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Paul Weubbe of Laughton Properties and Chamber of Commerce,” Weubbe said. an owner of Billy’s Farm, a family-owned “Over the past few years, our Chamber has certified organic Christmas tree farm in been instrumental in electing the first Wilton, will serve as Chamber president. openly gay Sacramento City Other officers are Jerry Dunlap, owner of Councilmember, Steve Hansen; in passing Hair Play Salon & Spa, vice president; two key pieces of state legislation that will Alfonso Sanchez of AAA Insurance- expand contracting opportunities for Woodland, treasurer; and Leticia Juarez of LGBT-owned companies; and in building AAA Insurance-Sacramento, secretary. productive partnerships with other area Serving at large are Chamber board business organizations to create an members Richard Hernandez, Director of inclusive and prosperous business Human Resources, Hyatt Regency environment in Sacramento. Sacramento; Jennifer Kennedy, owner of “A strong, successful LGBT chamber of Perfection Home Systems; Jose Rodriguez, a commerce is a great asset for any city and Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real will be an increasingly important factor in Estate-Mason McDuffie; and Ranveer Singh attracting a diverse, progressive mix of of Wells Fargo. businesses and workers to the Sacramento Michael Sestak, owner of Sestak Lighting area. I look forward to working with our Design, will serve on the board as Chamber members, corporate partners like Immediate Past President. Sanchez, SMUD, Wells Fargo, UC Davis Health Hernandez, Rodriguez and Singh were System and Western Health Advantage, and elected in August to their first terms on the other regional leaders who share our Rainbow Chamber board. Chamber’s vision of growth and prosperity.” “It is a privilege to be chosen by my fellow For more information, visit board members to lead the Rainbow www.rainbowchamber.com. 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