John Schwartz Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security John Schwartz has been in his industry for almost 30 years, starting out when he was only 14 years old. He joined Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security in 1999 and worked to grow the business into a successful business, winning numerous accolades including the Best of Alaska Platinum award from 2012-2019. Along with the company, John takes time to focus on the community, and takes a lot of pride in being a part of Anchorage and Alaska. Said of John Schwartz, “He gives back within his industry and in the community, whether it’s knowledge or donations.”
Richard Sorge PacRim Properties LLC Richard Sorge is a proud veteran and Alaskan business owner operating a full-service real estate brokerage in the Anchorage area. Shortly after exiting the Army and graduating from Purdue University with a degree in political science and entrepreneurship, he found himself in Alaska joining the team of what is now PacRim Properties LLC. In 5 short years, Richard went from a professional property manager to a Real Estate Broker and company owner with Dean DesLauriers. Said of Richard Sorge: “Richard is a conscientious young professional that truly tries to do the right thing with clients, tenants and employees. Richard has demonstrated a mentorshiplike leadership style.”
Jessie Taliva`a Catholic Social Services and Rural Cap Jessie Taliva’a is the Program Manager for Homeless Family Services (HFS) at Catholic Social Services and also works for RurAL CAP’s Permanent Supportive Housing Division. Being an Alaska resident for over 30 years and bearing witness to the community has inspired Jessie‘s beliefs to want to continue building up the community on many different levels, from ending homelessness, social justice and even to the extent of working with youth outreach programs. Jessie is a vivid and powerful positive influence in the community. Said of Jessie Taliva’a: “Jessie has always been an outgoing person willing to go out of his way to help however possible. He’s really and genuinely the type of person you can really call at 2 a.m., and he will answer you and make the phone calls at that very moment to help with your situation.”
Anchorage Daily News | Sunday, March 22, 2020
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