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2020-2021 Board Officers

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Troy Lindstrom
President/Owner, Lynam Industries
Chair

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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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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Julie Kelly
​Co-Owner/ Vice President, Santa Fe Machine Works

Immediate Past-Chair
Julie is a co-owner 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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Ralph Thrasher
Sales Manager, Utility Trailer Sales of Southern California, LLC
Vice Chair

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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Daniel Reid
Vice President, American Business Bank

Treasurer

Daniel has over 35 years of expertise in commercial banking and finance.  At American Business Bank, Daniel specializes in working with middle market business owners and consults on strategies for growth and profitability.
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William Hawkins
Owner, AMS Paving, Inc.
Secretary

Bill is the founder, owner and President of AMS Paving. AMS Paving, one of the largest contractors in Southern California, with the capacity for large scale paving contracts across California. 

Board Directors

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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
Vice President, Burrtec Waste Industries
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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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Aman Brar
Founder, Owner, President, South Star Logistics

Star Logistics specializing in warehousing, logistics and transportation. He is also the CEO of Optimum Logistics, a 3PL Company and avid investor in industrial and residential real estate. 
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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, to practice dentistry and serve the community
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Gilbert Hutton
Director of Operations, CMC
Gilbert Hutton is a thirty-year veteran of the Steel industry. Following the acquisition of Gerdau's long products division in November last year, Gilbert assumed the responsibilities of Director of Operations at the former TAMCO/Gerdau facility.
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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 & Van. Harbor Truck is a leading service/utility body and commercial van Interior manufacturer that recently expanded with new facilities here in Fontana.
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Amy Loera 
Co-Owner, Tio's Grille & Cantina

Amy is co-owner in Tio’s Grill and Cantina. There are five Tio’s restaurants, but their flagship location is right here in Fontana.
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Sam Montes
General Manager of Operations, Blackrock Logistics, Inc.

Sam Montes is the General Manager with oversight of operations, sales, marketing and acquisitions for Blackrock Logistics. It’s largest terminal is located here in Fontana. Blackrock Logistics specializes in Temperature Controlled Transportation & Distribution. 
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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
Ken Rivers has been the Chief Operating Officer for Kaiser Permanente, Fontana since 2016.  Ken has nearly 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, both in the non-profit and for-profit sectors of health care.
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Idilio Sanchez
President/Owner, ABS Collision Center
Idilio Sánchez is the owner of ABS Collision Centers. He is also a Republican Delegate for the state of California, Fontana Planning Commissioner, 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 Sangha is President of Dhindsa Group of Companies, Inc. which have ownership interests in— logistics, commercial truck fleet, truck driving school, various gas stations and restaurants; including… Waba Grill and Spice Jar. His latest venture is Chop Stop and he plans to bring one to Fontana.
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Norm Siddiqui
President, Crown Technical Systems

Norm Siddiqui is the President of Crown Technical Systems, located in Fontana, CA. He has over thirty years’ experience in the Power-Utility Business. He holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Oklahoma, In Norman, OK. Norm started Crown Technical Systems in 1996 with a total of 4 employees. Today, the company has over 300 people and has facilities in Dallas, TX and Toronto, Canada. The company is a premier manufacturer of engineered custom-built Control Rooms, and Power Distribution Centers for the Utility, Power Generation and Renewable Power Industry.
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Todd Vigiletti
Owner/President, Stargazer Productions
Todd along with his wife Jennifer and the owners of Stargazer Productions. In addition to managing Center Stage Theater in Fontana , Stargazer provides and creates live entertainment, audio visual , and corporate event management services to hundreds of business clients, theme parks and hotels throughout Southern California.
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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 of Excite 1 Advertising. He has served several terms on the Fontana Chamber of Commerce and is a dedicated Rotarian.

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