Bakersfield Business Conference

Borton Petrini, LLP’s Bakersfield Business Conference

America’s Premier One-day Conference 2016 Welcome Message

hirty years ago 250 of us gathered in the All-American Carousel. Don’t miss the book signings and clubhouse of Stockdale Country Club to greetings at the Bank of America Stars and Stripes Arcade, participate in the first of what would become and be sure to stop at the CSUB tent and say hello to our city annual Bakersfield Business Conferences. The and university officials. And then there is the Honkey Tonk A M    Tparticipation grew to over 10,000 annually and the home of sponsored by Motor City GMC where you can hear local and B   D  the Conference became California State University, regional favorites. Bakersfield. Ten years ago we decided to hold our We will start the day in Having recently celebrated our 7th anniversary, Conference every five years, thus making certain the the big tent with the comedy we want to express our most sincere gratitude to Conference does not get stale as new speakers, leaders and of Vicki Lawrence and end our clients, friends, and members of the issues are presented. the day program with some E (G) G B A  D  community who have embraced Valley Republic V  The last five years have presented transformational very special patriotic surprise Bank with such enthusiastic support. changes in the political, social and economic forces that are guests. It’s a privilege to serve and actively partner with constantly affecting our lives and businesses making it more The evening program will those, such as the Bakers eld Business Conference, important now than ever to hear from those directly involved be held in the amphitheater and who are making this community a better place with world and national affairs. features a picnic dinner being to live and work. Our solid commitment to When we started the Conference 30 years ago, our motto served from 6:00-7:00 with improving the quality of life here remains as was Making Learning Fun. The Conference still stands for a dancing to Foster Campbell and strong today as it was the day we opened in 2009. mix of humor, lectures, music, motivational talks and Friends followed by a con- M  H , S., B J  A  patriotic venues to make your experience worthwhile and cert by the legendary Chubby DDS L We are local. We are proud to call Kern County home. enjoyable. We want your Conference experience to be casual Checker twisting the night We will continue to reinvest here. and we think you will agree that our tent city is a much away. We conclude this day with our more pleasant setting than a stuffy hotel conference room patriotic fireworks show. Gates close at 10 P.M. or bleachers in a stadium. We will present the main tent With so many wonderful speakers and entertainers, it is program with two other smaller tents running simultaneous our sincere hope that you will be able to gain one, two or programs so you can pick and choose who you want to see three really terrific ideas that will help you and your families and hear. advance and become more prosperous in the years to come. A M  W C  S  We also offer areas of respite from the lecture venues. I hope you have a wonderful day and we’ll see you in 2021. R Local. Responsive. Reliable. Try our traditional Sports Tent sponsored by Bright House for catching up on the games of the day and meet and greet Very truly yours, valleyrepublicbank.com Olympic guests in the Olympian Garden. Take a relaxing 5000 California Avenue, Suite 110 break in the Pepsi Quiet Deal, enjoy a trip to the Ice Cream 4300 Co ee Road, Suite A6 11330 Ming Avenue, Suite 400 Pavilion and stop by the Farmers Market for complimentary treats. Let the kid in you come alive as you take a ride on our George F. Martin 661.371.2000

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Firm Behind the Conference ...... 6 A close-up look at Borton Petrini, LLP Of Interest to You ...... 8 Helpful hints to make the best of your day Honkey Tonk ...... 14 Music and dancing all day and into the night Borton Petrini “How-To” Tent ...... 15 8 Up close and personal with Borton Petrini attorneys Think Big ...... 16 By the number. What it takes to make an event of this magnitude happen Speaker Biographies ...... 19 Learn all about those who will be speaking throughout the day Olympic Athletes ...... 34 16 A Bakersfield Business Conference salute to the spirit of the Olympic Games Entertainment Schedule ...... 40 From opening to closing, something for every taste Thank you for helping our community become a Making it Happen ...... 42 better place A step-by-step look behind the scenes of this year’s conference Bank of America recognizes the leaders who devote so much to our community. You Stars & Stripes Arcade ...... 46 19 are a precious resource and an inspiration to us all. Who’s there, who’s involved and why you’ll want to visit Visit us at bankofamerica.com/LOCAL Sports Tent ...... 47 All the sports and how we bring them to you Life’s better when we’re connected® Our Volunteers ...... 48 A brief look at the people who make this event happen Global Community ...... 49 City-by-city, state-by-state, coutry-by-country list of our attendees’ hometowns 48 ©2016 Bank of America Corporation | SPN-128-AD | AR7NWC3L

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Of Interest to You on the Conference Grounds News and helpful information that will make your day go smoothly

Assisted Listening Devices ter of the Conference grounds or give it grounds for your relaxation provided by Assisted listening devices will be to one of our ushers in the Main Tent. R & R Fountains. provided for those who need them. If you would like an assisted listening First Aid Services Telephones device, please let an usher know, and he Emergency and first aid services AT&T Wireless will make local and or she will bring one to you. They will will be available in the First Aid Tent, long distance cellular service available. be located in the Information Tent for compliments of Bakersfield Family Cellular services are located near the those who would like to check one out Medical Center. Located at the north front entrances to the Main Tent. before the speakers begin. ID informa- end of the grounds between the Main tion will be required. Return assisted Tent and Political Tent, a physician and Conference listening devices at the conclusion of nurse will be on duty all day. Special Events Rusty’s Pizza the Conference program as you leave for home or as you head to the evening Information Tent Bank of America Stars 14215812 concert. In order to make your visit as pleas- and Stripes Arcade ant and worry free as possible, Confer- Want to see more of your favorite Charging Stations ence organizers provide a conveniently speakers today? The Stars & Stripes Charging stations are available located, all purpose Information Tent Arcade will have books by our speak- throughout the Conference grounds. where attendees may get updates on ers, provided by Russo’s Book Store, on The charging stations are provided the day's Conference programs and ask sale. Not only can you purchase speak- by Motor City and AT&T. They are for directions on Conference grounds. er books, but also many of our speakers located at the Motor City display across Also in the Information Tent will be will be holding book signings, giving from the Information Tent, and in the assisted listening devices distribution, Conference guests the chance to meet AT&T Tent. prize drawing card drop-off, and lost their favorite speakers and take home and found. priceless mementos. Sundries will Disabled Services also be available for sale by the CSUB The Business Conference provides Internet Access Women's Basketball Team. Stop by if a full range of services for the disabled, AT&T and Bright House provide you need Chapstick, Tylenol, Aspirin, from shuttle service to and from the Internet access on the grounds for personal items, etc. parking lot, shuttle service to and from attendees who need to check their email the Main Tent and restrooms, to lunch or search the Internet. Borton Petrini, LLP “How-To” Tent delivery service in the Main Tent. Get up close and personal with the Disabled Services also provides wheel Restrooms attorneys from the law firm and local chair service if needed, as well as escort Restroom facilities are located business leaders who will be discussing services to all areas of the grounds. For on the west side of the Conference important legal and business topics of service, stop by disabled services as grounds. Restrooms for those with interest to you throughout the day in you enter the Conference grounds. special needs also will be available. If the Business Tent. Check your program you need assistance, don't hesitate to schedule for times and topics. Drawing Cards call upon our volunteers in Disabled Drawing cards should be turned in Services. Bright House Sports Tent as soon as possible for our mid-after- Having trouble concentrating on noon door prize drawing. You may drop Fountains the speakers when you don't know how your card off any time before lunch in There will be fountains and benches your teams are doing? Take a break and the Information Tent located at the cen- located throughout the Conference visit the Sports Tent where you will find

8 BAKERSFIELD BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2016 l BORTON PETRINI, LLP a bank of television sets with all your Newspapers purchasing and imbibing. cialty suppliers and growers such as Grimmway Farms, favorite sports programming provided Today's newspaper, provided by The Sun World, Hein Ranch, Wonderful, and La Rosa Fruit by Bright House. And a scoreboard Bakersfield Californian, will be avail- All American Bakersfield Lunch Bars. This year The Grapery will be offering tastings with updated scores for your favorite able at several locations throughout the A highlight of the Conference has of their specialty grapes and flavors. There will also be teams. You'll also find two computer Conference grounds. always been the great food. Lunch, Frito Lay products in the Farmers Market. operators connected to the Internet who served through more than 50 serving can pull up any game in which you're Olympian Corner lines in less than 30 minutes, will be McCafe Coffee interested. Also in the Sports Tent, will The Olympic Corner will be located available at the lunch tent directly Your McCafe coffee and specialty coffee drinks be refreshments and a no-host bar. in the Bright House Sports Tent, where behind the Main Speakers Tent. This are sponsored and provided by your local McDonald's you can meet Olympic stars of yester- year's menu includes: owners. Kern County is fortunate to have such wonder- Carousel day and this summer's Rio games. ful local McDonald Operators overseeing 36 modern Take a trip down memory lane back • Mossman’s Pit BBQ Beef and innovative restaurants in our community. They to your childhood and enjoy a fun ride Pepsi Quiet Deal • Vegetarian Santa Maria Baked Beans are not just business owners, they are your friends and • Napa Valley Salad (tossed with light on the carousel located to the right just Back this year by popular demand raspberry vinaigrette or light Italian neighbors. Not only one of the largest employers in the after entering grounds and on the way is The Quiet Deal located in the middle dressing) county, one of the most generous. Our local McDonald's to the Motor City Honkey Tonk and the of the grounds under the trees, near • Fresh Fruit owners underwrote the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald Beer & Wine Garden. the fountain for those who just need to • Creamy Broccoli Salad with Bacon House, serving families whose children are receiving relax for a moment or take a power nap. • Mossman’s Tomato Compote medical care in area hospitals. Plans are in the works to • Pyrenees Soft Rolls and Butter Conference Drawing Cots will be available near a relaxing • Gourmet Brownies, Lemon Bars & expand the size of the house to keep families with sick Don't forget to fill out your drawing fountain for your lounging pleasure. Cookies children close to each other and the care and resources card before our mid-afternoon draw- Pepsi will have drawings throughout the they need. "We're Lovin it". ing...you might go home a winner! You day and will be providing refreshments. Note: Your lunch ticket is attached may drop your card off any time before to your Conference ticket. Be sure to lunch at the Information Tent or give it Political Tent take your ticket with you to the lunch to one of our ushers in the Main Tent. The Political Tent is open seating tent. and gives attendees an opportunity to CSUB Pavilion get close to the speakers with Q&A. Beer & Wine Garden As you enter the grounds, the Speakers include: Sheriff Joe Arpaio, A favorite of Conference attendees California State University, Bakersfield Debra Saunders, PolitiChicks, Hugh and a great spot to relax with a domes- pavilion will return, providing visitors Hewitt, Dan Walters, Cal Thomas, tic or imported brew, or a glass of wine, with information about various campus Ruben Navarrette, Jr., Ann Romney, our Beer & Wine Garden returns this activities and programs. Bill Press, Antonio Villaraigosa, and year for the enjoyment of our attendees KT McFarland. and is located near the Honkey Tonk. Main Speaker Tent The Main Tent program starts at Tap Snap Photo Booth Continental Breakfast 9:30 a.m. and concludes around 5:30 A new addition to the Conference In the morning, the Refreshment p.m. Speakers include: Vicki Law- is a photo booth provided by Tap Snap. Tents will serve a Continental breakfast rence, Lou Holtz, Col. Allen West, Bill Come and have photos taken with that includes pastries, mini-muffins, Richardson, Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, Conference backgrounds that can be doughnuts, and bagels and cream Kevin McCarthy, Diane Keaton, Earvin uploaded to your social media to share cheese or butter, tea, and coffee, “Magic” Johnson, James Carville, Ann your memories at the Conference. brought to you by Mossman’s. Coulter, Stan Statham, Dr. Ben Carson, Laura Ingraham, Herman Cain, Wayne Conference Farmers Market LaPierre, plus two surprise guests. Meals & Snacks The Farmers Market has been a favorite with Conference attendees Motor City Honkey Tonk Alcoholic Beverage Bar since its first appearance. The Farmers The Honkey Tonk will present Your favorite alcoholic beverag- Market is located on the south end of www.reddoorinteriors.com some of the local and regional top es are brought to you by Chuys and the Conference grounds and will be singer-song writers plus local favorites Rainbow Treats Catering and will be providing healthful snacks all day. Our throughout the day at the live stage and 2300 Eye Street available in two locations: The Bright famous Farmers Market will feature (Across from Rite Aide) dance floor. It is the perfect spot for House Sports Tent and the Beer & Wine fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and raisins those wanting a break. provided by local and international spe- 661.327.9999 Garden. Photo IDs are required for all www.reddoorinteriors.com

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Ice Cream Pavilion Evening Entertainment – Chubby the Conference will be the Picnic in the Rainbow Treats and Catering will Checker Park provided by local Hodel’s Country be serving Ice Cream at the Ice Cream The evening entertainment pro- Dining and available when you enter Pavilion. Ice Cream will be available in gram will be held under the Stars in the CSUB Amphitheater Evening En- cups of Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate the CSUB Amphitheater. This year's tertainment grounds. This year's picnic Chip and Cookies & Cream. program will star the legendary king of will include: dance, Chubby Checker, twisting the • Marinated Oven Roasted Chicken Refreshments night away. You will not want to miss • Rice Pilaf • Ranch Beans Throughout the day, refreshments this highly energetic and entertaining • Tossed Green Salad in the Refreshment Tents will be avail- show. • Fresh Fruit able for attendees' enjoyment, featur- • Tomato Cucumber Salad ing popcorn, Pepsi-Cola products, and Fireworks Show • Potato Salad Crystal Geyser and Real Water bottled A spectacular fireworks show • Pasta & Vegetable Salad • Rolls & Butter water. choreographed to inspirational and patriotic music has again been planned. Refreshments The fireworks show will be between Of Interest to You Refreshments will continue to be Foster Campbell and Friends Band and on the Amphitheater served throughout the evening in a Chubby Checker’s show. Grounds Refreshment Tent on the Amphitheater grounds featuring popcorn, Pepsi-Cola Foster Campbell and Friends Band Alcoholic Beverage Bar products, and Crystal Geyser and Real Enjoy the jazz and R&R sounds Bar services will be available at Water bottled water. the Bar Pavilion on the Amphitheater of the Foster Campbell and Friends grounds as well as in the Sports Tent Band who will be opening for Chubby Sports Tent Checker at 7:00 p.m. which will stay open until the close of The Bright House Sports Tent will the evening concert program. remain open throughout the evening so Picnic in the Park you can continue to check the scores of Another example of the tasty fare at your favorite teams.

12 BAKERSFIELD BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2016 l BORTON PETRINI, LLP Borton Petrini “How-To” Tent Thank you to our sponsors and vendors et up close and personal with Borton Petrini attorneys from all over the state of Cali- fornia. Local business leaders will be discussing important legal and business topics Gof interest to you throughout the day. Drop off your business card for a chance to win an Apple Watch, iPad, tablet, or digital camera. Sponsors:

Noel Jover Gary Crabtree, SRA ward, and a halfway house. Director - Senior Market Relationship Gary Crabtree is the owner of Affil- Fred and his neighbor, Stan Lane, Manager / Global Wealth and Retire- iated Appraisers of Bakersfield Califor- took this list to the owner of the Philadel- ment Solutions / West Region nia, an independent real estate appraisal phia Eagles, Leonard Tose. Tose eagerly Noel Jover is the Market Relationship company. A Bakersfield native, he is in agreed to help and asked his General Manager representing the Institutional his 55th year of real estate valuation in Manager, Jim Murray, to come on board. Retirement and Benefits Solutions busi- Kern County, California. His area of The entire city rallied behind the project. ness for Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s expertise is in residential and residential With the help of Don Tuckerman, who Global Wealth and Investment Manage- income valuations, litigation, relocation, led the local advertising agency, Mc- ment business. forensic review valuations, eminent do- Donald’s joined the Eagles fundraising Prior to joining the Global Wealth main and single family market condition efforts. and Investment Management business, studies. He holds the SRA designation Today there are over 360 Ronald Noel was a Client Manager for the Busi- (residential specialist) from the Appraisal McDonald Houses in 60 countries. ness Bank group in southern California. Institute, the nation’s largest professional Noel holds a Bachelor of Business valuation organization, and a former Alena M. Herranen Administration with emphasis in Finance member of that organization’s national Of Counsel to the law firm of Borton and Marketing from Loyola Marymount board of directors and has served two Petrini, LLP. University. He is originally from the terms each on its Professional Standards Alena is a business attorney with 22 southern California market and knows and Governmental Relations Commit- years experience in the areas of business the dynamics of the West Coast very tees. He is a former 16-year member of transactions, intellectual property, and tax well. He represents the bank on the board the adjunct faculty of Bakersfield College law. She received her undergraduate de- of directors for the Capistrano Unified instructing Real Estate Appraisal, and is gree from the University of California at School District Foundation, a local an instructor for the Appraisal Institute’s Davis in 1985 and her Juris Doctor from non-profit dedicated to providing resourc- entry level courses, Fannie Mae and the University of San Diego School of es for students within Orange County. FHA seminars. He is the author of the Law in 1992. After passing the Califor- He also volunteers at the Santa Ana Soup “Crabtree Report” a monthly publication nia Bar exam in 1992, Alena pursued her Kitchen, providing meals to the under- of Bakersfield housing characteristics. graduate studies in tax at the University privileged population in Santa Ana. of San Diego School of Law, where she Fred and Frances Hill earned a Master of Laws in Taxation in Kyle Coltman Fred is an owner/operator of McDon- 1993. She then studied business at the Chief Executive Officer ald’s, and the founder of the original University of San Diego School of Busi- Vendors: Kyle Coltman has worked extensively Ronald McDonald House. ness and earned a Masters in Business in the design of employee buyouts since While playing with the Philadelphia Administration in 1994. joining the firm in l979. During this Eagles, their daughter Kimberly, was Alena’s typical clients include time he has supervised over 500 hundred diagnosed with Acute Lymphatic Leu- small to mid-sized businesses including ESOP buyouts for owners of private- kemia. With the help of their neighbors, internet-based businesses, manufacturers, ly-held firms. Mr. Coltman’s respon- Fred and Frances began coordinating retailers, restaurants, service providers, sibilities encompass all phases of deal fundraisers and founded the non-profit real estate investment companies, and structuring, financing and coordination of organization, Eagles Fly For Leukemia. medical service providers as well as ongoing services. Mr. Coltman gradu- They contacted Children’s Hospital of nonprofit organizations such as private ated with honors from the University of Philadelphia and asked Dr. Audrey Evans schools, arts organizations, and church- California, San Diego, receiving a B.A. how they could help. She provided a es. Alena is dedicated to providing excel- degree in Economics. His received his large wish list, some of which included lent personal service and practical legal M.B.A. degree in finance at the Universi- an entire wing in the hematology ward, a advice to entrepreneurs, and being the ty of California, Berkeley. bone marrow transplant lab, an isolation “go-to” person for business legal matters.

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Food for 6,500 800 pounds of chicken quarters 25 gallons of lemon caper sauce 400 pounds of rice pilaf 400 pounds of ranch beans 160 pounds of tossed green salad 25 gallons of ranch dressing 25 gallons of Italian dressing 500 pounds of tomato cucumber salad 600 pounds of potato salad 500 pounds of pasta vegetable salad 900 pounds of assorted fresh fruit 3000 fresh baked yeast rolls 15,000 bottles of Crystal Geyser bot- tled water 10,000 servings of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi & Sierra Mist 1,500 gallons of coffee 6,000 packets of sugar 60,000 pounds of ice 10,000 breakfast pastries 15,000 pats of butter 100 pounds of salt 150 pounds of sugar 6,000 popcorn bags 10,000 napkins 15,000 coffee cups 750 table linens 1,400 serving spoons 250 chafing dishes 50 ovens 4 80-gallon kettles 6 refrigerator trucks 26 chauffeurs 1,600 tables 6,000 ice cream cups 4 on-site personnel 15,000 chairs 10,000 plates 30 golf carts 62 umbrella tables 10,000 3-pack serving ware 35 cots 4 park benches Getting There Decorations 750 table numbers 200+ individual limousine trips 1 525’ x 165’ tent 838 flats of Petunias 40+ hours of scheduling services 4 165’ x 36’ tents 86 flats of celosia 16 vehicles More than 50 tents, pavilions and 60 gallons of green trees 1 supply truck canopies 672 pots of salvia 550+ gallons of fuel Over 100 American flags throughout 288 pots of dianthus 6,000+ miles of travel the grounds

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ou probably know him as “America’s Tough- range, and the first headquarters in the organiza- Sheriff est Sheriff,” a name given to him years ago tion’s history, equipped with a state-of-the-art 911 Joe Arpaio Yby the media. It’s a name he has certainly center unrivaled by any in the country. earned as head of the nation’s third largest Sheriff’s The Sheriff’s posse, whose ranks have in- “America’s Toughest Office, with more than 3,500 employees, serving a creased to 2,000 members under Arpaio, is the na- county of over 4 million people. tion’s largest. Posse men and women help in search Ben Carson James Sheriff” As a U.S. federal narcotics official, Arpaio and rescue and other traditional police work as well established a stellar record by combating drug as in special operations like rounding up deadbeat Author, Surgeon, Carville organizations in Turkey, the Middle East, Mexico, parents, fighting prostitution, taking on drugs, and Philanthropist Central and South America, and cities around the patrolling malls during holidays. The posse’s contri- Political Consultant U.S. His success led him to top management posi- butions are virtually free to taxpayers. tions around the world with the DEA, during which Also impressive are the Sheriff’s get-tough time he gained invaluable expertise on border policies. For example, he banned smoking, coffee, enforcement by virtue of working both sides of the movies, pornographic magazines, and limited TV in US/Mexican border for 23 years. He concluded his all jails. He serves the cheapest meals in the U.S. at remarkable 31-year federal career as head of the 50 cents per, and inmates are fed only twice daily DEA for Arizona. strictly vegetarian meals. In 1992, Arpaio successfully campaigned to be- No wonder Sheriff Arpaio has been profiled en Carson was born in De- attend the Republican debate on ames “The Ragin’ Cajun” Fair: Love, War, and Running come the Sheriff of Maricopa County, and has since in over 4,000 national and foreign newspapers, troit, Michigan. His moth- March 3. The next afternoon, at Carville is America's best- for President (with wife Mary been elected to an unprecedented six 4-year terms. magazines, and TV news programs. His leadership Ber, though undereducated the CPAC (Conservative Political Jknown political consultant. Matalin); We're Right, They're During his tenure as Sheriff, Arpaio has consis- and the excellent work of his staff have catapulted herself, pushed her sons to read Action Conference), he spoke His long list of electoral success- Wrong: A Handbook for Spirited tently earned extraordinarily high public approval the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office into the ranks and to believe in themselves. before an enthusiastic crowd es evidences a knack for steering Progressives; And the Horse ratings. In fact, his 22 years as Sheriff thus far of elite law enforcement agencies. Carson went from being a poor about his values and the issues overlooked campaigns to unex- He Rode In On: The People vs. make him the longest-serving sheriff in Maricopa On a personal note, Sheriff Arpaio and his wife student to receiving academic he felt important in the current pected landslide victories and for Kenneth Starr; Buck Up, Suck County history. Ava have been married for over 57 years and have honors and eventually attending campaign. After thanking his re-making political underdogs Up... and Come Back When You Under his leadership, the Office has built 2 new two children, both residing in the Phoenix area. The medical school. As a doctor, campaign staff and volunteers into upset winners. Foul Up; Had Enough? A Hand- jails, a sheriff’s academy, a food factory, a firearms Arpaios have four grandchildren. he became director of pediatric he then stated, "I’m leaving the His winning streak began book for Fighting Back; Stickin': neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins campaign trail.” There was a in 1986, when he managed the The Case for Loyalty; 40 More Hospital at age 33 and earned softened moan from the crowd, gubernatorial victory of Robert Years: How the Democrats will fame for his groundbreaking then a standing ovation. Casey in Pennsylvania. In 1987, Rule the Next Generation and work separating conjoined twins. Later, when asked where Carville helped guide Wallace the New York Times best seller, In recent years, Carson he would send his supporters, Wilkinson to the governor's seat It’s the Middle Class, Stupid!", erman Cain grew up in Atlanta, Georgia he became the regional vice president of Pillsbury’s has focused more on politics he related a story of someone in Kentucky. Carville continued co-authored with Stan Green- Herman Cain with loving parents and little else. His Burger King division. Within three years, it became than practicing medicine and is who said he would not vote if his winning streak with wins in berg. Carville and Matalin also father worked three jobs and his mother the best performing region in the company. Ener- Carson were not running. Carson authored a second joint memoir, Business Leader H known as an outspoken conser- New Jersey with Frank Lauten- was a domestic worker. Even though these jobs gized by overcoming the many obstacles at Burger vative Republican. In 2013, Car- described this as troubling, berg elected to the US Senate. Love and War: Twenty Years, required hard work and little glamour, his parents King, Cain took on the biggest challenge of his son attracted a lot of attention for suggesting that not voting at He next managed the successful Three Presidents, Two Daughters knew that this hard work was the key to achieving career. He became the president and CEO of a com- his speech at the National Prayer all was giving their vote to the 1990 gubernatorial campaign of and One Louisiana Home. their American Dreams. pany that was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. Breakfast, criticizing President other side. He encouraged his Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Carville founded Democra- Cain’s parents had two dreams. First, they want- In just 14 months, Cain returned it to profitability Barack Obama for his positions supporters to act responsibly, do Zell Miller, and in 1991, Carville cy Corps with pollster Stanley ed to own their own house. Second, they wanted and led his management team to a buyout. on taxation and healthcare. their civic duty, and vote. He did drew national attention when he Greenberg, an independent, both of their children to graduate from college. His professional successes garnered the respect On May 4, 2015, Carson not endorse another candidate at led Senator Harris Wofford from non-profit polling organization The first dream was realized when Cain’s father and admiration of industry peers who named him launched his official bid for the that time. 40 points behind in the polls to dedicated to making government purchased a home for their family after years of the president of the National Restaurant Associa- Republican presidential nom- Ben Carson also gave some an upset landslide victory over more responsive to the American saving. The second dream was realized when Cain tion. This led to his acceptance of a position on the ination. With a crowded field advice to the remaining candi- former Pennsylvania Governor people. Democracy Corps has graduated from Morehouse College with a degree board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of of contenders, Carson was one dates, reminding them that they and U.S. Attorney General Rich- conducted over 200 national, in mathematics in 1967. His brother, Thurman, Kansas City, and he was subsequently elected their of the ten top candidates who were not enemies of each other ard Thornburgh. But his most congressional and local surveys, would go on to graduate from Morris Brown chairman participated in a Fox News presi- and that their negative comments prominent victory was in 1992 interviewing over 220,000 College. Today, as a former Republican candidate for dential debate in early August. only helped the Democrats. when he helped William Jeffer- American voters during the past Inspired by the work ethic of his parents, Cain the Presidency and seasoned business leader, he Over the ensuing months, For himself, Carson stated he son Clinton win the Presidency. 10 years. continued his education and earned his master’s remains an active and outspoken voice for con- Carson rose through the ranks would continue to work with the In recent years, Carville has Carville can be seen on news degree in computer science from Purdue University servative issues. In January 2013, Cain began the to become a leading contender Republican Party to bring other focused on campaigns in more networks worldwide. He is a while working full-time for the Navy. Though Cain next phase of his life’s journey with the start of the among the nominees against out- voices to the party and encour- than 20 countries around the columnist for The Hill news- enjoyed using his talents as a civilian employee nationally syndicated Herman Cain Show. spoken rival Donald Trump. Turn age a broader range of ideas. globe, including leading Ehud paper which publishes daily for the Navy, he gravitated towards the culture of Despite the many professional commitments out at his rallies was enthusias- Barak to victory in his campaign when Congress is in session and business. of his life, Cain continues to enjoy most the time tic, but small compared to other to become the Prime Minister of serves as a Professor of Practice Cain returned to his home of Atlanta to work spent with family and friends. The paramount joys leading contenders. On March Israel in 1999. at Tulane University in New as a computer systems analyst for the Coca-Cola in his life are his wife, Gloria, his children and his 2, 2016, Ben Carson announced Carville is also a best-selling Orleans, where he lives with his Company. After considerable success at Coca-Cola, grandchildren. that he saw no path forward in author, actor, producer, talk- wife Mary Matalin and their two his campaign and chose not to show host, speaker and restau- daughters. rateur. His titles include All's 20 BAKERSFIELD BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2016 l BORTON PETRINI, LLP GUEST SPEAKERS GUEST SPEAKERS

Lou Holtz Former American Football Player, Coach and Analyst Ann Hugh Coulter Hewitt ou Holtz has established himself as one of the victories ranked him fifth on the all-time list. Holtz most successful college football coaches of was selected for the College Football Hall of Fame, Political Radio Host, Attorney Lall time. which places him in an elite group of just over Holtz grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio. He 800 individuals in the history of football who have Commentator and earned a Bachelor degree from Kent State in 1959 earned this distinction. Approximately 1 in 5,000 Author and a master’s degree from Iowa in 1961. He played people who played or coached college football linebacker at Kent State for two seasons before an make it into the Hall of Fame. In 2012, Coach injury ended his career. He has received 14 honor- Holtz was inducted into the Cotton Bowl Hall of ary doctorate degrees. Fame. In 2015, Holtz joined SiriusXM where he now After his departure from Notre Dame, he joined shares his passions for college football and golf CBS Sports’ College Football Today for two sea- nn Coulter is the author New York Observer, National rofessor Hugh Hewitt is a profile of Hewitt for The New with listeners, discusses the latest news and events, sons as a sports analyst. From there he went on to of ten New York Times Journal, Harper's Bazaar, The lawyer, law professor and Yorker, the dean of the Columbia and shares his own insight, knowledge and personal be head coach at the University of South Carolina bestsellers — Never Washington Post, The New York broadcast journalist whose University School of Journalism A P stories. Holtz takes calls from listeners on The for six seasons from 1999-2004, where he led the Trust a Liberal Over Three-Es- Times and Elle magazine. She nationally syndicated radio show told his readers that Hewitt was Playbook with Jack Arute, hosts the SiriusXM Col- Gamecocks to back-to-back January 1 bowl games pecially a Republican; Mugged: was the April 25, 2005 cover is heard in more than 120 cities “the most influential conserva- lege Football Tailgate Show with Jason Horowitz for the first time in the history of the school and de- Racial Demagoguery from the story of Time magazine. In 2001, across the United States every tive you have never heard of.” and Phil Savage, and hosts Holtz in One, alongside feated Ohio State in consecutive bowl appearances. Seventies to Obama (September Coulter was named one of the weekday afternoon. Professor Hewitt writes daily for his Fred Albers. Holtz served as a college football studio 2012); Demonic: How the Liber- top 100 Public Intellectuals by Hewitt is a graduate of Harvard blog, HughHewitt.com, which is Holtz is the only coach in the history of college analyst on ESPN from 2004-2015. He appeared on al is Endangering America (June federal judge Richard Posner. College and the University of among the most visited political football to take 6 different teams to a bowl game, ESPNEWS, ESPN College GameDay, SportsCen- 2011); Guilty: Liberal Victims A Connecticut native, Michigan Law School, and has blogs in the U.S. He is also a win 5 bowl games with different teams, and to have ter, and was an on-site analyst for college football and Their Assault on America Coulter graduated with honors been teaching Constitutional weekly columnist for The Wash- 4 different college teams ranked in the final Top 20 games. (January 2009); If Democrats from Cornell University School Law at Chapman University ington Examiner and Townhall. poll. For many years Holtz has been considered Had Any Brains, They'd Be of Arts & Sciences, and received Law School since it opened in com. Despite never inheriting a winning team, he among the greatest speaking legends in America. Republicans (October, 2007); her J.D. from University of 1995. Professor Hewitt has been Professor Hewitt served for compiled a career record that ranked him third He has built a reputation as a motivator, a de- Godless: The Church of Liberal- Michigan Law School, where she a frequent guest on CNN, Fox nearly six years in the Reagan in victories among active coaches and eighth in manding disciplinarian and someone who relishes ism (June 2006); How to Talk to was an editor of The Michigan News Network, and MSNBC, Administration in a variety winning percentage. His 12 career postseason bowl challenges and hard work. a Liberal (If You Must)(October, Law Review. and has written for The New of posts, including Assistant 2004); Treason: Liberal Treach- Coulter clerked for the Hon- York Times, The Wall Street Counsel in the White House and ery From the Cold War to the orable Pasco Bowman II of the Journal, and the Los Angeles Special Assistant to two Attor- War on Terrorism (June 2003); United States Court of Appeals Times. He has received three neys General. Since returning Slander: Liberal Lies About the for the Eighth Circuit and was Emmys for his work as co-host to California in 1989 to oversee American Right (June 2002); an attorney in the Department of of the ground-breaking Life & the construction of the Nixon and High Crimes and Misde- Justice Honors Program for out- Times program, a nightly news Library in Yorba Linda, Hewitt Laura Ingraham meanors: The Case Against Bill standing law school graduates. and public affairs program that has served as a member of the Clinton (August 1998). After practicing law in pri- aired on the Los Angeles PBS California Arts Council, the Political Radio Host Coulter is the legal corre- vate practice in New York City, affiliate, KCET, from 1992 until South Coast Air Quality Man- spondent for Human Events Coulter worked for the Senate 2007. Professor Hewitt also agement District, and the Orange and writes a popular syndicated Judiciary Committee, where she conceived and hosted the 1996 County Children and Families aura Ingraham is the most-listened-to female Factor and Fox News contributor, she is among the column for Universal Press handled crime and immigra- PBS series, Searching for God Commission. He and his wife talk radio host in the United States. The Laura most prominent political and cultural commentators Syndicate. tion issues for Senator Spencer in America. He is the author of a live in Orange County. Ingraham Show, is ranked in radio’s TOP 5, in America today. Laura is a former white collar She is a frequent guest on Abraham of Michigan. From dozen books, including two New Hewitt’s passions are the L heard in hundreds of markets coast-to-coast, and defense attorney and Supreme Court law clerk. She many TV shows, including there, she became a litigator with York Times best-sellers. Cleveland Browns and Indians, is the third-most-streamed show in the country. resides in Washington, DC. with her three children Hannity, Piers Morgan, Red the Center For Individual Rights Professor Hewitt is best Ohio State and Notre Dame Laura is the author of numerous New York Times Maria, Dmitri & Nikolai. Laura is a passionate pro- Eye, HBO's Real Time with in Washington, DC, a public known as the host of his radio football and running. bestsellers including Of Thee I Zing, The Obama moter of domestic and international adoption, and a Bill Maher, Fox & Friends, Dr. interest law firm dedicated to the show, which has an audience Diaries, Power to the People and Shut Up & Sing. stalwart advocate for our military men and women. Drew, Entertainment Tonight, defense of individual rights with estimated at more than 2 million As the primary substitute host on The O’Reilly The Today Show, Good Morning particular emphasis on freedom listeners every week. Since its America, The Early Show, The of speech, civil rights, and the debut in July of 2000, Professor Tonight Show with Jay Leno, free exercise of religion. Hewitt has conducted ground- Hannity, The O'Reilly Factor, breaking interviews with govern- and has been profiled in numer- ment officials from both parties ous publications, including TV and widely respected analysts, Guide, the Guardian (UK), the authors and pundits. In a 2006

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Bobby Earvin Diane Jindal “Magic” Keaton Former Governor Johnson Academy Award- of Louisiana NBA Legend, Hall of Winning Actress Famer, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

obby Jindal has a well- as president of the University arvin “Magic” Johnson has Johnson is most noted for his un- iane Keaton remains ination, and again stepped earned reputation as one of of Louisiana System, assistant become the most powerful precedented Starbucks partnership, virtually peerless in the outside of the comedy genre to BAmerica’s most successful Secretary of the U.S. Department EAfrican-American business- which served as the catalyst for Dacting profession. With star in the 1984 film The Little public sector executives and one of of Health and Human Services, man in the world. He is a Major redevelopment in urban communi- 50 movies and television shows Drummer Girl and Francis Ford the boldest innovators in the health and executive director of the League Baseball owner, an NBA ties and is literally the blueprint for under her belt, she has deftly Coppola’s The Godfather, The care and education sectors. National Bipartisan Commission Legend, a two-time Hall of Famer, an Corporate America’s engagement managed to take on a wide range Godfather: Part II, and The Jindal used his two terms as on the Future of Medicare—all Entrepreneur, a Philanthropist and a and success with urban consumers. of roles and has not limited Godfather: Part III. But she Governor of Louisiana to rebuild before his 30th birthday. Motivational Speaker. The business In 2010, the savvy businessman herself to any one genre. returned to her comedy roots in and diversify the state’s economy In the private sector, Jindal mogul has successfully parlayed his divested his Starbucks, and Los The lead in the 1977 film films like Father of the Bride and and financial footing in the advised senior management of skills and tenacity on the court into Angeles Lakers shares in excess of Annie Hall was Keaton’s break- its sequel, Father of the Bride aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina Fortune 500 firms as an associate the business world, propelling his $100 million dollars. out role and had been written Part II, as well as by The First and Rita. at McKinsey & Co. Jindal company to the status of #1 Brand in Mr. Johnson in 2012, as a expressly for her by director, Wives Club and Something's Jindal’s agenda included top- analyzed potential acquisition Urban America. member of Guggenheim Baseball Woody Allen, who was also her Gotta Give. to-bottom reformation and pri- targets, assisted with product Chairman and CEO of Magic Management (GBM), became an boyfriend at the time. Keaton took the reins of her vatization of the state-run charity launches, and evaluated manu- Johnson Enterprises (MJE), Mr. owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a Annie Hall was not her first career when she began direct- hospital and the state’s healthcare facturing processes versus best Johnson’s company provides high Major League Baseball Franchise. In role, however. Keaton started ing with the documentary film payer systems. Fiscally, Jindal practices. Jindal managed teams quality products and services that 2014, Mr. Johnson with some of the her acting career at the Neigh- Heaven. She went on to direct reduced the state budget by of clients and consultants and focus primarily on ethnically diverse partners from GBM purchased the borhood Playhouse School of other projects such as the movie 26%, reduced the state employee aided health care payer, phar- and underserved urban commu- Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. Theater in New York. There she Unstrung Heroes and an episode headcount by 30,000, and imple- maceutical, manufacturing and nities through strategic allianc- Mr. Johnson announced his co-own- had her first starring role in the of the TV show Twin Peaks. mented the largest income tax information technology clients. es, investments, consulting and ership of a future Major League Broadway play “Hair.” Her first Most recently she authored the reduction in state history. With Jindal was mentioned as a endorsements. The conglomerate Soccer expansion franchise based in movie role was Lovers and Other 2011 memoir Then Again, a a bipartisan consensus, Jindal potential running mate of John is comprised of multiple business Los Angeles on October 30, 2014. Strangers. But it was with the poignant and personal reflection implemented statewide school McCain in the 2008 presidential entities and partnerships that include The temporary name is Los Angeles Woody Allen play “Play It Again on Keaton’s career as well as her choice programs and moved the election, and a potential candi- Yucaipa Johnson, a $500 million Football Club. Sam” that Keaton received a close relationship with her late state from the bottom five in eth- date for president in 2012. On dollar private equity fund, ASPIRE, Mr. Johnson also serves as Tony nomination. mother. ics laws to the top five, accord- June 24, 2015, Jindal announced an African-American television Chairman and Founder of the The first of several starring Today Diane Keaton contin- ing to independent analysts. his candidacy for the Republican network, SodexoMAGIC, a food Magic Johnson Foundation, where roles in films directed by Woody ues to act and direct, remaining Jindal’s dramatic rework nomination in the 2016 presi- service and facilities management his unwavering commitment to Allen was her performance in popular with crowds from teen- of Louisiana’s policy structure dential election. He suspended company, Magic Johnson Bridg- transform Urban America continues the screen adaptation of Play It agers to senior citizens. She is a paid measurable dividends in the his campaign in November 2015, escape Academies, a high school through HIV/AIDS Awareness & Again Sam. She later went on rare breed of performer whose form of eight credit upgrades, subsequently announcing his drop-out prevention program, Clear Prevention Programs, Commu- to star in the films Sleeper, In- appeal seems to span genera- $60 billion in private capital in- support for Marco Rubio. Health Alliance, a healthcare provider nity Empowerment Centers, and teriors, Radio Days, Manhattan, tions. In addition to her Oscar vestment and a ranking in the top In 1997, Jindal married with a specialty plan for HIV/AIDS the Taylor Michaels Scholarship Love and Death, and Manhattan win, Keaton has garnered 23 ten in the nation for job creation Supriya Jolly. They have three patients, Magic Airport Holdings Program. Celebrating over 20 years Murder Mystery. Although com- award nominations and 17 wins. and the highest ever percapita children: Selia Elizabeth, Shaan including Magic Johnson Sports, of success, the Magic Johnson edy was where most of Keaton’s income ranking in state history. Robert, and Slade Ryan. Shaan EquiTrust Financial Services, a fixed Foundation has become one of the initial success resulted, she did Despite being the nation’s was born with a congenital heart annuities and life insurance services most recognizable philanthropic earn a Golden Globe nomination youngest governor when he defect and had surgery as an company, The Marvel Experience, a organizations around the world. for the thriller Looking for Mr. was elected in 2007, Jindal had infant. Since then, the Jindals virtual 3-D attraction centered around In 1991, Mr. Johnson married Goodbar. That same year, she re- been well-prepared to become have been outspoken advocates Marvel characters and Los Angeles Earlitha "Cookie" Kelly in a small ceived an Oscar for Annie Hall. the state’s CEO, with stints as for children with congenital de- Football Club, a new Major League wedding. He has three children and Keaton later starred in the the head of the state Depart- fects, particularly those without Soccer team. resides in Dana Point, California. movie Reds, for which she ment of Health and Hospitals, insurance. In the business world Mr. received another Oscar nom-

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Wayne LaPierre KT McFarland Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, FOX News’ National Security Analyst & Distinguished Former National Rifle Association of America Presidential Advisor

ith more than four decades on the writer to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. forefront of global politics and national In 1985, she received the Defense Department's ayne LaPierre has served as the exec- which has led to the greatest expansion of second security, Kathleen Troia "KT" McFar- highest civilian award for her work in the Reagan utive vice president and CEO of the amendment freedom in American history. LaPierre W land has firmly established herself as an expert on Administration. National Rifle Association of America serves as the public face and voice for NRA’s 5 W critical national security issues facing the U.S. As A recipient of graduate fellowships from the since 1991. million members and America’s 120 million gun FOX News' National Security Analyst, McFarland Ford Foundation, Institute for the Study of World Over the past two decades, under his leadership, owners who are among this nation’s most politically appears regularly on FOX News and FOX Busi- Politics, and the Arms Control and Disarmament the NRA has witnessed unprecedented growth savvy and engaged voters. ness News and also writes a regular column for Agency, she is also a board member of The James- in membership, resources, and political strength, FOXnews.com. town Foundation, a Distinguished Advisor to the The former U.S. Senate candidate is also Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and a life recognized as a leading advocate for a new era of member of the Council on Foreign Relations. economic revival in America and often sought-out With a finger on the pulse of national, for her insight on the importance of developing do- global and economic issues, McFarland captivates mestic resources, innovation, entrepreneurship and audiences with valuable insight on critical issues establishing the U.S. as a global energy leader. facing the U.S., including cyber war and nuclear Vicki Lawrence Previously, McFarland held national security proliferation, and insider perspective on the impor- posts in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan Administra- tance of American ingenuity and entrepreneurial- Emmy Award Winning Comedienne tions, including serving as an aide to Dr. Henry ism to an economic revival. Kissinger on the NSC Staff and as senior speech- icki Lawrence was born in Inglewood, Mama for President: Good Lord, Why Not? California where she excelled in dancing written by Vicki Lawrence and Monty Aidem as Vand singing. During her senior year of high told by Thelma “Mama” Harper was published school, Vicki sent Carol Burnett a letter which in 2008. Finally, a candidate who will speak her included a local newspaper article mentioning their mind and put the country on the right track. From resemblance. Vicki invited Ms. Burnett to the local health care to homeland security, Mama has a plan, “Miss Fireball Contest” in which she was perform- and not afraid to tell you about it. She tackles the Stephanie Miller ing. Ms. Burnett made arrangements to come to big issues, and runs a campaign that has everyone the event and the rest is television history. The running. Bitingly funny and brutally honest, Mama Host of the Stephanie Miller Show Carol Burnett Show premiered in 1967. She spent may just have the answer - but if not, at least read- eleven years with Carol, earning one Emmy Award ers will have a great laugh. and five Emmy nominations. Since 2002 Vicki has spent much of her time on rior to going nationwide, Stephanie pulled #1 Stephanie comes to the left, from the right. She’s After the Burnett show ended, Vicki went on the road with her stage production Vicki Lawrence ratings at KABC and KFI in Los Angeles and the daughter of William Miller, Barry Goldwater’s to star in the TV series, Mama’s Family. The last and Mama, A Two Woman Show. She also travels Pother radio stations in New York and Chicago. 1964 Republican presidential running mate. original episode was made in January of 1990, all over the country speaking to women’s organiza- You know her from tons of exposure on TV, and Her humor and snappy political wit draws listeners completing five years of first-run syndication. tions. Vicki also works with the Humane Society on comedy’s prime stages: host of CNBC’s Equal from all sides and makes her the perfect antidote to Vicki perfected her hosting skills on her own and the American Heart Association. When she is Time, Oxygen TV’s I’ve Got a Secret, and many cantankerous conservatives. daytime talk show, Vicki!. She was the only talk in town, Vicki hosts the annual WALK FOR THE others. Stephanie has also appeared on CNN’s Joy The Stephanie Miller Show is produced by show host since Oprah to be nominated for a CURE where all the proceeds go to breast and Behar, Larry King Live, Reliable Sources, as well WYD Media Management and is syndicated by Daytime Emmy in her freshman year. In 1997, she ovarian cancer research at Long Beach Memorial as MSNBC’s The Ed Show, Hannity and Colmes WestWood One, the nation’s leading independent briefly returned to daytime talk as the host of Fox Center. and Neal Cavuto on Fox News, the Today Show, radio programming company. After Breakfast from New York City. In 1974 Vicki married Al Schultz. Al and Vicki the Tonight Show, Good Morning America, among On stage Vicki has appeared in numerous pro- have two grown children, Courtney and Garrett. many others. ductions, including Carousel, Hello Dolly, Annie They live at the beach with their two dogs. In their Get Your Gun and Nunsense 3. Most recently she spare time Al and Vicki enjoy yacht racing. appeared in the Vagina Monologues.

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uben Navarrette, Jr. is a nationally syndi- San Diego, and Fresno, CA. He has also served oe Plumeri serves as the senior advisor to KKR States, boosting the division's earnings by 400%, to Ruben cated columnist with The Washington Post as a guest host for the nationally syndicated The Joe Plumeri and vice chairman of the First Data Board of $415 million, in just one year. In 1999, Joe led the Navarette, Jr. RWriters Group whose twice-a-week column Michael Medved Show, which airs in more than Vice Chairman & Board JDirectors. Plumeri plays a pivotal role in com- integration of Travelers Group and Citicorp after appears in nearly 150 newspapers. This makes 200 markets. pany infrastructure finding strategies and solutions $70 billion merger. He went on to serve as CEO of him the most widely read Latino columnist in the As a freelance writer, Navarrette has contrib- of Directors at First to better serve clients. Citibank North America. Syndicated Columnist country, known for his unpredictability and provoc- uted to The Wall Street Journal, The Denver Post, Data Corporation, Joe began as an errand boy at Carter, Berlind After 32 years as an executive at Citigroup Inc, and Author ative thinking. He challenges both political parties The Chicago Tribune, Texas Monthly, Hispanic &Weill and went on to eventually, lead billion he became CEO and Chairman of Willis Group with equal enthusiasm, and his column is required Magazine, Latino Magazine, PODER Magazine, Senior Advisor for dollar businesses within the empire that would Holdings in 2000. Along the way, Joe revolu- reading for anyone who wants to better understand USA Today, VOXXI.COM, & TIME.COM. KKR & Co. eventually be known worldwide as Citigroup. His tionized both his firm and the insurance industry, the nation’s 52 million Latinos. Navarrette is the author of A Darker Shade of path took him to become president and managing leading it toward greater transparency, increased Navarrette is also a CNN contributor who Crimson: Odyssey of a Harvard Chicano (Bantam, partner of Shearson Lehman Brothers in 1990 and innovation and better client service, exemplified by writes a weekly column for CNN.COM on the 1993). He’s also a contributor to the popular Chick- the president of Smith Barney in 1993. Willis's now famous "Client Bill of Rights." His issues of the day. His columns often provoke strong en Soup for the Soul series as well as contributing Joe's next big step, in 1995, was as chairman most memorable feat may have come in 2009, after reaction, racking up as many as 800,000 page essays and columns to more than a dozen books. and CEO of Primerica Financial Services where he orchestrating Willis's $2.1 billion acquisition of views, 11,000 reader comments and dozens of He is a graduate of Harvard College and the regularly captivated audiences of tens of thousands rival Hilb Rogal & Hobbs in 2008, when he moved emails. John F. Kennedy School of Government. After col- of self-employed insurance salespeople, inspiring the company's Midwest headquarters into the Sears On television, Navarrette has appeared on lege, he served as an extern for US Appellate Court them to help those in their communities capitalize Tower, culminating that deal with the building's numerous shows on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC Judge Alex Kosinski, taught at the K-12 level, and on the growing stock market by buying term life renaming, to Willis Tower, of what was the tallest and PBS. He also served as a panelist on the PBS’ taught at California State University Fresno. insurance and investing the difference, thereby skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. All-American Presidential Forum in June 2007, a His awards and distinctions include being invit- bringing the American Dream closer for millions Joe Plumeri is now in his latest chapter of primetime event where he and other panelists posed ed to judge the competition for the Pulitzer Prizes of people. affirming his enduring belief, proven many times questions to Democratic presidential candidates. in 2013, and being nominated for the Pulitzer Prize In 1999, when Travelers Group succeeded over, that "Anything is Possible." Called on once On radio, Navarrette has appeared on nation- in Commentary by the Washington Post Writers in its $70 billion merger with Citicorp, creating again by Henry Kravis and KKR, he has joined his ally syndicated radio shows. He has dozens of Group in 2012, and winning 1st Place in Column Citigroup, Joe helped to lead the integration of the friend of 30 years, Frank Bisignano, the chair- interviews on local radio shows and Sirius/XM. Writing from the California Newspaper Publishers two giant companies and was appointed CEO of man and CEO of First Data Corp., to help create, His writing has been praised on the nationally Association in 2006 Citibank, North America, the mainstay financial perhaps, the greatest turnaround in U.S. business syndicated radio show hosted by Rush Limbaugh. Navarrette lives in San Diego with his wife, and brand with 450 retail branches across the United history. He has been a commentator on National Public three children. Radio. He has been a guest host in Phoenix, Dallas,

ill Press is host of The Bill Press Show, a Press has enjoyed a high-profile career in Bill Press nationally-syndicated radio show. He attends government, politics and broadcasting. He was the daily White House briefings as part of the chairman of the California Democratic Party Host of The Bill Press B White House Press Corps, writes a weekly column from 1993 to 1996. He served as chief of staff to Rick Perry Texas' 47th governor (2000-2015), and the first flow of frivolous lawsuits through Texas courts. As Show for The Hill newspaper, and a nationally syndicat- California State Senator Peter Behr and as director Texas A&M graduate to occupy the Governor's a result, Texas employers can devote their resources ed column distributed weekly by Tribune Media of the California Office of Planning and Research Former Governor Mansion, Rick Perry has led a life of public service, to creating jobs instead of defending against those Services. under Governor Jerry Brown. He managed several starting in the United States Air Force and continu- frivolous lawsuits. More importantly, the reforms Press brings to talk radio a wealth of experience local and statewide political campaigns, and in June of Texas ing over two decades in elected office. reversed the trend on skyrocketing malpractice in politics and the media. For 25 years, he has been 1990, Press was a candidate in the Democratic pri- Governor Perry's administration focused on cre- insurance rates which has led to an influx of doctors a major player in state and national politics, in mary for California State Insurance Commissioner. ating a Texas of unlimited opportunity and prosper- seeking to practice in Texas. As a result, obstetri- addition to hosting top-rated radio and TV shows in In addition, Press is an award-winning radio ity by improving education, securing the border and cians and other specialists are returning to practice California and on national cable networks. talk show host and television commentator. He increasing economic development through classic in previously underserved, high-risk areas. Press is the former co-host of MSNBC's Bu- began his career as a political commentator from conservative values. On the education front, Governor Perry worked chanan and Press, a fiery debate program illuminat- 1980 to 1989 in Los Angeles. He hosted Bill Press: During his tenure, Governor Perry maintained a to improve the quality of Texas schools from top to ing the most complex of contemporary issues. Prior True American and was a regular weekend talk strong focus on fiscal discipline, becoming the only bottom by increasing accountability, raising expec- to his role at MSNBC, he was co-host of CNN's show host from 1991 to 1996. Texas governor since World War II to sign budgets tations and funding programs that work. In addition Crossfire, for six years and co-host of CNN's Spin Press has received numerous awards for his that reduced general revenue spending. He used to introducing the largest teacher incentive pay Room. work, including four Emmys and a Golden Mike his line item veto to scrub more than $3 billion in program in the country, Governor Perry oversaw a Press is a best-selling author and his books Award. He was named Best Commentator of the budgeted spending, while encouraging investments 43% increase in total spending on public education include: Spin This!; Bush Must Go: The Top Ten Year by the Associated Press in 1992. in the building blocks of a prosperous state: the in Texas. He also signed a school finance reform Reasons Why George Bush Doesn't Deserve A Sec- Press is a native of Delaware, owns a home economy, education and security. package that provided a 33 % school property tax ond Term; How The Republicans Stole Religion; in California and now lives in Washington, D.C. The Texas economy thrived under Governor reduction, a $2,000 pay raise for teachers, record Trainwreck: The End of the Conservative Move- He received a bachelor of arts in philosophy from Perry, thanks to a focused effort to keep taxes low, funding for classrooms and a reformed business tax. ment (And Not A Moment Too Soon); Toxic Talk, Niagara University and S.T.B. in theology from the regulations predictable and legal system fair. He led He married Anita Thigpen in 1982. They are the and The Obama Hate Machine: The Lies, Distor- University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Bill and his the effort to reform the legal system, signing into proud parents of two grown children -- Griffin and tions and Personal Attacks on the President - And wife Carol have two sons, Mark and David, and five law a series of lawsuit reforms designed to stem the Sydney. Who Is Behind Them!. grandchildren.

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Debra Saunders Columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle Bill Ann ebra J. Saunders is a conservative Review and Reader's Digest. She is the author Richardson Romney columnist for the San Francisco of one book, The World According to Gore. DChronicle. Syndicated by Creators Although viewed by some as a conservative Former Governor of Former First Lady Syndicate, her thrice weekly column is also Republican, Saunders consistently opposed the New Mexico of Massachusetts carried by newspapers throughout the country War on Drugs. She campaigned in her column and on townhall.com. Saunders also blogs for for President Bush to issue more pardons and the Chronicle under the moniker Token Conser- sentence commutations. She also supports vative. same-sex marriage. Between 1987 and 1992, Saunders was a Saunders voted against Proposition 22 but columnist and editorial writer for the Los Ange- was critical of the California Supreme Court les Daily News. She has previously worked for decision that legalized same-sex marriage. or more than 30 years, tional Resource Defense Council nn Davies Rom- ton. The facility works to find conservative advocacy groups and for a Repub- In 2007, she penned an article that criticized Bill Richardson has led a and United Way International. He ney places primary cures and new treatments for lican leader of the California State Assembly. the imprisoned freelance blogger Josh Wolf, Fdistinguished public-service has been an adjunct professor at Aimportance on her multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s In addition to her columns, she has also although she opposed his imprisonment. career as a U.S. Congressman the John F. Kennedy School of role as a wife, a mother and a disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease written for The Wall Street Journal, National U. S. Ambassador to the United Government at Harvard, and has grandmother. As First Lady of (known as ALS), Parkinson’s Nations, and Secretary of Energy received several honorary degrees. Massachusetts, she worked to disease and brain tumors. under President Bill Clinton. As Governor of New Mexico, focus attention on the chal- Romney is currently writing In 2008, he sought the Dem- Richardson’s bold governing style lenges facing at-risk youth and a memoir that details, for ocratic nomination for President, moved New Mexico forward in continues to be engaged in that the first time, her battle with dropping out after Iowa and New several important areas, including effort. multiple sclerosis, a disease Hampshire. As a diplomat and clean energy, education, transpor- Romney is a strong believer estimated to affect more than Cal Thomas Special Envoy, Richardson has tation, healthcare, immigration, that faith-based and community 2.3 million people world- received four Nobel Peace Prize environmental protection and organizations can reach some wide. She will talk candidly Political Commentator and Nationally Syndicated Columnist nominations, and has successfully $1 billion in tax cuts to New members of our community about her journey with MS, won the release of hostages and Mexicans. He vastly improved better than government can and sharing intimate details from American servicemen in North the state’s job numbers and served as the Governor’s Liai- her initial diagnosis in 1998, Korea, Cuba, Iraq and the Sudan. improved economic development son to the White House Office through the highs and lows of al Thomas is one of America's most His recently released book What Works: Since 2011, he has authored by bringing the movie industry to of Faith-Based and Commu- her treatment, to the sources widely-read syndicated op-ed col- Common Sense Solutions for a Stronger three books including “How to New Mexico, which resulted in nity Initiatives. She has been of faith that gave her strength Cumnists, and one of the most highly America, offers what Thomas describes as Sweet-Talk a Shark: Strategies more than 140 major film and TV involved with United Way of and ultimately transformed her respected voices on the American political solutions, not theories and political progress, and Stories from a Master Negoti- productions. He also built a light- Massachusetts Bay and Right life and that of her family. The scene. A FOX News contributor for more not political posturing. ator”. He is active on the national rail system from Albuquerque to To Play, formerly Olympic Aid. book will be published in the than 15 years, Thomas also hosts a daily radio Thomas focuses on what promotes the and international speech circuit Santa Fe, and partnered with Vir- In 1998, Romney was diag- fall of 2015. program syndicated to more than 300 stations general welfare, regardless of which party and appears frequently on numer- gin Galactic to build a commercial nosed with multiple sclerosis. Romney currently resides in nationwide and co-writes a twice-weekly or ideology gets the credit, and provides an ous television news programs. spaceport. This led to the founding of the Salt Lake City with husband, forum page with Bob Beckel titled "Common answer to the question of why we constantly Richardson also sits on several During his administration, Ann Romney Center for Neu- Mitt. They have five sons and, Ground" for USA Today. fight the same battles over and over. nonprofit and for-profit boards. more than $1 billion was invested rologic Diseases at Brigham at last count, 22 grandchildren. Thomas offers his view of the Ameri- In What Works: Common Sense Solu- Richardson has also started in public schools. He also shift- and Women’s Hospital in Bos- can landscape and addresses the historical tions for a Stronger America, Thomas urges two foundations: The Richardson ed education money away from conditions and decisions that have shaped it. readers to pay attention so that politicians Center for Global Engagement, the administration and into the As a political speaker, he addresses the failed can no longer pick their pockets---literally or focusing on conflict resolution classroom, and increased access to attempts -- political, commercial and social intellectually -- and challenges political lead- and prisoner release, and the early childhood education. In 2010, -- to solve the major problems of recent gen- ers to forget about the next election and start Foundation to Preserve New he was named the “best education erations and offers his own views on the right focusing on the needs of the people. Mexico Wildlife with actor and Governor” by the National Educa- remedies we should be using. conservationist Robert Redford. tion Administration. Before being elected Gover- Richardson has been married nor of New Mexico, Richardson to his high-school sweetheart, was Chairman of Freedom House, Barbara, for 43 years. He received a private nonpartisan organization a BA from Tufts in 1970 and an that promotes democracy and MA from Tuft’s Fletcher School of human rights worldwide, and Law & Diplomacy in 1971. served on the boards of the Na-

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Antonio Villaraigosa Former Mayor of Los Angeles The ntonio Villaraigosa is a respected voice in 75% solid waste recycling rate, increased tourism American politics, a prominent policymaker by 66% and generated more than $40 billion in Honorable Aand savvy strategist with a keen under- transportation funding for Los Angeles County. Allen B. standing of America’s mainstream and emerging While mayor, he served as a member of Presi- communities. He has more than 20 years of lead- dent Barack Obama’s Transition Economic Advi- West ership experience at the highest levels of state and sory Board, and Chairman of the 2012 Democratic municipal government as well as business, political, National Convention. He was also named one of National Center for educational and nonprofit organizations. TIME’s “25 most influential Latinos.” Policy Analysis CEO In 2013, Mr. Villaraigosa finished his two terms Prior to his election as Mayor, Mr. Villaraigosa PolitiChicks as Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, a city of served as a member of the Los Angeles City Coun- more than 4 million residents, after eight years of cil from 2003 to 2005, where he launched the city’s Political Commentators major strides in transportation, crime reduction, first program to reduce the cost of prescription he National Center for Army Achievement Medal; infrastructure, energy and resource sustainability, medicine for residents, led the Council’s efforts on Policy Analysis welcomed Valorous Unit Award; Air right sizing government, business development and transportation issues, created new parks, settled two TAllen West as its new Assault Badge; and the Master n 2010, Ann-Marie Murrell the The Gosnell Movie. education reform. crippling strikes, protected arts funding and worked President and CEO effective Parachutist Badge. Lt Col West helped create “PolitiChicks” Morgan Brittany has been As Mayor he oversaw the revitalization of to expand constituent services in a district of more January 2. West took the post proudly wears the Army Master Ias a webTV series. Today, a film, stage, and television star downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood, approval of than a quarter million people. because he believes it will be Parachutist Badge, the Air Ann-Marie and Morgan Brittany since the age of five when she balanced budgets of more than $8 billion annually, From 1994 through 2000, Mr. Villaraigosa policy, not politics that secures Assault Badge, the Navy/Marine own the website which serves appeared in two Alfred Hitchcock avoided a municipal financial meltdown during the served in the California State Assembly as Dem- a sound economic future for Corps Parachutist Insignia, the as a major platform for both films, The Birds and Marny. She recession, launched projects to double Southern ocratic Whip, Majority Leader and Speaker of the Americans – with growth, oppor- Italian Parachutist Wings, and women and men writers across played ‘Baby June’ in Gypsy, California’s rail transit system, and set in motion Assembly. As Speaker he presided over operations tunity and returning the promise the German Proficiency Badge, the U.S. They are regular political and was one of Henry Fonda’s the first major modernization of LAX airport in of the 80-member, 800-plus staff elected body and of the American dream for this bronze award. commentators on television and daughters in Yours, Mine, and more than a generation, a $4 billion effort that played a major role in strategizing and passing generation and those to come. In November of 2010, Allen radio and they have hundreds of Ours. Morgan appeared in of The included the single largest infrastructure project in legislation. West was commissioned was honored to continue his oath thousands of followers through- Twilight Zone, the Andy Griffith the history of the city. He worked successfully to Villaraigosa was born in January 1953. He holds through ROTC at the University of service to his country when he out social media. Show, and later she gained reduce violent crime by 50%, increase high school a B.A. in History from UCLA and a J.D. from the of Tennessee. He entered active was elected to the United States The three lead PolitiChicks worldwide fame as Katherine graduation rates from 48% to 64%, reduce carbon Peoples College of Law, and is the proud father of duty service in the U.S. Army in Congress, representing Florida's are Ann-Marie Murrell, Morgan Wentworth on ABC’s Dallas. emissions by a nation-leading 28% and achieve a four children. 1983 at Fort Sill. In 1987, he was 22nd District. As a member of Brittany, and Sonya Sasser. They She also starred on Broadway, promoted to Captain. Congress, West introduced seven have each appeared on countless toured with Bob Hope and Gene He was then assigned to the major pieces of legislation, and television and radio shows and Kelly, and can tell some of the 1st Infantry Division, where he was the original sponsor of H. are featured speakers through- greatest Hollywood stories you’ll commanded Bravo Battery, 6th R. 1246 which reduces costs at out the U.S. Ann-Marie and ever hear—but she won’t tell Field Artillery Regiment and the Department of Defense, was Morgan are also co-authors of the them because she’s also one of was a Battalion Task Force fire passed unanimously and signed bestselling book, What Women the classiest stars to ever live in Dan Walters support officer for 2d Battalion, into law by President Obama Really Want. Hollywood. Journalist 16th Infantry Regiment. While as part of the National Defense Ann-Marie Murrell is a 5th Sonya Sasser has been a with the 1st Infantry Division, he Authorization Act. generation Texan who left home in writer for the organization since participated in Operations Desert West holds a Bachelor’s her early 20’s to pursue an acting 2012. Sonya has done massive an Walters has been a journalist for more newspapers. Shield and Operation Desert degree from the University of career in Los Angeles. Ann-Marie research for PolitiChicks and than a half-century, spending all but a Dan Walters has written about California and Storm. Tennessee, Knoxville and two appeared in various film and televi- has written numerous articles on Dfew of those years working for Califor- its politics for a number of other publications, West’s culminating as- Masters, one from Kansas State sion shows such as ABC's Sledge all topics affecting Americans. nia newspapers. At one point in his career, at age including The Wall Street Journal and the Chris- signment to his career was as University and another from the Hammer, Young and the Restless She has conducted exclusive 22, he was the nation’s youngest daily newspaper tian Science Monitor. In 1986, his book, The New Battalion Commander of the US Army Command and General and the movie Sunset Strip. These interviews with gun rights editor. California: Facing the 21st Century, was published 2d Battalion 20th Field Artil- Staff Officers College. He is a days Ann-Marie’s television ap- advocate Nikki Goeser, Cath- Mr. Walters joined The Sacramento Union’s in its first edition. He is also the founding editor lery, 4th Infantry Division. He Senior Fellow at the London pearances are on shows that include erine Engelbrecht of True the Capitol bureau in 1975, just as Jerry Brown began of the California Political Almanac; the co-author assumed command of this unit Center for Policy Research, Fox & Friends, Hannity, the Dr. Vote, Oklahoma Congressman his governorship, and later became the Union’s of a book on lobbying entitled The Third House: in 2002. He deployed with his a Fox News Contributor, and Phil Show, Lou Dobbs, C-SPAN, Jim Bridenstine, and many other Capitol bureau chief. In 1981, he began writing Lobbyists, Money and Power in Sacramento, and unit during the Iraq War in 2003 the author of Guardian of the CNN International, and MSNBC. distinguished subjects. Sonya has the state’s only daily newspaper column devoted to contributed chapters to two other books, Remaking and continued to command his Republic: An American Ronin’s In 2014, Ann-Marie was a panelist been a guest speaker at the South California political, economic, and social events California and The New Political Geography of battalion until his retirement Journey to Family, Faith and at the National Security Summit in Carolina Guns Across America and in 1984, he and the column moved to The California. from the Army in 2004. Freedom. D.C. Ann-Marie has interviewed rally and various Conservative Sacramento Bee. He has written more than 7,500 He is also a frequent guest on national tele- West's awards and decora- Lt. Col. is married to Dr. hundreds of conservative leaders talk radio shows. In addition, columns about California and its politics and his vision news shows, commenting on California tions include the Bronze Star; Angela Graham-West and they and was one of the last reporters to Sonya is a Christian, a wife, a column now appears in more than 50 California politics. Meritorious Service Medal; have two daughters, Aubrey and interview the late Andrew Breitba- mother, a registered dietitian, and Army Commendation Medal; Austen. rt. Ann-Marie will soon appear in a fashion and fitness guru.

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Susan “Susie” Cathy Marino Candace Cable Atwood Bradford Paralympian Olympic Swimmer Olympic Sprint Kayaker n 1975, Candace Cable was involved in a tragic automobile accident that usie Atwood qualified for the USA athy is a two-time Olympian Imay have ruined the life of someone Olympic Swimming Team for the sprint kayaker who competed who did not have the determination and OLYMPIC ATHLETES SMexico City Olympics at the young Cin 1988 and 1992. She was a drive that she had. Instead, she emerged age of 15. After the excitement of these leading Olympian hopeful in 1983, but as one of the world’s most successful Games, her swim career really took off. she injured her shoulder right before athletes in the Paralympic Movement. INTRODUCTION During the next four years, Susie became the Olympic Trials for the Los Angeles Candace embraced wheelchair racing, the most dominating female swimmer Summer Games. Cathy was an eight-time Alpine and Nordic Ski Racing. Between in the United States and international national champion and her athletic ability 1980 through 2006, she won 12 Paralym- swimming. She captured 23 national titles earned her a spot on the hit syndicated pic medals and in 1992, she became the and set 24 world and American records television series “American Gladiators” first American woman to medal in the in the 100 and 200 meter backstroke and and Cathy earned a spot in the finals Winter and Summer Paralympic Games individual medley events. She held the when she appeared. during the same year. In 2004, Candace world record in the 200- meter backstroke In addition to her Olympic dreams, became the first American woman to win for 3 years and won 14 consecutive U.S. she also wanted to become a fire fighter. an Over-All World Cup Title in Cross National Championships. At the Munich In 1981, she became the first woman ever Country skiing. She was a pioneer of Olympics, Susie won both a silver and a to pass the Santa Ana College Fire Acad- the sport of wheelchair racing and won bronze medal in the 200 and 100 meter emy program and she began working with national and international titles in all backstroke. Following her career as an the Orange City Fire Department. Later, track and road distances as well as 84 elite competitive swimmer, Susie became Cathy would join the City of Long Beach marathons. In 2006 Candace retired from the Head Swimming coach at The Ohio Fire Department and she rose to the rank elite sport competition to pursue a career State University and elevated this pro- of Captain in 2000. Cathy served on the in understanding disability conditions gram to national prominence. In 1992, Board of Directors for the U.S. Olympic and in consulting about gaining access Koroibos Foundation, Inc. Susie was inducted into the International Committee’s “Olympians Helping Olym- globally for everyone. She is a writer, Swimming Hall of Fame. She continues pians Relief Fund” and also has served webcast host, video producer and Human or the third time, the Koroibos Foundation, ed in the Rio Games are former recipients of to be an active supporter for local chari- for years on the boards of the Southern Rights representative to the United Na- Inc. is a participant and beneficiary of Koroibos Foundation training grants. Koroibos ties and community events. She recently California Olympians & Paralympians tions for the Christopher and Dana Reeve the Bakersfield Business Conference. On is thankful for the generous financial support of F celebrated the 25th anniversary for her (“SCOP”) and the SCOP’s Koroibos Foundation and a trainer with Open behalf of the foundation, President Cathy Marino this conference. However, most importantly, the highly successful State Farm Insurance Foundation, Inc. Doors Organization. She is a member would like to thank conference creator George foundation appreciates the continued support of Agency in Long Beach. of U.S. State Department Speaker and Martin for his tremendous respect for Olym- the Olympians themselves who have often vol- Specialist Program, UNICEF’s inclusive pians. According to Marino, “This is also my unteered their support for foundation programs education task force, the USOC Athlete third conference and this is one of my personal and events. Simply stated, the Koroibos Founda- Advisory Council, and Virgin America’s favorites in terms of salutes to the spirit of the tion, Inc. is a truly organic organization that was Advisory Board. Candace is also on the Olympic Games.” Since 1983, the foundation has founded by Olympians for future generations of board of the United States International been a beacon of hope for athletes from Southern Olympians comprised by an all-volunteer board Council on Disability and Vice Chair of California who were attempting to make the USA of Olympians. For additional information on the the LA2024 board bid commission to Olympic Team. Both Marino and participating Koroibos Foundation please visit www.koroibos. bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games Olympian VIP Merrill Moses who just compet- org or call (310) 839-1996. to Los Angeles in 2024.

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Ann Meyer Dr. Cathy Bruce Furniss Paul Gonzales Cliff Meidl Julianne Drysdale Ferguson Olympic Gold Medalist Olympic Gold Medalist Olympic Kayaker McNamara Olympic Basketball Player Educator & Olympic Olympic Gymnast uring an illustrious swimming aul Gonzales is the winner of the liff Meidl has just received Gold Medalist career spanning seventeen years, 1984 Olympic Gold Medal for box- another honor. He was selected ne of the true pioneers in wom- DBruce Furniss broke ten World Ping in the Light-Flyweight Division. Cby Ralph Lauren to wear the new- s a member of both the 1980 USA en’s basketball, Hall of Famer s a past University Professor and nineteen American Records, and won During his amateur career, Paul won 18 ly-revised Team USA Flag Bearer uni- Olympic Team and the 1984 USA Oand award-winning broadcaster Dr. Ferguson has an exten- 11 AAU and 6 NCAA Titles. As a mem- National A.A.U. Titles. For ten consecu- form on the “Today Show.” Cliff repre- Olympic Women’s Gymnastic Ann Meyers Drysdale is the Vice Pres- A sive background in education ber of the 1976 U.S. Olympic Swimming tive years he won the Los Angeles Golden sented all of the previous male Team Flag Team, Julianne McNamara is one of those ident of both the Phoenix Mercury and A administration and teacher preparation. Team, Bruce won two Gold Medals in Gloves, The Police Athletic League, Bearers and fielded questions from the outstanding Olympians who led the way the Phoenix Suns. The role follows five Upon completion of over 20 years in the the 200- meter and the 4 x 200-meter L.A. Diamond Belt and numerous other NBC broadcasting crew. When this two- to the excellence that is now enjoyed by successful seasons as General Manager university, Dr. Ferguson left traditional Freestyle Relay, setting World Records championship titles. Beginning at the time Olympian kayaker led Team USA our female Olympic gymnasts. Yes, the for the Mercury where she constructed education to work in several community in each event. Bruce was twice named age of fifteen, Paul won the Golden Bear onto the field at the Opening Ceremonies “Final Five” owe much of their success the franchise’s first two WNBA champi- benefit organizational settings including World Swimmer of the Year, once in 1975 Championship four consecutive years, be- of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, to the momentum that was created by onship teams in 2007 and 2009. Executive Director of Girls Incorporated and again in 1976. He was inducted into coming the first and only contender ever nearly two billion viewers around the such gymnasts as McNamara. Julianne Meyers Drysdale earned a silver of Delaware, Chief Resource Develop- the Orange County Sports Hall of Fame to come out of the Junior Olympics to world were watching and learned about won the first ever individual gold medal medal at the Montreal Games in 1976. ment Officer of the Red Cross of the in 1984 and the International Swimming win a major Amateur Championship. Paul his courageous rehabilitation and recov- by a female American gymnast (gold in Meyers Drysdale remains the only female Delmarva Peninsula, National Chief Hall of Fame in 1987. In 2001, Bruce was is the first American in the light-flyweight ery from a tragic construction accident. the Uneven Bars at Los Angeles Games). to sign a free-agent contract with an NBA Marketing Officer of the American Youth inducted into the University of South- division and the first Mexican-American Meidl staged an incredible comeback Julianne was one of six outstanding gym- team when she signed with the Indiana Soccer Organization (AYSO), Director ern California Athletic Hall of Fame. A in the history of the Olympic Games to and in true Olympian fashion, he found nasts on the 1984 team that earned the Pacers in 1979. After being released by of Development for Disney GOALS, and licensed California Real Estate Broker win an Olympic Gold Medal. He was the his sport of kayaking and channeled all Silver Medal in the Team Competition. the Pacers, she served as a color com- Director of Sports Medicine at Anaheim for the past 30 years, Bruce has mar- fifth recipient since its existence in 1892 of his energy into the sport and his goal She also won another individual medal mentator for the Pacers broadcasts and Memorial Hospital. Along with her keted and sold over $1 Billion worth of to be awarded the Val Barker Cup; the of making the Olympic Kayaking Team. (the Silver Medal in the Floor Exercise in was the first woman to broadcast an NBA educational background, Dr. Ferguson is multi-family and commercial real estate. most prestigious award given in Olympic Since the entire world learned about this 1984). Following her Olympic success, game. In 1978 she became the first player a past Olympic Gold medalist and has He is a Senior Vice President and Broker competition as the most outstanding box- amazing Olympian, he has new mission: she made numerous personal appearances drafted in the Women’s Professional coached swimming at all levels including Associate with Berkadia Apartment Real er pound for pound of the 23rd Modern saving lives and preventing injuries. He is and became an actress and commentator. Basketball League (WBL) and resumed Olympic Trial level. She held five World Estate Advisors, one of the nation’s larg- Olympic games. Paul has continued to now sharing his inspirational story with Today, Julianne continues to be an Olym- her playing career with the New Jersey Records during her swimming tenure est fully-integrated multifamily brokerage devote his time and efforts toward helping audiences all across the U.S. His story pian role model and has made a number Gems, where she was named MVP after and was nominated for the Sullivan and advisory practices. inner-city youth overcome the day-to-day has been featured on NBC's Olympic of appearances on behalf of the Los An- leading the league in steals and averag- Award. She has been elected into the challenges of life and survival in their coverage, “The Today Show,” CBS’ “The geles 2024 Committee that is attempting ing 22.2 points. Meyers Drysdale has International Swimming Hall of Fame, neighborhood. Morning Show,” syndicated programs to bring those Olympics to Los Angeles. established herself as an expert analyst California State University, Long Beach such as "Oprah," cable programs and in How appropriate this is considering that on ESPN, NBC, ABC, FOX Sports, and Hall of Fame, Glendale College Hall of countless magazines and newspapers. Julianne was one of the breakout stars of CBS and has done commentary for men’s Fame, Helms Hall of Fame and Burbank the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. and women’s basketball, softball, tennis, High School Hall of Fame. In October of volleyball, and baseball since 1979. Her 2010, Dr. Ferguson was named one of the illustrious broadcasting resume includes Top Ten Professional Women of Fresno. the 1984, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.

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Merrill Moses John Naber John Nunn Deena Schmidt Dr. Terry Dwight Stones Olympian Water Polo Player Olympic Gold Medalist Olympian Rower Olympic Swimmer Schroeder Olympian High Jumper Olympian Water Polo Player errill Moses is a three-time ohn Naber is the most decorated lympian rower John Nunn won ot only was Deena a great Olympian goalie for Team member of the 1976 US Olympic the bronze medal in the Double swimmer who won an Olym- MUSA Men’s Olympic Team. Jteam, with 4 gold medals and one OSculls rowing event at the Npic gold medal at the Munich erry is a four time Olympian in the wight Stones set the World He has been a part of the men’s water silver in swimming, as part of the most Mexico City Olympic Games. His rowing Olympics, she also is a profile in courage sport of water polo. In 1984 and Record in the High Jump ten polo national team for the last twenty dominating swim team ever. Following career began a few years earlier when for having courageously dealt with life’s T1988 he led the team to Olympic Dtimes. He won Bronze medals in years and is regarded as one of the best his Olympic Games, John returned to his the six foot, six inch Nunn enrolled as adversity as well. In 2008, Deena served silver medals. He retired in 1988 and then both the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games. in the world at his position. In 2008 in alma mater, the University of Southern a Freshman at Cornell University. John as a national Susan G. Komen Founda- made a comeback in 1990. Dr. Terry was In 1984, at the age of 30, he made his Beijing, Team USA surprised the world California and continued to compete for was a member of a National Collegiate tion Cancer Survivor Spokesperson. She again named captain of the team for the unprecedented third Olympic team when by earning the Silver Medal. Merrill has the Trojans. During his career, John set Champion Varsity Eight champion team successfully battled breast cancer and has 1992 Olympic Games. Terry was he set his 13th American Record to win been a key player for three gold medal six world records and won ten NCAA at Cornell and later was inducted into the helped to increase the awareness of the named the Player of the World in 1981 the Olympic Trials. During his 16- year Pan American Games teams (2007, 2011 individual swimming titles as part of Cornell University Athletic Hall of Fame. importance of early detection for anyone and 1985 in the sport of water polo. He career, he won an incredible 19 Nation- and 2015) and is also now an assistant four consecutive National Championship Nunn served as the USA Men’s Sculling over 40 with a known family history for was also selected to be the model for the al Championship titles. He was twice coach at Pepperdine University under teams. Naber has been inducted into the Coach for the Montreal Olympic Games this deadly disease. In addition, Deena Olympic torso that stands out in front of voted World Indoor Athlete of the Year, Head Coach Terry Schroeder who also International Swimming Hall of Fame and had previously served as the Men’s has been an outstanding swimming coach the Los Angeles Coliseum. In addition, by Track & Field News, and remains coached Merrill in the 2008 and 2012 and the US Olympic Hall of Fame. In Rowing coach at USC for three years. having successfully coached the swim- he was selected to carry the flag for Team history's All-Time #1 Ranked American Olympic Games. In 1997, he helped the addition, Naber served as the President of In 1984, he was selected to the Official ming team at San Diego State University USA in the Closing Ceremonies of the High Jumper. In 1998, he was inducted Pepperdine Waves to win the NCAA the US Olympians and Paralympians As- Olympic Spirit Team for the Los Angeles for a number of years. Currently, Deena is 1988 games. Terry was the Head Coach into the United States Track & Field Hall national championship and he was named sociation, and held leadership positions Summer Olympics. He is a longtime a faculty member at Grossmont College for the USA Olympic Water Polo Team in of Fame. Since retiring from competition MVP of the NCAA Championships. with the Olympians for Olympians Relief resident of Rolling Hills and has actively in El Cajon, California. In her Olympic 2007 and 2012. Terry is a third genera- in 1988, Dwight has concentrated his Merrill was named to the Olympic All Fund, the Southern California Olympians supported his sport both in Long Beach Games, Deena swam the butterfly event tion chiropractor. He is a 1981 Magna efforts on a career in television broadcast- Star Team in Beijing after blocking 70 & Paralympians Chapter, and the Koroi- and with the Southern California Rowing in the Women’s 4 x 100 meter medley Cum Laude Sports Medicine graduate of ing, motivational speaking and real estate shots and he had 63 saves at the London bos Foundation, Inc. Over the years, John Association. John Nunn has been an relay that broke the world record with Pepperdine University and a 1986 Cum investment and sales. He has been a color Olympic Games in 2012. He just finished has enjoyed a highly successful career as active member of the Southern California a time of 4:20:75 in the event final. She Laude graduate of Palmer College of analyst for all three major networks, cov- his USA Olympic Team career competing a professional speaker, sports broadcaster Olympians & Paralympians since 1983 also placed fourth in those Games in the Chiropractic. He and his wife, Lori, own ering sporting events around the globe. in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. and author of two books. He continues to and has actively supported the Olympic individual Butterfly event. In addition to a successful family chiropractic office in Dwight has been an integral part of Merrill is a Southern California native. work with ABC Television covering Pas- Movement and the Special Olympics for her physical challenge of battling breast California. Drs. Terry and Lori have two NBC’s World Track and Field Cham- He and his lovely wife, Laura, have two adena’s annual Rose Parade. John resides years. He and his family are longtime cancer, Deena has displayed exceptional children. pionships coverage from 1983 through daughters Adrianna and Makenna. in Pasadena, California with his wife of residents of Rolling Hills Estates. courage in stepping forward to fight sex- 2013. This summer, Dwight covered the 35 years, Carolyn. ual abuse of young swimmers. In 2010, Rio Summer Olympic Games for ESPN she testified on this issue and as a result, International. He was an in studio analyst awareness of this problem has increased for the first week and then shifted over to dramatically thereby greatly reducing host/play by play duties when the track & incidents for new swimmers. Through field competition began. all of the challenges in her life, she has retained her strong positive attitude and her determination to represent the ideals of the Olympic Movement.

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Honkey Tonk Chubby Checker Chubby Checker is an entertainment industry icon. He is best known he Motor City Buick GMC Lexus Honkey for popularizing The Twist, the number one song of all time… and the only Tonk is a new addition to this year’s Confer- song to hit the number one position twice in two different years. ence. The 2016 Conference presents music Born in Spring gully, SC and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Chubby rose T to national prominence in 1959 with his debut record, “The Class”. By the all day and into the night. Attendees will enjoy time he was 18, his second single, “The Twist” had skyrocketed to #1. music and dancing throughout the day at the live Chubby’s September 1960 performance on American Bandstand, HonkeyTonk stage and dance floor. It is the perfect changed everything. “That day on American Bandstand was like an atomic spot for those wanting a break. The Honkey Tonk explosion that went off in the world of music,” Chubby explains today. stage will present some of the nation’s top sing- “Dancing in the world changed when I came on the scene. Before the twist, er-song writers plus local and regional favorites. dancing apart to the beat didn’t exist in the world of rock’n’roll. And now, it’s all that people do when they dance to rock music.” The Twist is the first song in history to be number one for over 50 8:00 - 8:05 - National Anthem years. It will be the number one song until 2065 when Billboard Magazine nominates another song for that honor. 8:05 - 8:45 - Johnny Douglas and the Chubby also invented and popularized many other dances, including 88’s the Fly, the Pony, the Shake and the Hucklebuck. All of them exist in some We are a Bakersfield sound band form today on the dance floor, but it’s the legacy of The Twist that endures that was heavily influenced by the and secures Chubby’s place in history. legends of Bakersfield, such as Merle Chubby is the only artist in history to have five albums in the Billboard Haggard and Buck Owens. We like to Top 12 all at once and the only artist in history to have nine double-sided keep the spirit of traditional country hits. He won the first rock’n’roll Grammy and scored the first platinum music alive. Some people call it outlaw music, we call it country. album in rock’n’roll history. Fifty-four years after Chubby’s first hit, he has released a new single, 9:00 - 9:45 - Tommy Hays Band and the “Changes” an inspiring ballad exploring the theme of transforming your life. It’s loosely based on the changes in Chubby’s own life after more than Western Swingsters five decades in the music scene. Tommy Hays is a guitarist, band leader and vocalist. Tommy has played Chubby continues to tour around the world and make people smile. on stage with many of the old timers who played a part in creating "The Ba- kersfield Sound". He surrounds himself with top notch musicians and with The Western Swingsters release the CD 60 Years of Western Swing, he still is Foster Campbell in much demand as The Tommy Hays Band. and Friends 10:00 - 11:15 - Road Dawgs The Road Dawgs is a band compiled he Golden Empire's high octane R&B, Rock and Funk band was EP Turn Up The Noise, was recorded was a lead guitar picker in many bands of true friendships that have stretched born 10 years ago. As a request to provide entertainment for a one- in Los Angeles and is comprised of all and played all of the famous honky for 10 years. The Road Dawgs are a night show, Foster [Lead Vocal & Guitar] asked some friends to help versatile band and have over 450 songs original material written and performed tonks around Bakersfield. JD’s biggest T out. They had one rehearsal, did the gig. The chemistry was undeniable. in their catalog – anywhere from down by Gregor. passions are writing music and per- home Country to Rock n roll. They are forming the songs that he has written. They were asked to do another show and his Sound Machine has rolled on appreciative of the support of their 1:00 - 2:45 - BakerBilly Band JD Hardy has an authentic sound that ever since. fans and are quick to give back to the The BakerBilly Band was formed in is a blend of traditional and modern This 14-piece band features a powerful horn section with a roster of community for non-profit fund raisers. 2015. Band members consist of Larry country music. some of Bakersfield's premiere horn players led by Entertainer, Mac Mc- Petree on Pedal steel, Jimmy Phillips on Clanahan [Sax, Vocals & Arrangements]. The locked down Rhythm Section 11:30 - 12:45 - Gregor Ross Band drums, Mike Hall on Lead Guitar, Mel 4:45 - 6:15 - John Owens & The Buck is comprised of Foster's favorite people/musicians, Chuck Seaton and Gregor's grandparents were both Lawrence on Bass Guitar, Phillip Hick- Fever Band Laurence Impastato sharing Lead Guitar duties. The Master of the Keys, singers and instrumentalists with Bob erson on 2nd Lead Guitar, and Lorenzo Johnny Dale Owens is the son sampling and voice box, Chris Neufeld. The heartbeat of the band "The “FattKatt” Ybarr, on Rhythm Guitar. The Wills and the Texas Playboys, and they of Buck Owens and Phyllis Buford Ow- General" Ray Sadolsky on Bass and musician’s musician, Eddie Marquardt, instilled the love of country music in BakerBilly sound is a mixture of The ens. Johnny Owens and the Buck Fever Bakersfield Sound and rockabilly. on the skins. The "and friends" are truly that, great friends as well as Gregor. So every chance he could, Gre- Band perform the great classic country family. The lovely and talented ladies providing the "Tasty Vocals" are led gor would play and sing locally, includ- music that Johnny was raised on that by Foster's wife Geri and features their daughters Megan and Hannah. The ing Buck Owens' Crystal Palace. Now, 3:00 - 4:30 - JD Hardy includes Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, party goes full throttle when Tracy Peoples (known to us as MVP) fronts Gregor's first commercial product will JD Hardy lived in Bakersfield, CA and of course Buck Owens. be released on May 20. The six-song until he was 24 years old. His Dad, Jack, the band with some of our biggest numbers.

40 BAKERSFIELD BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2016 l BORTON PETRINI, LLP AMERICA’S PREMIER ONE-DAY CONFERENCE 41 Making It Happen field about the third week of September. supplies the plants as well as placing go the scrutiny of an FBI background Behind the scenes look at this year’s Conference A-1 Party Rentals and Celebrations each and every one of them to produce check with many of their chauffeurs Tents are responsible for providing the intricate flower artistry that has being off-duty law enforcement per- he 26th Anniversary design. Knights also provides all of the VIP all of the tents for our Conference. In become a hallmark of the Bakersfield sonnel who are tasked with driving Conference is the result When deciding to bring back the portable restroom facilities. Ahearn addition, they are tasked with provid- Business Conference. Approximately and protecting their passengers. We of years of refinement, Conference for a 26th Anniversary pre- Rentals will be supplying construction ing tables and chairs. The main tent’s 3,500 plants will be staged surrounded are especially grateful for their respon- planning and foresight sentation, perhaps we got a little ahead equipment such as forklifts, boom clear span is 525 feet by 165 feet. At by approximately 1,100 linear feet of sibility to make sure that all speakers T the same time, Knight’s Pumping and white picket fencing. Augie Armour are delivered to the stage in a timely that have culminated in one of of ourselves. After making the an- lifts, light towers and utility carts to the largest and most famous nouncement, we were then tasked with help the vendors construct and set up Portable Services, Inc. delivers and and Jack Wright are responsible for manner and ensure their safe return to one-day business conferences finding a suitable location that could ac- tents, stages and the general moving installs about 3500 ft of event fencing overseeing the installation of grounds their point of origin. in the world. commodate an event that encompasses of materials through the event. Ahern with pristine windscreen encompassing props such as flags, fountains, fencing As the speakers and entertainers Imagine, being tasked with build- an area just 12 acres shy of the happiest Rentals will also provide lighting for the Conference grounds. and lattice work, as well handling the arrive at the Conference, they will have ing an infrastructure to accommodate place on earth. We were soon contact- the parking area. Getting around the For the 2016 Bakersfield Business upkeep of the grass and grounds during the opportunity to relax prior to going an estimated 5,500 people in less than ed by by the President of California grounds before, during and after the Conference, Ahern Rentals will be sup- construction, and patrolling to ensure on stage in green room trailers provided three weeks (after months of planning) State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), Conference would be nearly impossible plying construction equipment such as there are no hazards to workers or Con- by Pensingers. including electricity, communications, Dr. Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell said CSUB without golf carts provided by Sierra fork lifts, boom lifts, light towers, and ference attendees. With more than 6000 people con- and basic needs such as water and would be proud to host the Conference Golf Management, who also provide utility carts to help the vendors con- Coordinating the conference verging on the California State Uni- restroom facilities? This herculean and would do whatever it takes. Their the multi-passenger carts used by our struct and set up tents, stages, and the grounds security are Bob Bradford and versity, Bakersfield campus, a traffic effort of coordination and planning cooperation has been essential to our Disabled Services. general moving of materials throughout Galen Chow, who work closely with the nightmare could take all of the fun out brings together technical experts and event’s success and we appreciate the With the tents in place and the event. Ahern Rentals will also pro- California State University Bakersfield of attending if it weren’t for the cooper- volunteers, staff and organizers who efforts of their administrators, faculty, two weeks before show time, JoRonCo vide lighting for the evening events and Police Department, local law enforce- ation of the Bakersfield Police Depart- must orchestrate their efforts so the and students alike. delivers and begins installing the main parking areas. ment, public safety agencies, as well as ment Traffic Division which directs and Conference will be a once-in-a-life- The first inkling Bakersfield resi- stage. In additional JoRonCo handles Getting around the 35-acre Confer- private security. routes traffic to the campus, the Univer- time experience for attendees. At the dents have that the Conference is com- the stages for the Political and Media ence site and preparing such a massive sity Police Department who coordinate helm of this well-orchestrated effort is ing is the aluminum beams of the Main Tents as well as the camera and front project would be nearly impossible o assist with keeping the parking on the campus including the Borton Petrini’s Katrina Nelson, who Tent being erected on the soccer fields of house platforms. JoRonCo also pro- without maneuverable, reliable trans- grounds looking excep- Bakersfield Police Department Explor- serves as Conference Coordinator, and at California State University, Bakers- vides the tables, chairs, tents and other portation. A 45 vehicle fleet ranging Ttional, Kern County Sheriff’s er Post 521 who assist with parking. Linda Hartman of Platinum Events, field mid-September. A-1 Party Rentals items needed for the evening concert in from golf, utility and limo carts will be Search and Rescue Divers will manage Motor City Buick GMC Lexus will who serves as the On-Site Coordinator. and Celebrations Tents are responsible the Amphitheater. provided by Sierra Golf Management to a large group of volunteers who will again be providing more than a dozen Linda Hartman relocated into an office for providing all of the tents for the assist during the pre and post set-up as patrol the grounds for garbage. To complimentary shuttle SUV vehicles at Borton Petrini, LLP a year before the Conference and, in addition, A-1 Party eWalt Corporation has well as the day of the Conference. assist in this endeavor, Bakersfield ARC to help those who need assistance in conference coordinating and working Rentals was tasked with providing generously provided site With the tents in place and two- (BARC), the largest service provider getting from the various parking areas with sponsors and vendors in building tables and chairs. The main tent’s clear Dand topographical sur- weeks before show time, JoRonCo in Kern County for adults with devel- to the entrance drop off area. the conference. Katrina commented, span is 165 feet wide and 525 feet long, veying and mapping services delivers and begins installing the main opmental disabilities, will provide and We want to express our appreciation “Linda is my best friend, has been a almost the length of two football fields. for the Conference together with the stage. In addition, they install staging maintain the numerous trash recycling and thank The Bakersfield Californian tremendous asset to the building of the We are thankful for their contribution grounds plans. With surveying services in the political tent, the media stage, all receptacles located throughout the for designing, preparing and printing conference...I couldn’t do it without for this year and years past. The size completed, the grounds layout was camera platforms, the front of house Conference grounds. Their efforts will the attractive and informative syllabus her!” and scope of our event presents special designed and redesigned as the confer- platforms, and the press riser. In total, keep the Conference grounds looking for this year’s conference. Everything starts at the Law Offices challenges that they take with pride and ence grounds developed. Nancy Renfro, they coordinate just a touch over 5,000 clean and tidy. of Borton Petrini, LLP. Many employ- dedication. whose creative vision and landscape sq. ft. of staging. The company is Jim Luff, now of Driving Results, e are excited to have ees of the Firm, along with their regular Long before the tents go up on plans has delighted our attendees for also responsible for supplying all the has been the exclusive and official local Mossman’s Ca- jobs, have additional responsibilities the grounds, the Conference team is many conferences creating, worked required items for the outdoor amphi- speaker transportation coordinator of Wtering providing catering of putting the building blocks of the busy planning the event. To make it with DeWalt Corporation to create our theater evening concert including 3,000 the Bakersfield Business Conference and beverage services for the Conti- Conference together, a few of which easier for them, Ray Morgan Company event’s “patriotic playground”, indicat- chairs, 175 tables, and refreshment since 1990. Weeks before the confer- nental breakfast and lunch as well as are contracting for the speakers and provided office equipment for printing, ing where each and every flower, plant, tents. ence, Jim begins making travel arrange- popcorn in the refreshment tents and entertainers, bidding and contracting scanning, and copying. flag and decoration will be placed. ments with speaker bureaus, personal Sports Tent. Mossman’s is known for for all Conference services, planning When the main tent arrives, Knights The first inkling Bakersfield resi- he foliage plans from Nan- assistants, and the speakers themselves their fish and chips, although that is menus, writing and designing Confer- Pumping and Portable Services delivers dents have that the Conference is com- cy Renfro are brought to life to provide transportation from Los not on today’s menu! The California ence marketing materials, assigning and and installs about 3,000 square feet of ing is the aluminum beams of the Main Tby CCN Nursery and Landscape Angeles hotels, LAX, our own airport, State University Bakersfield Women’s training volunteers, coordinating ticket event fencing with pristine windscreen Tent being erected on the soccer fields and Armstrong Growers. Armstrong local hotels and private residences in Basketball Team will be assisting with sales, and determining the grounds’ encompassing the Conference grounds. at California State University Bakers- Growers supplies live flowers and CCN Southern California. All drivers under- the distribution of Pepsi products in the

42 BAKERSFIELD BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2016 l BORTON PETRINI, LLP AMERICA’S PREMIER ONE-DAY CONFERENCE 43 production television mobile unit, cameras refreshment tents and Sports Tent. of both their talent and commitment. will again be provided by Bakersfield Fam- and video feeds for the main tent confer- The Farmers’ Market will be coordi- Because of the international flavor of ily Medical Center. ence event. nated by two volunteers who have been the Conference and the widespread inter- And don’t forget the Conference’s Freestyle Event Services, Inc. is pro- in the produce business for more than 30 est, a special Media Tent is provided each traditional patriotic fireworks display finely viding the Big Mo screen located near the years, Michael Ramirez and Wyatt Wong. year for the approximately 250 journalists choreographed and orchestrated by Pyro farmers’ market and ice cream pavilion for The Grapery will be presenting a grape covering the Conference. Organizing and Spectacular. those enjoying the produce from the farm- tasting for their unique flavored grapes...a coordinating the massive influx of print and ers’ market or ice cream treats. Freestyle real treat for this year’s conference attend- broadcast journalists is Brandon Martin. is also providing TVs and communication ees. Frito-Lay will also have its products Conference organizers want guests to Getting technical for the Sports Tent, Media Tent and other located in the Farmers’ Market along with be “safe and secure” on the Conference areas on the grounds. produce from Grimmway Farms, Sun grounds and see to it that any special health eeping communications Eye Street Productions is providing World, Hein Ranch Company, Wonderful, needs are met, so Bakersfield Family Med- amongst the Conference video introductions of the speakers in the and La Rosa Fruit Bars. ical Center enthusiastically steps forward organizers, security and the K main tent as well as the video feed of the Scoops of vanilla, strawberry, chocolate each year to provide first aid and medical dozens of vendors and volunteers comes evening program in the CSUB Amphithe- chip, and cookies-n-cream by Rainbow assistance to guests. In case of sudden ill- under the responsibility of Steve Grove and ater. Treats & Catering will be served at the ness or injury the Bakersfield Fire Depart- Applied Technology. We are indebted for Ice Cream Pavilion. We are exceptionally ment will be present. their high-level participation in providing roviding all the power to proud to have La Rosa fruit bars will be at It’s been said that volunteering comes all two-way radios and ensuring communi- the 35 acres of Conference the Conference this year as well. from the heart, and at the Bakersfield cations are crystal clear. grounds is Event Power Solutions We are exceptionally pleased this year Business Conference, it shows! Under the Once the stage is set, Roger Upton P who has the responsibility of supply- to have McCafe coffee and specialty coffee direction of Sandy Sons, head of the Con- Design begins its wizardry of transforming ing super quiet generators to power the drinks provided by our local McDonald's ference Volunteer Team, approximately 500 a bare stage into a dramatic backdrop for Conference. Besides providing generators owners. community members go out of their way our speakers and entertainers. Designing for power, miles of cable are run to all the Perhaps the most interesting bit of feed- to make this day the most pleasant it could such a massive project takes weeks to work tents and areas on the grounds so the show back we continue to receive is about the possibly be. Beside Sandy is Diane Cogdal out and hundreds of details to consider, can go. impressiveness of the portable restrooms who has volunteered since the second such as size of props and their scale so Our electronic devices keep us con- provided by Knight’s Pumping and Portable or third year the Conference began. We both the live audience and those who see it nected to each other and social media. Services, Inc. Their commitment for this would like to express our sincerest grati- from one of the numerous screens scattered AT&T Cellular is providing wifi service event consists of 60 “VIP” self-contained tude to these magnificent ladies who come throughout the Conference site see the this year so Conference attendees can stay flushing units for the ladies complete with back year after year, with a smile on their same image at the same scale. connected. They are also have cell phones sinks, lighting, and mirrors that run off so- face—willing to do whatever it takes! With one week to go, the conference available at the AT&T Tent for making lar power to operate the battery. The men The Bakersfield Volunteer Center pro- grounds have really taken shape. It is at calls. will appreciate the 40 DLX special event vides volunteers who stuff the conference his point that electricity, audio and video As the the day program ends and we “Granite” units with hand sanitizer and bags, wrap the conference trash cans, and equipment is installed. What does it take move to the evening concert, the sound handwashing units. We cannot say enough place the conference bags, flags and fans to put together a production of this mag- and lighting are provided by Innovative about their commitment and goal to make on the tables for our attendees. nitude? Hundreds of technical specialists Concert Lighting and Pacific West Sound sure guests want to stay longer and come in every field from electronics, lighting, for your music and dancing enjoyment. Of back the next time. or those staying for the eve- power management, audio and video come course, the Conference wouldn’t be com- Once again Russo’s Books will be ning concert program, locally together to give you the best entertainment plete without the patriotic fireworks show returning to the Conference to help manage owned and operated Hodel’s Country experience possible. F provided by Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. book sales in our Stars and Stripes Pa- Dining, serving Bakersfield’s best buffet Tom Bollard of MSI Production Since the last conference, we are sad to vilion. The team at Russo’s loves talking over 40 years, has prepared a scrumptious Services (a graduate from Bakersfield’s report we have lost three key people who about books and our attendees tend to be homemade evening picnic-style meal to Garces Memorial High School) is back for have been with the Conference since the voracious readers, so we know their knowl- be enjoyed under the stars at tables in the his twelfth conference as the Conference’s beginning in 1985...Borton Petrini, LLP edge and efforts will be appreciated. amphitheater prior to the evening concert technical director to attendees with a no attorney Bill Cantrell , George Serban and We’re thankful to the team at The and fireworks show. wrinkles or hiccups experience. Kevin DeBondt. At the first Conference, Bakersfield Californian for the long hours Mossman’s Catering along with the Freestyle Event Services, Inc., has the program on schedule. Serban Sound with the assistance of Kevin DeBondt, his Bill at 6’8” was one of the two “Secret and inspiration they have put into creating California State University Bakersfield the huge responsibility of providing the Systems has been involved with the Con- son-in-law, until it attendance swelled to Service” providing security for speaker Pat this year’s Conference Syllabus. The extra Women’s Basketball Team will continue theatrical lighting, crystal clear audio, and ference since year one, when they were 10,000 people in 1999. At that point Ser- Paulsen, the perpetual President candidate. time and effort they put in and their drive to provide refreshment services at the the the numerous large LED screens in the contracted to provide several microphones ban Sound made the transition to serve as After that first fun year, Bill became the to present information about our event amphitheater through the conclusion of the main tent, as well as audio and lighting in for a small business conference. Through Technical Coordinator, thus overseeing all key person backstage greeting speakers, and speakers accurately has benefitted our program. the political and media tents. the years, George Serban continued to technical application at the Conference. getting them on stage timely, and keeping event greatly and we are very appreciative First aid services at the amphitheater TV ProGear will be providing the expand for the needs of the Conference

44 BAKERSFIELD BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2016 l BORTON PETRINI, LLP AMERICA’S PREMIER ONE-DAY CONFERENCE 45 Stars & Stripes Arcade By Bank of America

longtime feature of the Bakers- Kissinger, Shimon Peres, William the book signing. field Business Conference has Bennett, Bob Dole, Debbi Fields, Joan “He practically had to be dragged All Makes and Models A been the Stars & Stripes Arcade Lunden, Desmond Tutu, Ray Bradbury, off because it was his time to speak,” Specializing in: and Bookstore brought to us this year G. Gordon Liddy, John Wooden, Sally she said. “He kept saying, 'Just a few by Bank of America, where books writ- Ride, Walter Schirra, James Carville, more, just a few more.” He kept mak- • Smog Checks • Air conditioning ten by and about your favorite speakers Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., James Car- ing excuses why he couldn't leave. He'd are supplied by Russo’s Books, a local- ville, John Major, Steve Young and see someone in line (as he was walking • Tune-ups Service and Repair ly owned book store. Many speakers John Wallace have graciously attended away) and say, 'You look like a veteran • Diagnostics • Mufflers will be holding book signings today, book signings. “It gives the attendees – I need to sign your book.” • Brakes • Catalytic exclusively for Conference guests. a chance to bring home memorabilia Advance notice cannot be given • Front end Converters The Bakersfield Business Confer- that's special,” said Charmaines Lyons, as to which speakers will be available • Fuel injection ence offers the opportunity to hear and a volunteer who worked in the book for book signings and the Conference The Sports Tent see some of the world's most famous signing from 1998 through 2001. cannot guarantee speakers will be 23 YEARS IN BUSINESS leaders, entertainers, educators and busi- “Debbi Fields ( of Mrs. Fields' available to sign books Conference day. By Bright House and Olympian Corner ness icons. Many of our speakers have Cookies fame) was almost late for her Speaker book signing is a Conference TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU authored books about their experiences plane because she refused to leave day “do you have time and will you ust because you are at one of the largest business confer- 6561 White Lane, Ste H, 10120 Rosedale Hwy, or particular field of excellence, and before she signed everyone's book who agree to sign” arrangement made with ences in the world doesn't mean you have to miss out on Conference organizers realized years was in line,” Charmaine said. “And ev- the speaker when they arrive on Con- Jthe really important things in life, like....sports! This year, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Bakersfield, CA 93312 ago that attendees would appreciate the eryone in line had at least two or more ference grounds. However, throughout thanks in big part to Bright House Networks, who provided all 661-837-1903 661-588-3841 opportunity to purchase these books to of her books” Conference day, announcements are of the TV and Internet connectivity, we’d like to point you in the enhance their visit to the Conference. Bob Dole also was a favorite. The made giving the times of those speak- direction of The Sports Tent. Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 8:00am to 4:00pm Throughout the years, such political former U.S. Senator and presidential ers who will be at the Bank of America Inside is every sports fanatic's dream, a wall of televisions icons, authors and luminaries as Henry candidate seemed to enjoy his time at Stars & Stripes Arcade. tuned into sporting events. You'll be able to watch Major League Baseball playoffs, college football and basketball games, Na- tional Basketball Association games, NASCAR, and more. Patrons are able to watch these events on several 50-inch monitors, plus several other televisions, all in HD. In addition to the games live on television, guests are able to stay up-to-date on the other happenings in sports via a con- tinuous Internet Connection. Large monitors are dedicated to attendees who want to check on their favorite sports teams or look up up-to-the-minute scores “The [tent] is enormously popular,” said Sport Tent Super- visor John Wallace. “We started out years ago with just two laptop computers. Now we have four computers and four techs working to keep up” But what's it like in the Sports Tent? “We've had some pretty good rivalries over the years,” said Wallace. Guests have also been treated to surprise visits from famous athletes. For instance, one year some former Olympians stopped by the Tent Air Conditioning Heating and watched some of the games with the attendees and signed Service and Repair autographs. “It was wild when they showed up,” Wallace said. “It was buzzing all day long after that.” Residential / Commercial The Sports Tent has an exciting addition this year with the Hours of Operation Olympian Corner where you will see Olympic champions from Monday-Friday 8am-5pm past Olympics as well as this year’s Rio Games, who will be do- ing meet and greets, photo opportunities and signing autographs (661) 665-9000 throughout the day.

46 BAKERSFIELD BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2016 l BORTON PETRINI, LLP AMERICA’S PREMIER ONE-DAY CONFERENCE 47 The Global Community Volunteeers A look at the cities, states and countries represented at the Bakersfield Business Conference

Alaska Acampo Brawley Corning Fillmore Imperial Beach Lone Pine Newburry Park ow does an event volunteer corp. This year's one of her most interesting whole idea of volunteers is Anchorage Acton Brea Corona Firebaugh Indian Wells Long Beach Newcastle the magnitude of the Conference will offer the memories is when Ronald to pamper the attendees, to Cordova Adelanto Brentwood Corona Del Mar Flintridge Indio Loomis Newhall Ketchikan Agoura Buellton Coronado Folsom Industry Los Alamitos Newman Bakersfield Business opportunity to participate to Regan was a speaker. “It was make it easy for them to get Valdez Agoura Hills Buena Park Corralitos Fontana Inglewood Los Alamos Newport Beach H Uppingham Agua Dulce Buhl Costa Mesa Foothill Ranch Inyokern Los Altos Newport Coast Conference come together? approximately 450 volun- raining and his limo was where they need to go and Aguanga Burbank Cotati Forest Falls Irvine Los Angeles Nipomo Who makes it happen? What teers. driven into the Main Tent easy for them to enjoy the Alabama Ahwahnee Burlingame CotoDeCaza Foresthill Irwindale Los Angles No. Hollywood Auburn Alameda Burlington CotodeCaza Forestville Isla Vista Los Banos Norco goes on behind the scenes The conference has because of the downpour. day.” Birmingham Alamo BurntRanch Cottonwood Fort Bragg Ivanhoe Los Gatos North Fork Carrollton Alhambra Burson Coulterville Fortuna Jackson Los Olivos North Highland that our 5,500 guests rarely become a tradition for many Attendees had napkins on The volunteers don't Grove Hill AlisoViejo Buttonwillow Courtland Foster Jamul Los Osos North Hills see? Who are these people in local volunteers. the top their heads.... The consider volunteering at the Inverness Alpaugh Byron Covina Foster City Janesville Lost Hills North Hollywood Mobile Alpine CalabasaPark CrescentCity Fountain Valley June Lake Lucerne Valley Northridge Conference shirts? They are Sandy Ward, Volunteer most fun is always dealing Conference a job-they con- Surnalnd AltaLoma Calabasas Crestline Fowler Juniper Hills Lynwood Norwalk the volunteers who donate Coordinator, has been at the with mother nature.” sider it a privilege. The Con- Altadena Caliente Creston FrazierPark Keene Madera Novato Arkansas Altus Calif. Hot Springs Crockett Freedom Kentfield Magalia OakHills Conference each of its 17 According to Sandy, ference would not be what it Alma American Canyon California City CrowleyLake Fremont Kenwood Malibu OakPark Cabort Anaheim Calipatria CrowsLanding Frenso Kerman Mammoth Lakes OakView years. The first year as an it's all about attitude. “The is without the volunteers. Gilbert Anaheim Hills Calistoga CulverCity Fresno Kernville Manhattan Beach Oakdale Almost all volunteers attendee and then as a vol- Harrisburg Anderson Camarillo Cupertino Friant Keyes Manteca Oakhurst have volunteered in prior Hot Springs Angels Camp Cambria Cypress Fullerton KingCity Maricopa Oakland unteer each year thereafter. Village Angelus Oaks Cameron Park DalyCity Galt Kingsburg Marina Oakley years, providing the Con- LittleRock Angwin Campbell DanaPoint Garden Grove La Canada Marina Del Rey Oakville ference with an experi- “I've had some very inter- Springdale Anitoch Canoga Park Danville Gardena La Canada Marinwood Oceano enced volunteer corp. esting assignments,” said Antelope Cantua Creek Davis Gilroy Flintridge Marion Oceanside Arizona Antioch Canyon Country DelMar Glencoe La Crescenta Mariposa Ojai Sandy. “I've done everything Anthem Apple Valley Canyon Lake DelRey Glendale La Habra Martinez O’Neals Apache Junction Aptos Capistrano Beach Delano Glendora La Habra Heights Marysville Olivenhain from taking care of the aged Avondale AquaDulce Capitola Delhi Glennville La Jolla Maywood Ontario hundreds of hours to make to talking with Henry Win- Bullhead City Arbuckle Cardiff Denair GoldRiver La Mesa McFarland Onyx Cave Creek Arcadia Cardiff ByThe Sea Desert Hot Goleta La Mirada McKittrick Orange the Conference a reality! kler while he was waiting to Chandler Arcata Carlsbad Springs Gonzales La Palma McArthur Orange Cove They are mostly volun- go on stage. It's a lot of fun Cottonwood Arizona Carmel DFW Airport Goshen La Puente McFarland Orange Park Delaware Arleta Carmel Valley DiGiorgio Granada Hills La Quinta McKittrick Acres teers-community members but we also know to take it Flagstaff Arniona Carmichael Diablo Grand Terrace La Selva Beachj Meadow Vista Orangevale Florence Arnold Carnelian Bay Diamond Bar Granite Bay La Sierra Mendota Orangewale who have dedicated them- seriously.” Fountain Hills Aromas Carpinteria Diamond Springs Grapevine La Verne Menifee Orcutt selves to the task of making Diane Cogdal has vol- Gilbert Arroyo Grande Carson DiGiorgio Grass Valley La Costa Menlo Park Orinda Glendale Arvin Caruthers Dinuba Greenbrae Ladera Ranch Mentone Orland each Conference better than unteered for the Conference Goodyear Atascadero Caspar Discovery Bay Greenfield Lafayette Merced Oro Grand Green Valley Atherton Castaic Dixon Gridley Laguna Beach Middletown Oro Grande the one before. They are the since the second or third Harrison Atwater Castro Valley DosPalos Groveland Laguna Hills Midpines Orosi ticket takers at the main gate, year. “I'm growing old with Lake Havasu City Auberry Castroville Dove Canyon Grover Beach Laguna Niguel Mill Valley Oroville Litchfield Park Auburn Cathedral City Downey Guadalupe Laguna Woods Millbrae Oxmard they are riding around in the it,” she laughed. 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On July 1, 2016 Kern Medical transitioned from a Kern County owned and operated facility to a freestanding Hospital Authority. We are aiming to improve the overall health of the community by providing medical excellence in all areas, including:

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