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B o a r d M e mb e r S p o t l i g h t Nancy Kenny grew up in Riverside, and began raising her children there. She wasn't happy with the school system and wanted a more wholesome place to raise her children. She had a good friend in Yucaipa who she had visited many times. She moved here about nine years ago. Her kids, were unsure of her decision at that time, but are thankful now. Her son is in the Army and is stationed in Washington. He has served one tour in Iraq and is scheduled to go to Afghanistan in March. She hopes it will be his last tour. Her daughter is coaching the Yucaipa Swim Team and is assistant coach of the YHS water polo girls team. She has been in the mortgage and financing business for 32 years and has owned her own mortgage business for 12 years. She loves helping people accomplish their dreams. In her free time, she enjoys Jeeping, gardening, and cooking. Jeff Dewan joined Edward Jones in February of 2012 as a Financial Advisor. He recently became a field trainer for his region to help guide new Financial Advisors. Before Edward Jones, Jeff worked for Bright Trading, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, for 14 years. As an financial advisor, Jeff believes it's important to understand his client's goals before he invests their money. Working closely with the client,their CPA, and attorney, he determines the most appropriate financial strategy. Jeff can also help with a retirement savings strategy so you have more options when you retire. Jeff 's office administrator is Jillian Hartman who has worked at Edward Jones for six years and is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service possible. Outside of Edward Jones, Jeff is an active member of the community, serving as a member of Kiwanis and Yucaipa Chamber of Commerce. Relationships are key, and in Jeff 's view, meeting face to face builds strong relationships. Dr. Eric Vreeman, Ed.D., and his family have lived in Yucaipa since 2003. He has an impressive educational background and is now the Director of K-12 Instruction and Linked Learning for the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District. Serving area students since 2006, Dr. Vreeman was also the former Principal of Yucaipa Adult School, Canyon Middle School, Yucaipa High School 9th Grade Campus, and Ridgeview Elementary. His focus on Linked Learning has resulted in a substantial grant from the James Irvine Foundation to further develop college and career pathways at Yucaipa High School including pathways in the fields of Engineering, Health and Biological Science, Law and Public Service, and Business. Annual Installation of Officers & Community Awards Banquet Please join us for the annual Michael Watanabe; Peace Officer of the Installation of Officers & Community Year: Deputy Sherry Eversole; Small Awards Banquet on January 10, 2014, at Business of the Year: Jake's Italian Bistro Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon in & Brew; Corporate Business of the Year: Beaumont. We will be honoring our 2013 Wildwood Canyon Villa; Ambassador Citizen of the Year: Councilman Dick of the Year: Nancy Kenny. We will also Riddell; Firefighter of the Year: Captain be honoring our Hometown Heroes: January events 1: Happy New Year – Chamber office closed 7: Ambassador Committee Meeting 11:30 am Time Out Sports Bar, 33490 Oak Glen Rd., Ste. H 8: Board Meeting 8:30 a.m. 10: Installation of Officers & Community Awards Banquet at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon, 5:30 p.m. 36211 Champions Drive, Beaumont 92223 $45 per person or $80 per couple • RSVP a must Deputy Jeremiah McKay and Deputy Alex Collins. Individual tickets are $45 and couples are $80. Sponsorships are available. For more information call the office at 790-1841 or visit our website at www.yucaipachamber.org. 13: City Council Meeting, 6 pm 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Chamber closed 27: City Council Meeting, 6 pm 29: Government Relations Committee meeting, 8:30 am Chamber office CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | OUR YUCAIPA | JANUARY 2014 5

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