MARIO RODRIGUEZ - CHAIRMAN

Often referred to as the most powerful Latino Republican in California, Mr. Rodriguez has a longstanding history of Republican service and leadership.  After being elected Vice Chairman of the California Republican Party in February 2003, Mario was named to be campaign chairman for the Pacific region for George W. Bush.

Previously, he served as Second Assistant Secretary of the CRP - a position he was asked to fulfill when Rosario Marin left the post to become United States Treasurer.

As owner of a successful framing and promotions company, his activist interests extend well beyond the Republican Party as well.  Mario was previously the Chairman of the national Latino Coalition Foundation, a mainstream, nationwide organization that advocates common sense business legislation and words to match small businesses with public sector opportunities.  Mario once worked to elect the only Republican as national chairman of the League of United Latin American Citizens.

MANUEL RAMIREZ - VICE CHAIRMAN

Manuel is President and Chief Executive Officer of Ramirez International, a professional CPA corporation.  Manuel is a founding member of the firm and has served as President and CEO since 1993.  He began his career in public accounting in 1981 in Orange County.  He has experience in auditing and consulting with financial agencies, governmental institutions, healthcare providers, publicly traded companies, real estate developers, non-profit organizations, and privately held enterprises.  In addition to his extensive financial, accounting and auditing experience, he has specialized experience in taxationa dn business consulting.

Manuel holds a Masters of Science in Tax Law from Golden Gate University.  He has also achieved Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Accountants status.  Manuel received his Bachelors degreee in accounting from California State University, Fullerton. 

Mr. Ramirez served as the last elected President and first Chairman of the Board for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County.  His business activism also includes participating in the area action council of Orange County for the NFIB, co-founder of GenNext PAC, co-founder of the Orange County Catholic Foundation, board member of Legatus, audit committee chairman of the Santa Ana Business Bank, finance and investment committee chairman of Make-A-Wish foundation, finance chair for the Boy Scouts of America, along with serving on the board of two dozen other philanthropic and business organizations.

DON GARCIA - DIRECTOR

With a successful financial services industry career spanning two decades, Donald is President of Pinnacle Financial Group, and is recognized as a business leader in many communities in Orange County.  He has developed unique processes and designs and implements financial strategies for affluent business owners, highly compensated executives and those who have inherited wealth.

Donald and his associates coordinate with a team of tax, legal advisors and investment analysts in providing comprehensive, innovative solutions to the financial needs of Pinnacle Financial clients.

Donald has strong beliefs that community leadership is essential to community growth and strength.  As such, he is the past President of a local Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Orange County, Achivers Club of Tostmasters International and an active emmeber of the Orange County Lincoln Club, on the Board of Directors for the Hispanic 100.  Donald has also recently been honored as one of the most influential business leaders of Orange County.

In pursuing his dedication to the children and the future of tomorrow, Donald has been involved in acting as a mentor to individual gang members.  He was honored as the Outstanding Citizen and Mentor of the Year for his contribution and commitment.  Continuing his leadership and involvement with children, Donald is on the executive Board of Directors for the YMCA of Orange County.

Don will be able to take his production talent across the world.  Nationally, Don was appointed by the President of the United States, George W. Bush, to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, where he has accepted the responsibility of serving as Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee. 

Donald Garcia and his wife, Wendy, reside in Tustin Ranch and enjoy volunteering for various philanthropic organizations.  They have been blessed with their 5 year odl daughter Brooke and 2 year old son, Donald.

ALEX FORTUNATI - DIRECTOR

Mr Alex. E. Fortunati founded Support Services of America, Inc. in 1996.  He grew it to manage over 1,500 staff dedicated to facility services such as janitors, maintenance handymen, landscapers and security guards.  It has nationwide service coverage currently in 35 states across the USA.  Services are provided to the Federal Government, SSA hods a Secret Security Facility Clearance status.  Other idustries that SSA serves are healthcare, construction, education, retail and businesses & institutions, Fortune 1000 companies.

He holds an award for National Leadership and was recognized as 2003 Busienss Man of the Year.  Active member of organizations such as Latin Business Association Board Member, past board member of the Rotary International Norwalk and the YMCA of Santa Ana/Tustin, BOMA IREM, PRSM, IFMA, CAHF, New Majority, Townhall of California and Los Angeles World Affairs Council.

Mr Fortunati received his PKE - Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and is certified in Human Resources Management from UCLA.