Rob Poetsch Nonprofit Rob Poetsch, founder of Rob Poetsch & Associates and formerly the Senior Director, Global Communications at Taco Bell, has joined the board of Project Hope Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the cycle of homelessness one child at a time. For more information: www.projecthopealliance.org Previous articleOn the Move: Read More
Ty Vilhauer Real Estate Buchanan Street Partners, a leading real estate investment management firm based in Newport Beach, California, is pleased to announce the addition of Ty Vilhauer as Vice President of Lending. Vilhauer will be responsible for originating bridge and construction loans across the Western United States, supporting Read More
John Patterson Nonprofit John Patterson, an award-winning automotive executive and longtime community leader, has joined the board of Orange County Rescue Mission. As owner of multiple top-performing dealerships and a champion of workplace excellence and philanthropy, he brings deep leadership experience and a passion for restoring lives through faith-based service Read More
Craig Furniss Nonprofit Craig Furniss, founder of Seventh Street Development and veteran real estate leader, has joined the board of Orange County Rescue Mission. A decade-long supporter, he helped launch the Mission’s mentorship program, transforming hundreds of lives through meaningful connection, guidance, and a commitment to lasting community impact. For Read More
Blake Clayton Banking Blake Clayton has joined J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Orange County as a Vice President and Banker. With a background in financial transactions and corporate lending, he advises business owners and executives in Southern California, providing guidance on the strategic decisions that shape their companies and family Read More
Kevin Findlay Banking Kevin Findlay has joined J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Orange County as a Vice President and Banker. He advises high-net-worth individuals, focusing on business owners and executives navigating career transitions. Findlay offers holistic wealth management, including investments, estate planning and credit strategies to help clients achieve their Read More
ADVISORY | TAX | AUDIT & ACCOUNTNG LSL is proud to announce Cheryl Orcutt, CPA, and Chad Smith, CPA, as the newest additions to the firm’s growing partnership group. Cheryl Orcutt Orcutt has been promoted from Senior Tax Manager to Tax Partner at LSL. In her new role, she will Read More
Christine Walker-Bowman Trust Services Christine Walker-Bowman has been appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer of Farmers and Merchants Trust Company (FMTC). A fifth-generation Walker and 20-year veteran, she succeeds Kevin Tiber and will drive growth and modernization while continuing FMTC’s commitment to client service and trust. Previous articleOn Read More
Matt Kimmel Trust Services Matt Kimmel, celebrating 10 years with Farmers and Merchants Trust Company (FMTC), is now senior vice president, regional manager of Orange County. He will manage the Newport Beach and Laguna Hills offices, focusing on boosting community presence. Previous articleBest Places to Work 2025 Next articleOn the Read More
Nonprofit WISEPlace is honored to welcome the following three members of our Board of Directors, Michael Boos, Erin Giglia, and Byron Culp, to the agency’s leadership team. Established almost 100 years ago as a nonprofit providing housing and support for people in crisis, WISEPlace offers housing solutions to survivors of domestic violence, seniors, Read More
