include immediate past chairperson Sylvia Ramos, Dilbeck Estates; Lifetime Ambassador Don Fandry, resident and representing the Elks Club; Lifetime Ambassador Mary Hansen, resident; Vicki Knight, Century Rooter Services & Plumbing; Ivan Lai, Cruise Planners; Arlynn Robinson, Century 21 Earl, Ltd.; Mark Ramos, Vista Paint; John Sun, Budget Blinds; City Council Member Sho Tay, Arcadia Masonic Lodge; Allen Tsay, Waddell & Reed; Richard Zook, Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary; Hideaki M. Kuo, Chief Marketing Officer, Gemorie; Sheree Tromblee, Weaver and Associates, Lauren Worsley, American Cancer Society, Daleth Cortes, Custom Comfort Mattress, Lani Lee, Beauty Culture, Naomi Briones, Embassy Suites, Sue Cook, Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation