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April 2016
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APRIL 26, 2016 BUSINESS BRIEFING LUNCHEON
Superintendents to Discuss Steps
for Student Futures
The Tuesday, April 26 Business Briefing Luncheon of the Antelope Valley
Board of Trade will provide attendees with a rare opportunity to hear in one place top
executives of public elementary and high school districts in the region.
A panel representing the Antelope Valley Superintendents Association (AVSA)
will address insights to the topic, “Preparing our Students for College and Career in
the 21st Century.”
AVSA is comprised of the Antelope Valley Union High School District and Eastside, Gorman, Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes, Keppel, Lancaster, Palmdale, Westside and
Wilsona elementary school districts. In combination, the
districts geographically cover about 1,700 square miles
and collectively educate a diverse student population of
approximately 80,000 students in K-12 grades.
The Antelope Valley Board of Trade arranged this
program in keeping with its mission to support regional
prosperity through constant improvements in public education to attract investment and assure a highly educated
and skilled workforce,
Business Briefing admission is $20 per person with
David Vierra,
reservation by close of business on April 25, or $25 at the
Antelope Valley Union
door of the Hellenic Center in Lancaster. The luncheon
High School District
Mark Marshall,
Eastside Union School
District
Steve Martinez,
Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes
Union School District
Vishna Herrity,
Keppel Union School
District
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Honoring Those Who Give So Much
Protecting Aerospace’s “Made in
California” Label
AVBOT Director Nominees
44th Annual Business Outlook
Conference
Luncheon Sponsor
Calendar of Events
Membership Update
Executive Notes
Antelope Valley
Board of Trade
Honoring Those Who Give So Much
What a great feeling it is to honor
a past AV Board of Trade Director. The
late Robert “Bob” Johnstone worked tireless for over a decade to bring a four-year
university to the Antelope Valley. Bob led
the long-standing Math, Science, Engineering & Technology (MSET) Consortium, and helped bring the Cal State Long
Beach Engineering program here to the
Antelope Valley so that we could “grow
our own engineers”. Now that Antelope
Valley College offers a 4-year degree in a
STEM-related field, it was only fitting to
award a scholarship in Airframe Manufacturing Technology in his name. We honored him by starting the Bob Johnstone
Memorial Scholarship Endowment at
AVC. The goal was to reach $10,000 by
the time the baccalaureate pilot program
for airframe manufacturing technology at
AVC was under way.
Dianne Knippel (left), Executive Director
AV College Foundation accepts a check
from the AV Board of Trade.
The AV Board of Trade pitched in
$2,500 to kick off the fundraising. Over
$600 was raised at the Outlook Conference by those having pictures taken at
the “green screen”. AND a big THANK
YOU to JT3 who wrote out a check for
$2500 at the Conference and challenged
all others in aerospace to do the same. Directors of our Board stepped up again and
we are currently at $8,507.10, with only
$1,492.90 remaining to meet our $10,000
goal for the endowment to be fullyfunded. Please let us know if you would
like to help.
It was also rewarding to honor another
man who has supported our mission and
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Executive Board
Vicki Medina
Executive Director
our annual event for decades. Supervisor
Michael D. Antonovich, as he ended his
presentation at the Outlook Conference,
was given a Teddy bear as a symbol of another donation the AV Board of Trade is
making in his honor.
The AV Board of Trade made a donation to provide 100 Teddy bears and
stuffed animals for foster children who
have been removed from their homes and
are in court at McCourtney Juvenile Court
in Lancaster for their dependency case
hearings. The McCourtney serves as the
dependency court for the Antelope Valley.
Children who have been detained from
their parents attend court hearing and wait
in Shelter Care – often times for several
Josh Mann, President
Waste Management Company
Kelly Kennerknecht, Vice President
Kaiser Permanente
Terry Norris, Secretary
Precision Labs
Anthony Bruneau, Treasurer
Cobb, Doerfler and Associates
Allen Hoffman, Past President
The Boeing Company
Dianne Knippel, Director-at-Large
Antelope Valley College Foundation
Ed Knudson, Director-at-Large
Antelope Valley College
Executive Director, Vicki Medina
Directors
Bret Banks, AVAQMD
Mike Belzil, Lockheed Martin
Gustavo Camacho, Camacho Auto Sales
Richard Caulkins, Sanitation Districts of
L.A. County
Ingrid Chapman
Richard Cook, Around AV
Scott Cummings, Antelope Valley Mall Management
John Currado, Allstate Financial/
Currado Insurance Inc.
Karina Drees, Mojave Air and Space Port
Rob Duchow, Southern California Gas Company
John Fergione
Larry Grooms
Mark Hemstreet, Hemstreet Hospitality
Norm Hickling
Chuck Hoey, Chuck Hoey & Associates
Harvey Holloway, Coldwell Banker
Commercial Valley Realty
Drew Mercy
Lisa Moulton
Rhonda Nelson, Northrop Grumman
George Passantino, Passantino Andersen
Communications
Todd Porter, LAMAR Outdoor Advertising
Donald Rhea, ClancyJG International
Regina Rossall, Westside Union School District
Dr. Kenneth Santarelli, CSU-Long Beach Antelope
Valley Engineering Program
Richard “Dick” Spann
Bill Taylor, Granite Construction Company
Donna Termeer
Mark Troth, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Troth Realtors
Stan Turner, Edwards Federal Credit Union
Angela Underwood-Jacobs, California Bank & Trust
Tom Weil, City Manager California City
Johnny Zamrzla, Western Pacific Roofing Company
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Antelope Valley Board of Trade
is a voice — Your Voice —
for the Antelope Valley Region.
Antelope Valley Board of Trade
President’s Message
Mission Statement
The Antelope Valley Board of Trade’s
mission is “to engage in maintaining
and promoting diverse business and
industry, quality infrastructure, and
a strong legislative voice for the
benefit of its members and the
greater Antelope Valley.”
Lifetime Honorees
Janice Anderson
Cherie Bryant
Alis Clausen
Coleen Clutterham
Katie Corbett
Joseph Davies
Michael Dispenza
Gordon Elder
Ron Emard
Dr. Jackie Fisher
Patricia Fregoso-Cox
Roger Hemme
Aida O’Connor
Dr. George “Bud” Reams
Frank C. Roberts
Chris Spicher
Jack Stewart
Lew Stults
Kurt Ullman
Monna Wagner
Your comments and suggestions are
always welcomed. Send them to the
following address or by email.
The Antelope Valley Business News is a monthly
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WRITER
Larry Grooms
Antelope Valley Business News
Protecting Aerospace’s “Made in California” Label
What are the quintessential
California industries? Ask around and
you’ll probably hear technology, entertainment and agriculture. Locations in
California such as Silicon Valley, Hollywood and the Central Valley are more
than industry hubs, they are used synonymously with industries themselves. Tech
companies and Ag industry cooperatives
even tout their Golden State credentials by
adding “Designed in California” or “California Grown” on product packaging and
in advertising.
So what about California’s aerospace
industry? Whether by design or by default (or more likely a little of both),
aerospace is often overlooked and underappreciated as a driver of the California
economy. Seemingly cloaked in the same
stealth technology it puts in many of its
products, the aerospace industry appears
to be both nowhere and everywhere in the
State.
California’s aerospace industry traces
its roots to the early part of the twentieth
century. Not long after the Wright Brothers made history, California’s role in aerospace started to take flight as workshops
began turning out all manner of flying
machines. Wartime production brought
thousands of aerospace workers to the
state, turning California into an industrial
powerhouse for the nation. The post-war
era brought about the space race, where
Californians would pioneer supersonic
flight and reach the edge of the Earth’s
atmosphere. This same innovative spirit
would go on to drive California’s role the
Space Shuttle program, reconnaissance
aircraft development, UAV systems and
the private space industry.
An analysis conducted by A.T. Kearney in 2014 showed that, today, California is a global leader in aerospace, holding 9% of the combined global Space
and Aircraft market and over one-fifth of
the U.S. industry. California firms make
everything from aircraft subsystems, engines and components to complete satellites, rockets and spaceships. From design
to demonstration, California boasts many
AVBOT President
Josh Mann
companies that are the leaders and innovators in their specialty.
California’s aerospace industry is driven by a robust and diverse workforce. In
addition to the highly skilled designers,
engineers, fabricators, technicians and pilots that make up the 203,000 direct employees, there are an additional 307,000
employees across the state that support
the industry.
All of this adds up to over $60 billion
in annual economic impact to California
economy. For reference, that is equivalent
to California’s Agriculture and Arts & Entertainment industries—combined.
While these numbers are impressive
and reflect the sheer scale created by over
a century of investment, the aerospace industry in California faces many competitive challenges. California’s large population and strict regulatory environment
have created a high cost of doing business
for companies and a high cost of living
for employees compared to other states
and countries. These shortcomings have
opened the door for areas with businessfriendly policymaking and incentives to
lure firms of all types out of California at
a steady rate.
To prevent future losses, A.T. Kearney
evaluated California’s core strengths and
recommended several steps that should be
taken to sustain and grow the industry:
■ Develop economic policies that are
competitive with other states to incentivize commercial investment in California
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AVBOT Director Nominees
Below are the nominees for the Class of 2019. Voting will be electronic this year. Members in good standing
will be receiving a ballot from Survey Monkey in your inbox. If you have difficulty with the ballot, please call us
and we can provide a hard copy of a ballot for you. Please note - only 13 will be selected based on your votes.
The tally will be counted and announced at our April 26th luncheon. Please familiarize yourself with the nominees below (* denotes incumbent):
*Michael J. Belzil – Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Mike Belzil is the Site Director of Security and Emergency Services at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company’s legacy Skunk Works, Plant 10 in Palmdale. Responsible for synchronization of security at Plant 10 and
off-site locations,he directs a workforce of about 170. Mike retired from the Air Force in the rank of colonel in
May 2004. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, he served as Chief of Staff at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB. On behalf of AVBOT, Mike serves on the board of directors and is past president of the LA County
Air Show. He also serves on the AVBOT AERCOMM Committee and is on the board of directors of the Edwards
AFB Civilian-Military Support Group.
*Gustavo ‘Gus’ Camacho – Camacho Auto Sales
Gus Camacho, president of Camacho Auto Sales, is adirector and longtime member and supporter of the
Board of Trade. He served on the boards of several organizations including: the Antelope Valley Chambers
of Commerce; Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Lancaster West Rotary; Antelope Valley
College Foundation, and the American Heart Association. He currently serves on the board of the AV Sheriff
Boosters, the National Advisory Board for Mitsubishi Dealers and is president of the Independent Automobile Dealers Association of California. Gus was born and raised in the Antelope Valley and resides in Lancaster with his wife Rhonda and their four children.
Ann Carlson – Citizens Business Bank
Ann Carlson has been in banking for over 34 years in Lancaster, and currently holds a Vice President
and Relationship Manager position at Citizens Business Bank. Ann enjoys being active in the Lancaster
Chamber of Commerce, currently serving as secretary for the chamber’s Ambassador Corp. A supporter of
the Antelope Valley Fair, Ann has participated and volunteered for many years. Ann enjoys participating in
local events. Born and raised in the Antelope Valley, Ann graduated from Antelope Valley High School and
attended Antelope Valley College. Ann and her husband have raised three children in the Antelope Valley
and now have seven grandkids.
Len Engel – AV Transportation Agency
Len Engel, Chief Executive of the Antelope Valley Transportation Agency (AVTA) joined the organization in 2012 as director of operations and maintenance, and became chief executive in February 2015.
A public transportation professional with over 40 years of experience, Len has been involved in business
development for international transportation corporations, radio and television broadcasting, and Internet
application development. He is a member of the California Transit Association Executive Committee, Chairman of its Small Operations Committee and a member of the American Public TransitAssociation. Engel has
a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies from Cal State University Stanislaus.
*John Fergione– Retired Naval Aviator & Test Pilot
A Past President of The Antelope Valley Board of Trade and current member of the Board of Directors, John Fergioneis retired from both the Lockheed Martin Corporation and the U.S. Naval Reserve, with
the rank of Captain. He lives in Antelope Acres with his wife, Kathy. A past president and Fellow of the
Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and a 2009 inductee to the California Aerospace Walk of Honor, John
remains active in several regional organizations. He is President of the Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group, chairman of the SETPScholarship Foundation and multi-year Board of Trade Blue Ribbon Committee chairman for the Business Outlook Conference.
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AVBOT Director Nominees
Soraya Hejazi – Vision Engineering
Soraya Hejazi, Director of Operations for Vision Engineering in Palmdale, implements a values- driven company culture of Passion, Heart, and Drive (PHD) focused on serving and improving the lives of employees, customers, company, and community. She led Vision Engineering to earn a Safety in Excellence award from Farmers
Insurance in recognition of commitment to workers. Soraya graduated with honors and a Bachelor’s of Science
from Bowling Green State University and worked for several architectural firms. She is a seeker of truth who believes in doing no harm, and regularly volunteers for and supports animal welfare organizations. Soraya leads with
these words: Let’s do better so we can give back more.
*Norm Hickling – L.A. County Dept. of Health Services
Norm and his spouse, Karen, have been married for almost 37 years, and live in Lancaster. They have and
adult son and daughter and are blessed with six grandchildren.Norm is a graduate of Chapman University
with a Master Degree in Human Resource Management and Development, a Bachelor Degree from University of La Verne in Business Administration, and an Associate of Science Degree from Antelope Valley
College. He is Operations Director for the Housing for Health Division of Los Angeles County Department
of Health Services. Previously he served as Senior Field Deputy for Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, as
Assistant Administrator at High Desert Medical Group, and from 1983-2000 as a part of the Northrop Grumman Advanced Systems Division team.
*Charles “Chuck” Hoey – Charles Hoey Commercial Industrial Real Estate
Board of Trade Director Chuck Hoey brings 33 years of experience in Commercial and Industrial real
estate. Among the most active brokers in the Antelope Valley, he works closely with owners, developers,
investors, cities, and economic development organizations. In 1983 Chuck started his real estate career with
Merrill Lynch in Encino. He later workedfor Costco Wholesale, joining their acquisitions group to create
18 Costco projects throughout Southern California. In 1996 he joined Century 21 Yarrow to head up the
Commercial/Industrial division. He worked on relocation of several businesses in Lancaster to provide for
Metrolink. In 2001 he joined CB Richard Ellis for 11 years, working with Industrial clients. In May 2009 he
opened Charles Hoey Commercial Industrial Real Estate.
*Kelly Kennerknecht – Kaiser Permanente
Kelly Kennerknecht currently serves as the Vice President of the Antelope Valley Board of Trade. Kelly
has been a board member of the Antelope Valley Board of Trade since 2009. She was Chairwoman for the
2016 Business Outlook Conference and Health Care Committee, as well as, Secretary for both the Executive
and Joint Legislative Committees. As the Senior Public Affairs Representative for one of the nation’s leading
health care providers and not-for-profit health plans, Kaiser Permanente, Kelly manages area-specific internal
communication, patient communication, media relations, as well as, community and government relations.
Kelly serves on the boards of the Antelope Valley Family YMCA and Palmdale Chamber of Commerce.
*Lisa Moulton – Office of Congressman Knight
Lisa Moulton serves as the district director for Congressman Steve Knight. Previously she has worked in
the California State Senate and Assembly. She currently serves as the secretary for the Los Angeles County
Air Show (and is a founding member of the organizational team of the inaugural event in 2014). Lisa is a
member of the board of directors for the Antelope Valley Board of Trade, where she served as secretary. Lisa
serves on the board of directors for the EAFB Civ-Mil, Support Group and Care Net Women’s Resource
Center of North County. She also serves on the executive board of The Marian Bergeson Excellence in Public
Services. Lisa has been a resident of the Antelope Valley for 45 years.
“There is no more effective voice for the economy of the Antelope Valley than the Antelope Valley
Board of Trade. Whether lobbying to oppose misguided legislation or promoting the region to new
industries, this alliance of movers and shakers fills a critical need in advocating for local growth and
prosperity.” - George Passantino
Antelope Valley Business News
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AVBOT Director Nominees
*Terry Norris – Precision Labs
Terry Norris, president and co-founder of Precision Labs in Palmdale, with 20-plus years of running a high
technology firm servicing over 500 companies, has developed a unique view on what the Antelope Valley needs
for its businesses and residents. His service started in the military followed by BSA Woodbadge and then larger
community volunteering as President of the AV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Terry now serves as treasurer
for the Lancaster Museum Public Arts Foundation in addition to Secretary for AVBOT. His company was winner
of California Air Resource Board’s CoolCalifornia Small Business of the Year. He has travelled internationally to
meet with foreign leaders as well.
Carrie Rawlings – Mojave Air & Space Port
Carrie Rawlings, Director of Administration for Mojave Air & Space Port, is responsible forfinance and
administration aspects of the organization including financial audits, accounts payable and receivable, human
resources, benefits and office management. She started with the organization as human resources manager
in 2010 and then served as Business Manager in 2013 before moving in to her current role. Prior to Mojave
Air & Space Port, Carrie worked as a Client Services Manager for SAGE Staffing where she was responsible
for human resources, payroll and client relations. She started her career at San Pedro Hospital as a Human
Resources Representative. Carrie has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from University of Phoenix and is
pursuing her master’s degree in accounting.
Carmen J Roberts – Mission Bank
A banking professional with over 30 years of experience, Carmen J. Roberts is Senior Vice President and
Business Banking Center Manager for Mission Bank in Lancaster. Prior to joining Mission Bank in 2012,
Carmen was a Vice President with American Security Bank and a Vice President and branch manager for
Union Bank, where she received the President’s Award for Branch of The Year out of 332 branches in the
Western region in 2008. Carmen is a past board member and current honorary board member of the Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley, and a past director of the Boys and Girls Club, Assistance League of the
Antelope Valley and Lancaster Education Foundation. She currently serves on the Mental Health America
Advisory Board.
Olin Rogers – LegalShield
Since 2005 Olin Rogers has been an independent associate with LegalShield, a provider of legal service
products. He has been a member of AVBOT since 2007 and is now serving on the membership committee
and on the Business Outlook Conference Committee since 2015. He believes that actions speak louder than
words. His community actions in the A.V. include member and vice president in Toastmasters, member and
vice president in Optimists International, a director in Palmdale Chamber of Commerce, and member in
Lancaster and Mojave Chambers of Commerce.
Joshua Stern – Merrill Lynch
Joshua Stern is a native to the Antelope Valley. His passion is to serve the community and help others.
He is a member of Lancaster West Rotary, High Desert Toastmasters, and also volunteers at his church. He
currently serves on the 2016 Business Outlook Conference Committee and the PR & Marketing Committee
and Membership Committee, as well as the AVBOT Board.. Joshua holds a bachelor’s of science degree in
finance from California State University, Northridge. He has been in the financial services industry since
2011, and joined Merrill Lynch in 2014.
“Initially, we joined the Antelope Valley Board of Trade because we recognized the relationships that
could be developed through the organization to support education in the Antelope Valley, especially
higher education. As a very important example of AVBOT’s accomplishments, it has been instrumental
in bringing the California State University Long Beach’s four-year engineering program to the area.”
- Kenneth Santarelli, CSU Long Beach Engineering Program
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AVBOT Director Nominees
Diane L. Walker – AV Union High School District
After 15 years as a litigator with Irsfeld, Irsfeld & Younger in Glendale, where she was the first female partner
in the firm’s history, Diane began her career in education with the Antelope Valley Union High School District as
a teacher at, and later Co-Coordinator of, the Law & Government Academy at Highland High School. Diane is
the College and Career Readiness Coordinator, Perkins grant coordinator, and articulation officer for the district,
working closely with STEM and other career-technical education pathways, as well as community representatives
on the AV Career Prep Council, Antelope Valley East Kern STEM Network and AVC STEM Grant planning
committee.
*Johnny Zamrzla – Western Pacific Roofing
Johnny Zamrzla, President of Western Pacific Roofing Corp., has been actively involved in the roofing industry since 1957. He is extremely active in the Antelope Valley, including being the President of
The Showdown Rodeo, California Circuit Finals Rodeo, and Chairman of the Antelope Valley Fair Joint
Powers Authority. He serves on numerous Boards, including the Antelope Valley Board of Trade, Antelope Valley Sheriff’s Boosters and the Antelope Valley Hospital Foundation, to name a few. He and his
wife Pam, reside on their working ranch in Lancaster.
“As a member of the Antelope Valley Board of Trade, I am at the forefront of the changes occurring in
our region. Their work has been crucial to the economic growth and sustainability of our community.
Anyone who is interested in shaping the future of the greater Antelope Valley needs to join and get
involved.” - Josh Mann
Antelope Valley Business News
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44th Annual Business Outlook Conference
The VIP reception for speakers and sponsors the evening before the
Outlook Conference was held at Lucky Luke’s Brewery.
Ed Knudson (AVC), retired Judge Dick Spann and Rhonda
Nelson (Northrop Grumman).
Gene Simmons and Joshua Stern (Merrill Lynch).
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Gene Simmons on the Sage Cheshire Stratolaunch capsule.
Antelope Valley Board of Trade
A packed AV Fairgrounds - Hunter Pavilion
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Director David
McBride with Gene Simmons.
The Boeing Company enjoying the conference.
Los Angeles County Supervisor, 5th District,
Michael Antonovich with City of Lancaster Mayor
Rex Parris.
Scott Cummings (AV Mall), Art Thompson (Sage-Cheshire), Dr. David Smith (Edwards Air
Force Base), John Esch (Air Force Plant 42)
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Luncheon Sponsor
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President’s Message continued from page 3
■ Streamline regulatory constraints and provide tax incentives
at the state-level
■ Lobby at the Federal level for additional share of government funded work
■ Offer guidance for managing environmental hurdles specific
to California
■ Invest in STEM within schools and universities; attract and
retain talent
In representing California “Aerospace Valley,” Assembly
Member Lackey has taken these suggestions as action items.
Leading the effort, he and all of the state legislators representing the Antelope Valley jointly introduced Assembly Bill 2600,
which would establish the California Institute for Aerospace. Under the University of California system, this Institute will focus
on education, research, design and development, serving as an
incubator for the industry’s future technological innovation.
I believe, as Assembly Member Lackey does, that California
did not become a world economic leader by accident. Many of
our State’s major industries and companies are homegrown, taking incredible ideas and turning them into the next generation of
products and services that change the way we live. On behalf of
the board of directors of the Antelope Valley Board of Trade, I
hope you will join us in support of AB 2600 and help us keep a
“Made in California” label on the aerospace industry.
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Until next month…
Josh Mann
Superintendents continued from page 1
begins at 11:30 a.m., with the program beginning at noon and ending at 1 p.m.
Superintendents scheduled to take part in the panel presentation are: David Vierra, Antelope Valley Union High School District;
Mark Marshall, Eastside Union School District; Joe Andrews, Superintendent with the Gorman District; Steve Martinez, HughesElizabeth Lakes Union School District; Vishna Herrity, Keppel Union School District; Michelle Bowers, Lancaster School District;
Raul Maldonado, Palmdale School District; Regina Rossall, Westside Union School District, and Teri Grey, Wilsona School District.
Michelle Bowers,
Lancaster School District
Antelope Valley Business News
Raul Maldonado,
Palmdale School District
Regina Rossall,
Westside Union School
District
Teri Grey, Wilsona School
District
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Executive Notes continued from page 2
Make an impact in the
Antelope Valley with your
Board of Trade membership.
Select your membership type:
Business:
The AVBOT delegation on the State Senate floor with Senator
Sharon Runner (left to right: Robert and Terry Norris, Larry
Grooms, Don Rhea, Vicki Medina, Scott Cummings, Senator
Runner, Dick Spann, Rhonda Nelson and Allen Hoffman.
hours. Shelter Care offers toys, books, computers and a play
yard to occupy children while they wait.
I am appreciative that we were able to spend time with our
legislators in Sacramento and especially thankful we were able
to witness Senator Sharon Runner on the Senate floor. She has
been a true servant of our region and I want to thank her for her
decades of service in every capacity. We appreciate her dedication to the betterment of our communities.
Keeping up the tradition since 1957, a delegation from the
Board of Trade will be discussing our needs with legislators in
Washington, DC this month. Be looking for a recapnext month.
It is that time of year when 1/3 of our Board of Directors is up
for election. Their bios are within this edition for you to familiarize yourself with each candidate. All members in good standingwill receive a Survey Monkey asking for their vote. Stay tuned
for an announcement as to our annual Installation event in June
when the 13 Directors will be sworn in for their 3-year terms.
Get involved…stay involved,
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using limited resources. STEM is about hard
work, dedication, creativity, and innovation.
It is about preparing today’s youth to solve
tomorrow’s problems.”
- Matt Winheim, The Palmdale
Aerospace Academy
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Antelope Valley Board of Trade
Calendar of Events
April 2016
April 5
11:30 AM Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber Luncheon, Hilton Garden Inn, Palmdale, 538-0607
4:00 PM
April 6
11:30 AM Quartz Hill Chamber Luncheon, Rancho Vista Golf Course, 722-4811
7:00 PM
Palmdale City Council, City Hall, 267-5151
April 7
3:30 PM
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, AVTA, 947-9033
April 8
11:30 AM Antelope Valley African American Chamber Luncheon, Hilton Garden Inn, Palmdale, 272-5807
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, AVBOT Office, 947-9033
April 11-15
AVBOT IN WASHINGTON, DC
April 12
8:00 AM
HEALTHCARE COMMITTEE, HD Regional Health Center, 947-9033
5:00 PM
Lancaster City Hall Council, City Hall, 723-6000
6:00 PM
California City Council, City Hall, Council Chambers, 760-373-8661
April 13
11:30 AM Lancaster Chamber Luncheon, Hellenic Center
April 14
8:00 AM
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING, AVTA, 947-9033
3:30 PM
AV / East Kern STEM Network, rotating locations, 947-9033
April 15
ALL DAY
TAX DAY
April 19
7:30 AM
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING, Antelope Valley College, 947-9033
12:00 PM
Tehachapi Chamber Luncheon, Pacino’s Restaurant, 822-4180
April 20
11:00 AM Palmdale Chamber Luncheon, Antelope Valley Country Club, 273-3232
11:30 AM Chamber of Commerce Greater AV, Greenhouse Café, 533-8068
April 21
9:00 AM
April 22
12:00 PM PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING/MEMBERSHIP, Camille’s Sidewalk Café, 947-9033
April 26
11:30 AM BUSINESS BRIEFING LUNCHEON, Hellenic Center, 947-9033
5:00 PM
Lancaster City Council, City Hall, 723-6000
6:00 PM
California City Council, City Hall, Council Chambers, 760-373-8661
April 28
12:00PM
Mojave Chamber Luncheon, Mariah Country Inn, Mojave, 824-2481
AEROSPACE COMMITTEE MEETING, TBD, 947-9033
(Area Code 661 unless otherwise noted)
Antelope Valley Business News
April 2016 •
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ANTELOPE VALLEY BOARD OF TRADE
41319 12th Street West, Suite 104
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9033
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.avbot.org
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Antelope Valley Board of Trade’s mission is
“to engage in maintaining and promoting diverse
business and industry, quality infrastructure, and
a strong legislative voice for the benefit of its
members and the greater Antelope Valley.”
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Membership Update
new members and renewing members! Thank you for your support of the Antelope
Valley Board of Trade who continues to be the Voice — Your Voice — of our Valley. We look forward to seeing you
at the Business Luncheons held monthly on the 4th Tuesday.
NEW MEMBER: BUSINESS
Roe Leer Wellness Initiatives, LLC
Roe Leer
190 Sierra Court, Suite B-217
Palmdale, CA 93550-7604
265-7788
www.panaceadiet.com
www.roeleerwellnessinitiatives.com
NEW MEMBERS: Individuals
George Andrews
Steven Angebrandt
RENEWALs: BUSINESS
Around AV
Richard Cook
1805 West Avenue K, Suite 129
Lancaster, CA 93534
361-2287
www.aroundav.com
Antelope Valley Air Quality
Management District
Bret Banks
43301 Division Street, Suite 206
Lancaster, CA 93535-4649
723-8070
www.avaqmd.ca.gov
Antelope Valley Ford
Mike Johnson
1155 Auto Mall Drive
Lancaster, CA 93534
949-3586
www.avford.com
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/
Troth Realty
Mark Troth
1801 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93534-5999
948-4646
www.berkshirehathawayhs.com
(Area Code 661 unless otherwise noted)
Citizens Business Bank
Ann Carlson
42548 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
974-7976
www.cbbank.com
Cobb, Doerfler & Associates
Timothy Doerfler
1039 West Avenue J
Lancaster, CA 93534-3342
948-2661 942-6103
www.cdacpa.net
CSU Bakersfield - Antelope Valley
Campus
43909 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536-5843
952-5000
www.csub.edu
Himlin Realty
Matthew Himlin
41770 12th Street West, Suite E
Palmdale, CA 93551
948-8596
www.himlinrealty.com
Kestler/Derryberry, LLP
Steve Derryberry
641 Lancaster Boulevard, Suite 205
Lancaster, CA 93534
945-6115
www.kestlerderryberry.com
Learn4Life Concept Charter School
Steve Gocke
42455 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534-7060
272-1225
www.learn4life.org
Nancy Burroughs International
Nancy Burroughs
40040 87th Street West
Leona Valley, Ca 93551
803-6491
www.nancyburroughs.com
Orange County Speakers Bureau
Joanne Van Hook
4117 Grandview Drive
Palmdale, CA 93551-5253
722-1800
www.orangecountyspeakersbureau.com
Rio Tinto Minerals - Boron
Operations
Tania Lewis
14486 Borax Road
Palmdale, CA 93550-3419
760-762-7470
www.riotinto.com
Robertson Palmdale Honda
Rick Carr
455 Auto Vista Drive
Palmdale, CA 93551-3711
265-6000
www.robertsonshonda.com
Westside Union School District
Regina Rossall
41914 50th Street West
Quartz Hill, CA 93536-2963
722-0716
www.westside.k12.ca.us
RENEWALS: ORGANIZATION
Paraclete High School
Greg Burnias
42145 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536-3344
943-3255
www.paracleteHS.org
Antelope Valley Fair
Dan Jacobs
2551 West Avenue H, #102
Lancaster, CA 93536
348-6060
www.avfair.com
RENEWALS: INDIVIDUAL
John Fergione
Drew Mercy
Olin Rogers
Frank Visco