2014 LALCC 5th Annual Awards Luncheon Event Program

The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
GOLD PARTNER
welcomes you to the
WELCOME
Thank you to our Sponsors
5th Annual Business Awards
& Business Matchmaking
PRESENTING PARTNER
Gilbert R. Vasquez, LALCC Board Chair
Welcome
Claudia Bodan-Acuna, Event Chair
SILVER PARTNER
Awards Presentation
BRONZE PARTNERS
Theresa Martinez, LALCC CEO
Closing Remarks
COPPER PARTNERS
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
12:00 p.m.
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Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
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Letter from the Chairman
The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Gilbert R. Vasquez
Chairman of the LALCC Board
Managing Partner,
Vasquez and Company LLP
WELCOME to the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce’s Annual
Business Awards & Business Matchmaking event. On behalf of the Board of
Directors, I wish to thank you for your participation and for your dedication
in making LALCC a strong voice and advocate of Latino-owned businesses
Gilbert R. Vasquez, Chairman
Managing Partner
Vasquez and Company LLP
Frank Villalobos, Vice Chairman
President
Barrio Planners Incorporated
Javier Pacheco, Vice Chairman
President
American Remedial Technology International, Inc.
Raul Salinas, Treasurer & Secretary
Shareholder
AlvaradoSmith-A Professional Corporation
Theresa Martinez
CEO
Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
Julius Argumedo
President
Computer 1 Products
Manuel L. Cons
Principal
ML Cons Consulting
Jorge Corralejo
President
Macondo Leasing Co. lnc.
Maria de Jesus Rosas
Owner
M&D Pecanland, Inc.
Jonathan M. Sanchez
Associate Publisher/COO,
Eastern Group Publications, Inc.
across the greater Los Angeles region. Thank you for helping elevate
the conversation about the growing significance of the Latino business
Advisory Committee
community.
Today we honor those Latino business owners, entrepreneurs and
professionals striving to deliver quality products and services to the Los
Angeles consumer market and in doing so adding to its overall economic
growth.
The LALCC recognizes today’s honorees for their outstanding achievements
as both a business operation and as individuals who have worked diligently
investing time, energy and funding to grow their respective companies and
living the American dream.
Congratulations to the 2014 Business Award Recipients!
Sincerely,
Gilbert R. Vasquez
Chairman
Roberto Barragan
Chairman of Advisory Committee
President & CEO
Valley Economic Development Center
Leticia Aguilar
EVP Regional President, Union Bank
Jose Blanco
Market Executive-L.A. Commercial Banking
Citibank
Claudia Bodan-Acuna, Event Chair
Sr. Vice President - Market Manager
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Darrell R. Brown
Senior Vice President
US Bank
Dorene Dominguez
Chairman
Vanir Group of Companies
Eugene Eng
Vice President External Affairs
Verizon
Carlos Garcia
Corporate Vice President
New York Life
Arthur M. Gastelum
President & CEO
Gateway Science & Engineering
Janie Marquez
AVP
City National Bank
Yolanda Padilla
Supplier Diversity Program Manager
Southern California Gas Company
Victor Ramirez
Vice President-Community Development
Citibank
Byron Reed
Senior Vice President of Community Development
Wells Fargo
Castulo de la Rocha
President & CEO
Altamed Health Services Corporation
David Flaks
Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation
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Claudia Bodan–Acuna
Senior Vice President Market Manager
Bank of America
2014 marks the beginning of the Los Angeles Latino Chamber
of Commerce; we have changed
our name, redesigned our
logo and established a brand to reflect our mission and vision.
We are at the heart of it all, Los Angeles, the epicenter of continuous change and rapid
growth of small businesses. The LALCC thrives by being the catalyst to help businesses,
entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations and professional service firms prosper with robust
On behalf of Bank of America, I would like to thank you for joining us at this year’s 2014 Los
Angeles Latino Chamber Business Awards and Matchmaking Event. It is an honor to sponsor
this event that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and the Latino culture.
programs, access to resources, tools and services.
Letter from the Event Chair
Letter from the CEO
Theresa Martinez
CEO
Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
Bank of America is committed to working with local businesses in developing plans that
At the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce, we see professionals, leaders, bright and
talented people with strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit that is resilient! Our
expand their horizons and build upon their successes. At Bank of America we truly believe
in our motto: “Life’s Better When We’re Connected.”
members are driving the economic growth and fueling dreams for a prosperous future.
There is no shortage of ambitious and successful individuals gathered here today and I
A special thank you to the Selection Committee for donating generously of their time as
members of a panel of judges for the 2014 Annual Business Awards.
hope each of you make beneficial and long-lasting connections today. As an example of the
talent collected at this year’s Awards Luncheon, each of the 2014 nominees has the tenacity
and drive to push forward and grow their respective businesses while at the same time
Our 2014 Business Award nominees gathered here today not only represent quality
contribute to the local economy.
organizations that major companies want to do business with; they are among the best
business operations in all of Southern California. We are proud to present their work,
experience and expertise for all to view.
Please join me in congratulating them for their dedication and for their
drive to succeed!
I hope that you will have a chance to meet with today’s nominees and congratulate them
individually on their success and recognition. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments!
Claudia Bodan-Acuna
Event Chair
All the best,
Theresa Martinez
Chief Executive Officer
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Theresa Martinez
CEO
Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
Janie Marquez
AVP
City National Bank
Gabi Barbarena
CEO
ARAS, Inc.
Robert Ornelas
Financial Representative College Unit Director
Northwestern Mutual
Marcelo Gaete -Tapia
VP Public & Governmental Affairs
Entravision
Livier Ramirez
Benefit Resource Consultant
Emerald Legacy, Benefits Resource Solutions
Ray Galan
President, Founder
RG Pacific
Maria S. Salinas
Chairwoman
ProAmerica Bank
Adriana Lopez
National Vice President
Capital Resource Group, Inc.
Gracia Shaheen
Director of Community Outreach
CASA
The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
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Selection Committee Members
Raul A. Anaya
President – Greater Los Angeles
Bank of America
Javier C. Angulo
Community Affairs
Public Affairs & Government Relations
Walmart
Marcelo Gaete -Tapia
VP Public & Governmental Affairs
Entravision
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Rossina Gallegos
VP & Comm Outreach/Foundation Officer
Corporate Social Responsibility
Union Bank
Angelica Urquijo
Principal
Marketing & Communications Chief Strategist
The Imagen Group
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May 6, 2014
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The more diverse their backgrounds, experiences and skills, the more interesting and unique their
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