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Volunteer Spotlight – Power Lunch Chair: Jessica Delgado, Broadway Bank

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Broadway Bank

About the Company: Headquartered in San Antonio, Broadway Bank was founded in 1941.  It has evolved from a small neighborhood bank into one of the largest independently owned banks in Texas.  Today, Broadway Bank continues to function as a family-owned and operated financial institution.  Broadway Bank offers a full range of sophisticated financial services, including personal banking, private banking, military banking, business banking and wealth management.  With more than $2.9 billion in total assets, the highly rated Bank operates 38 locations in San Antonio, Austin and the surrounding areas.  Visit the Broadway Bank website at broadwaybank.com for more information.

About the Program: Power Lunch will be your most important meal of the month! The lunch provides attendees the opportunity to introduce themselves and their company to other chamber members, hear an informative speaker and network with other attendees. Check the North SA Chamber Calendar of Events for registration and to look at upcoming topics.

Personally Speaking:  Jessica is currently the Chair of Power Lunch and a Co-Chair of the Ambassadors committee. She has been a member with the North SA Chamber for 6 years and has volunteered for various events such as the Executive Women’s Conference and the Annual Golf Tournament. Jessica is also a proud student of this year’s Leadership Lab class – an award-winning program developed by the chamber to promote leadership development and workforce preparedness. “The North SA Chamber plays a vital role in our community as it offers the ability to promote commerce, meet new people , build stronger connections and achieve both professional and personal goals.”

Volunteer Spotlight – On the Horizon Chair: E.J. Jaax, Aspect Wealth Management

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Aspect Wealth Management

About the Company: E. J. Jaax is a CFP® with Aspect Wealth Management; one of the top ranked independent wealth management advisory firms in San Antonio.  At Aspect Wealth, we have been serving a select group of business owners, professionals, executives, and families for 17 years with the mission to improve and simplify the lives of our clients, granting them greater satisfaction, confidence, and freedom to achieve more in life.  We accomplish this by building deep, long-term relationships with a select group of clients to help them in the stewardship of their time, talent, and resources.  Our clients delegate their financial affairs to us so they can focus on those areas that give their lives meaning and purpose.

About the Program: On the Horizon is an informational luncheon program focused on key emerging trends in business for San Antonio and the surrounding regional area.  Watch the North SA Chamber website for upcoming detailed information on the benefits to your business from this exciting 2014 program and event.

Personally Speaking: E. J., has been involved with the North San Antonio Chamber for 3 years now, serving as a very active Ambassador and an Ambassador team captain.  He enjoys welcoming new members, and expressing his appreciation to the chamber’s loyal members at their special events.  “The North Chamber has been an excellent resource to be more involved in the community, provides great opportunities to connect with local businesses in the community, and to help them connect with other vital partners to support their growth and sustainability in San Antonio.”

Volunteer Spotlight – Government Affairs Chair: Kevin Connor, Jacobs

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Jacobs

About the Company: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services. With 2012 revenues of nearly $11 billion, Jacobs offers full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets. The San Antonio office offers engineering, architectural and construction management services addressing transportation, public works, residential, commercial and federal markets. Kevin is the Operations Manager for the San Antonio and Austin offices.

About the Program: Hear the Mayor’s Vision for San Antonio during a luncheon program featuring keynote address by Mayor Julián Castro and get “the Bexar facts” regarding County priorities directly from County Judge Nelson Wolff at the State of the County luncheon.

Personally Speaking: Kevin is third of a line of North Chamber board members from Jacobs – which has been supporting the North Chamber for more than 12 years. Kevin looks forward to chairing Government Affairs in 2014 and says, “We see the North Chamber providing business advocacy and thought leadership on key issues driving San Antonio’s growth.”

Volunteer Spotlight – Golf Tournament Chair: Adam Harris, Frost

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Harris_AdamAbout the Company: Adam Harris is Assistant Vice President and Commercial Real Estate Manager at Frost Bank. Managing the complex business of the bank’s commercial real estate customers takes a lot of drive, but making sure everyone gets the personal service for which Frost Bank is known is more important. Whether managing portfolios, underwriting loans, or providing financing for retail, industrial, office, and multi-family construction, Harris understand that integrity is key – and growing and maintaining trustworthy relationships is what really builds a community.

About the Program: The Golf Tournament combines networking and entertainment for businesses and their clients. The day includes golf, prizes, a silent auction and much more. Various levels of sponsorships are available and provide an excellent marketing opportunity for member businesses.

Personally Speaking: Adam is a graduate of the North Chamber’s 2012 Leadership Lab class. His volunteer work with the North Chamber demonstrates the strength of his civic and personal business commitments. “The North Chamber plays a vital role in connecting local businesses in the community through efforts to advocate for business and education, recognize deserving leaders, and provide professional development,” he says. “The golf tournament is a great way to get out and enjoy a fun-filled day, and socialize and network with other members and to help support the North Chamber of Commerce,” Harris says.

Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Bachman, eESI

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Bachmann_LindaAbout the Company: Linda Bachman is the Controller for eEmployers Solutions, Inc. (eESI), a Professional Employers Organization (PEO) – a full-service human resource outsourcing company. eESI provides human resources services, payroll administration, workers’ compensation, risk management and employee benefits. Our headquarters are in San Antonio, TX, but we have additional offices in Houston, Dallas, Austin, Corpus Christi, and in Denver and Colorado Springs, CO.

About the Program: The CFO Forum is a learning series that caters to CFOs and focuses on offering speakers that provide CFOs with timely topics and information they can use in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Personally Speaking: eEmployers Solutions, Inc. has been a member of the North Chamber for approximately 12 years, and Linda has been involved with the CFO committee for just over a year. She says, “The North Chamber is eESI’s Chamber of choice because of its leadership and commitment to San Antonio businesses.” Linda adds, “eESI represents small and medium sized companies in San Antonio, and the Chamber has become an invaluable resource in supporting our clients’ businesses, goals and ultimately their success.”

Volunteer Spotlight: Laura O’Donnell, Haynes and Boone, LLP

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AODonnell_Laurabout the Company: Laura O’Donnell is a Partner with the law firm of Haynes and Boone. She is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Laura specializes in FLSA collective actions and state wage and hour class actions as well as class discrimination, particularly EEOC claims of systemic discrimination. Laura is co-leader of the Firm’s Wage and Hour Litigation group.

About the Program: This year, the North Chamber and Haynes and Boone, LLP will present an Annual Employment Law Update for the 12th consecutive year. This full-day program is designed to update employers, human resources professionals, in-house councils, managers and business owners on the latest in employment law to help reduce and/or avoid costly litigation. Haynes and Boone lend their most skilled employment law attorneys from across Texas for this enriching legal seminar.

Personally Speaking: Laura has been involved with the North Chamber for many years working on the Enterprising Women’s Conference and chairing several EWC committees. Laura has chaired the Annual Employment Law Update since its inception 12 years ago.

Ambassadors Chair: David Quintanilla, Quint-Essential Tax and Financial Professionals

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Quintanilla_DavidAbout the Company: Quint-Essential Tax and Financial Professionals provides their clients with the knowledge, advice and tools necessary to maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. Their mission is to build long-term relationships with clients by thoroughly understanding their wants and needs in every financial situation. Quint-Essential Tax and Financial Professionals offers their best in customer service, honest client communications, due diligence and sound analysis in every aspect of taxes and wealth management.

About the Program: The Ambassadors committee is the front line service group that supports member businesses by attending grand opening, relocation, anniversary and other special celebrations. The Ambassadors committee offers a prime opportunity to position your business within the community while earning personal recognition, providing good will to member businesses and gaining helpful information on a variety of topics at monthly meetings.

Personally Speaking: David has been involved with Ambassadors for three years and says, “Being a member of the North Chamber has been a thrill for me. As an Ambassador, I have met many different people from various industries and have expanded my network exponentially.” David says his involvement has helped him gain referrals, new clients and close friends. “This is what the Chamber is all about – helping businesses become successful and having fun at the same time,” he adds.

Leadership Lab Chair: Lisa Pinto, SWBC

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Pinto_LisaAbout the Company: SWBC is a diversified financial services company providing a wide range of insurance, investments, mortgages, employee benefits, and more to individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. I am the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. I am responsible for the company’s public relations efforts and working with the media throughout the country. I also lead our business-to-business marketing efforts.

About the Program: Leadership Lab is an award-winning program that fosters and enhances leadership by focusing on a foundation of relationship building and professional development utilizing new and innovative practices. More than just a nine-month experience—the relationships nurtured and the personal development gained from the program inspire greatness in personal and organizational leadership.

Personally Speaking: Lisa is a 2008 graduate of the North San Antonio Chamber Leadership Lab. Lisa says, “This program is a wonderful personal and professional development course that helps all of the area’s rising stars! It helped me tremendously as I became a manager with SWBC.” Lisa also serves on the Chamber’s Gala creative committee.

CIO Breakfast Chair: Larry Ratcliff, Jefferson Bank

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Ratcliff_LarryAbout the Company: Jefferson Bank is an independent, family-owned community financial institution serving San Antonio and the surrounding Hill Country by providing premier commercial and personal banking, trust and mortgage services, as well as wealth management. Larry is the SVP and CIO, and he develops the IT strategy for the bank, while managing IT, information security and item processing.

About the Program: CIO breakfasts are a knowledge series designed exclusively for and by CIOs and is open to technology and IT executives. At monthly breakfasts, speakers discuss current and relevant technology issues and local IT leaders share experiences and ideas with their peers.

Personally Speaking: Larry has been attending North Chamber CIO Breakfast series for several years. He says, “The North Chamber excels at bringing business leaders together to achieve growth and opportunity.”

Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa Lewis, CPS Energy – Social U Chair

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Lisa Lewis
CPS Energy

About the Company: Lisa Lewis is Vice President of Corporate Communications & Media Relations for CPS Energy, the nation’s largest municipally owned energy utility providing both natural gas and electric service in and around the seventh-largest city in the nation. Lewis joined CPS Energy’s Marketing team in 2001, and manages internal and external communications, corporate responsibility, branding and social media. Before joining CPS Energy, Lisa worked in the advertising industry with service-industry clients from healthcare to transit.

About the Program: The Social Media Committee is working to deliver quality instruction in social and digital media marketing for non-profit and corporate marketing/PR tacticians, and small- to mid-sized business owners, executives and managers who utilize social media or are interested in trends and tactics and how they affect profitability. Social U is a social media university for savvy marketers and features instruction, discussion and networking among local thought, strategy and implementation leaders in social and digital media as well as an interactive social media experience on event day.

Personally Speaking: Lisa, who sits on the North SA Chamber board of directors, says, “Social U has created great interaction among communications professionals across our city.” Lisa says she enjoys the discussion at events and committee meetings, “I have the pleasure of working with great communicators: lifelong pros, bright young hotshots, brand experts – among the volunteers and the Chamber staff.” Lisa explains that most marketers are still learning when it comes to digital and social media, and she says, “Social U is a great forum for this type of professional education.”