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People On The Move Audrey Baker joins Valley Wealth, Inc. as a Wealth Advisor Focusing on risk
assessment and planning, Audrey provides a full suite of insurance services to her clientele of business owners, local professionals and high-income families. Audrey holds a B.S. in Business, and a B.A. in Spanish from the University of the Pacific, as well as an MBA from Santa Clara University. After becoming audrey baker a Financial Advisor, she studied further at The American College and earned the industry designations of Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living. Audrey serves on the Board of Directors for both the Modesto Symphony Orchestra and the Central Valley Professional Exchange. For more information please call (209) 579-5900 or visit www.valleywealth.com.
Erika Bua Benchmark Commercial Real
Estate Services is excited to announce the newest addition to the firm, Marketing Coordinator Erika Bua. Erika has extensive experience in sales, consulting and business development. She values the importance of trust and integrity in building and maintaining client relationships. She understands the goals of the company, the needs of the client erika bua and meets both parties’ expectations. Erika is part of Benchmark’s aggressive strategy for marketing, leasing and selling properties. For more information, please call (209) 529-4425 or visit www.benchmarkcres.com.
Kaplan College is pleased to announce that
Wagner de Freitas has joined their Modesto campus as the Criminal Justice Program Director. Wagner de Freitas served in the United States Air Force for 23 years. He has been in law enforcement for 23 years working with the City of Ceres and the Stanislaus County Sheriffs’ Department. His education includes; A.A. Degree from Los Angeles City Wagner de Freitas College, B.S. Degree from Southern Illinois University and an M.A. Degree from Chapman University. For more information please contact (209) 543-7063.
Shelly Bizzini, APA, Enrolled Retirement
Plan Agent, Senior Plan Administrator, has joined the Valley Pension Services, Inc. team. Shelly earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She earned the Accredited Pension Administration credential (APA) in 2009 and became an Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) in 2011. Shelly brings 20 years of experience in accounting and Shelly Bizzini eight years of experience in the retirement field to her position with Valley Pension Services, Inc. Prior to joining the team, she worked in a CPA firm, and at E. & J. Gallo Winery and Sutter Memorial Hospital. She is excited to be a member of a team where expertise, professionalism, integrity and customer service are second to none. For more information, please contact shelly@valleypension.com.
Deborah Fallentine has joined the Valley
Pension Services, Inc. team. Deborah was born and raised in the Central Valley, attended Merced & Modesto Junior Colleges and is the mother of three lovely children. In addition to Deborah’s expertise from her time working at two other local Third Party Administrator offices, she has received her Distribution Certificate from the National Institute of Pension Administrators in 2010 and debororah is currently in the process of studying to attain her fallentine Accredited Pension Administrator designation. For more information please contact deborah@valleypension.com. P
Ambassador of the Month
Diane Porter
The Modesto Chamber of Commerce staff and its Board of Directors are delighted to announce Diane Porter, Brunn & Flynn as their Ambassador of the Month for September. Presenting Diane with her award is Ralph Curtis, Chairman of the Board. Diane is a fairly new Ambassador and is taking her volunteer commitment to the Chamber very earnestly. The next time you see Diane, be sure to congratulate her on a job well done! Thank you, Diane. P
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