April 2021

The
Accelerator

ProVisors - Business Networking & Trusted Advisors - Business Accelerator

New Members18 New Members in the Orange County Area

Join us in welcoming our new members! Reach out via their email below to make a connection.

Ilian Alchehayed

Ilian Alchehayed

Law Offices of Steven Giammichele
(949) 339-1845
ilian@giammichelelaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Irvine Central

Eyad Alnaslah

Eyad Alnaslah

MGO CPA
(949) 242-0585
ealnaslah@mgocpa.com
Home Group: Orange County Metro

Chad Brandel

Chad Brandel

Law & Stein
Attorney, Trust & Probate Litigation, Inheritance Disputes, Trust Administration
(714) 875-6549
cbrandel@lawandsteinllp.com
Attorney
Home Group: Newport Gateway 2

Bio: I represent trustees and beneficiaries in probate and trust litigation, trust administration, probate court, inheritance disputes, undue influence, capacity and elder abuse claims.

Sommer Chanady

Sommer Chanady

HUB International Insurance Services, Inc
Senior Vice President
(949) 623-3980
sommer.chanady@hubinternational.com
Insurance
Home Group: Newport Gateway 2

Bio: Property and Casualty Insurance solutions for businesses in the food and beverage industry so that my clients are ready for tomorrow. You keep the world fed. I keep your business protected.

Phillip Cooper

Phillip Cooper

JD Merit & Company
Managing Director
(310) 612-5222
phillip.cooper@jdmerit.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: South Coast Metro

Bio: Managing Director with JD Merit & Company, an investment bank focused on M&A Advisory, Capital Raises, and Distressed Financings/Bankruptcies. Companies with revenue of $10 million and above or EBITDA of $2 million or more, with special exceptions.

Jayson Duncan

Jayson Duncan

Miller Farm Media
Chief Storyteller
(949) 288-3061
jayson@millerfarmmedia.com
Marketing
Home Group: Irvine Concourse

Bio: We simplify your sales process by create a series of videos to help you stay in front of clients and attract prospects. I create remote selling systems to aligning your company’s email campaigns, video, website design, and social media marketing.

Tanner Gish

Tanner Gish

Loving Homecare Inc
Director of Operations
(562) 448-3854
tanner.gish@lovinghomecareinc.com
Other
Home Group: Seal Beach

Bio: We provide in-home care and care management to seniors, helping them thrive in the comfort of their homes. We help families in the SGV, Long Beach and Orange County communities.

Sangeeta Gupta

Sangeeta Gupta

Gupta Consulting Group Inc.
Partner, Ph.D.
(714) 962-0190
sangeeta@guptaconsulting.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Irvine Spectrum

Bio: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Gender, Unconscious Bias.

Brett Isaacman

Brett Isaacman

IMG Construction Management
(949) 378-4401
brett@img-cm.com
Home Group: South Coast Metro

Bio: Principal at IMG Construction Management. 25 years experience building large complex multifamily projects throughout SoCal. We represent developers and project owner from project concept to occupancy.

Jeremy Lau

Jeremy Lau

Prudent Investors
President
(760) 597-9255
jeremy@prudentinvestors.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Irvine South

Bio: President & CEO of independent registered investment advisor (RIA) that specializes in serving the financial and investment needs of private and public fiduciaries and households (family trustees and individuals).

Bruce Lipian

Bruce Lipian

StoneCreek Capital
Managing Director
(949) 825-5557
bruce@stonecreekcapital.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Mergers $ Acquisitions 3

Bio: Founding principal and Managing Director of StoneCreek Capital LLC. Previous experience includes VP at Kelso and AVP at Bank of Boston.

Han Pai

Han Pai

Salisian | Lee LLP
(213) 622-9108
han.pai@salisianlee.com
Attorney
Home Group: Ontario 2

Bio: Han is a partner at Salisian | Lee LLP, practicing in the area of business litigation, with a focus on commercial loan disputes.

Heena Patel

Heena Patel

Law Office of Heena Patel
Attorney
(714) 455-9937
heena@heenapatellaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Irvine OC

Bio: Heena Patel is a criminal defense attorney and advocate of truth for youth. She has over 13 years of experience representing adults and children that are either accused of crimes or the victim of crimes.

Erika Pichardo-Ley

Erika Pichardo-Ley

Cápita Works
Head of Client Relations
(619) 352-6140
epichardo@capitaworks.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Cerritos

Bio: Are you feeling drained and overwhelmed with work? I provide bilingual virtual assistants that can help you delegate and elevate your game.

Rick Plattner

Rick Plattner

BBVA
SVP
(909) 827-1362
rick.plattner@bbva.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Ontario

Scott Riley

Scott Riley

A & A Employer Services
COO
(714) 256-1320
scott@aaemployer.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Costa Mesa

Mark Saulino

Saulino Tax Counsel
Partner
(310) 858-1270
ms@saulinotax.com
Attorney
Home Group: Mergers $ Acquisitions 3

Thomas Song

Thomas Song

CDF LABOR LAW, LLP
(949) 622-1661
tsong@cdflaborlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Ontario 2

Member News

Congratulate your peers and contribute your accomplishments, awards, and press mentions to be included below and on our Member Achievements page.

Todd Carey
Mar 25, 2021

Lisa Anderson Interview by BizTV Los Angeles All In

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., explain why we as consumers need to pay attention to the supply chain and the challenges if faces in today’s environment. Full Story… https://vimeo.com/centerpost/download/503557203/2b77afcba3
Todd Carey
Mar 23, 2021

Loreen Gilbert on Bloomberg TV

Watch Loreen Gilbert's recent appearance on Bloomberg TV "The Close": https://hubs.li/H0HLJ0N0
Todd Carey
Mar 16, 2021

RICHARD GOLUBOW PANELIST FOR AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE CONFERENCE

Richard Golubow was a panelist for the American Bankruptcy Institute Bankruptcy Battleground West virtual conference held on March 10, 2021 for a presentation entitled Technology Issues: Crash Course, which addressed how COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders prompted the rapid adoption of technology by the courts, lessons learned along the way, and where technology can be used to further improve the bankruptcy process.
Todd Carey
Mar 05, 2021

Yuko Tsuchida featured in California Business Journal

Yuko Tsuchida (South Orange County) is a Founder/Managing Director of Hito, LLC where they help companies minimize taxes. Yuko was recently featured in California Business Journal about her journey from Japan to the U.S. to Africa. (https://calbizjournal.com/up-close-yuko-tsuchida-founder-of-hito-llc)
Todd Carey
Mar 03, 2021

Lisa Anderson interviewed on Interlinks Podcast: Supply chain Innovation 2021

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., discusses her thoughts on the supply chain and logistical challenges that will be encountered as the world stars to roll-out the various COVID vaccines that are being produced. Full story… https://shows.acast.com/patrick-daly-interlinks-podcast/episodes/supply-chain-innovation-in-2021
Todd Carey
Mar 02, 2021

Heath Goldman joins Angelo on the Business Growth Cafe Podcast

Join Angelo Ponzi and his guest, Heath Goldman, CEO of ICON Wealth and Legacy Partners for insights on the following, plus many more questions. Don't wait to plan...plan for success. https://businessgrowthcafe.podbean.com/e/plan-to-succeed-when-it-comes-to-preserving-wealth-and-your-legacy/
Todd Carey
Mar 02, 2021

RICHARD GOLUBOW AUTHORS UPDATED LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES PRACTICE NOTE PUBLISHED BY THOMSON REUTERS

Richard Golubow authored Local Bankruptcy Rules: California (C.D. Cal.), a Practice Note summarizing selected local rules of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, originally published by Thomson Reuters in 2018. The Practice Note was recently revised to reflect revisions to the local rules, as well as additional and updated practice points.

Member Milestones

Reach out to congratulate your fellow members on their anniversary with ProVisors!

Celebrating 20 Years

Jonathan Resnick

Jonathan Resnick

Jonathan Resnick CPA, An Acctcy Corp.
CPA – President
(949) 250-0852
jon@jresnickcpa.com
Accountant
Home Group: Newport Center

Bio: We advise manufacturers, distributors and service businesses on accounting and tax matters. Our clients are small businesses who value our quick responses and the personal touch that we provide.

Celebrating 15 Years

Martin Greenbaum

Martin B. Greenbaum

Greenbaum Law Group LLP
Senior Partner
(949) 760-1400
mgreenbaum@collectionlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Irvine 3

Bio: Debt Collection Law Firm Attorney. Collections for sales of goods & services, loan collections, contracts, mechanics liens, unpaid Judgments including equalization judgments. B2B Minimum $10,000. Contingent, blended or hourly fees available.

Celebrating 10 Years

Tim Malott

Tim Malott

Shoreline Partners LLC
Managing Partner
(858) 587-9800 x120
tmalott@shoreline.com
Financial Service
Home Group: Irvine Spectrum

Bio: I represent the owners of privately held companies in sale, merger, acquisition and complex financing transactions. I use my experience as an investment banker, former CPA and national bank president to obtain an unreasonable value for my clients.

Bill White

Bill White

White Space Advisors
President / Founder
(949) 721-8880
bill@whitespaceadvisors.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Newport Center

Bio: Bill is the founder and President of White Space Advisors, a commercial real estate firm that specializes in representing tenants in new leases, lease renewals, and building purchase transactions. Bill has exclusively represented tenants in Orange County.

Celebrating 5 Years

Thanh Cambaliza

Thanh Cambaliza

Cambaliza McGee LLP
Managing Partner
(949) 484-8288
thanhc@cpa-cm.com
Accountant
Home Group: Newport Center 2

Bio: An experienced tax CPA currently serving numerous privately held companies (revenue 5M – 50M+) and their owners. My specialty is flow-through (LLC, S-corp) taxation, with a focus on real estate, manufacturing and distribution.

Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson

J2 Marketing Consultants
President
(949) 939-4986
garyj@j2marketingconsultants.com
Marketing
Home Group: Costa Mesa

Bio: Empowering attorneys with the most profitable business development and marketing strategies and techniques that increase the quality and quantity of new clients. My clients no longer have to ‘figure out’ what to do to bring in new, profitable business.

Steve Nosenchuck

Steve Nosenchuck

Union Bank
Commercial Banker
(951) 347-6668
steve.nosenchuck@unionbank.com
Banking & Finance
Home Group: Ontario

Bio: Having 15 years of banking experience in a variety of capacities I am able to help my business clients achieve their goals. Currently I am at an amazing top rated bank looking for top tier businesses with revenues between $20M-$100M.

Chris Weaver

Chris Heikaus Weaver

Aitken Campbell Heikaus Weaver, LLP
Partner
(951) 824-8550
chris@achwlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Riverside

Bio: Chris focuses on helping employees in their workplace disputes. This includes representing them in court for claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and failure to pay wages.

Upcoming Events

Join an Accelerator Workshop for an introduction to the culture of ProVisors, and help set you up for success! Seasoned Members are also welcomed to get a refresher on what might help them enhance their ProVisors experience.

Orange County Accelerator Workshop

Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm