Lisa Daily President. Daily Bros Real Estate Property Management Company
Has three (grown) children – one of whom has been in the Peace Corps in Mozambique, Africa for the past 2 years. Loves to travel, ski and learn things. She went “gorilla trekking” in Rwanda. She would like to make information more available and accessible to everyone, try to get people more involved with the city (Newport Beach) and its events.
Kay Davis Attorney
I have 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. I do love to travel and was a flight attendant for Continental Airlines for 6 years. I like to work out and have a long bucket list that I am working to accomplish, white water rafting, hot air ballooning, climbing Mt. Whitney are a few on the list for the next year.I have been skydiving and run in two marathons. I have lived in Tehran, Iran and know a few words in Farsi. Currently considering training for a triathlon. If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would give the schools more resources. I would endeavor to provide more hands on learning, providing more ways for the students to discover their many talents. I would have them learn the subjects and not just worry about the many state mandated tests. Art, music, cooking, wood shop and many other subjects would be available.
Reneiro Francisco Broker for Arista LLC
Married 24 yrs, has a 12 yr old at CDM (8th grade) Likes Basketball and to surf.If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would eliminate traffic during the summer.
Walter O. Garcia Community organizer, mikacdc
Would like to be a college professor. I like to spend time with my family, I enjoy reading, cycling, attend my son’s games and tournaments. Once I scored three goals in a championship high school football game. I was the school’s typist champion. If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would help my neighbors to have better access to better education and have their own businesses
Tom Giulioni Hospitality Operations, Executive for Newport Dunes Resort & Marina
Father of 15 year old Alexander and 11 year old Sophia, married to Lissa for 17 years. Enjoy ALL sports (spent half of my career in the golf resort business). Attended Orange Coast College & CSULB as a dietetic major. I worked three years in Asia teaching EI, a hospitality vocational program from Michigan State. Played basketball as an enlisted Marine (USMC). If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would discover a way to create a working mutual environment (politically & community based) that would maintain the bedroom life style while supporting business and development.
Christopher Golden Program Outreach Coordinator, Salvation Army
Jonathon Harmon Recreation Supervisor, City of Newport Beach
My hobby and passion is in bicycle racing (yes, like Lance Armstrong). I race road and off-road bikes and travel all over southern California competing. I am married and live in Irvine. We love the outdoors and the Caribbean! Performed in the Marti Gras parade in high school.If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would synchronize the traffic lights on the main streets so commuters could get across town in a more efficient manner.
Austin Hopper Director of Community Relations for a Residential Lending, American Financial Network
I enjoy golf, tennis, anything to do with the ocean. I would like to go to Europe on my next vacation, to see the culture since I have never traveled outside of the United States. I spend most of my time volunteering and making myself available to the community. On August 30th 2011, I Auditioned for NBC’s “The Voice” I was not selected to be on the show however I did enjoy the experience. If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would CURE Poverty.
Michelle Khzouz Community Services Supervisor, City of Irvine
I have a wonderful husband and two amazing children 5 and 2. I love spending time with them, riding our bikes to the beach, going to Disneyland and just spending time together._I did a little professional Irish Dancing. If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would have more programs for the homeless in Huntington Beach, where I live.
Jordan Krill Community Services Specialist, City of Irvine
I was born in Columbus, Ohio but moved to Irvine when I was 1 years old with my mom, dad and younger brother. I lived in Irvine all my life until recently my family and I moved to Foothill Ranch. . We have a 15 month of daughter named Kaylee. When I am not working I spend all my time hanging out with them. Being a mother is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced in my life. I knew that I always wanted to work with children so in college I studied Child Development. My dream vacation is anywhere that has beautiful beaches and sunny warm weather. My daughter was born 26 week premature. I consider her my miracle child. She was 1lb 13oz when she was born and now she is a healthy as can be weighing almost 23lbs.If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would make adults and children in the community more aware of volunteering their time to help others.
Jon Lewis Lieutenant, Newport Beach Police Department
Married with two children ages 4 and 7. He and his wife, an elementary school teacher, live in Orange County. They spend their free time at the beach, traveling and reading. I was President of Sigma Chi fraternity in college. If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would create greater involvement and awareness with local government.
Kurt Linton Community Services Coordinator, City of Irvine
I just recently got married on August 27th. I have a Golden Doodle who’s 11 months old, her name is Lucy. I love music and playing guitar. I enjoy going to the river in AZ and using our boat and Sea Doo with my wife’s family…or my new family. I love to travel especially to places that are warm and tropical. I love the ocean. I love baseball (Go Angels!), football and fantasy football. I consider myself a good cook, I like to BBQ. I was in a couple different bands for about 15 years. We’ve played in San Felipe Mexico, a couple different “House of Blues” venues, “The Grove”, all over LA, and most California College campuses.If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would give everyone the opportunity to participate.
Lance Nakamoto HR/Risk Manager, City of Costa Mesa
Married to Kim who is a kindergarten teacher and father to my son Seth who is 8. Enjoy vacationing with my family at the beach, especially trips to San Diego and the Hawaiian Islands. My hobby is modifying and driving cars.
Alma Penalosa Management Analyst for the Housing & Community Development Division/Redevelopment Agency, City of Costa Mesa
I grew up in North Orange County but have resided in Tustin for the past 12 years. I don’t have any children but have a dachshund (Hunter) whom I adore. I like to travel, wine taste, go hiking, and I love to attend live music concerts. I recently went on a ghost hunt at the famously haunted Whaley House in San Diego and actually took a picture with something suspicious in it as well as captured a recording of a strange sound. If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would encourage more of the residents/citizens to get involved. I think it’s unfortunate that you see the same few faces at City Council and community meetings. It would be nice to see more people involved in the decisions that affect them.
Shannon Reed
Public Affairs Manager, Irvine Ranch Water District
Mimi Rose Former Entertainment Executive for 20 years and personal chef for 4. I love walking my dogs and taking them to the beach, reading, entertaining, cooking, and gardening. If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would work to preserve our history, landmarks, and beach culture.
Joe Serrano Policy Analyst, Orange County LAFCO
Getting married in November (2011)If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would eliminate homelessness.
Pam Smith
Membership Services Coordinator, Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
While she isn’t certain this is how she’ll spend her entire career, Pam enjoys the customer service field. Pam grew up in Pasadena where she went High School and attend USC. She’s married and has 4 children and 1 dog and all now live in Newport Beach. She loves to play tennis and volleyball. Her favorite thing to do on vacation is to head with her family to the river at Easter where she hangs out with her siblings and their families. She was a high school homecoming queen and made final 50 for queen of the Rose Bowl. She was an all CIF athlete in volleyball and softball. She has assisted in many church and civic activities. Pam would like to see more people in the community become more involved in helping others in the community that have unmet needs.
Ryder Todd Smith Management Consultant, Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
Married 11 years, 7 year old daughter attends Pegasus in Huntington Beach. Live in Tustin. I have been deeply involved with my alumni association at Claremont McKenna College, serving as President of the Association for two years.I was born in Alaska and have spent a few summers off the coast of Washington and in the Gulf of Alaska catching Black Cod, Grey Cod and Halibut on a 65 ft wooden schooner.If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would see a huge expansion of high speed Internet access for all residents and a massive effort to educate them on how to best use the Internet to operate more efficiently. I would also love to see our City invest heavily in spicing up Old Town Tustin which remains beautiful, but just a little too calm and quiet and not full of enough evening commerce.
Stacy Taylor Communications Manager, Mesa Water District
My main hobby is studying dance & I’ve been taking a classic jazz dance class (Bob Fosse-style) from the same teacher for many years. I’ve also studied tap, ballet, disco, & more! And, in my past, I performed in community, dance, & musical theatre Too many options to choose from (hey, I’m a career PR person!)…but, in one of my prior jobs, I got to book Madonna – yes, that Madonna – for a special surprise guest appearance at an event I planned.If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would promote politeness & discourage selfishness on many levels in order to: lessen noise, water & trash pollution, increase safety for pedestrians & cyclists (& drivers too!), decrease stray cats & dogs, & more…
Tracy Stayton Aquatics Program Coordinator, City of Irvine
I grew up in Milwaukee, WI and, besides family and friends, the thing I miss most about home is thunderstorms and open spaces. I used to live in Hawaii and a part of my soul still lives there! I love to travel to foreign countries, in fact, I make it a goal to leave the USA at least once per year. In total I have been to over 20 countries on 5 continents.I completed the 2011 Arizona Ironman.If I could wave a wand and change one thing in my community, I would create more understanding between races and cultures.
Jim Walker Owner/Treasurer, The Bungalow Restaurant - a steakhouse in Newport Beach.
He likes to play golf, snow ski and travel. He has had the supreme good fortune to have crashed in an airplane and walked away. If he could change something in his community today, it would be how traffic signals work!
