Networking Attendees

I'm a Stroke Survivor and Public Speaker, I offer talks about having the right Attitude to Survive and Thrive after Stroke.
If you need a speaker to help you increase awareness about Stroke and improve moral in your Business or Organization please reach out to me.
I can be reached at 562-464-7297 or michaelpaguilar@hotmail.com

Lisa Boyajian in a founding partner of Ansa Insurance Services.  Besides her complete commitment to her clients Lisa has dedicated herself to many business and philanthropic organizations.  Some of her achievements have included, but not limited to the Business Citizen of the Year (2012) for Santa Fe Springs. In addition, she was the President of the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce for the 2013/2014 year.  Some of her other philanthropic achievements include serving as Chair of the 2012 Relay for Life committee and the president of the Youth Enrichment Fund in 2014 and 2015. She is and has been a member of OCAHU, CAHU and NAHU.

Carlos Gallardo, a Senior Banking Relationship Specialist, has been with Farmers & Merchants Bank since 2011.  Carlos offers well-rounded knowledge and financial expertise to help his clients achieve their maximum potential. Having worked in the Banking industry for nearly18 years, Carlos has been building lasting relationships with personal and business clients throughout Southern California.
 

Dennis J. Tisdale, CPA
562-916-3320
DTisdale@cpa.com
http://www.djtisdalecpa.com

If you have accounting, income tax, or business questions, with over 35 years of experience,  I'm here to help.

The Rio Hondo Symphony is a professional orchestra that performs free community concerts throughout the year, including the Children's Concerts, the Young Artist Competition, Kids Korner Concert Previews, and the Music Enrichment Programs throughout the region. For sponsorship opportunities please call us at 213.219.1060. Information on concerts log onto www.riohondosymphony.org

My name is Diego De Lama and I am excited to have opened a State Farm Office in Santa Fe Springs!

I have been a La Mirada resident for 16 years.  I came to this country in 1986 as an immigrant from Peru.  My father, Guillermo De Lama came here in 1984 and worked to have a small apartment ready for the rest of us.  I graduated from South Gate High School in 1994.  I graduated from Cal State Long Beach in 2001 and in 2008,obtained an MBA from BIOLA University. Also in 2008, I finally and proudly became a US Citizen.

I was in the banking industry for 20 years, but finally decided to start my own business.  My passion has always been to help people meet their financial goals and prepare for the unexpected.  State Farm offers the tools to provide that to our customers.  I am excited to be part of this Chamber!

Priscilla Rodriguez is the Community Engagement Manager at L.A. CADA, where she leads initiatives that strengthen community partnerships, expand resources, and promote behavioral health awareness throughout the region. She proudly serves on the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is an active member of the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Rotary Club. Passionate about building meaningful connections, Priscilla works closely with local businesses, city leaders, and community organizations to create impactful programs that support youth, families, and underserved populations.

Karen specializes in a comprehensive approach to her financial services practice that addresses:

- Financial Planning
- Executive Compensation Strategies
-Wealth Management
-Retirement Plans
- Annuities
- Long Term Care
- Life insurance - Disability
- Retirement funding
- Education funding
- Investments

Customized advice with personalized service for individuals, business owners, and companies. 
 

Alicia Fombona has been a Realtor for over 19 years.  She has represented Sellers and Buyers in both Residential and Commercial Real Estate. She has sold real estate in Southern California including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County,  San Bernardino County and Kern County.  She has the Experience, is very Professional and has Integrity when working with her clients.  She will find solutions to all of your real estate needs.

With an Extensive Background of Over 25 Years in Business Management, Design & Business Development and after Owning two businesses and Contributing to the growth a Multi-Million dollar company, Andrea is prepared to fulfill her resolution of helping small businesses embrace the learning process of strategic planning to develop strong foundations of their business and build sustainable growth utilizing creative thinking, technology trends, and catered resources. 

Andrea is dedicated to educate, provide awareness and mentor-ship to businesses through outreach development. 

I am the owner of K Taylor Insurance Solutions, an independent insurance agency specializing in commercial and personal insurance products (i.e. property/liability, work comp, auto, homeowners, etc..). After spending years working in Commercial Insurance Underwriting, I decided to branch off and open an independent insurance agency with the goal of using my underwriting experience to protect local businesses with sound insurance products and serve my community.

As a lifelong resident of the area, community service is of equal importance to me. My agency offers an annual scholarship award to high school seniors in La Mirada to help them further their education. In addition, I am also an active member of the La Mirada Kiwanis Club (currently serving as VP), Love La Mirada (currently serving on the board of directors), and the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce.

I founded J&S Building Maintenance Inc.in 2017, after realizing there was a need for an honest and reliable cleaning company who could communicate well and listen to their clients. I have 15 years of experience in the national commercial janitorial industry. My goals for my company is to deliver the best cleaning standards to my clients and establish a safe working environment for my staff.

I am motivated by my family, lovely wife Alicia, 2 grown children Sonia college grad works for Boeing, Frankie III married living in Washington State with his wife Joy Maint. supervisor and working on leveraged income. Woke up late in life focused on personal development, Would like to make everyone that I come in contact with life or business better than mine. Strong drive, self motivated, persistent, disciplined, caring, and I honor God, Mon and Dad in all I do. Basically I want people to succeed around me. I love to read about LOST CIVILIZATIONS, how they survived, NATURAL HEALTH if it was good 10,000 years ago it is good today. anyway God bless and thank you for interest. 

I was born and raised in Whittier, CA.  I am a graduate of the USC and earned my Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School.

I am passionate about bringing injury victims’ stories to life to ensure that they receive the compensation they deserve.  I have extensive experience representing injury victims in a broad range of civil litigation matters.  Additionally, I advocate for injured workers, to ensure that they are awarded the benefits they are entitled to through the workers’ compensation system.

Furthermore, I am dedicated to bringing peace of mind to clients who are looking to ensure that their assets will be protected for future generations.  

Whether you're planning for retirement, saving for college for children or grandchildren, or just trying to protect the financial future of the ones you care for the most, we can work together to develop specific strategies to help you achieve your goals. We can also monitor your progress to help make sure you stay on track or determine if any adjustments need to be made. Throughout it all, we're dedicated to providing you top-notch client service.

Hi! I am the new Complex Director of Sales & Marketing for Embassy Suites Los Angeles Downey and Embassy Suites Los Angeles International Airport - South.
I've been with Hilton for over 6 years, starting off my career at Director of Catering at Embassy Suites LAX - South.
I have a Masters degree in Management from Loyola Marymount University, and live in Torrance with my family.

I am a SoCal native, born and raised in the South Bay and look forward to meeting everyone here :)

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at 310-469-0034 or andrea.torng@hilton.com

I am a mobile notary helping busy individuals and business owners by conveniently coming to you to help notarize your documents at a location that is convenient for you.. I notarize a wide variety of documents including estate planning forms, trusts, powers of attorneys, advance health care directives, loan documents, affidavits, and more.  I have been in business since 2018 and proudly serve Santa Fe Springs and surrounding areas.  In addition to notary work, I am an experienced Apostille facilitator, helping clients prepare documents for international use.  I also offer translation services.   I am honored to serve as a Santa Fe Springs Chamber Ambassador and Board member supporting our local community.  I also speak Spanish.  My goal is to always make the process simple while ensuring every signing is handled with care and accuracy. 
 

WHAT CAN WE GET FOR YOU TODAY?

We have been providing high-quality service and professionalism since we opened our doors in 2003. 

In 2009, we became a Husband & Wife Team. Every day, we strive to provide our clients with friendly service and a stress-free vendor experience. 

After 2020, everything has evolved – so have we. Every event is unique and deserves custom services.

I was raised in Whittier, California and graduated from La Habra High School.  After high school I attended UC Santa Barbara and after graduating I moved to Honduras to teach children in a bilingual school.  I took advantage of my opportunity to work in Central America and traveled to Guatemala and Nicaragua.  I returned to California and attended Western State University College of Law in Fullerton.  I graduated from law school in 2006 and passed the Bar Exam in 2007.

Family is very important to me so I am very close to my parents and sister.  I also love dogs and have a Yorkie named Bilbo and a Shih Tzu named Chance.  I love to exercise, hike, bike riding and I take kickboxing and boxing classes.  I also love to watch MMA fights.

Cherie Harris, a certified life & career coach, and corporate trainer with over 30 years of experience in operations and management help to empower individuals to achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives. After losing her job due to Covid, Cherie developed coaching programs based on her administration expertise. Her approach prioritizes open discussion and offers immediate solutions and tools. Cherie specializes in career guidance, building confidence, and facilitating positive change. She strives to empower individuals and organizations to reach their full potential.

40 years industrial construction and management experience. Oil/gas and water pipeline maintenance, repair, installation, and testing. Serial entrepreneur based out of Orange, CA and operating throughout LA and the OC. Owner of Ambros Construction Inc. along with his wife Dina.

Known throughout Norwalk City Hall and various City organizations through her work with Norwalk Public Safety, Bertha Chavez leads Ambros Construction Inc. in its community outreach and networking efforts, while also being essential for her functions as front office representative and behind the scenes supporting Project Managers with their work.

Here at Wolff Insurance Agency, we strive to give you the protection you need at an affordable price. We are proud to offer a variety of insurance for every situation and industry. Whether you are a business person, a homeowner, or just need liability insurance for your car, we are sure to have a plan that suits your needs. 

  Insurance professional helping clients find peace of mind for the things that matter most. Active community member, chamber member, youth basketball coach, volunteer. Working hard to make a difference in the lives of people in our community. 
    I am a husband, father of three incredible children, and business owner. I love mentoring and coaching youth in the area. After successfully navigating a career in telecommunications we my wife and I began the adventure of becoming businesses owners serving and employing members of the community. 

I'm a Commercial Real Estate broker, specializing in industrial, business, apartment, mixed use, warehouse, land and cannabis business sales.  I was born and raised in the area, so very familiar with cities, properties, routes and relevant information for your business needs.

I represent Ooma, a California-based provider of business phone solutions. We help businesses boost productivity, increase profitability, and strengthen their online presence. Let’s connect to explore how Ooma can support your success!

Emilio Ramos father of 2 beautiful young little children (Ezekiel & Ava Rose) and husband of glorious wife (Gem). Born and raised in Whittier. I have a older brother Raul (13 years apart) and a older sister April (15 years apart).

I worked in the construction industry for almost 10 years. I started my marketing agency back in 2021 shortly after my son was born. Fun little fact: GEEA is named after my family.
 

How did we come up with the name CONDOR PALLETS for our company?
Deanna and I (Lisa) have been friends since high school. We went to CalHi. We were CalHi Condors. 
Who would have thought way back then that we'd start a business together this many years later?!?

Established in 2013 our Mission was to establish a company with a reputation of Reliable and Quality Service.  Today, we have a crew of Cleaning Techs that own the culture we set out to establish.  11 years later, in addition to our Janitorial/Commercial Cleaning, we offer specialty services such as; Water Damage Restoration Service; Power Wash; Window Cleaning; Carpet and Floor Care and much more. 

If you're looking for a reliable service with a track record of "Quality", "Dependable" and "Reliable" service, please give us a call. We're happy to discuss your sites/office needs and can provide for you a service quote to provide your with "Quality Service ".  We look forward to meeting you soon. 

Raul Renteria
So. Cal Operations 

My journey into financial advisory started with two pivotal experiences. Two years ago, I watched my mother face unexpected financial challenges—a wake-up call that inspired me to help others navigate these critical decisions with clarity and confidence. Equally important is my 19-year experience as a stepfather to my nonverbal autistic son, which has deepened my understanding of what families truly need: reliable protection, accessible planning, and peace of mind for the future.

These experiences drive everything I do. I work with families and business owners to create financial strategies that anticipate life's complexities and build lasting security—so you don't have to learn these lessons the hard way.

Liz Apodaca graduated from law school at the University of Hawaii in 2001. She also has an LL.M. degree from Southwestern Law School and a BA degree from Chico State University. She is licensed to practice law in California and Hawaii.
Liz grew up in Whittier and contributes to the Whittier community as a member of the Board of Directors of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce, as a Commissioner on the Parks and Rec Commission for the City of Whittier, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Outrach Taskforce, and as an active member of Soroptimist International of Whittier.
Liz is passionate about educating the community on the laws that protect their assets. She is friendly, fun and approachable!