Steve Wilkes

President

President & CEO at QPC Fiber Optic with 20+ years of experience in high technology businesses - fiber optics, optics, photonics, electronics serving military / aerospace, medical, industrial, energy, and research customers.

Eric Codorniz

President Elect

Co-Founder & Client Development Manager of Synoptek, a Global IT Management & Consulting firm headquartered in Southern California.

Steve Zehngut

Membership Chair

Founder of Zeek, a leading digital agency for web, SaaS, and mobile development. Steve has 30+ years proven experience advancing digital strategy, technical leadership, and business development for multimillion dollar software projects.

Andrew Fielder

Forum Chair

Drew is the Managing Principal of a real estate investment and development firm with a solid academic foundation, holding a Bachelor’s in Finance and Master’s in Real Estate Development. Passionate about the outdoors, he often indulges in golfing, fishing, and hunting. Renowned for his real estate problem-solving acumen, Drew has ambitions to Manage over $1B in assets while also deeply valuing spiritual growth and personal enrichment.

Michelle Doan

Engagement Chair

Founder, Creator, and CEO of Emani Vegan Cosmetics since 1998. Michelle Doan conceptualized the idea of clean, high-performance cosmetics.

Lisa Nguyen

Learning Chair

CEO of Custom Nest, a boutique interior design and renovation company, focusing on restoring vintage character homes in the Southern California area. Their goal is to mindfully create magical spaces for busy families to come together to build memories and spread joy.

Ryan Gaytan

Learning Chair

CEO of The Label Shoppe – a leading producer of labels and packaging for the Food & Beverage, Health & Beauty, and Chemical & Industrial industries. In 2017, Ryan negotiated a successful exit from his snack food business to a leading middle-market PE firm. His interests include spending time with his family, international travel, wine, and watches. Ryan holds a BS in Business and an MBA, both from the University of Southern California.

Cortney Donaldson

MarComm Chair

Founder and CEO of Focus Marketing a Strategic Consulting Firm and Creative Agency serving medical device companies. Cortney has 20+ years of experience in all facets of Medical Device marketing and founded Focus Marketing to bring thoughtful business and brand strategy to the industry.

Naomi Thomas

Finance Chair

COO and co-founder of Arkham Technology a high-assurance communication and information security product firm.

Josiah Lilly

SAP Chair

Todd Ausherman

EOA Chair

CEO of Notaroo, a lending software solution for the mortgage industry. Notaroo is a notary coordination platform for the mortgage industry, designed to provide mortgage lenders with greater control and insight in the loan closing process.

Paul Bresenden

MyEO Chair

CEO of 454 Creative, a leading marketing agency in Orange County, California. His focus is on designing marketing strategy for mid-market firms with a focus on B2B Software, Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Heidi Codorniz

Significant Life Partner (SLP) Representative

Partner with Woodcrest Investments and Co-owner of Little Bird Stables Equestrian Center. She loves helping others (especially SLP’s) find their calling and pursue it with passion.