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Amy Loera - Co-Owner, Tio's Grille & Cantina
Chairwoman Amy Loera is an accomplished entrepreneur and restaurateur. She and her husband operate a string of extremely successful restaurants, Tio’s Grille and Cantina, with the flagship location right here in Fontana. Amy is Vice President of Loera Restaurants Incorporated and a distinguished professional interpreter and is considered one of the top in her field. She has worked with numerous local and federal law enforcement agencies and is often an active participant in ongoing investigations and court proceedings in high-profile cases. She is a strong advocate for small businesses and sponsors many local schools, sports organizations and charities. |
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Julie Kelly- Co-Owner/ Vice President, Santa Fe Machine Works
Vice Chairwoman Julie is a Vice President in her husband's family business, Santa Fe Machine Works was founded in 1923 and is a manufacturer that has been family operated through four generations. |
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Daniel Reid - Vice President, American Business Bank
Treasurer Daniel possesses thirty five years of comprehensive banking experience. At American Business Bank, Daniel consults some of the regions most successful and growing middle-market businesses in the industrial and logistics sectors. Daniel has been on the board of the Fontana Chamber of Commerce for the past eight years and during this time has served in the capacity of President, Secretary and Treasurer. He is also proud to serve as a Board Member and Foundation Chair of the Rotary Club of Fontana and as a Board member and Treasurer of the Fontana Foundation of Hope. |
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Ray Wilkings- Vice President Operations, Auto Club Speedway
Secretary Ray has had an extensive career in motorsports and large-scale event venues. Working with his family, he managed food service contracts at the Pasadena Rose Bowl, Huntington State Beach, the Earl Warren Showgrounds, and six NASCAR sanctioned racing facilities throughout California and Oregon. He has managed operations at several motorsports venues including the Saugus Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Irwindale Speedway, and the Atlanta Dragway. He is currently the Vice President of Operations at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. |
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Phil Cothran - Principal/Owner, State Farm
Board President Phil owns and manages the most successful State Farm agency in his region. Known as "Mr. Fontana" Phil’s dedication to the community is unparalleled. |
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William Hawkins- Owner, AMS Paving, Inc.
Immediate Past Chairman Bill Hawkins is the Founder and President of AMS Paving, Inc., a multimillion dollar company that is now one of the largest contractors in Southern California. |
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Ray Allard
Owner/Principal, Allard Engineering Ray founded Allard Engineering in 1992 and has enjoyed nurturing its growth and success of specializing in the areas of residential, commercial and public works projects. |
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Mike Arreguin
VP, Burrtec Waste Industries For more than 20 years Mike has served as Vice President of Burrtec and is truly the face of the organization. He is actively involved in the community and volunteers his time to the Fontana Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. |
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Dr. Krupal Chhotu
Owner, Dental World Dr. Chhotu was born and raised in Fontana. He has a Doctorate in Dental Medicine and completed his Residency at UCLA. He decided to return to the city in which he was born in to practice dentistry and serve the community. |
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Sebastien Coste
Director of Operations, Arconic Sebastien oversees all operations at Arconic in Fontana. Arconic is an international manufacturing and engineering company employing over 40,000 all over the world. In Fontana they manufacture high-performance products for the aerospace industry. |
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Chris Ervin
Executive Vice President, Gerdau Chris oversees Gerdau’s steel mill and its rebar subcontracting business on the West Coast. Gerdau employs approximately 1,500 people in the region and have been involved in several high-profile projects such as the Wilshire Grand Hotel, Apple Headquarters, and the 49ers Stadium. |
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Tyler Haack
General Manager, Jensen Precast In just eight years Tyler was promoted through the ranks at Jensen Precast from systems manager to GM. He is an engineer and MBA. He currently oversees the Fontana operations for the largest independently owned precast concrete manufacturers in the United States. |
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Terry Klenske
President/Owner, Dalton Trucking, Inc. Terry is owner and president of Dalton Trucking. He bought the company in 1977 and grew from four trucks to over 150. Terry serves on many board including the Fontana Chamber Board and the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. |
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Troy Lindstrom
President/Owner, Lynam Industries Troy founded Lynam Industries and built a strong niche for his manufacturing firm in the server rack industry. The company is taking over new markets in security x-ray equipment used for cargo screening. |
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Ken Lindt
Owner/President, Harbor Truck Bodies Ken is an automotive industry veteran and is now the owner and CEO of Harbor Truck Bodies. Harbor Truck is a leading utility truck manufacturer that recently expanded with new facilities here in Fontana. |
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Travis Parke
President/Owner, California Recyclers Travis is the Owner and President of California Recyclers, an innovative and superior quality recycling center that is top ranked in the industry. Travis' entrepreneurial spirit has moved him to branch out into new industries including converting plastic waste into diesel fuel. |
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Ken Rivers
COO, Kaiser Permanente |
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Chad Ruffin
VP & General Manager, Manheim Southern California Chad has 20 years in the automotive industry and is currently the general manager for Manheim Southern California (now Cox Automotive), a leading international wholesale auto auction. |
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Idilio Sanchez
President/Owner, ABS Collision Center Idilio Sánchez is the owner of ABS Collision Centers. He is also the Past President of the Fontana Chamber of Commerce, Republican Delegate for the state of California, Fontana Planning Commissioner Chairman, and Past President for the State of California Auto Body Association. |
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Raj Sangha
VP & co-Owner, DGC Group of Companies Raj is President and CEO of DGC which have ownership interests in a range of companies such as—commercial truck fleet, truck driver school, and various gas stations and restaurants. His latest venture is Spice Jar, the very first Indian Grocery Market and restaurant in Fontana. |
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Ralph Thrasher
Sales Manager, Utility Trailer Sales of Southern California, LLC After more than 25 years at Utility Trailer Sales, Ralph is highly regarded in the industry. He is a long-time Fontana resident and still resides in the core of the City. In addition to the Chamber Board, Ralph is a Rotarian and avid bicyclist. |
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Todd Vigiletti
Owner/President, Stargazer Productions Todd is the owner of Stargazer Productions which manages Center Stage Theater in Fontana. He has produced over 6000 public performances including Broadway Musicals, Song and Dance Reviews, and Concerts. |
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Bill Waddingham
VP & co-Owner, Rotolo Chevrolet Bill is the Vice President of Rotolo Chevrolet in Fontana and is also the owner and creative director of Excite 1 Advertising. He has served several terms on the Fontana Chamber of Commerce, is a dedicated Rotarian, and philanthropist. |
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