2018 Loomis Chamber Board of Directors & Business Awards Survey

Sharla Caves: (President)
Edwards Jones Investments
I have been a Financial Advisor since 2010. I have been with Edward Jones since 2012 and have had the Loomis office since 2013. Before Edward Jones, I was with Merrill Lynch. Prior to obtaining my Securities licensing and becoming a Financial Advisor, I had 17 years in commercial lending, having my own business as a broker for most of that time. I have served as a Director on the Chamber for 2 years and was the Vice President last year. I am also currently on the board of Soroptimist Loomis Basin as a Director.

Patricia Green: (Past President)
1st Commercial Realty Group
Patricia Green recently served as the 2017 President of the Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce and also serves as chair of the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee. Patricia strongly believes that involvement in the chamber of commerce is a key to success for any business. With over 33 years of experience in commercial real estate, Patricia has helped many local property and business owners with their real estate needs. She was recently installed as President of the Placer County Women’s Council of Realtors and is also a member of the Placer County Association of Realtors.
Patricia and her husband, Len, have resided in the Loomis Basin for over 24 years, and both her son and daughter graduated from Del Oro High School. Patricia is a very proud Nana of two (2) small grandchildren.

Fun Facts:
Patricia is the daughter of a Southern Baptist Minister
Patricia has performed on the Las Vegas Strip
Patricia’s husband wrote
“Where’s Loomis” the official song of the Town of Loomis
Patricia loves to fish
Patricia is frequently mistaken for celebrity chef “Paula Deen”

Bob Ferreira: (Vice President)
Ferreira Insurance Agency
Bob has been a member of the Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce since 2007. He's previously served as Vice President, President (twice), and is the current Ambassador Chair. He has additional Board experience as President of the Loomis Youth Soccer Club. Bob has lived in Loomis since 2003 with his wife, Michelle, and their 5 children.

Sharon Lee O'Donnell: (Secretary)
Loomis Chamber Ambassador
Loomis Resident since 2006, arrived in CA in 1990 from CO.
Background:
Paralegal, involved in real estate development including subdivision and corporate building construction, real estate agent in CA, a negotiator for National Healthcare Company reducing hospital and physician charges for large national organizations. Disaster relief customer relations for small business administration, assisting in individual recovery for homeowners and businesses affected by national disasters.
Member of Placer County Grand Jury & subsequent Office Manager for Grand Jury.

Ryan Demartini (Treasurer)
JC Bookkeeping & Financial Services
I am a Financial Planner and Tax Preparer at JC Bookkeeping and Financial Services. 2016 was my first year serving on the board of directors for the Chamber. During my time on board I, along with the help and support of the many others, have started the Loomis Young Professional Group, which is continuing to grow every month!

Ron Figueroa: (Director)
Fig's Landscaping
If you’ve met Ron “Fig” Figueroa, you know how passionate he is about his profession and that he is a big booster of the Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife Angie started Fig’s Landscaping in 1972. He said they both learned the business at the “University of Hard Knocks.” Although he has retired – the Loomis-based company is now run by their son, Kevin, the CEO, and their four other sons, Christopher, Scotty, Les, and Brian – Fig said there’s always something new out there. “I think I know something but then realize I don’t know … I’m constantly learning.”
Services offered by Fig’s Landscaping, Inc. include landscape design and installation, lawn and landscape maintenance, irrigation system installation and repair, and residential maintenance, among others. Figueroa stays involved with the company. “My main purpose is my subcontractors,” he said. “I check to make sure that they are quality control and top of the mark. I look for nothing but the best.” Figueroa said he supports the Chamber because “It’s part of Loomis” He maintains the grounds and keeps the landscaping fresh because he doesn’t “like the Chamber to look in disarray … I take pride in what I do.”

Jan Clark-Crets (Director)
Indian Creek Country Club

As a long time business woman, my passion has always been growing companies to their full potential and beyond all while fostering vibrant work environments. My philosophy is that you must provide a stellar product or service that you are completely passionate about. Success will follow naturally if you develop and grow your organization with a mix of careful planning and the right people on your team. Over my years in general management, I have been able to help other businesses achieve this synergy. I have worked in various fields over my career such as dermatology, construction, golf course, restaurant and retail. I have a Master’s in Business from Sacramento State University and a Bachelor’s degree both in Entrepreneurship and Business Administration. Currently, I am the President of Indian Creek Country Club, Inc. in Loomis which was built by my family in the early 1960’s. The golf course is a wonderful legacy that I have the honor and privilege to take care of along with other family members. We have a challenging nine-hole golf course, great café, driving range and pro shop. Our goal is to offer the best 9 hole golf experience in Northern California. I am a former Past-President and Vice-President of the Loomis Chamber of Commerce. In addition, I was also Treasurer for the Placer County Visitors Council.

Mallory Kittredge (Director)
RuffStuff Specialties
Mallory has been a member of the Loomis Chamber of Commerce for 5 years and on the Board for 1 year. She is the Chief Financial Officer of RuffStuff, Inc - a Loomis Corporation with over 35 employees. RuffStuff Specialties is an off-road Fabrication shop specializing in all things 4Wheel Drive.

Pam Lund (Director)
The Referred Real Estate & Property Management
I have been a Realtor for 18 years and have worked for some of the biggest companies, Remax Gold and Keller Williams. I opened my own business 5 years ago and now I am the Owner and Broker of The Referred Real Estate and Property Management Group. I moved my office to Loomis 3 years ago when I moved from Lincoln. I have lived in Placer County for over 40 years. I work with sellers, buyers, investors and I provided property management. I have also worked for major banks on foreclosures and short sales. I joined the Loomis Chamber of Commerce over 3 years ago and have served as an Ambassador for over 1 year.

Larry Thill (Director)
Loomis LifeCare Chiropractic
Born in 1959. Lived in Loomis as a child, age 6-10. Great memories of fishing in the creek and starting baseball at Tri City Little League! Student Athlete through Paradise High School; active in Student Government, All League in Baseball. College; Butte Community College – AA in General Studies, Baseball, 1978. California State Univ., Sacramento – BS in Business Admin., Marketing, 1981. Worked 5 years in financial industry, Citibank, Bay Area
Prerequisites for Chiropractic College at Cal State Hayward
Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, CA, 1991

26 years as a Chiropractor. Hayward 8 years, Auburn 15 years, Loomis 3 years (Loomis LifeCare)
Board member 2 years Hayward Chamber
Chair – Hayward’s Downtown Committee
Board member 5 years So. Nevada County Chamber (Lake of the Pines)
Chair – Fundraising; Founding Golf Tournament, Spring Plant Sale
Member Loomis Basin Chamber 3 years
Grateful recipient 2016, 2017 Best of the Best Chiropractors

I love living and working in Loomis! We’ve lived her since 2012 and love the “Small town – Big Family” perspective. Together, my wife Madeline and I have 7 children and 7 grandchildren who come to visit partly due to Loomis’s warmth. As a board member, I’d be honored to lend my solid business experience and ideas for local small business stability and growth.

Sherman Whitney ( Director)
Central Security Group
Central Security Group is a 44 year old company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Sacramento branch has been open since August 2016. We service all of Northern and Central California. We market alarms, cct camera systems and whole house automation to both commercial and residential customers. I am currently a Roseville Area Chamber Ambassador and was named Ambassador of the Year for 2009. I currently serve as President for the Antelope Community Tennis Association. Next year will be my fourth term as president. I am also the Secretary for Sacramento Community Tennis Association, a 501 C3. I have served on both Antelope and Sacramento Tennis boards for 5 years. I was also President of my LeTip chapter and served on the board for 3 of the 5 years I was a member. I have two adult children, a son-in-law, and one granddaughter. I am also an avid tennis player.

2018 Loomis Chamber Board of Directors & Business Awards

2018 Loomis Chamber Business Awards & Board of Directors Official Ballot

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