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2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers
Description of Business/Organization: Leading financial organization that assists consumer and business owners with their personal and business needs. Provides financial and lending products to accomplish a balanced and profitable portfolio for all concerned. Annual Pinnacle winner for consecutive years at US Bank, which consists of top 1% producers and money makers within the Branch Management Team. Description of Job/Duties: Manage 10 or more employees, while assisting clients on a daily basis. Manage a profit center to accomplish goals and objectives for cost center and overall financial strength of US Bank. Major role in community development and relations as required to build strong rapport within communities we serve. Community Involvement: Board of Directors (BOD)- Vallejo Chamber of Commerce, Vallejo Rotarian, Supporter and past president for Vallejo Neighborhood Housing Services. Personal Information: Primarily born and raised in Vallejo. Married to Duane Dill for 17 years, one child(Samantha Allen) and one grandchild (Ronnie Scott). Has over 30 years in banking and have enjoyed every year.
Description of Business/Organization: New and used sales and service of vehicles. Description of Job/Duties: Manage a staff of 200 employees at three locations and sell cars. Community Involvement: I strongly believe what you put into this community comes back ten-fold. Team has traditionally donated 20% plus of its income back to many various causes. Personal Information: Originally from Sacramento (born and raised). Bought store in Vallejo in 1994. Married for the first time 8 years ago to Lissa, one daughter, Lainy, who is 5. I am 47. My mother was born and raised here in Vallejo in 1927 and all family worked at Mare Island.
Description of Business/Organization: Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings is a mobile, shop at home or office service for busy individuals who need new, major name brand, floor or window coverings. We provide both residential and commercial services, and specialize in catering to time starved individuals and contractors. Why run all over town? At Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings “We bring the showroom to you! ©” Description of Job/Duties: I provide in-home and office consultations for the selection of new floor and window coverings. I come to your home or office at a time that is convenient for you, measure the floors and windows that you would like to have done, and bring a complete selection of floor and window coverings for you to choose from. We specialize in assisting you in selecting the right products for your home or office to match your sense of style, as well as your lifestyle. Community Involvement: Director and Treasurer, Vallejo Chamber of Commerce. Director, Vallejo Rotary Club. Committee Chair, Vallejo “Fishing in the City” program. Member: Business Network International, National Kitchen and Bath Association, American Society of Interior Designers, World Floor Covering Association, and the Vallejo Elks Lodge. Personal Information: Resident of Vallejo since 1984. Graduate, University of California at Santa Barbara with a BA in Business Economics. Married to Cheryl for 23 years. Two teenage boys, J.J. (18) who plays sports for Hogan High School, and Sean (14) who is a freshman at Hogan. Divisional Vice Chairmen
Community Involvement: BV Humane Society Board Member, Solano EDC Board Member, and a member of the Executive Lions Club. Personal Information: Involved in commercial development for 30 years – tried retiring once, but it did not work. Resident of Vallejo since 2007 and loving it. Three children, two living close by and one in Phoenix. One grandchild whom I adore. Hobbies include golf, travel, and solving problems on Mare Island.
Description of Business/Organization: Foster Lumber distributes a full line of lumber and building materials. Established in Vallejo in 1920, Foster Lumber has served builders and home owners continuously for nearly 87 years. Description of Job/Duties:
Own and operate two locations, one in Vallejo and one in Fairfield. We provide materials for high line residential and commercial construction. Because of the company’s longevity we enjoy excellent relationships with the best lumber manufacturers on the west coast and have the good fortune to have maintained local business relationships that have spanned multiple generations. Personal Information: Native of Vallejo, grew up in Napa and currently reside in Benicia. Graduate of University of Mars in 1974. Married to Stacey for 10 years. Two grown children; Jayme and Rebekah, grandparent to Laura age 4 and Ben, 9 months.
Description of Business/Organization: Manufactured Home Sales. Property Management of Manufactured Home Communities and Recreational Vehicle Parks. Description of Job/Duties: Newell Properties is a retailer of Manufactured Homes. Newell Property Management oversees 450 residential spaces of Manufactured Home Communities and Recreational Vehicle Communities in Solano, Napa, Contra Costa and Stanislaus Counties Community Involvement: Currently a member of the Vallejo Rotary International and former Board Member. Currently a Board Member on the Vallejo Mobile Home Rent Review Board. Currently a Board Member of the California Employers Association. Currently a Board Member of the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce and Divisional Vice Chairmen of Membership Services. Personal Information: Married to Britt Newell. Three Children: Peyton, Cameron, and Tatum (all girls). Hobbies include hunting, fishing, skiing, skin diving, and tennis. Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Sacramento
Description of Business/Organization: I have been a licensed real estate agent serving the Vallejo and Benicia area since 1979. I joined Mustico Realty in September 2007 partly because of its respected presence in Vallejo and partly because of its Broker Verna Mustico. Mustico Realty prides itself in community involvement as I do. Mustico Realty has 15 agents with a property management company on site. Description of Job/Duties: Representing people in their real estate endeavors, I counsel, market, and coordinate both buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of real property. I take great pride in helping my clients realize the great “American Dream” of homeownership. Community Involvement: Most of my recent community involvement has been through the Solano Association of Realtors where I chaired the Special Events Committee for the last three years. During this time we raised over $25,000 for Beverly Hills, Davidson, and Cave Elementary Schools for special projects from playgrounds to hardwiring classrooms for the internet. I am an active member of the “Make A Difference” committee that raises monies to help those less fortunate in the Vallejo-Benicia area. Most of these funds go to Christmas presents and coats for needy children. Past Treasurer of the Association I have served or chaired of most of their standing committees throughout the years. Receiving their prized “Realtor of the Year 2005” award. Personal Information: I am a Vallejo Native who has lived in every corner of this country and came back home to Vallejo. I have two Native Vallejo sons who both reside here too. I love Vallejo and enjoy selling it and living here. I am proud to be a Vallejoan! Directors
Description of Business/Organization: Private not-for-profit institution of higher education located on Mare Island comprised of graduate colleges-osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, health science and education. Currently employs over 150 faculty and staff that support a student body of over 900. Started in 1999, enrollment is expected to exceed 2,000 by the end of this decade. One of 29 campuses throughout the world that is owned and operated by Dr. Bernard Lander, Founder and President with headquarters in New York. Description of Job/Duties: Senior administrator for daily operations of our Vallejo activities. Responsible for physical plant and all aspects of development. Community Involvement: Chairman of the Board, Vallejo Chamber of Commerce Personal Information: Retired as a Senior Manager Nuclear Health Physicist at Mare Island Naval Shipyard after 26 years. Two daughters, Jessica and Elizabeth, both grown and three grandchildren that live in Nebraska. Vallejo resident for 35 + years.
Description of Business/Organization: Locally owned Vallejo real estate office since 1997. Team of real estate professionals - sell and advertise in the Bay area, Solano, Napa, Marin, Contra Costa and San Francisco Counties Tops in experience and service. Description of Job/Duties: Real estate sales and Property Management. Provide marketing plan for selling a property, provide buyers experienced, quality realtors to purchase a new property or investment. Community Involvement: Office has adopted Federal Terrace Grade Schools and purchased supplies and equipment for the school each year. Broker, Verna Mustico, 2006 Chairman of the Board of Directors Vallejo Chamber of Commerce. Organized a community-wide project at Sutter Solano Medical Center that built a helipad for all medical emergencies, 7 ½ yrs as member & Chair for City of Vallejo Planning commission 17 years on Sutter Solano Medical Center Boards, 25 years on Salvation Army Board. Member of Vallejo Rotary, Solano Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Sons of Italy, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Awards: Sutter Solano Medical Center “Humanitarian of the Year”—Soroptimist International “Woman of Distinction”, Solano Association of Realtors “Realtor of the Year”, Vallejo Rotary Club “Rotarian of the Year.”
Description of Business: Asera Group is an international engineering and environmental technology company specializing in the development of renewable energy projects in the United States and the Asia Pacific. The company is a pioneer in the solar photovoltaic industry and has won numerous state and national awards for its innovative designs and facilities. Description of Job/Duties: Founder/President of company and responsible for strategic business alliances, technology innovation, and governmental relations. Community Involvement: Trustee, Solano County Board of Education. Former Vallejo City Councilman, former member of Solano County Board of Supervisors and currently member of the Board of Directors of the California Maritime Academy Foundation. Awarded 2006 “Green Entrepreneur Award” from the California Legislature. Personal Information: Third generation resident, native of Vallejo and graduate of Vallejo Senior High School. Degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Former Professor of Engineering Technology at Cal Maritime Academy. Married to Lilibeth Defiesta Asera.
Description of Business: Supplies complete property casualty protection for personal and business exposures. The Agency has served Vallejo, Solano County and clients throughout California for more than 50 years. Community Involvement: Member and President Solano Executive Association, Chamber Member Governmental Affairs Committee, past member Vallejo Chamber Ambassadors Personal Information: Moved to Solano County in 2001, B.A. History 2000, MBA 2007 St Mary’s College of California.
Description of Business/Organization: Established in 1949 to produce the annual county fair, the Solano County Fair Association is a nonprofit agency that is governed by a board of directors, appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The mission of the Solano County Fair Association is to ensure a positive experience for the public by providing a year-round multi-purpose venue that showcases and celebrates the wide variety of resources and activities available to our diverse community. The Solano County Fair Association has been providing educational, cultural, artistic, commercial and recreational programs to the residents of Solano County for 54 years. Description of Job/Duties: Manage the 150 acre fairgrounds including the annual county fair and horseracing meet and year round events. Community Involvement: Chairman of the Vallejo Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Chairman of the California Authority of Racing Fairs, Past President of the Western Fairs Association. Personal Information: Graduate, University of California at Berkeley and University of San Francisco School of Law. Married to Judy Barkett. Two sons Andy (26) and Alex (21) and two stepdaughters, Emily (18) and Megan (15).
Description of Business/Organization: Norbert U. Frost has provided quality and cost effective legal services for over 24 years, the last 16 years in Solano and Napa Counties. Description of Job/Duties: Mr. Frost has extensive experience in complex litigation, real estate, family law, probate, wills and trusts, and insurance matters. Community Involvement: Member and Past President, Rotary Club of Vallejo. Member, State Bar of California and American Association for Justice. Board Member, Leadership Vallejo. Personal Information: Native of Vallejo. Graduate, U.C. Davis with B.A. in Political Science – Public Service and UOP Mc George School of Law with JD. Married to Allison for 29 years. Two children: Lindsay (20) and Eric (16)
Description of Business/Organization: Sutter Solano Medical Center provides emergency department services, critical care services, full diagnostic imaging services, obstetrics and general surgical services. A new state-of-the-art Cancer Center was built at SSMC in 2005. Description of Job/Duties: Executive leadership of strategic operations and director for hospital and cancer center. SSMC has a total staff of 650, with 250 members of the medical staff. Community Involvement: Executive Board Member and Vice President, Solano Coalition for Better Health; Board Member, Partnership Health Plan of California. Personal Information: BSN in Nursing and Masters in Business Administration. Native of Santa Cruz, Fairfield resident for 6 years. Married to Greg for 30 years. Two children, Alexis (21) and Zachery (17)
Description of Business/Organization: Round Table continues to serve up great tasting pizzas that customers crave. In fact, the phrase, “The Last Honest Pizza” describes our commitment to quality and authenticity. We roll our dough from scratch, add our fresh blend of three cheeses, and lavishly top our pizzas with only premium meats and garden fresh vegetables. We are also known for our unique specialty pizzas. Over the last 10 years, Round Table has introduced more than 30 successful new products, and we are considered a pioneer in pizza innovation. Description of Job/Duties: Manager of two Round Table Pizzas in Vallejo. Community Involvement: Board Member, Vallejo Rotary Board Member, Little League, Soccer League Personal Information: Wife Cammy. two daughters, Happy and Neetor, and one son. Balplit.
Community Involvement: Board Member, Vallejo Rotary Club Board Member; 2007 Chair of the Vallejo Rotary Scholarship Program Personal Information: Daughter of retired USN Submariner and former Vallejo City Councilman, Mike Palmaffy, and Retired Vallejo School District Administrative Assistant and brilliant craft artist, Betty Palmaffy. Resided on Mare Island from 1971-1977 and attended Mare Island School and St. Vincent Grammar School. Graduate of St. Vincent High School, Vallejo, Class of ’78. Also attended Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill. Obtained a California Real Estate License in 1988.
Description of Business/Organization: Benicia Vallejo Humane Society mission of to offer refuge, medical care, nourishment and an opportunity for a second chance for life to unwanted animals; To protect animals from cruelty, neglect, carelessness and ignorance; To foster a public sentiment of humanity and gentleness toward all animals through education and encouragement; And to promote the lifelong commitment of responsible pet ownership. The Organization is divided into two divisions Humane Services runs on donations, grants and fundraising: covers adoptions, community outreach, spay/neuter of owned and feral animals, emergency medical needs of animals, volunteers, fundraising and animal concerns in the community. Animal Services covers the contract with the City of Vallejo for Animal Control in Vallejo. Description of Job/Duties: As Director of Humane Services oversees the operation of the intake and adoption of animals, community outreach, development director, Humane Education and responsible pet guardian education and manages a staff of 2 Animal/Customer Care techs, Volunteer Coordinator and an office Manager. Community Involvement: Served as a Vallejo Chamber Ambassador Since 2003, served as Chief Ambassador in 2004 & currently serving as Chief Ambassador, Member of the Humane Rights Campaign, Member of the Humane Society of the United States, Served as a Board member of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum Since 2003, Community Volunteer since 2000. Personal Information: Vallejo Resident since 2000, Married to Michael Wilson for 11 years, legally in the State of California since July 3, 2008. Proud Pet Guardian to three boxers dogs, Rudy 11, Aspen 7 and King 2. |
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