09/02/2010

Colliers’ Armendariz earns Masters designation
Barbara Armendariz, associate in Colliers International’s Ontario office, was recently awarded a Master of Commercial Real Estate (MCRE) designation from the Lipsey School of Real Estate, a nationally and internationally recognized training and consulting firm specializing in the commercial real estate industry.

Credit Union League names Dykstra President/CEO
Dykstra, who has served as president and CEO of San Francisco Fire Credit Union since August 2004, will begin her new role at the League October 18. Dykstra has more than 30 years experience in the financial services industry.

Mission Oaks adds two new directors
The Board of Directors of Mission Oaks Bancorp, and its primary subsidiary Mission Oaks National Bank, announced the election of G. Bruce Dunn and Gary W. Deems to the board of directors of both companies.

Remund and Hutchins join Coldwell Banker
Coldwell Banker Commercial Lazar & Associates recently announced the addition of new associates Chris Remund and Eric Hutchins.

08/25/2010

Colliers names Pinsel IE Managing Director
Colliers International, the second largest commercial real estate services organization globally, recently appointed David Pinsel managing director for the Inland Empire. Pinsel will work in the Ontario office, providing leadership for the sales professionals in the Inland Empire.

Dworshak joins Coldwell Banker Commercial
High Desert real estate icon Tom Dworshak recently joined Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Solutions, an independently-owned and operated affiliate member of Coldwell Banker Commercial, one of the largest multi-faceted real estate organizations in the world.

Kelly to lead CT Realty Investors' Inland division
CT Realty Investors Corp. recently announced that longtime real estate veteran Jim Kelly has joined the company as managing partner and executive vice president of the company's Inland Empire/San Diego Division.

Atwood joins Provident Bank Mortgage
Provident Financial Holdings, Inc., the holding company for Provident Savings Bank, recently announced the appointment of Steve Atwood to the position of Retail Production Manager of Provident Bank Mortgage, a division of Provident Savings Bank.

08/19/2010

Faludy named chairman of LMS Inc. board
LMS, Inc., the corporate parent of Cal Spas, OC Hot Tubs, Cal Flame, Cal Heat, Cal Designs and Cal Patio, recently announced the appointment of board member Tom Faludy to Chairman of the Board.

Bradshaw International names new president
Bradshaw Interational CEO Mike Rodrigue recently promoted Brett Bradshaw to president. Bradshaw International is a leading manufacturer of kitchen tools, gadgets and bakeware.

Health agency appoints Olds to board
University of California, Riverside Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. G. Richard Olds has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Health Assessment Resource Center. The Palm Desert-based nonprofit organization specializes in public health research for Eastern Riverside County.

Chennault joins pet adoption center
zThe Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center recently hired Kathy Chennault of Riverside as director of development. Chennault, who has worked for several organizations in Southern California, most recently was director of development for the YMCA of the East Valley in Redlands.

Toastmasters recognizes Four-D College’s Smith
The Rialto Toastmasters honored Four-D College CEO, President and Founder Linda Smith recently with its Distinguished Citizens’ Award.

08/05/2010

Campbell given new roles at Discovery
Bruce Campbell has been named to the position of Chief Development Officer and General Counsel for Discovery.

08/04/2010

Teamsters leader gets state position
Randy Cammack, secretary-treasurer of Rialto-based Teamsters Local 63 and the ranking Teamster in Southern California, has been named a vice president of the California Labor Federation, according to a statement from the union.

Riverside bike maker inducted into Sturgis hall of fame
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will induct Mike Tomas, founder of the Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Co. in Riverside, into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Rapid City, S.D. Aug. 11.

08/05/2010

Two certified as Association Managers
Two Desert Resort Management Employees recently received California Community Association Managers Designation and were sworn in at the CCAM Expo.

07/28/2010

Talkov elected to Barrister’s Board
Riverside Law Firm Reid & Hellyer Associate Attorney Scott Talkov has been elected member-at-large for the Riverside County Bar Association’s 2010-2011 Barristers Board.

Quay earns new credential
Mary Ann Quay, co-managing Partner of Vicenti, Lloyd and Stutzman LLP, was recently chosen by the Estate Planning Council of Pomona Valley to receive the designation Accredited Estate Planner.

Oymaian earns certification
Greg Oymaian of Keystone Pacific Property Management, a California-based community association management company, recently earned the Certified Community Association Manager designation through the California Association of Community Managers.

Slimko completes leadership training program
Katie Slimko of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce recently graduated from Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

07/23/2010

Pinedo named to interim post at Chaffey College
Chaffey College recently appointed Ciriaco “Cid” Pinedo, interim Vice President, Administrative Services and External Relations, according to a college press release.

Chaffey College names Deans
Dr. Terry Giugni was recently appointed the new Dean of the Chaffey College Chino Campus, replacing Dr. Linda Howdyshell, who retired on June 30.

Joining Giugni as a dean is Laura Hope, who was named Dean of Instructional Support by the Chaffey College Governing Board at the May Board meeting.

Andreasen joins SPFC executive team
South Pacific Financial Corporation announced recently that Andrew Andreasen had joined the executive team in Rancho Cucamonga as regional vice president of production.

07/14/2010

Grubb & Ellis adds retail team to Ontario
Grubb & Ellis Company recently announced that Sandie B. Smith and Angie Nett have joined the company as senior vice president and senior associate, Retail Group, respectively.

Judi Penman added to Salvation Army board
Long-time civic leader Judi Penman recently rejoined the advisory board of The Salvation Army.

Lumpkin joins Payroll Link as sales consultant
Jackie Lumpkin was recently hired as a regional sales consultant for Payroll Link, the leading payroll processor in the Inland Empire, accordingb to a company press release.

Hansberry named GM at Agua Caliente Casino
Brian Hansberry was recently hired as General Manager at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort, Spa in Rancho Mirage.

Inland bank appoints Borrelli group manager
Banco Popular, one of the nation’s premier community banks, recently announced that Christine Borrelli has been appointed Manager of the California Business Banking Group.

07/07/2010

Shillington promoted
Charles G. Shillington was named recently to the position of first vice president investments at the Ontario office of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services.

Outdoor channel hires Allen as CFO
Outdoor Channel Holdings Inc. has named industry veteran Tom Allen executive vice president and chief financial officer, the Temecula-based company announced Thursday in a statement.

Presto wins award from auto racing group
Kay Presto, co-owner of an Ontario-based communications company Presto Productions, was recently honored with four national awards at the national American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association press breakfast recently during the Indianapolis 500 race week.

Loma Linda's Bailey earns society award
Loma Linda University Medical Center Dr. Leonard Bailey, a world-renowned surgeon and cancer survivor, will receive the "Celebration of Life" award from the American Cancer Society's Inland Empire Area Office.

06/30/2010

Klatchko certified as appellate law specialist
Best, Best and Kreiger's Kira L. Klatchko recently became the only attorney in Riverside County certified as an appellate law specialist, according to the State Bar of California.

Hoffman Co. hires Farr for Inland post
The Hoffman Co. recently named Frederick W. Farr to its brokerage team, bringing nearly 30 years of industry knowledge to the company.

Community Bank hires new vice president
Matthew Roberson was recently named the new Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager for Community Bank of Ontario.

Pardee's Kelley honored at TWIN Awards
Leslie Kelley, options manager for Pardee Homes' Southern California region, was recently honored at the 31st annual Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) Awards Luncheon.

06/17/2010

Shaw promoted to general sales manager
Palm Springs television stations KMIR6 and KPSE My13 recently announced that Alison Shaw has been promoted to General Sales Manager for both stations.

Ontario Convention Center promotes two
The Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced the promotion of Clemmie Taylor to Director of Operations and Amita Patel to Assistant General Manager at the Ontario Convention Center.

La Quinta CPA adds Reid
The Practice Certified Public Accountants, Inc of La Quinta recently announced the addition of Accountant Celeste Reid.

06/16/2010

Les Richter had big impact from pro football career to longtime role in community and as executive at Riverside Speedway
A storied pro football career and decades of success at promoting auto racing didn't give Les Richter a big ego.

To the contrary, friends remember Mr. Richter, who died Saturday, as generous, gentle and humble.

Well-known economist to step down
Jack Kyser, who has been one of the most recognizable and quoted economists in Southern California for the past 20 years, said Monday that he'll step down as chief economist of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. at the end of the month.

06/11/2010

Rivers rejoins Premier Service Bank
Angela L. Rivers was recently rehired as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer by Premier Service Bank of Riverside.

Temecula firm promotes four
Equity Management recently promoted Vicki Giese, Ed Hutt, Katie Gelormino and Jacqueline Bill from its Temecula office.

Workforce Investment Board appoints three
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County announces the appointment of Peter Roebuck, Gabriel Villarreal and Frank Benson to the board. All three members were appointed by Gary Ovitt, Chairman and Fourth District Supervisor.

Outdoor Channel promotes Brist to senior VP of sales
Outdoor Channel Holdings Tuesday named Jason Brist senior vice president for advertising sales for the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest regions.

06/02/2010

Outdoor Chanel promotes sales exec
Outdoor Channel Holdings Tuesday named Jason Brist senior vice president for advertising sales for the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest regions, according to a statement from the Temecula-based cable station.

05/27/2010

Stricklan named senior benefits consultant
Edward Stricklan recently joined The Henehan Company of San Bernardino as senior benefits consultant.

Shaw joins Anchor Blue as CFO
Tom Shaw was recently named senior vice president and chief financial officer of Corona-based clothing retailer Anchor Blue.

Roubidoux, three others added to NAI Capital
Liz Roubidoux, Senior Vice President of NAI Capital Riverside, was one of six brokers that recently joined NAI Capital’s Multifamily Group from Sperry Van Ness.

Oschmann joins Payroll Link
Payroll Link recently hired Melinda Oschmann to be sale manager at the Inland Empire Payroll Processor.

05/21/2010

Grice, Johnson join Desert Commerical Bank
David Grice and Sean Johnson have recently joined Desert Commercial Bank as senior credit analyst and commercial loan officer respectively.

Yu to head Chinese museum design project
Haibo Yu, associate professor of theater at UCR the University of California, Riverside, will lead a 50-member design team in the creation of a high-tech Olympic Musuem commemorating the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China.

Riverside Co. names Olivier human resources director
Barbara Olivier has been promoted to human recourses director by Riverside County.

Olivier succeeds Ron Komers, who retired in March. She served as the interim director and her new position is officially titled assistant county executive officer/human resources director.

Pesch earns certification
Dave Pesch of Keystone Pacific Property Management has earned the Certified Community Association Manager designation through the California Association of Community Managers.

Salt elected chapter president
Johanna Sweaney Salt, a Certified Public Accountant with Kaufman, Schmid, Gray & Salt, LLP in Claremont, has been elected president of the Inland Empire Chapter of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants for 2010-11.

Stolrow new CFO at HMC Architects
Greg Stolrow, a seasoned financial professional with prior financial and operational experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, joins HMC Architects as their new chief financial officer.

05/17/2010

Salisbury named new senior art director
Thom Salisbury has been named Dameron Communications senior art director.

Bacich named to national board
Riverside Public Utility's Customer Relations Manager Mike Bacich has been appointed to the American Public Power Association’s DEED (Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments) board. DEED oversees the funding, development, and policy making decisions for the energy efficiency of public power systems across the nation.

Bang named CEO of Trinova
Veteran Healthcare executive Thomas Bang is the new Chief Executive Officer of Corona-based Trinova Medical Waste Solutions, LLC.

Martin named community banking district manager
Debby Martin was recently named community banking district manager for Wells Fargo’s Riverside Heights District in the Inland Empire.

Stolrow CFO at HMC Architects
Greg Stolrow, a seasoned financial professional with prior financial and operational experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, joins HMC Architects as their new chief financial officer.

04/30/2010

USC honors Stater Bros.' Lee
The USC Marshall School of Business Food Industry Management Program honored Stater Bros’ Jim Lee as their Food Industry Executive of the Year at a recent capstone presentation ceremony at the Davidson Conference Center at USC.

Inland Toastmasters honor Rendler
Daniel Rendler, Regional Director of The Gas Company and Board Chair of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, was honored recently at the Toastmaster District 12 Spring 2010 Conference in San Bernardino.

Anchor Blue names Forsell VP of Marketing
Corona clothing retailer Anchor Blue has hired industry veteran Erik Forsell as vice president of marketing.

Saha recognized as top performer
Anshuman Saha of Colton was awarded the Johnson & Johnson Gold Medal the highest exam score at the Institute of Certified Management Accounts’ examination for the Fall 2009 period.

Taylor promoted at Ontario firm
Chris Taylor was recently promoted to Chief Practice Officer for HMC Architects in Ontario.

04/22/2010

Wilson named field operations director
Skanska USA Civil Inc. of Riverside recently name announced Tim Wilson as Director of Field Operations, overseeing all field work in Southern California.

Roden joins Desert Commercial Bank
Desert Commercial Bank has named Einar Roden to the post of Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer.

UCR names Levin interim dean for education post
Professor John Levin has been named the interim Dean for the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Riverside.

04/14/2010

Evans honored by CMHI
John Evans of Redlands was recently awarded the prestigious Jack E. Wells Memorial Award at the recent annual meeting of the CMHI, California Manufactured Housing Association at Pechanga Resort in Temecula.

Talkov new associate at Reid & Hellyer
Inland-based, full-service business law firm Reid & Hellyer recently announced the appointment of Scott Talkov as associate attorney.

Barragan joins Estrada as CEO coach
Mark Barragan was appointed CEO coach by Estrada Strategies of Ontario. Barragan will coach, train and monitor small to midsized business owners in the Chino Valley area to think, act, and perform like successful CEOs.

BB&K's Welles named a top litigator
Attorney G. Henry Welles of Best Best & Krieger was honored recently by the Daily Journal as one of California's top 75 litigators in intellectual property law for 2010.

04/08/2010

Smith appointed Executive at Compass
Ron Smith has been named the western regional executive for commercial banking at BBVA Compass.
Smith, who replaces Rafael Bustillo, will oversee Commercial Banking activities in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California and El Paso, Texas. Bustillo was appointed Head of Commercial Banking.

Riverside Accounting firm hires three
Ahern Adcock Devlin, LLP of Riverside recently hired Debora Sigler, Anthony Chuan and Andrea McCormick.

LaPointe named Wells Fargo district manager
Greg LaPointe, a 23-year company veteran, has been appointed community banking district manager for Wells Fargo's Palm Springs District.

Arellano named Regional Service Director
Michelle Arellano, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County, has accepted a position as a Regional Service Director with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

04/02/2010

Wood joins bank board
Inland Community Bank of Ontario has named life-long Inland resident Eugene "Gene" Wood the newest member of the bank’s board of directors.

Olive Crest names Brown development director
Rebecca Brown was promoted to associate development director in the Coachella Valley region by Olive Crest.

Daigneault named to broadcasting Hall of Fame
Gary Daigneault has been selected a 2010 Associated Press Television Radio-Television Association Hall of Fame inductee.

Hicken joins Riverside home care staff
Kim Hicken was recently named community service representative for Home Instead Senior Care’s Riverside office.

The start of a successful Reign
For the top executive of the Ontario Reign minor league hockey team, responsibilities go far beyond just working with his staff to set ticket prices, budgets, player acquisitions, issues with the arena, merchandise, and overseeing the team's relationship with AEG and their National Hockey League affiliate, the Los Angeles Kings.

03/25/2010

Watt new president of Wilson & Co.
Steven Watt was named the president and CEO of Wilson & Company Inc., which has a branch office in San Bernardino.

University of Phoenix names Geraghty director
Dr. Michael Geraghty recently joined the University of Phoenix as its Director of Academic Affairs for the Southern California Campus, which includes the Corona, Ontario and San Bernardino Learning Centers.

Garcia named chef at convention center
Marco Ofelio Garcia has been named the executive chef at the Ontario Convention Center.

03/18/2010

Arredondo named to Wells Fargo post
Ernesto Arredondo Jr. is the new community banking president for the North Inland Empire market for Wells Fargo & Company.

A 12-year financial services industry veteran, Arredondo will be based in Corona and San Bernardino. He's responsible for 29 stores in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, totaling $1.7 billion in deposits.

Patel new sales director
The Ontario Convention Center and the Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau has promoted Amita Patel to Director of Sales and Marketing.

Presto given For You Network award
Kay Presto was honored as the winner of the Cherie Arnold "Heart" Award at the 8th annual Gotta Have a Heart luncheon held by the For You Network, The Ultimate Woman's Network.

Lee joins African American Chamber
California State University, San Bernardino student, Jeniece Lee, has joined the Inland Empire African American Chamber of Commerce.

03/11/2010

Scherger initiates residency program
Dr. Joseph E. Scherger has been named to start the Office of Medical Education at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, according to President and Chief Executive Officer G. Aubrey Serfling.

Riley earns certification
Gary Riley, vice president and relationship manager for Union Bank in Riverside, is among the first 1,000 professionals to obtain The Certified Wealth Strategist designation administered by Cannon Financial Institute.

Franco joins El Paseo
Financial Service industry analyst Helena Franco has been added to the staff at the Palm Desert branch of El Paseo Bank.

Riverside Community Hospital names CFO
Tracey Fernandez was recently named vice president and new chief financial officer by Riverside Community Hospital.

Inland United Way names Bradbard CEO
The Inland Empire United Way has named Gregory Bradbard President and Chief Executive Officer.

Sutter named Public Utilities board chair
Retired architect Ken Sutter has been named the chairman of the Riverside Public Utilities board for 2010.

Wu joins Dameron Communications
Karen Wu recently joined Dameron Communications as an event coordinator.

Temecula chamber names 2010 honorees
The Temecula area has its top citizens, groups and businesses of the year as named by the chamber of commerce.

The Valley's 44th Annual Awards Gala saluted top award winners. The event, organized by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, was at the Pechanga Resort & Casino. More than 400 attended the event.

The winners are:

Citizen of the Year - - Kim Kelliher.

03/04/2010

Winterswyk joins Best, Best & Krieger
Alisha M. Winterswyk has joined the environmental and natural resources practice for Riverside-based Best Best & Krieger LLP.

Sheridan appointed to SBCERA board
James Sheridan, a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services Inc. in Redlands, was appointed last month to the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association's Board of Retirement by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

Wren named bank service manager
Sharon Wren was recently appointed Palm Desert branch service manager for Desert Commercial Bank.

ISN promotes Williams
Jeannie Williams was named assistant vice president of business operations for Claremont-based ISN Global Enterprises, Inc.

Shea named senior architect at Ontario firm
Brian R. Bloom - Architect of Ontario recently announced the addition of Michael Shea as it's newest Senior Architect.

Buster honored by AMA
Riverside County Supervisor Bob Buster was given the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for ourstanding government service by the American Medical Association.

02/25/2010

Outdoor Channel promotes Harrigan
Greg Harrigan has been named the Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales at Temecula-based Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.

Galante named GM of Century 21 Wright
Frank Galante was named General Manager of a new Century 21 office in Temecula.

Inland PR firm hires Koehler
Kelly Koehler is the new account coordinator at Westbound Communications, Inc., a public relations firm in San Bernardino.

USGBC-IE chapter names new board
The Inland Empire Chapter of the United States Green Building Council has named four new board members along with two returning members to the 2010 board of directors.

Lamsom elected CAA board president
Victorville businessman Ben Lamson has been elected the California Apartment Association's board president for 2010.

Norton joins The Planning Center
Kent Norton has been named the Director of Environmental Services for the Inland Empire Region of Costa Mesa-based Planning Center.

02/18/2010

Seise named GM of La Quinta Hotel & Spa
Eric Seise, a 25-year hospitality industry veteran, has been named the new General Manager of the Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa by Connecticut-based Northview Hotel Group.

Mejia tabbed to manage Scottrade Corona office
George Mejia has been named manager of the new Scottrade branch office, 1180 El Camino Avenue, bringing the firm's nationwide network to 450 offices. The office will open on March 1.

Ochoa and Schwartz open new CPA firm in La Quinta
Adam Ochoa and Elisa Schwartz have opened their CPA firm in La Quinta.

Copley's on Palm Canyon 2009 Restaurateur of the Year
Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority recently named Copley's on Palm Canyon their top restaurant for 2009.

02/11/2010

Burback to manage Grubb & Ellis' office
David Burback has been named managing director of Grubb & Ellis Company's Ontario and Anaheim offices.

Guthrie to be honored by Downtown Partnership
Debbi Guthrie, the former President of Roy O. Huffman Roof Company, will be awarded the Roy Hord Volunteer of the Year award by the Riverside Downtown Partnership at their 23rd annual event on Feb. 18 at the Riverside Marriott.

Loma Linda Children's Hospital to honor Keinles
Steve and Cathy Keinle of Walter's Automotive Group, Riverside will be among the honorees at Loma Linda Children's Hospital's 17th Annual "Got Heart!" Gala on Feb. 27 at the Riverside Convention Center.

Morales among mag's 40 under-40 list
Michelle Morales, a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch in Ontario, was named to Wall Street Magazine's 3rd Annual "The Top 40 Advisors Under 40" list.

02/05/2010

White named president of AOCR
Valley Health System radiologist Dr. Frederick White has been selected as the President Elect of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology.

Visitors Bureau re-elects Ferguson 2010 chairman
Denis Ferguson has been re-elected chairman of the board of directors in 2010 for the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Wollick & Volk adds staff to Inland offices
Wollick & Volk announced the addition of staff to the firm's Temecula and Palm Desert offices.

Mason named to Estrada Strategies post
Yolanda Mason has been named associate coach in the Inland Empire for Estrada Strategies.

02/03/2010

Nominees named for 'Amazing Women' event
The Inland Empire chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners announced the nominees for their annual awards dinner -- The Amazing Women Awards Dinner, "Diamonds in Our Own Backyard" -- April 28 at the Ontario Doubletree Hotel.

The list of awards includes, the Legacy, the Rising Star, the Community Builder and the Trailblazer Award.

01/26/2010

HomeAid Inland chapter names Kent president
HomeAid Inland Empire named Terry Kent of Crestwood Communities president of its 2010 Board of Directors

Assemblymember Carter recognized for commitment to small business
District 62 Assembly Member Wilmer Amina Carter was among the top-ranked state lawmakers to be recognized in 2009 by the California Small Business Association for her dedication to issues of most importance to small business.

01/22/2010

Meade Joins NAI Capital as Vice President
NAI Capital announced the addition of Michael Charles Meade Jr. as vice president of the Palm Desert office, specializing in investment sales and commercial leasing.

London named VP of player development at Fantasy Springs
Casino industry veteran Dan London has been named Vice President of Player Devlopment for Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio.

01/14/2010

Ouellette named to Diversity Magazine 2010 list
Attorney Michelle Ouellette of the law firm Best Best & Krieger was selected by California Diversity magazine as one of the most powerful and influential women in California for 2010.

01/13/2010

BB & K hires Lamb
Best, Best & Krieger LLP has hired Jonathan M. Lamb as an associate attorney in the firm's municipal law practice, whose lawyers serve as city attorney to more than 30 cities throughout California.

Moore joins Voit
Ryan Moore has been named a senior associate for Voit Real Estate Services' Anaheim Metro office. Moore specializes in the Corona and Chino market in the Inland Empire.

Inland Web site development firm making mark
Rob Frye, founder of Web design firm Frye/Wiles, may be based in a small downtown Riverside office but it hasn't kept his company from being put on retainer by a social networking startup in Washington state started by former Microsoft employees.

Video: CEO Profile: Rob Frye

01/12/2010

Gostin to lead west coast business development
Concept Branding Group has added Steve Gostin as a lead consultant to its team, increasing its ability to service current and new clients on the west coast.

01/06/2010

Riverside fruit-packing firm's service sets it apart in crowded market
The competition for sales is intense in his industry. But John Knaak, vice president and general manager of Blue Banner, one of four surviving citrus packing houses in Inland Southern California, enjoys the challenge. With 35 years of growing, selling and packing experience, he has no retirement plans.

Video: CEO Profile: John Knaak

Edgemaster's Cutter to lead guild
Nick Cutter of Edgemaster USA, a Temecula-based haircutting scissor sales and sharpening company, has been named president of the National Scissor Sharpeners Guild for the second year in a row.

Citizens Business Bank has new operations chief
Ontario-based Citizens Business Bank has named David C. Harvey as its executive vice president and chief operations officer.

CEO retires from Riverside building firm
Dean Irving, chief executive officer of Riverside-based builders Tilden-Coil Constructors Inc., has retired. Brian Jaramillo, president of the firm, will become CEO and own a majority stake in the company, according to a statement from the company.

Lowes' Jimenez to lead fundraiser
Harry Jimenez, regional general manager of Lowes, will serve as Chair for March for Babies 2010, March of Dimes biggest fundraiser.

Santana joins Estrada Strategies
Estrada Strategies, which is based in Ontario, has appointed Eduardo Santana to CEO Coach. Santana will train, coach and monitor small to medium-sized business owners in Los Angeles County.

Company helps agencies that benefit public obtain funding
Luvina Beckley knows more than a little about how to compete.

She was a college basketball standout, playing on a team that won an NCAA Division III national champion at North Central (Illinois) College in 1983.

Video: CEO Profile: Luvina Beckley

12/30/2009

Family matters
The Maiberger siblings typify the family-business dream. Joe, Mark, Luke and Anne Maiberger-Kopacz run P&R Paper Supply of Redlands, after gradually taking over the company from their parents, Pat and Ralph Maiberger, some 30 years ago.

Outdoor Channel's Brown honored
Randy Brown, Outdoor Channel's senior vice president of affiliate sales and marketing, has received an award from CableFAX 100, an industry group, the Temecula company said in a statement.

Keller joins Segovia
Dawn Keller has been appointed Design/Move-In Director for Segovia at Palm Desert, the company's newest Signature Living community for seniors.

Lohman named Philharmonic director
The Riverside County Philharmonic announced recently that interim Executive Director Barbara Lohman has accepted the position permanently.

Symphony appoints Ideker
The Redlands Symphony Association has appointed interim executive director Paul V. Ideker to the position permanently.

12/23/2009

Luxury mattress maker E.S. Kluft stays in his comfort zone
It sounds counterintuitive in this economy, but E.S. Kluft & Co. is actually seeing sales increase for the luxury mattresses it makes by hand at its Rancho Cucamonga factory, some of which sell at retail for up to $33,000.

The privately held company expects sales in 2009 to reach nearly $35 million, about 5 percent more than 2008, said its founder and owner, Earl S. Kluft.

Video: CEO Profile: Earl Kluft

12/17/2009

PartyLite promotes Lagana
Jami Lagana of Corona has been promoted to senior regional vice president by PartyLite, which is a direct seller of home ambiance products, including candles, candle accessories and home fragrance products.

Lulu to manage Scottrade office
Scottrade has promoted Karl Lulu to manage its Redlands Branch Office at 410 Orange St. Scottrade is an online investing firm that provides the tools and research necessary to help people make their own investment decisions.

Karaoghlanian elected to state Avocado board
Ohannes Karaoghlanian of Temecula has been elected to the vice chair position of the California Avocado Commission board of directors. Karaoghlanian will serve a two-year term for the board, which represents the state's 6,000 avocado growers.

Stater's Frahm heads state grocers board
George Frahm, executive vice president for retail operations and administration at San Bernardino-headquartered Stater Bros. Markets, was recently elected chairman of the California Grocers Association's board of directors.

12/09/2009

Berry gets Rancho La Quinta post
Rancho La Quinta Country Club has named Bradlee Berry its director of tennis and fitness.

Headrick to lead water district
The Board of Directors of San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District has appointed Douglas Headrick, the district's deputy general manager, to replace current general manager Randy Van Gelder, who will retire at the end of this year.

Law journal recognizes Corcoran
Tim Corcoran of Redlands has been recognized as one of the 50 "Top Neutrals in the State of California" by the Daily Journal.

Premier Bank appoints Savino
Riverside-headquartered Premier Service Bank has appointed Gregory Savino as executive vice president and chief credit officer. Savino will supervise all lending operations. Savino has 26 years in banking, serving most recently as chief credit officer at Orange County Business Bank in Newport Beach. Premier Service has offices in Riverside and Corona, and its assets totaled $161.8 million as of Sept. 30.

His beer business is soaring
These days, Ben Cook, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery's founder and master brewer, has a lot on his mind.

12/02/2009

Broker names 4 to I.E. territory
Jones Lang LaSalle has announced that four industrial brokers have joined the firm to expand its influence in the Inland Empire market: managing director Peter McWilliams, executive vice president Mike McCrary, senior vice president Ruben Goodsell, and vice president Scott Leichtenberg. They will be based in the firm's downtown Los Angeles office.

11/30/2009

Fixen earns AIBA credential
Edward Fixen, president of BusinessQuest in Rancho Cucamonga, has been awarded the AIBA credential by the Institute of Business Appraisers. The Institute of Business is the oldest organization dedicated to the advancement of the business valuation and appraisal profession.

Barreto new hotel manager
The Palm Springs Travelodge has named Vanessa Barreto its Hotel Manager.

The Palm Springs Travelodge has named Vanessa Barreto its Hotel Manager. Barreto comes to the Palm Springs Travelodge from Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs where she was the Front Office Manager overseeing the Front Desk, Night Audit, PBX, Reservations, Bellman and Concierge. Barreto also worked at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for three years in numerous management positions.

Outdoor Channel's VP honored
Denise Conroy-Galley, senior vice president of marketing and research for Outdoor Channel Holdings Inc., is the winner of a Most Powerful Women in Cable award from CableFax, an industry publication.

11/17/2009

Forsythe Appraisals names San Bernardino branch manager
Ed Harm was named the manager of the new Forsythe Appraisals, LLC branch office in San Bernardino.

11/12/2009

Art Institute in San Bernardino names DeAscentis dean
The Inland Empire campus of the Art Institute of California has appointed Jonathan DeAscentis as its new Dean of Academic Affairs.

11/05/2009

Patrion Insurance names Silva Senior Sales Executive
Riverside-based Patrion Insurance has named Dennis Silva of Murrieta as Senior Sales Executive.
Silva specializes in commercial insurance for the action and motor sports industries, contractors and construction, bonds, special events, manufacturers and retailers and distributors.

11/06/2009

Quijada to Join SBA Office of Field Operations
J. Adalberto Quijada, the Director of the Small Business Administration's Santa Ana District Office, has been assigned to the SBA's Office of Field Operations in Washington D.C., beginning his tenure on Nov. 9.

11/05/2009

General manager of Milgard Windows and Doors anticipates economic rebound
Eight weeks ago Mark Yeandle became general manager of Milgard Windows and Doors manufacturing, sales and distribution plant in Temecula.

10/29/2009

Andrews to head Palm Desert branch of PLCU
Maria E. Andrews has been named branch manager of the Palm Desert office of Point Loma Credit Union.

10/27/2009

Corona's Farley appointed to chairman of "Green Initiative"
The Specialty Sleep Association has appointed David Farley, CEO of Anatomic Global in Corona, as the chairman of the mattress/bedding industry “Green Initiative.”
The Green Initiative is a process designed to identify, define and standardize how mattress manufacturers and retailers label “green” and natural sleep products. Farley joins Anatomic Global’s president, Jeff Scorziell on the governing board.

La Verne professor recieves NIH grant
University of La Verne Associate Professor Christine Broussard recently received a $203,538 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in recognition of the ongoing research on potentially harmful chemicals found in plastic containers. The award is the university’s first federal biomedical research grant.
Chemicals within plastic containers such as water bottles, baby bottles and food receptacles and the health risks they pose have become a major concern of both the medical community and the public at large. This potential hazard is the focus of Broussard’s research.

PCM names Toalson to oversee Inland Empire region
Professional Community Management of California, Inc. announced Monday that Alisa Toalson has been promoted to the position of director of community management in the Inland Empire.
Toalson will oversee new developments in the Inland Empire and will supervise a staff of 7, including community managers and associate managers. In addition, she will focus on building relationships with new home builders and educating them on the homeowner association industry.

Mtg. Experts hires McConnell
Edwin McConnell is the new loan officer at Mtg. Experts, a local mortgage broker in Moreno Valley.

McConnell, who has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration, has a wealth of experience with different companies, including Guild Mtg., Pacific National Bank, Household Financial, and State Funding.

10/20/2009

Two named to hospital board
Victor Valley Community Hospital has appointed Sue Thomas-Channel and Dr. Y. Joe Kwon to the hospital's governing board of directors.

10/08/2009

Garner named a top 100 attorney

Dowling appointed to workforce board

Reilly new COO at PlantCML

Kato joins Palm Springs practice

Hall earns NAIOP national honor

Gershon honored by water association

Loverso gets unsung hero award

Deitsch to chair state bar section

Womack VP for Grubb & Ellis

McGowan gets U.S. Commerce post

Choice Hotels honors Peyghambari

San Manuel promotes Paresa

10/05/2009

For nominees, drive and creativity count
Category: Emerging

Richard and Mike Castor, Westkoast Graphics, San Bernardino

Ben Cook, Hangar 24 Brewery, Redlands

Sarah Cullins, Finesse Personnel Associates, Riverside

Alisa Evans, West Coast Whoopies, Calimesa

Lucy and Isaac Gallardo, Inland Empire Auto Body & Paint Inc., Riverside

09/18/2009

Womack returns to Grubb & Ellis as VP

Hall earns national honor from NAIOP

San Manuel promotes Paresa to top administrative post

09/04/2009

Cooper joins C. W. Driver

Non-profit honors Clarke