The Chamber Staff | Board of Directors | Committees
2012/13
membership & resource guide
There’s something for everyone!
chamber staff
Lisa Cohen CEO
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Marcy Weaver General Manager, Convention & Visitors Bureau
Debbie Cesena Administrative Assistant
Alicia Ontiveros Bookkeeper
Elena Monta単o Manager, Visitors Center
Janette Monta単o Information Specialist, Visitors Center
Selena Lopez Information Specialist, Visitors Center
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from the president
C H A M B E R
Dear Members,
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It is my honor to serve this year as the President of the Board of Directors for the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce. To reach this position, I have spent many years as a Director and Officer for this fine organization so I am well versed in the needs of our members and what we can to do help you to be successful.
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For nearly 90 years, the Chula Vista Chamber has been a vital organization. Each year, we grow in membership but we also expand our outreach to businesses and surrounding communities. This year will offer more of those opportunities. Three areas of focus I have identified for my year as president are; forward progress of our Chula Vista Bayfront, education as it relates to our business community, and continued enhancement of the Chamber’s relationship with the City of Chula Vista.
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We are a strong organization but your involvement as a member will make us even stronger. Please consider becoming a member of one of our committees or at least visit a committee meeting to get more information. Committee options include Economic Development, Public Policy, Education, and Membership just to name a few. Finally, please don’t hesitate to let me know how our Chamber can help you make your business more profitable. Our mission is comprehensive in our efforts to preserve and promote free enterprise. Take advantage of our monthly mixers to promote your business and meet others in our vibrant business community. I look forward to working together with you to move our community towards greater prosperity and economic growth. Thank you for investing in your community by investing in our Chamber of Commerce. Sincerely, Lisa C. Johnson, 2012 President
from the past president Dear Members,
It was a great pleasure to serve as your President of the Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce for 2011. As stated in our mission statement, the Chamber strives to provide opportunities for our members to network and promote their services to the community at large. We encourage you to join us at the First Friday Mayor’s Breakfast, the second Thursday Chamber Mixer, the Annual Tradeshow or our Golf Tournament. You are also invited to join one of our many Chamber committees; Ambassadors, Public Policy, Membership, Economic Development, Education or others. Your membership and participation is an investment that will increase the success of your business. As business leaders, we must continue to work with our City leaders to achieve prosperity and strengthen the economic health of our City. We must partner with the City to stramline the permitting process to encourage business and economic growth. Always shop, dine, and invest in Chula Vista. Spend your money locally in Chula Vista, to keep it in Chula Vista — to help all of us. The Chamber of Commerce will continue to advance our goals of planning for the citizens of Chula Vista. We all need to work together to ensure the economic growth and success of our city and business community. Sincerely, Bob Bliss, 2011 President
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executive committee (and Tourism District Committee)
Lisa Johnson President 2012
Jerry R. Rindone President Elect 2013
Robert J. Bliss Past President 2011
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Board Member, 2nd District, San Diego County Board of Education; and former Deputy Mayor, City of Chula Vista
Steve Miesen Vice President Public Policy
Jay Norris Vice President Economic Development
Nicole Hohenstein Vice President - Tourism Marketing District / Hotel/Motel Committee
Allied Waste Services
First American Title & Escrow
Rober t J. Bliss, CPA
Pacifica Companies
Kevin Carlson Vice President Finance
Nor th Island Credit Union
William A. Hall Vice President Internal Affairs Por t Commissioner Emeritus / 4 Liberty, Inc .
tourism district committee
Victor Carrera
Ron Caton
Betty M. Chou
Jyoti Sarolia
Rufino “Pie� Roque
Catherine West
Best Western Plus Otay Valley
Highway Inn
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La Quinta Inn San Diego Chula Vista
El Primero Boutique Hotel
Travel Inn Chula Vista
Good Nite Inn
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Carlos Hermida HERCOR Hotel Urban Boutique
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directors
C H A I R S &
Bryan Fuller
Todd Galarneau
Sweetwater Union High School District
Fuller Ford Honda KIA
The Corky McMillin Companies
David Hoffman
Dr. Henry Kikunaga
Hoffman Hanono Insurance
Bonita Point Family Optometr y, Inc .
Martin R. Lodge
Kevin Marshall
Jaime Ortiz SGI Construction Management
Goodrich Aerostructures
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Jyoti Sarolia
Claudia Valenzeula
Pablo Velez
Vagabond Inn & Highway Inn
SDG&E
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
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Dr. Francisco Escobedo
The Securities Center, Inc .
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Jim Biddle
Executive Director Ex-Officio Third Avenue Village Association
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committee chairs
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Dr. Francisco Escobedo Chula Vista Elementar y School District and
Dr. Edward Brand Sweetwater Union High School District
Education Committee
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Jay Norris
Goodrich Aerostructures
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First American Title & Escrow
Southwestern College
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Photo by Elsa
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Allied Waste Services
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North Island Credit Union
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Chula Vista Elementary School District
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Sweetwater Union High School District
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Scripps Health Center
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Chiropractic Care Center
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My Hometown Magazine
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Lordes Valdez First Bank
Membership Committee
Economic Development Committee
Steve Miesen
Nicole Hohenstein
Allied Waste Services
Pacifica Companies
Public Policy Committee
Hotel/Motel Committee
2012/2013
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