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Hector Pinto came from humble beginnings, enduring harsh living conditions as one of eight children born into poverty in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. At the age of 14, he saw the opportunity to move to the United States and took advantage. Learning English and finding whatever work he could, Hector put his heart and soul into everything he did – and so his success story began.At the age of 20, Hector was introduced to the material handling industry, in which he would eventually become a leader. While he has always been a gifted salesman, it’s his ability to build relationships with his customers that has really helped him attain success over the years. Hector’s big heart, electric personality, enthusiasm for life, and sense of humor have been instrumental in strengthening these relationships. When he’s not making everyone around him laugh, he’s encouraging people to excel in whatever it is they do. He pushes people to be their absolute best and truly wants to see everyone succeed.After years of working for material handling companies and gaining extensive knowledge and experience, Hector took a leap of faith in 1991. He and his wife Brenda decided to start their own material handling company right out of their living room. There with a small folding table underneath the staircase, a phone, pen and pad, Quality Material Handling was born. Starting as a one-man team, Hector did everything on his own – including closing sales, making deliveries, visiting customers, and performing installations. He would stop at gas stations to change out of workwear and into suits when transitioning from installations to sales calls. In his first year of business, Hector grossed $127,000. It was his positive energy and optimism, along with Brenda’s support, that became the driving force behind their success.Hector’s biggest victory comes from fighting for his business through tough times. Like most businesses, QMH faced extreme challenges during the recession in 2009. There was also an issue of internal theft that took a toll on the business. While it’s easy to become overwhelmed by these problems, Hector and Brenda pushed through with diligence and integrity, keeping the unwavering faith and optimism responsible for their success.It’s through his relentless work ethic that Hector is where he is today, going from a one-man show in the early ’90s to currently employing more than 50 dedicated and hard-working people. In the thirty years since Quality Material Handling was started, it has grown into a multi-million dollar business and shows no signs of slowing down. Hector and Brenda Pinto share ownership of QMH as CEO and CFO, respectively. The family-owned company has continued to flourish since their daughter Julia was appointed Chief Operating Officer and has been taking their business to new levels in recent years.Website: qmhinc.com __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Alexandra (Alex) Strauss was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. In High School Alex first encountered meth, which she later turned to after school, hanging around and out in South Central LA. During that time Alex found out she was pregnant at 19 years old, soon after she started going to school again at PCC, found a job, and concentrated on raising her daughter. Through severe medical conditions that her daughter was born with Alex found solace in God when she was tired and angry. As her daughter has grown Alex has found a love for hiking in the mountains, content creation, and photography. Instagram: @alxstrauss __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Coaching people is a hobby for some but, Drew Girton has been coaching since 2001.  He was one of the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches at Western Michigan University from 2002-2004, then went on to personal training and management of a corporate gym from 2007-2013.  In 2014 he founded and opened his gym Pendulum Fitness with his wife and business partner. Outside the gym Drew and his wife, Chris, have 2 children and he loves to pour over coffee, & Michigan Football.Instagram: @pendulum.fitnessWebsite: www.pendulum.fit __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Monterey Park Council member Peter Chan was  first elected to the City Council in 2013 and re-elected in 2017. He was the mayor three times in  2015, 2018 and 2020. Prior to his elected position,  he graduated from La Salle College, Hong Kong and received a BA in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin.  He is an accountant by profession.  Hon. Chan brought unity to the city and started to make economic  developments in the commercial areas. He led the efforts to fix  infrastructures, such as roads, sidewalks, water mains and many other  projects to enhance the business-friendly environment. At the same time, he  led the staff in City Hall to improve customer relations. Within a few years,  big business, big shopping centers and hotels are attracted to do business in  the city. He broadened the tax base and increased the much-needed tax  revenue to the city. At the same time, he improved the parks; fix the roads;  plant trees and much more in the residential area. He also worked on the  environmental issues. All City facilities changed the lights to LED lights. An  electric charging station and a natural gas station were opened. His idea is to  keep a small-town atmosphere for the residents but a vibrant commercial  area for business.  Money Magazine selected Monterey Park as the “Third Best City” to live in  the whole country. Also, the City was elected as the “Second Best City” to  raise a family by Money Magazine in the same year while he was a mayor. Hon. Chan is a youth advocate and is a soccer referee at American Youth  Soccer Organization (AYSO) since 1990’s. He is a swimmer, hiker and  loves outdoor activities. Hon. Chan is a proud US Army War College  National Security Seminar 2013 participant where he was embedded with  over 300 high ranking US Army and International military officers for  national defense strategy and international affairs discussions. __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Robert Simon was born at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. He is a Cal (UC Berkley) graduate and a Chez Panisse alum. He is inspired by all things sustainable and organic when it comes to food. Robert has judged wine for 12 years and operated two restaurants in Napa Valley plus four different locations in San Gabriel Valley. He has two kids, Max and Rachel, 27 and 28 respectively. Robert and Deborah have been married for 31 years and operate and own Bistro 45 for 33 years.As the proprietor of Bistro 45 Robert creates memorable dishes while always featuring the highest quality “ranch to restaurant” proteins and organic produce. His chefs are dedicated to providing all guests with “food made with love” which pair greatly with their extensive wine list. They believe in catering to their customers in order to provide them with a personal and extraordinary dining experience. Bistro 45 is the perfect spot for celebrations or for a special night out. Website: bistro45.com __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Joanna M Jimenez was born in San Antonio Texas. She lived in Texas till the age of 6. Her family moved to Pasadena California in 1980 and that is where she completed high school. Joanna married her high school sweetheart right out of high school and had five children. Throughout her children’s education she volunteered in the PTA and was engaged in volunteering in her kids’ classrooms during their elementary school years. Joanna and her husband started a small swimming pool company which in time grew and became successful and is still in operation to this day. Joanna and husband also opened a small restaurant and two flower shops. The restaurant did not last long. However, the two flower shops were solely run by Joanna and became successful.As a result, Joanna became a member of several local Chamber of Commerce to promote the flower shop business. Joanna’s Floral Expressions which is the DBA has been well known in the local community. Joanna is now going into her 12th year as a faithful member of the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce. This year 2023 will be Joanna’s second time serving as Chamber President. After Joanna’s divorce in 2017 and then attending her youngest child’s college graduation, she pondered her next step in life. After raising five children, three of them college graduates from the Unites States Merchant Marine Academy, and two in the family pool business, and being a successful entrepreneur in the community, Joanna decided to pursue a college education. Joanna enrolled at Pasadena City College and with the same work ethic, determination, and enthusiasm she will be completing an Associate’s Degree in May 2023. Her goal is to earn a Bachelor’s degree in psychology with and emphasis in Child Development. Currently Joanna spends her time studying, running her part time flower business, volunteering in local community organizations, and spending time with her grandchildren. And when she has extra time, you can find her cycling the San Gabriel River trail or salsa dancing. Most importantly Joanna is a woman of faith.Instagram: @comolaflorjjChamber of Commerce: sangabrielchamber.org __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Nancy Davidson is the Executive Director of The Foundation for Living Beauty, a Pasadena-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of women with cancer. After graduating from The University of Redlands, Nancy began working in the corporate world, but quickly learned that her passion was in helping nonprofit organizations flourish. She has spent the past 35 years in nonprofit management, serving as the Executive Director of Escalon School in Altadena and CASA Los Angeles before assuming the reins of Living Beauty in 2016. For seven years, Nancy also had her own consulting company, assisting nonprofit organizations in strategic planning, fundraising and board recruitment and training. What she enjoys most is taking a nonprofit to the next level, which she is now doing with Living Beauty. In 2016, 300 women were served by the organization. Now, almost seven years later, their numbers have grown to more than 1,300 women from 47 states.Nancy was named as an Outstanding Alumni by her alma mater, and most recently was named by Business Life Magazine as one of their 2022 Outstand Women Achievers.Website: livingbeauty.org __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Joan De Souza has 20 years managerial experience as the Customer Service Manager at the Los Angeles Times, managing and leading more than 200 staff. She was a decision-maker responsible for implementing a firm wide circulation system, which became the central hub of the subscription and delivery process. She was also responsible for implementing such projects as the home delivery customer service at La Opinion.Currently she is the founder of a local business support group, Business4Business, which assists businesses to continuously succeed. Joan is extensively involved with her community. She served on the Executive Board of Directors for the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce in which she was the Vice Chair of Membership.Joan is the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Lead Ambassador, the Fundraising Director of the Pasadena Quarterbacks Club, Board member of the Foundation for Living Beauty, former Community Engagement Specialist for The First Tee Pasadena, Co-Chair Special Needs Ministry at St. Philip the Apostle Church, former member of the Board of Directors Rosemary Children’s Services, Volunteer Coordinator Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 and former member of Business Networking International.Joan was born in Lawrence, MA and raised in Northern California. She graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Social Sciences.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joandesouzathinktank/Website: www.business4business.orgEmail: joan@joandesouza.comPhone: 626 482-8867Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5254, Pasadena, CA 91117 __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Adela Angiuli has proudly served as Executive Director for the San Gabriel Educational Foundation since 2012. In this role, Adela leads the Foundation, with a focus on building strong partnerships and engagement within the San Gabriel community. She strives to support the creation and implementation of strategies and initiatives across the Foundation’s focus areas. Adela’s steadfast commitment to serving the students in the San Gabriel Unified School District is evident. During her decade of work with the Foundation she has identified and developed programming benefiting students across all grade levels. Understanding collaborative efforts have the power to create opportunities she strives to forge strong relationships with in the community. Working closely with various stakeholders, she is credited with the identification and development of programs such as the ACE Mentorship program, and District Wide Literacy and Arts events. Adela is described as a talented strategist with skills and expertise that drive results. She was honored in 2016 by the San Gabriel Unified School District with the distinguished Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching and Leadership. As a dedicated staff member, Adela continues to focus on outcomes benefitting the students, teachers, families and community. She remains determined to ensure that every population in the district is served. In her free time, Adela enjoys spending time with her beloved family. Paul Kwo opened his performing arts school ‘PopRock Academy’ in 2011 and has been educating a new generation of actors, dancers and musicians. His students have been in notable productions such as the Red Light, Green Light doll from Squid Game, various Pixar, Netfix, Nickelodeon, Disney, ABC projects, and countless commercials. He is also the current President of the San Gabriel Educational Foundation, helping the students of the San Gabriel Unified School District. Phone: 626-451-5465 Website: seffor8schools.org Location: 408 Junipero Serra Drive, Suite 119                  San Gabriel, CA 91776 Facebook: San Gabriel Educational Foundation __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Dawnee Pitzer, owner of Events by Dawnee, is an event planner who believes that creativity is critical to happiness and success. Realizing she had a passion for event planning back in 2007, Dawnee sought out a career in the event planning industry, allowing her to be creative, yet structured. With an eye for detail and design, Dawnee has drawn upon her organizational skills to help clients design, plan, organize and carry out event details, manage and communicate with vendors, and ensure that every event runs smoothly. Discovering that creativity was what relaxed her mind and destressed her soul, Dawnee has branched out to corporate and nonprofit events and events in the entertainment industry.  Her goal is to make each event an experience, where guests engage in an all encompassing experience, not simply an event.   Based in the San Gabriel Valley, Dawnee not only offers services in California, but destination events from Hawaii to New York and beyond. Dawnee has the ability to envision events from start to finish, execute every detail and come up with ideas that clients may not have imagined.  With a staff of 10 incredible event planners, florists, servers and bartenders, let Dawnee and her team create something wonderful for you.Website: eventsbydawnee.comInstagram: @eventsbydawneeEmail: dawnee@eventsbydawnee __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Brian Taylor is a Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning songwriter, aiming to use his background in business and entertainment to aid people in finding confidence in their own voices and stories.Brian grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Before he came to California he worked the 9 to 5 job but not finding much purpose and passion for it. When he did go into a creative space, working with musicians, Brian realized that this was more his style for life. Chasing that energy he moved to Los Angeles, California after a trip with several friends took him there. Shortly after, Brian moved to the San Gabriel Valley area, finding that living in a city like LA was different from the city life in Atlanta.He worked with Brandon Rogers for the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth (now known as  Warmuth Law) for several years. Brian's latest venture is creating card games that encourage communication and relationship in a fun and enjoyable way. His first game, Like U Cards was created with two of his friends, an author and a poet. Together they envision more games and better communication between people.Website: likeucards.comInstagram: @likeucards __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Alex Bruno founded Bruno Group Inc. A legal firm that helps entrepreneurs and business owners in their growth by taking care of their legal needs. Alex is an entrepreneur himself. He understands the various responsibilities and time limitations entrepreneurs experience daily. Alex’s approach is designed to streamline a business’ legal needs, anticipate and eliminate potential issues and set a framework for a business to meet its goals. Alex previously worked for a national Am Law 100 law firm representing national, international and local companies in their corporate, business and liability matters. Alex graduated from UCLA School of Law in 2000. He was an inaugural member of the school’s Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. He received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UC Berkeley. Alex currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. He also devotes his time as a Board Member for Family Promise of the Verdugos, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting homeless families regain their independence. Alex frequently guests as an instructor and speaker in Business Law. He taught at the Entrepreneurship Master Class at Cal State Los Angeles, UCLA Extension and the SIPA Entrepreneur Training Program. When Alex is not assisting his clients in their growth and success, he spends time outdoors running with his wife, Patricia and their German Shepherd, Simba.Alex's current venture that he greatly enjoys is his podcast, Bizmode. On his show he talks with guests about their entrepreneur journey and the lessons learned along the way.Websites: gobizmode.com                   brunogroupinc.comSocials: @alexbrunoesq __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Jennifer and Jasmin started their own clothing boutique for women of all sizes in late 2021. They believe all women are beautiful and that fashion is an expression and celebration of one’s personal style. When you look good you feel good. The name, Jentle Femme, came about by 2 cousin-sisters with individual styles that come together.  They dropped the “g” from the word gentle and added the “J” for their names (Jasmin + Jenn).  At Jentle Femme, Jenn and Jasmin we truly enjoy helping women pick out an outfit or accessory that makes them feel beautiful and confident.  Website: jentlefemme.com Instagram: @jentlefemme  Online: jentlefemme@gmail.com __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Vasyl Ghanimian, MS, LCSW, SEP (he/him) emigrated from the Philippines at three years old with his Filipino mother and Armenian father. His religious parents emphasized education as a pathway to financial independence. They pushed him to access opportunities available in the U.S. and succeed. Vasyl completed an AA from Pasadena City College in 2006. He transferred to UCLA and completed a BA in Political Science in 2008. Vasyl received his Master of Social Work in 2012 from California State University, Los Angeles. Vasyl earned his MS in Criminal Justice in 2021 from USC. In October 2019, Vasyl launched his independent mental health practice in Montebello. In March 2020, Vasyl joined the Los Angeles LGBT Center as a mental health clinician. Vasyl provides mental health services to people from many cultures and countries. Many of Vasyl’s current clients identify as LGBTQIA+ and are people of color. Vasyl is a trauma-trained practitioner and passionate about healing. He received his SEP™ certification in 2016. His integrative approach to therapy incorporates somatic education and strategies to regulate the nervous system. His tailored style matches the needs of the client. The process for some focuses on solutions and skills, while others explore pleasure and restore purpose. Vasyl invests in helping others thrive in the balance of mind, body, and spirit.”   Instagram: @vgtrinityhealthWebsite: vgtrinityhealth.com __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Jennifer Trotoux is the Director of Collections and Interpretation at the Gamble House, where she joined the staff in 2017. A Pasadena native and an architectural historian by training, she has spent over 25 years of professional practice in Southern California as a historic preservation planner.The Gamble House (Greene & Greene, 1908) was built for David and Mary Gamble as a Pasadena winter refuge from their home in Cincinnati. A groundbreaking example of Arts & Crafts architecture in its time, the house is a landmark of fine design and craftsmanship, with full suites of furniture and art glass windows designed for the house by its architects, Charles and Henry Greene. Since the Gamble family’s gift of the house and its furnishings to the City of Pasadena in 1966, the house has supported over fifty years of local education, tourism, and volunteerism. It is now operated by the Gamble House Conservancy, a new nonprofit which, in 2020, took over the responsibility of administering and stewarding the house from the USC School of Architecture.Website: gamblehouse.org __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Alyssa Rosenthal was born and raised in the peaceful mountains of Northern California. With the Trinity forest as her backyard, the family pets and wildlife as her best friends, Alyssa grew to know dogs as the truest companions, and nature as the best playground. She enjoys being outside most, never having a long term indoor job once in her life. Her first job was as a lifeguard and continues her passion to be outside as much as possible. (Wear your sunscreen y’all)! Her other passions include art, road trips with her dog, photography and nachos. She founded Leash L.A. in 2015 to continue her devotion and love for working with dogs in nature. Through the years she has continued to learn about and from dogs, cherishing each opportunity to grow, learn and pursue a dream filled with joy, laughter, respect and most of all love.Instagram: @alyssajroseWebsite: LeashLA.com __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Born in Las Vegas, raised in Kingman, AZ and now loyal Angeleno since 2002. Nathan's beer-evangelist journey began one fateful day in 2002 after moving to LA and ordered Stone's IPA. It was love at first sip. True to his inquisitive nature, and newfound patronage at Eagle Rock Brewery, he dove into the world of homebrewing and realized the creative nature of brewing, recipe formulation and experimentation. Having overcome late stage, non-Hodgkin's, Burkitt lymphoma at the mere age of 8, Nathan has always been a philanthropist. Having 15 years of experience working in the non-profit sector with the American Cancer Society and raising funds for type 1 diabetes at JDRF, Nathan has spent much of his life building and supporting various communities. Fostering our own community at Angry Horse Brewing and contributing to the LA beer scene is exactly what Nathan is set out to do. Instagram: @angryhorsebrewing Website: angryhorsebrewing.com __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Alberto Martinez has helped achieve maximum marketing, digital, web and social media results by providing thoughtful leadership and hands on experience in web3, video and content production, web design/development, digital and traditional marketing, Local/SEO/SEM and creative services.What sets him apart from others is his hands-on, day-to-day experience in Entertainment, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Television/Radio integrations, Creative Direction, SEO/Web Development/Design, E-commerce, Graphic Design, Event Planning and Project Management. Last but not least, he is smart enough to know that he doesn’t know everything… But he does know someone! Podcast: Pepe’s Lab (YouTube) Twitter: @raptalk Email: alberto@flourishprosper.net LinkedIn: Alberto Martinez Jr. (RapTalk) __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Young Kim is the creative director at 3DJ Pictures, an end-to-end production company based in Los Angeles. A vagabond who has lived in multiple continents, Young has called Pasadena home since 2020 —after moving to LA in 2014. Getting his LA industry start as a sound mixer and assistant camera for David Blaine’s magic specials, Young now works mostly in the commercial realm, partnering with clients like Live Nation and Skechers for the better part of the year. Outside of work, Young is an avid basketball fan and is currently working on his debut novel—I Always Knew That I Would Die Young—which is a story about ethnic and more so ethical identity, and if we truly have a choice in who we become.Website: 3djpictures.comNumber: 323-499-6198 __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Joe Hanks is the owner of Brick City Boxing, an innovative boxing inspired high intensity fitness experience. The classes taught are designed by Joe Hanks himself, a world class professional boxer. His inspiration when designing the classes came by his journey through boxing gyms in ‘Brick City,’ that is Newark, New Jersey.  Joe was raised in Newark, New Jersey where he attended private school and then went to gyms afterwards. Eventually he found a coach to train him in professional boxing. After making the rounds in Amateur Boxing Joe made it to the professional level and in 2008 moved to California. During his time in California Joe not only experienced success in his boxing career but also in his personal life. He married his wife and started a family in California and now considers it a second home state. When his family and him moved to Pasadena, Joe started his Brick City Boxing gym. Not only does he welcome anyone who comes to the gym with the same values as him, but he also helps train the Pasadena police. App: brickcityboxing Location: 250 N Lake Avenue, Ste 120                  Pasadena, CA 91101 Website: brickcityboxingla.com Instagram: @brickcityboxingla __________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com