Heather Johnson: CEO of Ingenium (Mindshare Group)
Wed, 04/24/2019 - 3:26pm | chuck_333
When Heather Johnson took a job answering phones for a hazardous waste firm while studying at Cal State San Marcos, she could have never known it would lead her to a career in the field and ultimately a position as CEO of Ingenium, a provider of comprehensive hazardous waste disposal services. She came to San Diego while studying engineering at Cal State Poly in San Luis Obispo – not for career, but because she had a boyfriend at the time who was a Marine at Camp Pendleton. Since Heather did not love engineering, it was easy for her to decide to try something different.Ryan Saathoff: CEO of R.G. Alliance Group (Sponsor)
Wed, 04/24/2019 - 3:12pm | chuck_333
Ryan Saathoff got his start owning a business in 1999 by running a trucking company. After hard work and lessons learned, he ultimately realized that his real passion was understanding finances and how to make them work for people. He trusted his internal voice that counseled him to step forward, and with two partners, he founded R.G. Alliance Group in 2013. His guiding philosophy, he said, “is to simplify the way we engage with our clients: be kind, be honest and do our best.”Shaina Gross: CEO of Susan G. Komen Foundation San Diego (Non-profit)
Wed, 04/24/2019 - 2:59pm | chuck_333
After spending 10 years in public health in North Carolina, Shaina Gross packed up, put her dog in the car and followed her brother who was headed to San Diego for the surfing That journey ultimately brought her to her current position as CEO of Susan G. Komen Foundation San Diego, an advocacy and service organization for women dealing with breast cancer.Damian McKinney: CEO of McKinney Capital & Advisory
Mon, 04/22/2019 - 3:20pm | chuck_333
More than three decades ago, USC graduate Damian McKinney noticed two framed posters in his boss’s office. One read, “Poverty Sucks.” The other read, “He Who Dies with the Most Toys Wins.” These messages didn’t sit well with Damian as he reflected on what his parents had taught him: Leaders are responsible for using their power to benefit others.Eric Leitstein, CEO of OMG Hospitality
Wed, 03/27/2019 - 9:39pm | chuck_333
Eric Leitstein, who today runs OMG Hospital Group, started out as a teenager clearing tables at summertime resorts in the Catskill Mountains of New York. His journey has taken him to Florida, Hawaii and Australia, from bartender to manager and ultimately owner.Karen Terra, CEO of Emilio Nares Foundation
Wed, 03/27/2019 - 9:15pm | chuck_333
The Emilio Nares Foundation was founded by Richard and Diane Nares in 2003 after their son, Emilio, lost his battle with cancer at age five. They met hundreds of families without resources to care for a child with cancer and decided to turn their loss into a legacy to help families navigate through their child’s treatment. “We primarily serve low-income, under served families and help them meet their basic needs throughout their difficult journey.” said Karen Terra, the Foundation’s CEO. “ Every family I speak with, invariably, tells me how much our programs mean to them.”- « first
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