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MOST INFLUENTIAL FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES Academic Achievers • Accredited Home Health Services • The Albright • AMCAL • AMS Fulfillment • The Annenberg Foundation • Art Lewin Bespoke Clothiers
BADMAASH • Baron Equities, Inc. Beachwood Market • Berman, Berman, Berman, Schneider & Lowary, LLP • Bobbi-Toads
C C R Properties, Inc. California Receivership Group • Century Precision Engineering Inc. • The Chanani Group/Bluestem Hotel
Consumer Law Experts, PC • Couture Salon & Spa • Decron Properties • Divine Dips
Dulan's Soul Food • Etco Homes
F. Gavina & Sons, Inc. • Feldmar Watch Co. Inc.
Felikian’s Carpet One • Frazier Aviation, Inc.
Freight Right Global Logistics • Galpin Motors
The Garland • GEARYS Beverly Hills • Gelt, Inc.
Golden Star Technology Inc. • Goldrich Kest
Hawthorne Advertising • Jeff & Tony's DSD
Kings Arch • LBW Insurance and Financial Services
Majestic Realty Co. • MATT Construction
Merle Norman Cosmetics • Milt & Edie’s Dry Cleaners
& Tailoring Center • Montage Insurance Solutions
The MSM Technology Group • Nathan Kimmel Company, LLC
NorthStar Moving Company • Pacific American Fish Company
Nourmand & Associates P2s Inc. • Paul’s Photo • Ramonas Food Group LLC/
Ramonas Restaurant Group LLC • RealTax • RiseUp Technologies • Rolling Robots • RP & Associates • S. Bravo Systems, Inc. • Sage Millimeter
Shepherd’s Door Domestic Violence Resource Center • Smog City Brewing Co • SMS Transportation Services Inc. • Someone’s in the Kitchen • Stepp Commercial
Swatfame, Inc. • Talley, Inc. • Torrance Bakery • Turner Techtronics, Inc. • Vromage • WESSCO International • World Oil Corp. • ZipTire Mobile Tire Sales and Installation
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MOST INFLUENTIAL FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES
Letter from the Publisher
ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, family-owned and -controlled businesses account for 90% of American companies today. Their prevalence speaks to the positive impact family leadership has on customers. In fact, in a 2018 study A of consumers’ impressions of different organizations, family-owned businesses were largely considered to be more stable, approachable, trustworthy and customer-friendly than other types of companies. Employees of family- owned businesses tend to be happier and more productive as well. In the L.A. region, new family-run organizations unceasingly enter the market, and legendary family brands continue to thrive. Indeed, there are some particularly inspiring businesses in the Los Angeles area that also happen to be family- owned. We have compiled a list of some of the best, along with information about what they do and the families behind the companies’ success. As you will see, the geographic diversity of these businesses is unparalleled. The following pages highlight success stories throughout the region – from Pasadena to downtown to Long Beach, Marina del Rey to Studio City to Chatsworth, and everywhere in between. Congratulations to the extraordinary businesses that made this list – thank you for your unique contributions to the Los Angeles business community and beyond.
Best regards,
Anna Magzanyan Publisher & CEO
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MOST INFLUENTIAL FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES
LARGE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES (250+ EMPLOYEES)
Jose Gaviña, Leonor Gaviña-Valls, Francisco Gaviña, Pedro Gaviña, and Paco Gaviña
ACCREDITED HOME CARE AMS FULFILLMENT ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ SERVICES Valencia F. GAVIÑA & SONS, INC. Woodland Hills Vernon dvantage Media Services, Inc. (AMS) is resh from graduation from Arizona State a full-service order fulfillment company University, Accredited Home Care Aoperating as a third-party resource for . Gaviña & Sons, Inc., one of the largest family-owned coffee companies in America and Fpresident Barry Berger quickly learned order management, warehouse management the nation’s largest privately held, minority-owned roaster, is the coffee roaster behind the ropes of the home care industry from and fulfillment services. AMS Fulfillment Fsome of the highest quality and best-tasting, family-crafted coffee in the market today, a competitor. Driven to better serve the sets itself apart from others in the fulfillment including the flagship brand, Don Francisco’s Coffee. needs of a growing elderly population, he industry with proactive support that strives The Gaviña family has been roasting coffee right in L.A.’s backyard for 52 years at their convinced his parents to extend a loan and to make its clients successful and years of state-of-the-art plant. For the Gaviñas, coffee runs through their veins. With nearly 150 founded Accredited Home Care Services in experience to guide their decisions. AMS years of unmatched coffee experience as growers and roasters, dating back to the family’s 1980. supports a variety of businesses and program humble beginnings in the rich coffee-bearing soil of Cuba, the Gaviña family still owns From modest beginnings in a two-room types, with a core service of providing both the company, which is run by third and fourth generation members. To coincide with the office in Van Nuys with his father as the business-to-consumer and business-to- business’ 50th anniversary in 2017, the family opened its first ever brick and mortar flagship lone employee, Berger began his quest to business fulfillment for an array of branded store, “Don Francisco’s Coffee Casa Cubana” in downtown Los Angeles. provide superior in-home care to local consumer products. In 2019, Don Francisco’s Coffee launched a new product line – Espresso Capsules residents. Little did he know that over three AMS’ history is filled with decisions and compatible with Nespresso Original Line machines. It’s the latest innovation from the decades later, Accredited Home Care would undertakings that benefit the community. family and the brand. Among top-selling coffee brands, Don Francisco’s and Cafe La Llave expand to service more than 15,000 patients As a Certified B Corporation, AMS is Espresso Capsules (both made by F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc. right here in LA ) are the only annually through its five offices located legally committed to uphold “best for ones roasted and packed in the USA. in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego the world” standards with regard to the The company’s manufacturing plant in Vernon is one of the most modern and Counties, now employing over 100 office community and the environment. The technologically advanced roasting and packing facilities in the country, achieving zero waste staff and 3,000 field nurses and caregivers. company is also a great job provider, such to landfill in 2017. Proud Angelenos, the company is also a strong community supporter and The business also has become a leading as partnering with a local community under its Direct Impact initiative contributes to over 300 local and global charities. advocate in Sacramento to keep home college (C0C), AMS has created and begun healthcare readily available and affordable a Nationally Certified Apprenticeship for all Californians. Program in Logistics, which is a groundbreaking first in the US.
Bert Boeckmann Owner & CEO
DECRON PROPERTIES GOLDRICH KEST ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ Los Angeles Culver City
GALPIN MOTORS ecron Properties was founded by oldrich Kest is a privately owned, Van Nuys Holocaust survivor Jack Nagel in family-run real estate company, founded D1955 and has grown into one of the Gin 1957 by two entrepreneurs and alpin Motors was founded in 1946. Bert Boeckmann started as a salesman in 1953 and largest privately owned real estate firms in holocaust survivors, Jona Goldrich and Sol quickly worked his way up to eventually buying Galpin. Under his leadership, Galpin California. Decron’s $2.5 billion portfolio Kest. GFord grew to become the World’s #1 selling Ford Dealer for a record 29 years in a row. includes approximately 8,000 multifamily Goldrich & Kest Inc. was a recognized Galpin Mazda has also achieved the status as the largest Mazda Dealer in the United States communities as well as some selected office innovator in developing Southern and every Galpin Dealership is ranked top ten nationally. and retail assets. Initially the company California condominiums in the 1960s. By Bert Boeckmann has been honored with every award offered by the Manufacturers focused on building single family homes for 1968, the company was a pioneer developer he represents including being inducted into Ford’s Hall of Fame. As for community US Army veterans, but over time Decron’s in Marina Del Rey where it built one of involvement, the Boeckmann family has supported thousands of organizations locally business model transitioned to include the first luxury apartment complexes in the and abroad. Bert has been awarded countless awards for his dedication to serving the multifamily homes, as well as retail and marina, which was previously considered community including the Fernando award, Time Magazine Dealer of the year and countless office properties. In 1981, Jack’s son David swampland. Throughout the 1970s and others. joined the firm, and in 1988 he assumed the 1980s, the company continued adding Galpin is very involved in many professional industry associations including Board of role of President and CEO. Under David government assisted housing to its portfolio, Directors representation with Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce, West Nagel’s leadership, Decron has experienced and rapidly became one of California’s Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce. A Partial list phenomenal growth. largest developers of government assisted of other organizations Galpin is involved with includes the Santa Clarita Chamber of The company’s name is an amalgamation apartments. Commerce, Panorama City Chamber of Commerce, Winnetka Chamber of Commerce, of the first names of Nagel and his siblings, Today, the second generation of the Northridge Chamber of Commerce, Encino Chamber of Commerce, Greater San Fernando Esther, Corina, Ronald. David’s three Goldrich and Kest families, referred to Valley Chamber of Commerce, VICA, The Valley Economic and BizFed. siblings are active investors in the company in-house as “G2,” continue to build upon As for Galpin Motors, Boeckmann has made it a true family business, with his wife, sons, and David’s nephews Daniel and Zev are the eponymous company’s ever-expanding brother, grandson, and granddaughter all playing important roles at the company. now part of the management team. portfolio consisting of 122 apartment buildings with 13,544 units, five marinas, 24 senior living facilities and more than 6 million square feet of non-residential space.
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Reon Roski, Managing Director, Board Member Edward P. Roski President, Chairman
❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ PACIFIC AMERICAN SWAT FAME, INC. MAJESTIC REALTY CO. FISH COMPANY City of Industry City of Industry Vernon t all began back in the 1970s, when the ith a love of seafood and the hope founders’ family launched into the fashion ounded in 1948 by Edward P. Roski, Sr., Majestic Realty Co. is the largest, privately-held/ of achieving the American dream, Ibusiness. Right from the start, the mission family owned developer and owner of master-planned business parks in the United States. WJoseph Huh started Joe’s Fish in 1975. was clear: weave the laid back, California FThe vision, integrity and work ethic instilled by Roski over 70 years ago has been passed In 1977, Huh, along with his two sons, Peter lifestyle into Swat Fame’s culture and treat down three generations through his son, Edward P. Roski, Jr., and granddaughter, Reon Roski, and Paul Huh, founded Pacific American employees like family. For more than 40 and are at the core of the company’s approach to each and every project. Fish Company, a family-owned full service years, that mission still stands true. Majestic Realty Co. develops each project from the ground-up, creating jobs, tax revenue seafood company. Sustainability is at the heart of and community value. Projects deliver consistent and enduring community benefit. PAFCO is currently ranked one of the everything Swat Fame does, which is Headquartered in the City of Industry, Majestic Realty Co. is a portfolio developer with top Seafood company in North America. why they team makes sure that all of its over 85 million square feet of premier master-planned business parks, retail centers, office PAFCO has a presence in South America, partners use the most ethical, responsible, parks as well as sports, entertainment, multi-family and hospitality projects. Majestic also has Mexico, Central America, Asia, India, and environmentally sound practices. Swat regional offices in Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Laredo, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, Portland Africa and Europe and provides over 5,000 Fame has been in City Of Industry for its and Bethlehem, PA. fresh and frozen seafood products. Peter entire history. The family behind the brand Known for its experience, skill, dedication and collaborative approach, Majestic’s team of serves on the board of several community consider the employees their family as well. professionals average over 25 years of industry experience and are proven leaders valued for organizations. He worked as the Past Chair The company has 82 people with 10 to 20 their proactive, entrepreneurial style of doing business. of Finance at Asian Americans Advancing years of service, and 62 people with 20 to 30 As true portfolio developers that retain virtually every project undertaken, Majestic’s Justice, in Los Angeles. He is currently years of service and 21 people there between “fully-integrated services” approach serves as the foundation of our success. a trustee and chair of the Membership 30 to 40 years! This approach impacts every facet of the company’s developments from partner selection, Committee for the Council of Korean long-term economic viability, construction quality and efficiency, client selection, as well as Americans. The Huh Family established how properties are managed and maintained. From creating jobs, tax revenue and community the Peter Y. Huh Scholarship Fund 82 benefits, the company’s consistent attention to detail yields successful projects in every sense. at Amherst College to support and help Working with businesses of all sizes, including many Fortune 500 companies, Majestic underserved APIA students to learn about enjoys one of the highest tenant retention rates in the industry with relationships that often Asia. span multiple projects and locations.
Jack Nethercutt Chairman & President
TALLEY, INC. Santa Fe Springs ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱
ohn R. Talley and Elizabeth J. Talley MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS Los Angeles founded Talley Inc., a privately-held, Jfamily-owned business, in 1983 under its original name Talley Electronics Corp. They eadquartered in Los Angeles, Merle Norman Cosmetics develops, manufactures and successfully transitioned ownership and distributes its own full line of skin care and cosmetic products. These cosmetics are management to their four sons, Mark, John, Hsold through independently owned and operated Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios in Jeffrey and Richard, all of whom continue to the United States and Canada. Merle Norman also offers easy and affordable franchising be active in the business. opportunities. With 11 facilities nationwide, Talley is The iconic brand is also a powerful family-owned business story. More than 88 years ago, one of the nation’s largest distributors of Merle Norman formulated products to address the beauty needs of women, and empowered wireless infrastructure, communications and many to become successful entrepreneurs who owned their own Studios. Today, Merle mobile products in a wide range of industries Norman’s vision carries on under the leadership of her great nephew and his wife, Jack from local public safety to nationwide and Helen Nethercutt. As a family-run company, Merle Norman Cosmetics has stood for cellular. Talley implemented a Big Goal opportunity and personal expression. All products are developed in the USA, keeping Program for all its facilities to create a hundreds of Americans in the workforce. culture of service excellence to their clients Merle Norman started the “try before you buy” philosophy, which continues to this day, and empowerment to their employees. Since emphasizing the family’s strong stand on customer service. The company believes in the free launching this Program, Talley has seen makeover and that the right makeup can change your life. significant sales growth in the last two years Merle Norman also ensures optimum quality control by researching, developing, and continues to increase its staff hires. This manufacturing, and packaging its own products. The family and the entire Merle Norman growth has strengthened and expanded the team take pride in their pioneering efforts that optimize each product benefit—from number of tenured staff members. advanced formulas to state-of-the-art packaging technology. Safety of consumers is Merle Norman’s highest priority. The company utilizes the latest advances in non-animal safety testing and human volunteer testing to deliver products of the highest safety and quality to all consumers. Merle Norman does not test its products or ingredients on animals, or ask others to test on its behalf.
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LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE FAMILY BUSINESS
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MID-SIZED FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES (50-249 EMPLOYEES)
Robert Roth Steven Roth Co-CEO Co-CEO
THE ALBRIGHT AMCAL ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ Santa Monica Agoura Hills
WORLD OIL CORP. he Albright, a 42 year old family business riginally emigrating from India, Percival South Gate on the Santa Monica Pier, opened in Vaz earned electronics and business orld Oil’s founder Bernie Roth was a sophisticated businessman who embodied the T1977 as Santa Monica Pier Seafood. Odegrees from UCLA, but found his American dream. With more than a drive to create a living and a future for his family, Yunnie Morena and her husband Greg took early career choice in technology left him Whe was a man dedicated to doing things right. In 1940, with his wife and co-founder the helm of the Pier mainstay in 2014, uninspired. After buying the first home for Florence working by his side, the two set out to build a family business that operated with a which is now the longest running restaurant his growing family, Vaz got the real estate soul and a philanthropic mindset. on The Pier. Leaning on experience and bug and started AMCAL in 1978 with The Roths opened their first gas station on the corner of Florence and Normandie in recruiting friends (Bobby Hundreds & his wife, Lux, in their garage as budding South Central Los Angeles. At just 22, Bernie Roth pioneered self-service gas stations, Dave Alverez) from their fashion careers entrepreneurs. slashing gas prices and advertising that, “We don’t wash your windows. We just sell you gas they rebranded as The Albright, a nautical Vaz has led the company’s growth from for less.” A savvy businessman, Roth was also an upstanding family man who believed in knot, symbolizing tying together two a single-family home investor to a premier doing the right thing. generations of local, family operators. multi-state developer of student, affordable Evolving through the strategic acquisitions of related businesses, World Oil has steadily Growing up on the Pier and in the kitchen, and luxury apartment communities grown into one of California’s largest privately-held companies. What was originally Yunnie reimagined the current menu with a representing more than 80 developments Pan Pacific Petroleum, Lunday-Thagard refining, DeMenno-Kerdoon recycling, Asbury commitment to sustainably caught seafood, and 7,000 units valued at $1.5 billion – with Environmental Services, Ribost Marine Terminal and World Oil gas stations, is now World locally sourced ingredients (Santa Monica $2.5 billion more product in development or Oil. This unification is the realization of the vision of the founder’s sons and Co-CEOs, Farmers Markets) and an extensive craft under construction. Robert and Steven Roth. beer and California wine list. AMCAL’s largest market is Los What has also grown is the company’s success in creating value for thousands of families The Albright has won numerous Angeles County with a total of 45 projects over the years through employment as well as through personal philanthropy. World Oil’s sustainability awards and just last year built, 27 of which are affordable housing leaders, Robert and Steven Roth, believe in furthering the legacy of running a business pioneered an organics recycling program for communities, with social services delivered that makes it right for others. Bernie’s and Florence’s legacy carries on with a business with all restaurants on the pier. The program is to residents via its partner LifeSTEPS. a soul that recycles, produces, and transports vital petroleum-based and related products on track to save one half million pounds of AMCAL’s “Partnership for Hope” has and leads the industry in sustainable, end-to-end solutions that care for communities, the organic waste from ending up in landfills in charitably raised $686,714 and distributes environment, and our shared future. 2019. The Albright is also a proud supporter merit-based academic scholarships, of local schools, charities and non-profit emergency assistance and youth enrichment organizations. activity support.
CUSTOM CONTENT Everyone Should Have a Fortress of Solitude ou may recall in the 1978 film starring Christopher Reeve, Superman was orphaned as an infant and only learns about his extraterrestrial background later in life when he Ycreates the Fortress of Solitude. Through the help of glowing crystals preserved from his childhood, holographic images of his parents interact with Superman to answer his questions and share the history and culture of his planet, community, and family. While there is much to the Fortress of Solitude that is beyond our own reach, we too can benefit from a greater connection to and knowledge from those who have come before us. We all have a desire to feel rooted to something meaningful, and can benefit from the wisdom of previous generations. Whether you are a leader of a company, a parent, or both, you can do a lot for those around you and the next generation by preserving the legacy you are helping to create. Fortunately, preserving that legacy and wisdom has never been easier. Here are some suggestions about how to do it. • Take into account the many ways people consume information. Whether you preserve the history and wisdom in writing or video (ideally both and certainly at least the latter), recognize that very few people will want to read a whole book about your com- MICHAEL DIERBERG CHARLES CLAVER pany or family cover-to-cover or sit through hours of videos. If time allows, create edited Continuing its fourth generation of Vice President versions that are readily digestible in short segments. Even if you don’t have time for the family ownership, Michael Dierberg Wealth Management Advisor and Infinex Representative editing process, the video you record now will soon be easily searchable in the same way serves as Chairman of the Board at First Bank Wealth Management you search the Internet today. Record it now and let later generations bring your legacy FB Corporation (First Bank). 8820 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100 | Beverly Hills, CA 90211 and wisdom to life in whatever increments and whatever topics are most relevant to them (310) 887-0100 | [email protected] at the time. FIRSTBANKS.COM • Include times you fell down. Since some of life’s most important lessons come from failure rather than success, make sure that you preserve important instances in which Preserving the legacy of your family business is important through solid succession planning. To you did not succeed. This will also make your experience more relatable and encourage find out what we can offer you and your family-owned business, please contact Charles Claver, future generations when they too fall down. Vice President, Wealth Advisor, First Bank Wealth Management, by calling (310) 887-0100 or • Include a discussion about your values.Talk about the values that are most via email at [email protected]. important to your company or family. Describe examples of when other people really Charles Claver is a Wealth Management Advisor for First Bank Wealth Management and a registered representative of Infinex demonstrated one or more of those values. While much of your company’s or your family’s Investments, Inc. Possessing 17 years of experience in the financial services field, his expertise includes private wealth, investment/ experience will dramatically change over the years, hopefully the values exhibited now retirement/estate, commercial/personal lines of insurance, and private banking. Wealth Management products and services are provided through First Bank, and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Investment and will be a common thread connecting and strengthening generations to come. insurance products are offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC., Member FINRA/SIPC. • Don’t keep your history a secret. As someone who helps lead a 100-year old fami- First Bank Wealth Management is a trade name of First Bank. Infinex and First Bank are not affili- ated. Infinex does insurance business in California as Infinex Insurance Agency, CA Agency License ly-owned company, I am thankful and proud of what prior generations have done to put us #0H30186. Products and investment advisory services made available through Infinex are not insured by in a position for success. However, even five-year-old companies have meaningful “origin the FDIC or any other agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations of nor guaranteed or insured by any bank or bank affiliate. These products are subject to investment risk, including the stories” worth sharing. People want to know that story, and it can be an ongoing source of possible loss of value. Infinex does not offer legal or tax advice. Consult your legal and/or tax advisor for strength to you and future generations. more details.
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Wallis Annenberg President
❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ ART LEWIN BESPOKE CLOTHIERS BADMAASH THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles rt Lewin is a second-generation clothier cross the street from LAPD headquarters with over 25 years of experience and in downtown L.A., Badmaash has he Annenberg Foundation is a family foundation that provides funding and support to Aserves as Owner & Creative Director Abecome a gathering place for the nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally. Since 1989, it has generously of Executive Clothiers, one of the nation’s business community, police officers, artists Tfunded programs in education and youth development; arts, culture and humanities; premier Custom Clothiers. and food adventurers. Alongside the civic and community life; health and human services; and animal services and the Today, Art Lewin Bespoke Clothiers is traditional dishes, the Badmaash menu lives environment through its grant making, technical assistance and direct charitable activities. the leading custom clothier in the country. up to the name by serving boldly spiced Giving has totaled over $5 billion. Lewin and his team plan, coordinate and lamb burgers, paprika masala fried chicken, It all started with a family. The Annenberg Foundation is a family foundation founded maintain clients’ wardrobe for them so chili cheese naan and their wildly popular by Walter H. Annenberg. Serving as Ambassador to the Court of St. James from 1969 to they are perfectly attired for any occasion. and decadent chicken tikka poutine. 1974, Ambassador Annenberg enjoyed a distinguished career as a publisher, broadcaster, For over two decades, Art Lewin Bespoke The owners are brothers Nakul and diplomat and philanthropist. He was President, and subsequently, Chairman of the Board, of has catered to corporate stars and to some Arjun Mahendro and their father, Pawan Triangle Publications, which included TV Guide and Seventeen magazine, as well as radio of Hollywood’s leading celebrities and Mahendro is the restaurant’s head chef. The and TV stations nationwide. many other industry titans. As a second- three of them take on the responsibilities The Annenberg Foundation was established in 1989 with $1.2 billion, one-third of the generation clothier, Lewin has explained for every aspect of the restaurant. The assets from the sale of Triangle Publications. Ambassador Annenberg and his wife Leonore that his clients tell him and his team that Badmaash menu offers a rich version of founded The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania in their workmanship, knowledge, attention to butter chicken, a fenugreek cream sauce 1958 and The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at USC in 1971. detail and service make it readily apparent under tender lamb chops and coconut curry Upon Walter H. Annenberg’s passing in 2002, Leonore assumed leadership of the why they have been able to establish such mussels with turmeric and paprika. And Foundation. In March, 2009, Leonore passed away, leaving the foundation’s trusteeship a loyal following — with an impressive about that poutine…the idea began to take to Wallis Annenberg and three of her children: Lauren Bon, Gregory Annenberg 94% retention rate, no less. Art Lewin shape in Chef Pawan’s mind as a nod to Weingarten and Charles Annenberg Weingarten. At their direction, the Foundation Bespoke offers an extensive library of world Canadian roots and has already become the continues its historic program focus, but is expanding to include environmental stewardship, class quality fabrics from renowned mills stuff of legend. social justice and animal welfare. around the world.
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Thomas J. Blumenthal President & CEO
BERMAN, BERMAN, BERMAN, DULAN’S SOUL FOOD SCHNEIDER & LOWARY, LLP Los Angeles ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ Los Angeles he Dulan family has been in the Los GEARYS BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills s 2019 heads toward a close, the law firm Angeles community for more than 40 of Berman, Berman, Berman, Schneider Tyears. Their quest for appealing to the A& Lowary, LLP (B3SL) is wrapping up palettes of the Los Angeles community his coming December, GEARYS Beverly Hills will celebrate 90 years as experts in luxury 25 years of successful service to its clients started with a small burger stand called entertaining and gift-giving. Clients over the years have included Hollywood royalty and the communities in which it operates. Hamburger City with their father, the late Tfrom Fred Astaire to Kim Kardashian, as well as European royalty and Beverly Hills elite. Based in West Los Angeles, the firm’s “King of Soul Food,” Adolf Dulan. It was GEARYS began in 1930 as an art supply and gift store. In the early 1950s, the company’s leadership has long focused on family values. his spirit of entrepreneurship that pioneered namesake, H.L. Geary, passed away. The store was sold in 1955 to Fred and Ruth Meyer, That begins with a commitment to their the famous “Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch.” who transformed GEARYS into a luxury goods store. An apprentice since 1955, son Bruce own children and to other people’s as well. And in the 1980s, the Dulans’ chain of became President in 1977, expanding GEARYS through the launch of a successful mail- For example, after Ron Berman recently saw restaurants was born. order business. In the flagship store, Bruce partnered with world-class names like Baccarat how one of his granddaughters benefited Brothers Greg and Terry Dulan and Lalique, and established the business as one of the country’s preeminent destinations from private tutoring for college SAT and have revolutionized “dinner around the for luxury dinnerware and gifts. By 1994, Bruce instituted GEARYS Gift Letter Wedding ACT exams, B3SL is finalizing plans to family table,” with their three soul-tastic Registry, which remains the original by which all other registries are measured. sponsor similar programs at the YMCA for locations in Los Angeles. In addition to The grandson of Ruth and Fred, Thomas Blumenthal, became CEO and added white- youngsters unable to pay the fees for such operating their restaurants, the Dulan glove customer service in 2003. The following year, Thomas opened GEARYS on Rodeo, tutoring. family implemented the Adolf A. Dulan adding Patek Philippe timepieces to its unrivaled inventory of Rolex. He followed up This continues a legacy of personal Entrepreneurial Scholarship fund in GEARYS on Rodeo with a Rolex boutique at the Westfield Century City Shopping Center involvement that has included coaching 2017 sending two local students to the in 2009. In 2012, the newly redesigned Gearys Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive opened its Pop Warner football teams, serving on the prestigious HBCU, Howard University doors. GEARYS newest location in Santa Monica is one of the largest Rolex boutiques in board of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for undergraduate studies. The Dulan the United States. to help prevent hunger and homelessness, restaurants also annually sponsor a number Over the years, Gearys has given back to the community in many ways. The company assisting a battered women’s shelter, and of other charitable events and causes. has received several awards for its involvement. supporting inner-city art programs.
Steven F. Matt CEO
GOLDEN STAR TECHNOLOGY HAWTHORNE ADVERTISING ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ INC. Los Angeles Cerritos MATT CONSTRUCTION awthorne Advertising was founded Santa Fe Springs ST has been in business since 1985. nearly 35 years ago by Tim Hawthorne, Alice and JP Wang started the business Ha pioneer of the direct response ounded on the Matt family’s legacy of integrity and passion for building great buildings, Gout of their garage in Norwalk by television industry. His daughter, Jessica MATT Construction has earned a reputation for quality and a commitment to win-win building white-box computers. Since then, Hawthorne-Castro joined Hawthorne just Fteamwork. The Matt family work ethic, teamwork and general contracting experience they have grown to over 100 employees under 15 years ago, following a successful have created and mentored an organization with a depth of experience and leadership with five locations in the US and two career in entertainment as an Agent for that positions MATT Construction as one of the top diversified general contractors in locations overseas. Dennis Wang, the oldest William Morris Endeavor. She transformed California. son, joined the business in 2009 and serves Hawthorne into a full-service, analytics- For two consecutive years, AIA awarded MATT the Building Team of the Year as COO. Since joining, the company has based marketing and advertising agency award for “excellence in design collaboration.” In 2010, the company received the AIA doubled in size and revenue. headquartered in Los Angeles. With a Presidential Award for “contributions and commitment, which have enriched the practice The family participates in the local long list of Fortune 500 clients and awards, of architecture and the built environment — through partnership and collaboration with community through the AJ Wang Hawthorne is a leader in performance the architects.” Foundation. The AJ Wang foundation advertising with proven success of launching As an organization, MATT Construction is proud of these achievements, because they founded by Alice and JP provides over and growing brands. speak not only to what the company builds, but also to how it builds and relates to its 50 scholarships to local higher education Today, Hawthorne-Castro is CEO and clients. students. Alice and JP have been recognized owner and Tim serves as a strategic advisor. In 2010, MATT Construction transferred half of its ownership to the employees in the by many local universities and organizations Hawthorne is a certified woman-owned form of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For the Matt family, construction for their charity and community business by the Women’s Business Enterprise is not just about building structures — it is about building relationships. The family and involvement. GST’s highly consultative National Council, a Great Place to Work, the organization as a whole consider their track record of establishing meaningful working approach has made it a trusted advisor to and on the Inc. 5000 list. relationships just as important as the company’s reputation for building innovative, some of the world’s top companies. challenging projects. Many of MATT’s experienced project managers and superintendents have worked together for over thirty years, and our extensive network of long-term relationships with quality subcontractors enables us to meet any obstacle head-on.
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Set behind gates with a private motor-court in prime Beverly Hills, rests this architectural 7 bed / 10 bath elegant estate with exceptional indoor and outdoor entertaining. Features include office, theater, maids, & 3 car garage.
1728 CHEVY CHASE DR BEVERLY HILLS $12,950,000
Behind gates sits this remodeled and reinvented tennis court estate on a 21,000 sqft flat lot. Features include yoga studio, gas fireplace, tennis court, separate pool bathroom, & beautiful grassy yard for entertaining.
1951 BEL AIR ROAD BEL AIR $12,900,000
This predominantly flat pad of approximately 5 acres offers an incredible opportunity to build a 20,000 sq ft trophy estate in one of the most Expect Greatness prestigious and exclusive locations in the world. Est. 1976 Plans and permits have been approved. www.nourmand.com 2600 ABERDEEN Brentwood 310.300.3333 AVENUE Beverly Hills 310.274.4000 LOS FELIZ Hollywood 323.462.6262 $9,779,000
One of the rarest offerings in decades in Los Four Decades. Feliz, this world class 1932 gated Italianate estate is sited at the apex of historic Aberdeen Three Offices. Ave on almost an acre of flat grounds and Two Generations. sweeping lawns. One Respected Name.
311 S LUCERNE BLVD HANCOCK PARK $6,499,000
Impeccably remodeled Hancock Park estate flawlessly blends traditional charm with modern comforts. An entertainer’s paradise with fully equipped Smart Home technology. Located mere steps to Larchmont Village.
6939 TROLLEYWAY PLAYA DEL REY $6,487,000
In a collaboration with the progressive thinking and innovative owners, world-renowned design firm, EBTA Architects, designed this home with the harmonious balance of aesthetics, creativity, and functionality.
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Ram Katalan CEO & Co-Founder
JEFF & TONY'S DSD MILT & EDIE’S DRY CLEANERS & Burbank TAILORING CENTER ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ Burbank tarting his small dairy distribution NORTHSTAR MOVING COMPANY Chatsworth company with two trucks in 1989, ilt & Edie’s is more than just a SLevon Erdoglian could not have drycleaners and tailoring center. It is envisioned his company would stay in his Ma testament to creating a superlative ounded in 1994 by wife and husband team Laura McHolm and Ram Katalan, Los family for the next 30 years and become the customer experience that has transcended Angeles-based NorthStar Moving Company has redefined the moving industry. It is the exclusive Southern California distributor for its Burbank roots to become an iconic Ffirst to offer eco-luxury moving services, elevating basic moving and storage services one of the largest ice cream manufacturers Southern California business. Opened in to a new unparalleled level of customer service, customized care and environmental in the world. 1988 by Milt and Edythe Chortkoff, along consciousness. While Erdoglian was able to obtain a with their daughter and son-in-law, Beth The company started out as just a dream. McHolm and Katalan wanted to form a contract with Haagen-Dazs early on, the and Michael Shader, the business was moving company that actually kept its word; a moving company dedicated to making a significant growth of the company began originally named Milt & Michael’s and difference in the lives of its clients, team members and the community; and a moving when Nestle purchased Haagen-Dazs and then renamed Milt & Edie’s in 2004. The company that won’t stop moving until its customers are happy. his children were ready to take over the building became a landmark in the heart of This level of commitment paid off and in its first 25 years of business, the company business more than 20 years after he started Burbank’s Media District thanks to vibrant performed over 132,000 moves. What was a business featuring one moving truck became a the company. Separating themselves with pink awnings and a towering monument fleet of bio-diesel moving trucks. best in class customer service, Jeff and sign featuring inspirational messages. The company has been honored with more awards for service than any other moving Tony’s DSD (“Door to Store Delivery”) Milt, who began his cleaning career company for corporate culture, green practices, community outreach, and growth. was able to secure Nestle’s entire Southern delivering laundry for his father in 1946 and The company’s local, long distance and international moving, storage services, and California business to allow the company who passed away in 2017, always treated eco-luxury packages have been featured in leading magazines including The Robb Report to grow exponentially. Today, the company, customers as guests. Milt & Edie’s continues Collection and on multiple home and design television shows. NorthStar Moving has run by Levon, his wife Takui, and their three to offer the ultimate in customer service: all proven the state-of-the-art way to move is with its red carpet service, recommended by children, Greg, Janet and Ani, features services are available 24/7/365, including Coldwell Banker Concierge, The Franklin Report, MovingInsurance.com and an impressive 70 trucks, 90+ employees and multiple the tailoring center. list of celebrity clientele. NorthStar Moving’s mission is to exceed its clients’ expectations distribution centers. with graceful customer care and to move service back into what should have always been the ultimate service industry: the moving industry.
Michael Nourmand President
P2S INC. RAMONAS FOOD GROUP LLC / ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ Long Beach RAMONAS RESTAURANT GROUP NOURMAND & ASSOCIATES rothers Kevin and Kent Peterson, LLC Beverly Hills founded P2S, a MEPT Engineering, Gardena BCommissioning and Construction ounded over 40 years ago by Saeed Nourmand, Nourmand & Associates is one of the Management company, in 1991 with three amonas Food Group LLC (“RFG”) only family-owned real estate brokerages in Southern California. Now in its second employees. In 2019, P2S counts over & Ramonas Restaurant Group LLC Fgeneration, Nourmand & Associates has secured its place as a leader in the highly 225 employees at four office locations. R(“RRG”) is a multi-generational family competitive luxury real estate market. Between economic disruptions, evolving technology The company has developed new design business that originated in 1954 by Romana and the cyclical nature of the real estate industry, Nourmand & Associates has remained innovations, gone through numerous and Alejandro Banuelos. The two entities successful and relevant through it all, due largely to the strong family relationships it was expansions of its Long Beach headquarters, were originally structured under Ramona’s founded on. won various awards and industry Mexican Food Products, Inc. until early Family forms the heart of the company’s success, and the brokerage treats its clients recognition, increased the scope of services 2017, when the company was acquired by just like family. Clients get full access to the executive management team and white-glove offered and designed sustainable systems current owners Robert Banuelos (51%), service from start to finish. This client-centric approach has made Nourmand & Associates for some of California’s most important the grandson of the founder, and Edward a trusted advisor to LA’s top business managers and attorneys who represent the city’s projects. Medina (49%), cousin to Robert. highest-profile residents. At Nourmand & Associates, the family name is the brand — one Through it all, the company has held Ramonas first gained notoriety in the Los that is synonymous with Los Angeles. It’s the firm’s local expertise, deep community roots, firm in its commitment to tailored, cost- Angeles area in the 1940s for its tortillas. and personal touch that separate them from the competition. effective and energy efficient solutions for In 1947, Romana Acosta Banuelos opened Currently led by son Michael Nourmand, who stepped in as President in 2008, the every client, on every project it undertakes. a storefront in Echo Park under the easier- company has doubled its sales volume in the last decade and has achieved $2 billion in sales P2S also ensures its staff’s wellbeing with to-pronounce name “Ramonas.” With in the last three years. Michael has grown the firm from 75 to 185 agents, who represent a company culture that is widely regarded help from investors, she was able to grow some of the most knowledgeable REALTORs in the business. Few other companies have as one of the best in the California. P2S Ramonas into a multi-million dollar family- created as much talent as Nourmand & Associates has — testament to the hands-on employees enjoy flexible schedules, top- owned business and eventually bought out training and familial atmosphere the company has developed. notch amenities at its LEED Platinum her partners. Her success in the Mexican With three offices in Beverly Hills, Brentwood and Hollywood, Nourmand & Associates office, premium perks and benefits, generous food products business would lead her to a is known for its local expertise, a reputation that comes directly from the Nourmand family’s paid time off, and exciting company events, pioneering role in the banking business. deep roots in Los Angeles. in and outside the office.
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•CARPET •LAMINATE •HARDWOOD •AREA RUGS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LARGEST KARASTAN RETAILER
188 North Rosemead Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 795-2821 Greg Felikian & the late Martin Felikian www.felikianscarpetonepasadena.com
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S. BRAVO SYSTEMS, INC. SAGE MILLIMETER SMS TRANSPORTATION TORRANCE BAKERY Commerce Torrance SERVICES INC. Torrance Los Angeles . Bravo Systems Inc., founded in 1987 by AGE Millimeter, Inc. is a woman-owned, ick, June and Kirk Rossberg opened inventor Sergio Bravo, is a woman- and U.S. owned, and ITAR-registered tech- MS Transportation has been Torrance Bakery in 1984. The full-line Sminority-owned, Los Angeles-based U.S. Snology company focused on developing providing non-emergency medical Dretail bakery started with 9 employees designer and manufacturer of underground high performance microwave and millime- Stransportation, paratransit and shuttle and 1200 square feet of space in downtown secondary containment solutions for the terwave components and subassemblies for services in Los Angeles and throughout Torrance. Today the bakery has two petroleum industry. Sergio Bravo’s desire commercial and military system applications. Southern California for over 20 years. SMS locations with a combined 14,000 square to protect the nation’s natural water and SAGE Millimeter’s product offerings range prides itself on providing safe, reliable, feet and 98 employees. The full line bakery soil resources from contamination led to from standard catalog products to custom-de- and affordable transportation. With its averages over 300 decorated cakes per week his invention of the pioneering “Bravo signed, application-, performance-, or func- friendly staff and outstanding service, SMS and has produced as many as 114 wedding Box.” It launched today’s billion-dollar tion-specific products. Transportation has developed a reputation cakes in one week. The cakes and crew secondary containment industry just 31 SAGE’s catalog products are organized of that sets them above the competition. have also been seen on several national TV years ago and set the industry standard for into ten families according to their func- The safety of the passengers and shows. The bakery also provides dessert for environmental protection well in advance tionalities. While these products cover most drivers is the number one priority at SMS the Rams, Chargers, Angels, Dodgers and of EPA regulations. general application categories in the industry, Transportation, and the company has other professional and college sports teams. Today, Sergio’s daughter, Bravo president SAGE Millimeter is committed to designing worked hard in developing an industry The passion of baking continues with and CEO Paola Bravo, is the first female and manufacturing custom products to meet leading safety program. The company’s staff Kirk, who still works six days a week. While owner and CEO of a secondary containment customer specifications or assisting customers of over 150 dedicated employees enables he can and still does put on an apron to manufacturing company in the U.S. She to define their system products by using the SMS to provide over 2,400 trips per day. bake and decorate cakes alongside his staff, continues to drive innovation with new most available microwave and millimeter- he gets a greater satisfaction in guiding and products and has expanded Bravo’s presence wave technologies. SAGE Millimeter prin- teaching the next generation of bakers and to all 50 states. Today, Bravo’s innovative, cipals have many years of experience in the cake decorators. fiberglass reinforced, resin technology microwave and millimeterwave component products meet and exceed the stringent EPA and subassembly industry. The company is requirements and are all UL 2447 listed. led with comprehensive knowledge about the engineering and manufacturing process and the quality requirements of the industry.
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GROWING FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES (LESS THAN 50 EMPLOYEES)
TURNER TECHTRONICS, INC. WESSCO INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS BEACHWOOD MARKET Burbank Los Angeles Santa Monica Los Angeles
ounded in 1987 and headquartered ounded in Los Angeles in 1979, ounded in 2010, Academic Achievers he center of the Hollywoodland in Burbank, Turner Techtronics, Inc. WESSCO International is a creative stands out in its field because unlike Community since 1934, more than F(TTI) has a long history of providing Fpartner to the world’s leading airlines, Fmany others, its tutors are not beginners, T20 years before the filming of Alfred high quality IT managed services to small, hotels, and cruise lines. With branch offices but experienced professionals with a Hitchcock’s Birds at that location, The medium, large and enterprise businesses. in America, Europe and Asia, WESSCO is a track record of improved student scores. Beachwood Market is now run by the A family-owned and operated company one-stop shop for the entire travel industry. Academic Achievers cherishes the size of its second generation of the Pappolexis family. with nationwide and global service WESSCO is one of the pioneers of small team; it allows them to get to know all The iconic Beachwood Market has capabilities, TTI offers all businesses branded bedding for airlines. In 2014, of the families they work with on a personal employed local high school students, been (public and private) the best support WESSCO secured a contract with Etihad basis. responsive to the tastes of its clients, and program possible, mixing old-fashioned Airways for COCO-MAT’s sustainably At each step of the learning process, continually carries inventory as unique business integrity and accountability with sourced sleep products in first class. In Academic Achievers has demonstrated the and comforting as its historic hillside cutting-edge technology and skills. While 2017, WESSCO partnered with direct-to- ability to help students accomplish their neighborhood. Its slanting glass-fronted service solutions are tailored to individual consumer mattress brand Casper to create academic goals and develop the necessary addition was built in 1952 and designed by client needs, TTI’s suite of IT Managed a bedding range for American Airlines. skills to carry that success into their future John Lautner. Services includes 24x7 service desk, WESSCO recently announced that Etihad endeavors. deskside support, 24x7 network operations, was introducing a range of bedding and 24x7 security operations, cybersecurity, accessories from Swedish luxury brand security compliance, staff augmentation, DUXIANA in The Residence on its A380s. MS Office 365, project management and IT infrastructure consulting. TTI’s core values include a dedication to integrity and achieving excellence in all that it does. The company promotes an environment of teamwork, trust and responsibility and employs over 190 full-time employees at present. Family OwnedTORRANCE PROUD BLUESTEM HOTEL SAGE MILLIMETER Congratulations to the family-owned businesses in Torrance for being honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal! We couldn’t be more excited to have four of our own make the list this year.
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Madhu, Neera & Sudha Chanani
The Chanani Group is proud to be a family-owned company for the last 30 years in Los Angeles. Thank you to our incredibly supportive and hard-working management and service teams, banking partners, city partners and of course, our guests.
We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our portfolio, Bluestem Hotel, member of the Ascend Hotel Collection, located in Torrance, CA. We look forward to welcoming you at Bluestem.
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Heath Gregory President & CEO
BOBBI-TOADS CALIFORNIA RECEIVERSHIP ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ Playa del Rey GROUP Santa Monica BARON EQUITIES, INC. ob Stanley had an actual dream where El Segundo he was told to invent paintable kids’ ark Adams, President and Founder of Bshoes as a way to give back to charities California Receivership Group, is the aron Equities, Inc. was born from a previous company focused on coin-operated laundry and the community. He sketched out the Mmost experienced Health and Safety machines. The family patriarch, William Edward Bloomfield (WEB), created WEB designs he had visualized and filed for a Receiver in the State of California. CRG, BLaundry Systems, which, under the guidance of Bill Bloomfield, Jr., grew to become the patent. Since that time, Bobbi-Toads has his family business, was formed to provide third largest coin-operated machine company in the U.S. prior to its sale in 2008. In 2003, grown with operations in Chicago and Los a complete, turn-key solution for properties the property portfolio was carved out as Baron Equities, Inc. In 2006, Heath H. Gregory Angeles. In 2012, he and his daughter Jacki in repeated violation of health and safety became CEO and has tripled the size of the company over the past 13 years, focusing on Stanley started Bobbi-Toads and turned his codes. When appointed over a property as investment and development of multifamily properties across the U.S. dream into reality. Bobbi-Toads is dedicated Receiver, the team is on-site immediately, The family has actively pushed anti-smoking legislation and activism helping to create to being a company with a conscience beginning the process of fixing the CA as one of the first public non-smoking states. As part of this effort, thirty years ago the by offering eco-friendly and cruelty-free property’s problems. CRG eliminates any family put up the “Smoking Deaths Per Year” digital billboard on Santa Monica Blvd that products that are safe for kids, and by giving dire threats posed to the owners, occupants is still there today. The family is now turning its efforts to addressing vaping, as well. Eight back to charities that enrich the community. and community, either by bringing in a years ago, Heath Gregory created a Cancer Fundraising event called “Tour de Pier” and a The company donates shoes, money, construction team immediately or emptying Brain Cancer Foundation called the “Uncle Kory Foundation,” named after his brother- and time back to the community and across the property if necessary. in-law, Kory Lewis Hunter, with the goal of advancing innovative cancer research. It is a the country by going to childrens hospitals’ The company’s mission is to help the spin bike fundraising event that has raised over $7 million for cancer research and recently oncology units to decorate shoes and do communities who have to live next door expanded to Seattle with the goal of going nationwide. activities with the kids, hosting events with to nuisance properties and deal with the The family also strongly supports providing access to quality education by supporting inner-city underprivileged children, and associated hazards, which can include fire Alliance Charter Schools and specifically, by funding the Kory Lewis Hunter Middle School donating to those who have been affected danger, crime, pest infestation, and property and the Margaret M Bloomfield High School, both located in Huntington Park. by natural disasters. devaluation amongst others. Since 1999 the company has worked on over 220 projects on the petition of over 100 cities and 34 counties throughout the state of California.
Torrance Bakery is proud to be one of the 2019 Most Influential Family Owned Businesses in Los Angeles selected by the Los Angeles Business Journal!
On October 18, 1984, the Rossberg family opened the doors of Torrance Bakery to the public. With only 1200 square feet of space and 7 dedicated employees, we set out to serve the people of South Bay the freshest, most delicious cakes and pastries in town. The people of South Bay took quite a shine to us, for over time the bakery became a city favorite and kept growing in order to give its customers the best products and service. Today, Torrance Bakery serves the South Bay from two locations with a total of 14,000 square feet, 78 employees, a separate Wedding Cake Showroom and a Sandwich Shop. Thank you to our Team and Customers!
torrancebakery.com Downtown Torrance: 1341 El Prado Ave. • Torrance • 310.320.2722 Gardena: 15934 S. Western Ave. • Gardena • 310.327.7744
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C C R PROPERTIES, INC. CENTURY PRECISION THE CHANANI GROUP/ CONSUMER LAW EXPERTS, PC Westchester ENGINEERING, INC. BLUESTEM HOTEL Los Angeles Gardena Torrance ripps Crockett Realtors was founded ince 2009, Consumer Law Experts, also in the early 1960’s by Otto Cripps. He entury Precision Engineering, Inc. is he Chanani Group is a small known as “the Lemon Law Experts,” Cwas soon joined by Hugh and Mary a privately held company in Gardena conglomerate focused on the intersection Shave helped thousands of consumers Lou Crockett and his wife Lorene Cripps. Cand is a single location business. A Tof hospitality service and real estate. recover millions of dollars in refunds and They worked together selling homes in the family-owned business categorized under The company is celebrating its 28th year cash compensation for their defective Westchester community. Patricia Crockett the machine shops classification, it in creating, developing and managing vehicles. The firm has various star attorneys joined the team in 1987 after graduating manufactures precision machined products businesses, which include hotels, fueling and a bilingual support staff to help from UCSB. and tooling assemblies for commercial stations, apartment complexes, shopping consumer achieve record results and the best Cripps Crockett clients are welcomed and military aerospace. It was established centers and restaurants. Madhu and Sudha possible outcomes. The Experts work with into the community by introducing them in 1989 and incorporated in the state of Chanani, husband and wife, co-founded the the major vehicle manufacturers including to the local businesses, the YMCA, the California. The company has a staff of Chanani Group in 1991 with one apartment GM, Ford, Chevrolet, Fiat, Chrysler, Nissan, churches, the social groups, etc. Mary Lou approximately 25. building and a vision for legacy growth and Honda, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, served under Tom Bradley on both the Los Century Precision Engineering has world-class hospitality. Volkswagen, Land Rover and many others. Angeles Airport and Library Commissions. received many accolades over the years, The management team of second The law firm is operated and managed She encourages companies, individuals including being named Northrop Grumman generation siblings has significant domain by the dynamic wife and husband and clients to get involved with local Supplier of the Year in both 2008 and 2010; expertise and is active alumni of Wharton, entrepreneurial duo, Jessica Anvar Stotz and organizations and schools. The mission of and the award for Boeing Performance Kellogg, Cornell and Harvard. One of them Eric Stotz. Jessica and Eric also founded and C C R as a real estate company is to sell Excellence in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and was a Captain in the US Army who served operate LawLinq, Inc., one of California’s people on their communities and help them 2015. in Iraq. He was awarded a Hometown Hero few State Bar Certified Lawyer Referral settle into their new homes. award by the city of Torrance, where the Services. Chanani Group is headquartered. The Group just launched its first cutting-edge boutique hotel, Bluestem Hotel, a member of the elite Ascend Hotel Collection.
For years, people have sought out a dairy-free alternative to a staple in the human diet: cheese. The finest of which have been cultivated and crafted, fermented and perfected. And now, finally, there is a cheese that's as good for you as it is for the animals. Vromage offers superior-quality artisan cheeses made from nuts and aged to perfection. If you have specific nut allergies, Vromage can customize the vegan cheese. They are arguably the best substitutes for dairy cheese available.
Owner Youssef Vromage has earned a reputation around the world as producing some of the best artisan vegan cheese. He relishes presenting his creations to friends who don't know it lacks milk, then laughing while they praise it.
Meet Youssef Vromage of artisan vegan cheese shop.
Thank you Gracias, Merci, Danke, Obrigado, Grazie. I look forward to serving the world and solving its problems. — Youssef
SUNSET STORE LOCATION 7988 W. Sunset Blvd • Los Angeles, CA 90046 323.745.0157 • cell 917.450.0855 • vromage.com We also offer catering services & online orders We ship in US & internationally
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Greg Felikian CEO
COUTURE SALON & SPA DIVINE DIPS Whittier Los Angeles ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱
outure Salon & Spa is the first natural fter a successful career providing FELIKIAN’S CARPET ONE Pasadena concept salon in Whittier to offer its gourmet cakes for LA through her Cclients naturally-based products. As Aprior business, CakeWorks, Diane the company states, it doesn’t just create Jacobs found out she was dairy- and gluten- elikian’s Carpet was established by two Armenian brothers, Martin and Charles Felikian, ‘pretty hair’ – the Couture Salon & Spa intolerant. A creative, culinary genius, who fled to the United States in 1951 as political refugees following World War II. With team is trained to bring its clients an she set about creating the creamiest, most Fvery little knowledge of the English language, even less money in their pockets and only elevated standard of beauty and wellness delicious plant-based, gluten-free and the shirts on their backs, the duo began working as flooring installers. After more than solutions, while maintaining environmental diabetic-friendly ice cream imaginable. 14 tiring years of working as installers by day and attending school by night, the brothers sustainability. As a minority woman entrepreneur, understood the meaning of hard work and fortitude and had an ambition to build a brighter The company’s principles are based she counted on the encouragement of her future for their families. on passion and integrity. Couture Salon sister Denise, and the financial support and Together, Martin and Charles established Felikian Brothers Inc., which became the Founder Eileen Rodriguez wanted to stand sweat equity of her mother, Deloria Jacobs foundation for what is today. out and make a difference in the beauty to get Divine Dips off the ground in 2011. In 1982, after graduating from the University of Southern California with a Business industry with nature-friendly solutions. She Since then, it has been voted Best Vegan degree, Martin’s son, Greg Felikian had decided to join the family business to help take experienced skin allergies and scalp flare-ups Ice Cream and Best of LA, as well as making the business to the next level and into the 21st century. Shortly after, Greg encouraged his as reactions to harsh color chemicals and Yelp’s top 100 Ice Cream stores in the US! father to have Felikian’s Carpet join forces with Carpet One Floor and Home, America’s heavy cosmetic fillers. Her goal was to offer Jacobs regularly appears and gives through largest buying group. This union granted Felikian’s the capability of providing the customer her clients safer alternatives that wouldn’t community events, ice cream socials and with increased product selection at more competitive prices, which was the Felikians’ compromise their health and beauty. Both festivals. ultimate goal. the owner and her sister grew up in Whittier The company has been in business for more than 40 years because it strives to make and now serve the community they grew each and every customer a priority and endeavors to help each client complete their dream up in, also hosting free community wellness home. Felikian’s prides itself on the fact that it is a family-owned business and believes its classes each month to provide awareness honesty and integrity are what set them apart from other companies. and natural solutions.
FELDMAR WATCH FRAZIER AVIATION, INC. FREIGHT RIGHT GLOBAL GELT, INC. COMPANY INC. San Fernando LOGISTICS Tarzana Los Angeles La Crescenta n 1953 Frazier Aviation Services was elt, Inc., founded in 2009 by 34 year eldmar Watch Company is a fourth started by Leona (Lee) P. Frazier. It started reight Right is a logistics and old Keith Wasserman, cousin Damian generation family business located in Iout as part time, as she was employed transportation company based in GLangere, and father Steve Wasserman, FWest Los Angeles. The company’s roots by Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica FLa Crescenta catering primarily to is a real estate investment and asset date all the way back to 1913 when Jack working as an Executive Assistant to technology centric companies including management company that owns 5,300 Feldmar immigrated to the United States as Howard Cleveland –Vice President of freight marketplaces, international freight apartment units, 1,000 mobile home parks a watchmaker. Manufacturing. Robert (Bob) L. Frazier Jr. forwarders, 3PLs, and other resellers of spaces, a high end RV park in Monterey, He taught the trade to his son, Barney was Director of Middle East /Africa Sales international freight. Founded in 2007 in a 666 unit self storage facility in South and then Barney’s son-in-law, Sol joined the and Supply for Douglas Aircraft during Los Angeles, its network of agents spans Pasadena, and are currently building over company. Today the company is managed the World War II. He continued in that 166 countries. The company specializes in 550 apartment units all in the LA area. by Sol’s son, Scott who continues to service capacity after the war. international door to door shipments and Cousins Damian and Keith launched the community over 100 years after his Frazier Aviation’s area of expertise was offering solutions for domestic LTL, FTL, Gelt in 2008 when they were in their great-grandfather Jack began. aircraft then and continues to be today. rail, and other specialized modes. 20s. It was at the height of the recession The company – still run by the same Freight Right has been one of the fastest- and Damian had been let go from an family – offers its customers one of the most growing companies in the US. It is the environmental consulting firm in Santa extensive backgrounds, including over 200 fastest-growing company in its city with a Barbara. He moved to Los Angeles and they years of knowledge from the DC3 to the growth rate of 511% in the last 5 years. All decided to form a real estate investment F35. of this is accomplished by the hard work of firm to buy distressed multifamily properties. our diverse and dedicated team. They continually show uncommon entrepreneurial leadership, business acumen and creativity as they not only successfully lead Gelt, but have also launched new tech and real estate firms.
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Danone Simpson CEO & President
KINGS ARCH LBW INSURANCE AND Beverly Hills FINANCIAL SERVICES ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ Valencia ing’s Arch is a nationwide pioneer in MONTAGE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Woodland Hills the field of creative office development. s a firm, LBW has a history that spans KWith roots in Midtown Manhattan, first nearly 100 years. As a family owned as an ancillary business and then formally Abusiness, it includes three generations ontage Insurance Solutions, founded by Danone Simpson, is an insurance consulting established in Beverly Hills as a primary and a total of six family members. The agency that originally opened its doors in 2006 with three offices, a couple employees investment vehicle, King’s Arch began company has been named Best Insurance Mand a small handful of clients who were loyal to Simpson from her previous firms. providing urban businesses with that “East Agency in the Santa Clarita Valley by Elite Since then the firm (with Danone’s husband Mark also serving as COO) has grown to Village” look long before the term creative Magazine for five years running. LBW’s upwards of 100 clients. space was mainstream. Family patriarch and CEO, Mitzi Like, is regularly included on Montage is a full-service insurance brokerage firm and Third Party Administrator. Its chairman of the board, Jack Shamooilian, lists of Top Women in Business. clients are also partners and friends. The family atmosphere at the agency is such that each has been an admirable steward of the Twice, the firm has secured “Make More member of the team genuinely cares about its customers’ executives and employees with an enterprise. Happen” cash awards from Safeco Insurance unrivaled passion. Today, King’s Arch holds a portfolio of for local non-profit clients in Santa Clarita. Montage is appointed with well over 100 insurance carriers. Its commitment as a trusted cutting-edge creative office projects with The Safeco program requires agencies to insurance advisor is to assist customers with insurance needs, including negotiations, a vertically integrated platform including be hands-on with a non-profit, engaging implementation of plan designs, claims and risk management. Montage has several in-house management, construction, and leasing. the firm’s staff to volunteer and donate in services, including claims management, benefits administrators, COBRA and ERISA Third Tenants hail from a diverse range of support of the charity organization. Safeco Party Administrators, which allows Montage to provide personalized programs, designed to industries including major entertainment, reviews submissions from agencies across fit specific customer needs. By utilizing its buying power, Montage has had great success in celebrity driven, and media firms, financial the country and then selects winners who creating service resource solutions that are cost free to clients. institutions, regional powerhouse medical then get to award the local charity a few The Montage team specializes in employee benefits, commercial property & casualty groups, and even political organizations thousand dollars. LBW secured these cash insurance, and workers’ compensation for industries such as education, technology, including home base for a major presidential awards for the Santa Clarita Senior Center communications, manufacturing, real estate development/management, construction, campaign. What is most impressive about and the Single Mothers Outreach. healthcare, legal & financial services, non-profit organizations, credit unions, nursing this family firm is its ability to maintain a homes, restaurants and others. strongly family-centric atmosphere even Montage prides itself in serving customer needs and those of their employees’ families. among non-shareholders.
Joann Roth-Oseary, her son Jason, and everyone at “PRESERVING OUR CLIENT’S WEALTH Someone's In The Kitchen, want THROUGH THE GENERATIONS” to thank the Los Angeles Business Journal for nominating We thank our treasured real estate clients, valued employees, us as one of "2019 Most Infuential and our incredible community for our success as a family-owned Family-Owned Businesses.” business for the past 35+ years. We are honored to be recognized by LABJ as one of 2019 Most Influential Family-Owned Businesses We base our success over the years on our loyal in Los Angeles and congratulate all 2019 nominees. customers, and we try to give back to the community through active participation in worthy causes. Someone’s in the Kitchen is a consistent member of the top 100 women-owned businesses in Los Angeles for the last 10 years. Whether it’s a corporate event for thousands, a holiday party for hundreds or an intimate fete for dozens, the same meticulous attention to detail assures success and client satisfaction every time.
Thanks again to the Los Angeles Business Journal for this honor! Joann Roth-Oseary
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Joe Mandelbaum Founder & President
THE MSM TECHNOLOGY GROUP NATHAN KIMMEL COMPANY, LLC Chatsworth Los Angeles ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱
he MSM Technology Group is a athan Kimmel Company, LLC, has REALTAX ADVISORY SERVICES Manhattan Beach commercial technology company grown from its humble beginnings as Tspecializing in cradle to grave support Nan industrial supply company in Los for small businesses. The family-owned Angeles to the construction industry’s or the past 35 years, the Mandelbaum family, through its affiliate companies of RealTax business is a Microsoft authorized OEM number one national and international Advisory Services and Mandelbaum & Associates Inc., have been assisting real estate manufacturing Windows Workstations provider of fireproofing spray equipment, Finvestors with their acquisition, financing, asset management, re-financing, disposition, and Servers for the business community. tarps, hose and nozzle assemblies, and and tax deferred (1031) exchange of real estate assets with a focus on multi-family holdings. It is also a Microsoft 365 Cloud Solution premier Maligner Hand Truck Distributor. As a family business, the Mandelbaums understand the importance of having the next Provider. MSM is certified and/or partners The company was founded in 1956 by generation’s involvement to safely preserve the legacy of estate. With over 100 years of with all the major technology companies Nathan and Bella Kimmel, working out combined experience, the principals of RealTax are personally involved in the day-to-day and is an HP Enterprise Partner, Dlink/ of their garage in West Los Angeles, with management of all assignments. Netgear/Ubiquity network infrastructure their four children lending a helping hand. RealTax’s objective is to help its clients preserve, protect and grow their family wealth partner, and represents more than 130 The company grew quickly and purchased a through the generations. The approach is to serve the real estate investment community by different Internet providers. small distribution facility downtown. Carol advising its investor and professional clients on how to maximize their investment returns The company has won awards for Kimmel Schary purchased the business in by minimizing their family’s income and estate taxes while protecting their real property uniqueness in design for micro computers 1996, following the passing of her father, holdings from creditors and optimizing their family’s investment holdings utilizing advanced and has been designing and building her greatest mentor. Over the years, the asset management, financing, refinancing and repositioning strategies. computer systems since the beginning of the company’s business grew by developing Services include income & estate tax planning; asset protection planning; property industry. In fact. MSM maintains multiple strategic relationships with vendors and investment planning, asset management, and family succession planning. RealTax and clients with more than a 30-year history customers and setting up a second facility the Mandelbaum family are unique in the value and personal care they provide to each of with the company. MSM’s team of technical next door for the manufacturing of specialty their customers. The combination of the team’s personal knowledge and experience with support people are all former military and equipment for the construction industry and investment real estate as well as the firm’s 30+ years background in assisting real estate well trained, attentive, and have a positive their “standard of the industry” tarps. investor clients in tax, estate, asset protection, property management, and family transfers attitude when working with clients. planning is what makes them unique.
Bing Jiang Founder
PAUL’S PHOTO RISEUP TECHNOLOGIES ❰❰ NOTABLE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ❱❱ Torrance Los Angeles
ROLLING ROBOTS AUL’S PHOTO is a family owned retail iseUp Technologies is an Elevated IT Rolling Hills Estates camera store, full-service photo lab and Services company dedicated to helping Pphoto education center. Founded in Rsmall and medium sized businesses in Los olling Robots is a preeminent leader in STEM education for Southern California. 1961 by Paul Comon, PAUL’S PHOTO Angeles scale their operations and increase Founded in 2002 by Dr. George Kirkman and Bing Jiang, a married couple of aerospace has been a leader in the retail camera their competitive advantage. RiseUp Rengineers with two children of their own, the husband and wife team developed Rolling business, surviving change after change in has helped local businesses leverage the Robots around three common passions; technology, teaching and enjoyment for kids. a tumultuous industry while continuing Elevated service offerings and the latest The family-owned business has been promoting a robotics and STEM education for to offer local service in the internet age. technologies so that they can compete students aged 4 to 14 since 2008. Rolling Robots has locations in Palos Verdes, Glendale, Mark Comon, Paul’s son, is now president in a much larger market, without having and West LA, as well as outreach programs in various schools. The business has had over and is leading the business, navigating the to make massive capital investments in 100,000 kids learn robotics and coding in its membership program, weekly workshops, and changes in the retail environment. Mark’s infrastructure or operational investments in seasonal STEM camps and one-of-a-kind robot-building birthday parties. Rolling Robots is wife Sheryl now serves as CFO and his son expertise. also home to several world-class competition teams, which continue to win numerous top Wyatt is a leader in the Internet Sales Dept. RiseUp’s CEO Dave Krause serves the awards at the Robotics World Championships year after year. Viewed as more consultative than community as a pathway advisor for Hart Rolling Robots now has a long history of promoting STEM in the community. It has selling, the team is driven to match the School district, helping to guide student showcased robotics built by kids, for kids at STEM festivals such as the Clippers SciFest ideal item to make the pictures the customer curriculum towards employable technology SoCal Expo, Wonder Woman Tech National Conference, March For Science, STEAM desires. Making tough concepts simple, skills in the future marketplace. He also Machine Innovation Fair, DTLA MakerFair, LA County Science Fair, and many more. As enabling photographers to achieve their meets with local business owners to advise an event partner of the REC Foundation, Rolling Robots hosts two local tournaments per photographic goals and have fun while on rising cyber threats and how to protect year. One of its InventTeams recently was the winning recipient of a $10,000 Lemelson- making pictures are the prime directives of critical business assets. Krause’s sister and MIT grant for invention, and the Rolling Robots’ high school team even appeared on the the store team and have led to continued RiseUp’s CFO, Susan Philp has been an Discovery Channel’s 2019 BattleBots show, enlightening millions of viewers about the growth in today’s challenging retail active volunteer at several senior citizen current state of youth robotics. landscape. facilities donating her time and talents Rolling Robots is an active supporter of local schools in the community. In addition to weekly to help improve the lives of seniors its donations of services to schools, Rolling Robots' interactive activity has been bringing in need of care. joy to kids at school STEM events such as Science Nights and STEM Fairs.
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RP & ASSOCIATES SHEPHERD’S DOOR DOMESTIC SMOG CITY BREWING CO. SOMEONE’S IN THE KITCHEN Hermosa Beach VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER Torrance Tarzana Pasadena ichard M. Pola founded RP & Associates n October of 2011, Smog City Brewing ne day about 39 years ago, Joann Roth- in 1988. His dream began in his home hepherd’s Door was created 18 years Co. began brewing beer at the Tustin Oseary baked a few apple breads and Rwhere he was selling embroidered hats ago as a response to the ever- present IBrewing Co. (TBC) brewpub. By utilizing Opackaged them on apple-shaped cutting and silk-screened T-shirts. Through the Sneed for servicing victims of domestic TBC’s excess fermentation capacity, Smog boards as gifts. Within three weeks she had years, he worked tirelessly building his abuse in Pasadena and throughout Los City was able to brew well-crafted beers, sold more than 750 to friends, and had won company and providing the highest quality Angeles County. Founder and Executive and personally distribute to restaurants and the heart of her first corporate client. From products to his customers. His dedication director Linda Offray saw the need to bars throughout Los Angeles County. The that delicious beginning, Someone’s in the has impacted and changed the lives of his have supportive services and educational family-owned business worked to create a Kitchen was born. And the great word of family, friends, employees and customers. resources for victims and families presence in the craft brewing community mouth just keeps building. As RP & Associates celebrated its 30th experiencing domestic violence. This and brewed and distributed 240 barrels in Today, Roth-Oseary, alongside her anniversary last year, it continues to build topic hit home for Offray when her oldest the first year. son, Jason Perel, is among the top caterers its solid reputation for being the very best daughter Tunisia Offray became a victim of Now, with multiple locations and in Los Angeles and in the business, with at providing custom-designed promotional teen dating violence in high school. taprooms, the company is still growing a staff of 35 full-time and 150 part-time products and effective marketing solutions. Linda noticed there was a significant and producing more beer and at the same employees. Mother and son are also strong Clientele includes leaders in the restaurant, lack of resources and support to help her time adding to its taproom spaces in proponents of civic and charitable causes sports & entertainment and spirits & daughter. Feeling helpless and frustrated, Torrance and Long Beach. Over the years and are behind the scenes activists on many, beverage industries. The company offers a Linda took matters into her own hands and the company has been able to assemble an which include The Concern Foundation for seasoned and experienced senior leadership created Shepherd’s Door Domestic Violence incredible team of dedicated individuals to Cancer Research, Teen Cancer America, team. Resource and Educational Center in March help out, from the production staff to the UCLA Health, LGBTQ Los Angeles, The of 2000. Later, Linda’s daughters and family beertenders. Friars Charitable Foundation and The Los joined her efforts to bring awareness and Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging. Joann education to this huge epidemic. In 2018 also believes in giving back to the industry alone Shepherd’s Door serviced 1824 by mentoring through lecturing and panel victims and families. participation nationwide – offering her experience, leadership and expertise to peers in the filed of hospitality.
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STEPP COMMERCIAL VROMAGE ZIPTIRE MOBILE TIRE SALES Santa Monica Los Angeles AND INSTALLATION Los Angeles tepp Commercial is the leading or years, people have sought out a dairy- multifamily brokerage firm in the Los free alternative to a staple in the human ipTire has disrupted the brick-and- SAngeles market with the sale of close Fdiet: cheese. The finest cheeses are of mortar tire sales and installation industry to $2 billion in property sales since its course, cultivated and crafted, fermented Zby turning it mobile, bringing trucks inception in 2013. Founded by industry and perfected. And now, finally, there is a with top-quality equipment and installers to veterans and husband and wife power cheese that’s as good for you as it is for the the customer at home or work, saving them couple, Robert Stepp and Kimberly Stepp, animals. Since Vromage first opened the hours in the process. ZipTire was established this duo has grown to a 15-person brokerage doors to its quaint West Hollywood store in 2017 by professional race car driver, team. In 2018, the team completed its most in 2014, the artisans’ gourmet vegan cheese Andrew Comrie-Picard. active year with 82 transactions totaling shop has made a splash in LA’s dairy-free, Anyone who needs convenience can 1,321 units and a collective value of $383 vegan cheese scene. Hospitals, doctors, benefit, but the family-owned business that million. lactose intolerants, nutritionists, dietitians, is ZipTire has found particular success with Stepp Commercial specializes in the chefs, cooks, celebrity vegans, and non- parents of young children and people who disposition, acquisition, and exchange vegans have all become great supporters and are working at capacity to support their of multifamily investment properties in customers on a regular basis. families who literally can’t afford to take the greater Long Beach area and in other Vromage founder, Youssef Vromage working hours away to get tires. key sub-markets of Los Angeles including has been refining his product since he first Santa Monica, Hollywood, and additional began at le Vegan in Los Angeles in 2009. Westside areas. Stepp’s most recent notable After years of passionate persistence, his deals include the 127-unit Patio Gardens product has evolved into the uniquely property in Long Beach, which sold for diverse masterpiece that it is today. $50.8 million as well as a 13-property portfolio in Long Beach totaling $50.4 million.
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Berman, Berman, Berman, Schneider and Lowary LLP is thrilled to be selected once again as one of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Most Influential Family-Owned Businesses. “We’re proud and excited to be selected for this recognition two years running,” says Ronald S. Berman, B3SL’s Managing Partner. “We have long sought to be a positive influence in the communities where we live and work – not only in Los Angeles, but in the Inland Empire, Sacramento, and San Diego areas as well.”
B3SL Partners, from left to right: Evan A. Berman, Mark E. Lowary, Ronald S. Berman, Spencer A. Schneider, Stephanie Berman Schneider, and David R. Casady
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