John J. Carbone - Kaiser Permanente

John Carbone has been with Kaiser Permanente for over 25 years. He is currently the Area Pharmacy Director Kaiser's Napa/Solano Service Area, where he oversees all Pharmacy Services for the Kaiser Permanente facilities in Vallejo, Napa, Fairfield, and Vacaville. John's office is at the Vacaville site, and he is intimately involved in the planning of the new hospital that Kaiser Permanente will be opening in Vacaville in the Spring of 2009. Although they live in Yolo County, John's wife Patty also works at the Kaiser Vacaville facility as a Diabetes Case Manager. John is an avid outdoorsman whose main hobbies are fishing, golf, and picking the banjo.

Khristie LuMaye - The Reporter, Bay Area News Group

Khristie LuMaye is the Manager of The Target Publications Department for The Reporter, The Woodland Daily Democrat and Vallejo Times Herald. She has worked in the Advertising industry for the past 16 Years for both newspapers and direct mail companies. Khristie was raised in Vacaville and graduated from Vacaville High School and then attended Sacramento City College as a Business Major. Khristie and her husband Eric live in Vacaville and are raising two girls, Sara age 14 and Samantha, age 5.

Justin English - Premier Commercial

Justin English, Sales associate for Premier Commercial, was raised in Vacaville, California and is a 1997 graduate of Vacaville High School. Premier Commercial provides real estate services to business owners and investors by helping buy, sell or lease commercial property. Since joining Premier Commercial, Justin has closed several leases and recently helped Metro Candy, a 21,000 square foot candy processing and packaging facility, find their location here in Vacaville. Justin is a member of the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce and represents them as an Ambassador at various events throughout the year. Justin is very involved in the local cycling community. His first job growing up was at Ray’s Cycle working for the Posey’s. He often is involved in the local Monticello Cycling Club rides.

Olivia Trudell - CAL INC

Olivia Trudell was raised and lived in Vacaville most of her life. She is a graduate of Will C. Wood High School and California State University, Sacramento. She is currently the Vice President of Contracts & Preconstruction for CAL INC, a family owned, local construction and remediation company. She lives in Dixon with her husband Michael and daughter Brooklynn, and she enjoys taking business trips and vacations with her family. She is active in the community and is the current chairperson for an local non-profit called Stan Foster Memorial Golf Tournament.

Alex Berger - US Air Force

Alex Berger is a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force, and is assigned to Travis AFB as Squadron Commander under the 615th Contingency Response Wing. He has served in the Air Force for over 16 years as an intelligence officer, and has held a variety of assignments including working in a fighter squadron in Germany and as a Latin America analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington DC. He lives in Vacaville with his wife Samantha, daughter Emily, and son Joshua.

Kari Rader - Vacaville Social Services Corporation

Kari Rader is a San Francisco native who has lived in Vacaville since 1999. Kari graduated from San Francisco University High School and the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Sociology. Mrs. Rader’s background is in retail sales and business management. She is currently the Executive Director of Vacaville Social Services Corporation, operators of Opportunity House, Opportunity House Thrift Store and the transitional housing program; Helping Hands for the Homeless. Kari’s mission is to serve the homeless and disenfranchised that come to Opportunity House by providing services to these clients. Our goals are that clients find permanent housing become employed and self-sufficient contributors to our community. She is married to John Rader and has a daughter in elementary school, enjoys time with her family, boating and cooking. Kari is a Soroptimist International of Vacaville and sits on the Vacaville Community Welfare Association Board and Northern Solano County Advisory Board.

Shea McGuire- Coldwell Banker

Shea McGuire was born and raised in Vacaville and currently works as a Real Estate Agent at Coldwell Banker. She is a graduate of Vacaville High and Loyola Marymount University. During college Shea spent 1 year working with the Peace Corps Fellowship Tutorial program in Watts, LA. After College she spent 2 years with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Belize teaching pregnant teens as well as directing adult health-education classes. She returns 1-2 times a year to check-in on the adult programs, visit former students, and build on a piece of land she owns. In 2001, Shea ventured to Ghana, West Africa with Cross Cultural Solutions to teach Math and Science to middle school children in a small village. Shea moved back to the US and spent 2 years living and teaching in San Francisco’s Western Addition neighborhood. Shea moved back to Vacaville in 2003 to get into the family business with her father, Paul McGuire, a real estate developer, investor and entrepreneur. Shea married Ireland native, Michael Keane, in 2006 and they began to plant their roots in the Vacaville community that Shea loved as a child. Together they have been successful in real estate investment and re-development. Their current project is re-habilitating a historical building on Main Street in Downtown Vacaville. Shea has been involved with fundraising for Opportunity House and has volunteered with many local charities. Shea is excited to continue to make positive contributions to the Vacaville Community and make sure it is a wonderful place to raise her family!

Alexa Roemer - Genentech

Alexa Roemer has worked in Vacaville at Genentech since 2000 and she is currently a Supervisor in Manufacturing. She is a graduate of the University of California at Davis with a degree in Biological Sciences. She lives in Vacaville with her husband Chad. In her free time, Alexa enjoys running, reading, and cycling.

Tracy Mitchell - President of Trade Mark Advertising

Tracy Mitchell moved to Vacaville in 1989. Before starting his own company Trade Mark Advertising in 2004 Tracy spent 20 years in media sales and sales training. In 1994 Tracy married his Portuguese Princess Joyce they now have two beautiful daughters; Abigail 9 and Isabelle 5. Although Tracy and Joyce Mitchell grew up and lived in different parts of the state they have truly found a home here in Vacaville. Tracy has served as President of the Vacaville Kiwanis club, General Chairman for Vacaville Fiesta Days and is currently serving on the board of directors for Vacaville Rotary. When not working or volunteering, Tracy enjoys time with his girls, golfing and the company of good friends.

Ginger Holguin - A Stroke of Magic

My Name is Ginger Rae Holguin. I have lived in Vacaville for 10 years. I was born in Lincoln, Illinois and raised in Fresno, California. I have two children Dawson 8, and Dakota 10. I have an amazing, wonderful, and very supportive husband, Robert Ray Holguin. Until recently, I worked as a Director of Operations for a large Dental Management Company running 19 dental offices and a sales team. Additionally, I was responsible for all union negotiations. I resigned my position and left the corporate world and along with my husband we decided to pursue a dream and journey together. We opened A Stroke of Magic on June 1, 2007. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering at my children’s school, and spending time with my family. My hobbies include: painting, snow boarding, and scuba diving.

Jan Maguire - Program Director

Jan Maguire is the program director for Leadership Vacaville. She is a graduate of Vacaville High School and University of California Berkeley. During her career as a corporate trainer, Jan lived in New Orleans and London, England where she met her husband Vince. They jumped at the opportunity to move to Vacaville because both knew Vacaville would be a wonderful place to raise their children, Grace and Sean. Jan is the past-chairperson of the First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission and also holds a California Teaching Credential.

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Al Arevalo - Just4Kicks Soccer Inc.

Al Arevalo is president of Just4Kicks Soccer Inc. and a Spanish speaking loan consultant with KMG Real Estate Finance. He has lived in Vacaville with his wife and three children for the past five years. His passions are soccer, business, and real estate.

Allan Haddox - Phillippi Engineering

Allan F. Haddox II - A long time resident of Vacaville and graduate of Vaca High School, returned to Vacaville with his wife and three children after graduating from college and entering the workplace. Employed as the engineering department manager at Phillippi Engineering, a local civil engineering firm specializing in land development, he strives to create community based developments to enhance the growing needs of the Vacaville community. Vacaville has a special family oriented community feel that brought me back, and I want to see that this philosophy continues to be a priority for our children as they grow up.

Barry Nelson - Travis Credit Union

Barry Nelson joined Travis Credit Union in January of 2000 and currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Barry has oversight of the credit union's financial statements, general ledger, accounting systems, asset liability management, investments, financial analysis, budgeting and collections. He also oversees compliance, process improvement, network security, and the brokerage program at the credit union. He has worked in credit unions for over 16 years. Barry, a native Californian, has lived in Vacaville since 1990. Together, with his wife of 18 years, they raise their 12 year old daughter. Barry is actively involved in youth soccer.

Brett Johnson - Kappel & Kappel

Brett Johnson has lived in Vacaville for 16 years and recently graduated from San Diego State University in 2005 with a B.A. in Psychology. He currently works as a Realtor for Kappel & Kappel and is in the process of applying for a Master of Science in Urban Land Development at Sac State. He is also the youngest member of the Leadership Vacaville team.

Kristina Schuster - Chicago Title

Hello, my name is Kristina Schuster and I am so happy to be a part of the first class of Leadership Vacaville. I attended University of California, Riverside and returned home to Vacaville to join my family. I am a marketing representative for Chicago Title Vacaville, and enjoy my job immensely. I love playing tennis and staying active in this great community.

Stephen Pierce - Field Representative to Supervisor Mike Reagan

Hi, I'm Stephen Pierce. I am a dad of two, soon to be a granddad. My wife is a school teacher and we make our home in Dixon. I've worked public relations, journalism and marketing. I use all those skills sets in my job now to support Supervisor Mike Reagan.

Jamie Hearn - Hearn Construction

Jamie Hearn has lived in Vacaville for her whole life. Jamie graduated from Vacaville High School then moved onto get a double major in Business and Finance from the University of San Francisco. She has been with Hearn Construction for two years working on construction development projects and construction marketing. For the past two years Jamie has also been involved with fundraisers benefiting both VPEF and Vacaville's Opportunity House. She looks forward to learning more about Vacaville and becoming a great influence on the town and its community.

John Wilkerson - Gateway Realty

John Alexander Wilkerson was born and raised in Vacaville to Jerry and Shereene Wilkerson. After graduating from Vacaville High School, he attended the University of Michigan. He now works for Gateway Realty as a realtor and continues working with several community service groups he began working with in high school.

Lauren Osborn - Solano Bank

Lauren Osborn was born and raised here in Vacaville. After graduating from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco she moved back to Vacaville and became very involved in the community. She is a board member of the Vacaville Rotary club, an Ambassador to the Chamber of Commerce and involved in the Harvest Days committee including a performance as a live scarecrow!

Mark Feaster - ALZA Corporation

Mark Feaster has lived and worked in Vacaville for the last 18years. Mark has worked all 18 years for ALZA Corporation in Vacaville where he is currently the Director of OROS Manufacturing. Mark jumped at the chance to move to Vacaville from the Bay Area in 1987 because he believed that the Vacaville area was one of the best area's to raise his family. Mark is passionate about his community and has been very active in the community activities and groups over the last 18years. Mark has served as a coach for numerous youth sports, a Boy Scout leader, and a member of several community groups such as Youth Roundtable and VPEF. Mark's support comes from his family who too are very active in the community; Mary his wife is a scout leader (boy/girl scout) and soccer coach. Mark has 3 sons (all Eagle Scouts), 2 at UC's, one at Vacaville High School and one beautiful daughter (a scout too) who all have benefited from Vacaville's great community and schools! Mark is proud to be part of the 1st Leadership Vacaville group and is excited about the opportunity to continue to improve the Vacaville Community.

Jonathan Caraballo - Mariani Packing Co.

My name is Jonathan Caraballo, I was born in Newark, NJ, and I'm one of 16 siblings. I've been married for almost 4 years and my wife and I became proud parents to a daughter, our first child, in October. I moved to California from Florida in 2002 after enlisting in the USAF in which I served for 3 years active duty then transferred to the USAFR. I currently work for Mariani Packing Co. as their Network Administrator

Karen Seymour - First Northern Bank

My name is Karen Seymour. I have 2 beautiful children ages 11 and 8. I was born in San Bruno and lived there until 1999 when I moved to Vacaville. I have been in banking since I was 17 years old and currently work for First Northern Bank. I love to watch football and have just started taking golf lessons.

Scott Pardini - Vacaville Sanitary

Scott Pardini has lived in Vacaville since he was 2 years old and is a graduate of Vacaville High School. He has worked for Vacaville Sanitary Service and its sister company, Vallejo Garbage Service since high school and through college. He is now the Operations Manager of Vacaville Sanitary Service. He lives here in Vacaville with his wife Holly, daughter Kolby and son Kody. While away from work, Scott enjoys the outdoors including camping, wakeboarding, and hunting.

Sonia Rodriguez - Pixel Rhythms

Sonia Rodriguez is the owner and lead designer of Pixel Rhythms, a multimedia design studio. She has her B.A. in Communication Studies with an emphasis on Digital Media and a certificate in Web Design from CSU, Sacramento. Sonia is currently a member of Serving Our Latinos Board of Directors, a non-profit organization that promotes healthy living of diverse communities in Solano County. She is a third-generation Vacavillian, her great-grandmother was one of the first downtown business owners. Sonia has a particular passion for the performing arts. She also enjoys salsa dancing, hula and belly dancing and is a proud parent of a beautiful seven year old, Victoria.

Tracee Scott - Prime Time Seniors Magazine

Tracee Scott has worked in the senior housing industry since the ripe old age of 20. She has spent the last seven years working with seniors and their families in many capacities including counseling families through the continuum of care from independent living to assisted living. She has become a leading senior care and information expert for Solano County and surrounding areas. Through the years she has become passionate about serving her community and help set the stage for advocacy in Solano County. Currently she is the owner/publisher of the local Prime Time Seniors Magazine. This is the correlation of her vision to make information for aging adults easily accessible and relevant to the times. She is proud and humbled to be serving the seniors in her community

Venis Jones Boyd - First 5 Solano

Venis Jones Boyd has been a resident of Solano County for over 40 years. She graduated from Vanden High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. After serving her country, Venis pursued a Marketing degree and attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Upon returning to Solano County, she spent 16 years with Tosco Refining Company as the Environmental Department office manager. A graduate of Saint Mary's College Paralegal Certificate Program and Management Degree Program, she currently works for First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission as the Administrative Secretary. Venis resides in Vacaville with her husband, Jerry.

Jan Maguire - Program Director Leadership Vacaville

Jan Maguire is the program director for Leadership Vacaville. She is a graduate of Vacaville High School and University of California Berkeley. During her career as a corporate trainer, Jan lived in New Orleans and London, England where she met her husband Vince. They jumped at the opportunity to move to Vacaville because both knew Vacaville would be a wonderful place to raise their children, Grace and Sean. Jan is the past-chairperson of the First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission and also holds a California Teaching Credential.