Patrick Michell, Chair of the Board
EAT Cultural Center, Teacher
Windy River Farm, Farmer
Patrick Mitchell is the Five Keys Ecological Agriculture Training Cultural Center’s Farm Ambassador and Farming Program Director for the EAT Farm in Norco. He is a Native Californian and has authored two books and numerous popular and peer reviewed articles. Patrick has more than 25 years of experience in ecological horticulture and land-based education. For the past decade he has taken a hands-on role in various market-scale farm operations by growing and selling culinary herbs, citrus, vegetables and other specialty crops. During this time he has developed a small farm system that incorporates the practice of Natural History and the principles of ecological restoration with bio-intensive crop production and regenerative animal agriculture. Patrick has owned several small businesses with his wife including Blue Orchid Flower Shop and Wild Bunch Flower Company. He has managed Resort landscapes, public parks, natural areas and historic sites. In addition to serving on the board of The Norco Area Chamber of Commerce, he is also a member of the Riverside Food Systems Alliance Executive Board and is the past board Secretary for Naturalist for You. He is a scholar of the relationship between nature and culture and believes deeply in the transformative power of putting ones hands in soil.
EAT Cultural Center, Teacher
Windy River Farm, Farmer
Patrick Mitchell is the Five Keys Ecological Agriculture Training Cultural Center’s Farm Ambassador and Farming Program Director for the EAT Farm in Norco. He is a Native Californian and has authored two books and numerous popular and peer reviewed articles. Patrick has more than 25 years of experience in ecological horticulture and land-based education. For the past decade he has taken a hands-on role in various market-scale farm operations by growing and selling culinary herbs, citrus, vegetables and other specialty crops. During this time he has developed a small farm system that incorporates the practice of Natural History and the principles of ecological restoration with bio-intensive crop production and regenerative animal agriculture. Patrick has owned several small businesses with his wife including Blue Orchid Flower Shop and Wild Bunch Flower Company. He has managed Resort landscapes, public parks, natural areas and historic sites. In addition to serving on the board of The Norco Area Chamber of Commerce, he is also a member of the Riverside Food Systems Alliance Executive Board and is the past board Secretary for Naturalist for You. He is a scholar of the relationship between nature and culture and believes deeply in the transformative power of putting ones hands in soil.
Michael Ryan, Treasurer
Safe Money Management
Michael Ryan, is the owner and founder of Safe Money Management, an Independent Insurance and Financial Services Company. He prides himself on a business that exists to help others take control and protect their families, finances and futures which enables them to prepare for the best and worst of times. Ryan has a strong passion for serving the community, as evidenced by his chosen occupation. As a Board Member, he wishes to continue the Chamber's actions of supporting and working with local businesses and brings 30 years of experience in working with companies of all sizes to improve profits and productivity.
Safe Money Management
Michael Ryan, is the owner and founder of Safe Money Management, an Independent Insurance and Financial Services Company. He prides himself on a business that exists to help others take control and protect their families, finances and futures which enables them to prepare for the best and worst of times. Ryan has a strong passion for serving the community, as evidenced by his chosen occupation. As a Board Member, he wishes to continue the Chamber's actions of supporting and working with local businesses and brings 30 years of experience in working with companies of all sizes to improve profits and productivity.
Peter J. Babos, Esq.
Inland Empire Law Center
Peter J. Babos is a local attorney heading up 2 law practices in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles areas. He is an original Los Angeles native who moved here to Norco 5 years ago and loves this community and lifestyle. He is always motivated to build business relationships and promote business opportunities in the community. He practices law in the areas of real estate, business, corporate, family law, entertainment, intellectual property, estate planning, and probate law. His experience includes cases in both state and federal court, as well as experience in cases on the appellate level for each jurisdiction. His firm also provides private mediation services under the name Center for Effective Dispute Resolution Services. Mr. Babos is also a licensed real estate broker who is experienced in residential and commercial transactions and involved in private money lending.
Inland Empire Law Center
Peter J. Babos is a local attorney heading up 2 law practices in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles areas. He is an original Los Angeles native who moved here to Norco 5 years ago and loves this community and lifestyle. He is always motivated to build business relationships and promote business opportunities in the community. He practices law in the areas of real estate, business, corporate, family law, entertainment, intellectual property, estate planning, and probate law. His experience includes cases in both state and federal court, as well as experience in cases on the appellate level for each jurisdiction. His firm also provides private mediation services under the name Center for Effective Dispute Resolution Services. Mr. Babos is also a licensed real estate broker who is experienced in residential and commercial transactions and involved in private money lending.
Jamie Ball, President / CEO
NACC
Jamie Ball has been with the Norco Area Chamber of Commerce since 2016 and has served as President / CEO since 2017. Jamie is the Chambers corporate secretary and chief administrative and executive officer of the chamber. She also serves as secretary of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. She is the only staff member of the Chamber, and is responsible for all day-to-day operations as well as creating and managing all marketing materials, advertisement platforms, newsletters, annual events, and monthly meetings.
NACC
Jamie Ball has been with the Norco Area Chamber of Commerce since 2016 and has served as President / CEO since 2017. Jamie is the Chambers corporate secretary and chief administrative and executive officer of the chamber. She also serves as secretary of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. She is the only staff member of the Chamber, and is responsible for all day-to-day operations as well as creating and managing all marketing materials, advertisement platforms, newsletters, annual events, and monthly meetings.
2023 Board of Directors
Dr. Jesus Martinez
Norco Valley Dental
Dr. Jesus Martinez works as a dentist at Norco Valley Dental, which opened in 1957 as the first dental office in the Norco area, and has served as owner of the practice since taking over in 2007. Martinez possesses familiarity with the community as his children attend local schools. He brings his knowledge of the community as an asset to his position as a Chamber board member, as well as original ideas. Martinez aims to assist local businesses and encourage their involvement with the community.
Norco Valley Dental
Dr. Jesus Martinez works as a dentist at Norco Valley Dental, which opened in 1957 as the first dental office in the Norco area, and has served as owner of the practice since taking over in 2007. Martinez possesses familiarity with the community as his children attend local schools. He brings his knowledge of the community as an asset to his position as a Chamber board member, as well as original ideas. Martinez aims to assist local businesses and encourage their involvement with the community.
Glen Gonsalvez
Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD)
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Glen Gonsalves has been a resident of Norco for the past 42 years. He is a Norco High graduate and currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for the Corona-Norco Unified School District. This is his 23rd year in education having previously served as a teacher and site administrator for both CNUSD and the Moreno Valley Unified School District. Glen is excited by this opportunity to serve on the Chamber and is looking forward to helping develop and grow an attractive business environment for Norco and the wider Inland region. He believes strongly that a solid partnership between the educational and business communities is the key to supporting a vibrant business climate and attacking the next generation of innovators to our area.
Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD)
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Glen Gonsalves has been a resident of Norco for the past 42 years. He is a Norco High graduate and currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for the Corona-Norco Unified School District. This is his 23rd year in education having previously served as a teacher and site administrator for both CNUSD and the Moreno Valley Unified School District. Glen is excited by this opportunity to serve on the Chamber and is looking forward to helping develop and grow an attractive business environment for Norco and the wider Inland region. He believes strongly that a solid partnership between the educational and business communities is the key to supporting a vibrant business climate and attacking the next generation of innovators to our area.
Karen Sirski-Martin, RN, MSN, CCRN, HACP
Assistant Medical Group Administrator/ Chief Nursing Officer
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Service Area
Karen Sirski-Martin is an Assistant Medical Group Administrator/Chief Nursing Officer for Southern California Medical Group-Kaiser Permanente and has worked for the organization for greater than 22 years. The focus of her role includes supporting the Riverside Service Area extending to the
Temecula Valley over to Coachella Valley with the oversite on the Continuum of Care from point of entry in Ambulatory Space to discharge from hospital to home.
Karen has been involved with the American Heart Association supporting the community and professional education since 1981 including holding an Affiliate position for the Orange County Chapter, Task force for Emergency Cardiac Care Training Center.
Over the past 26 years she has been a member of the Statewide and Local “Health Workforce Initiative” Committee where the overall goals is aligning Community College Health Educational Curriculum and Programs with the changing and or developing new roles within the healthcare setting.
Karen has lived in the city of Norco for 29 years and believes that it is important to volunteer to support the community and its programs which contributes in building a strong sense of family that Norconian’s aspire towards.
During her time living in Norco she has been a member of the Corona/Norco School District Community Health Curriculum Advisory Committee, held a position on Highland Elementary PTA, volunteered many years to assist in the school fundraisers, and currently is the
Safety Officer for the Norco Little League Board. Her commitment to Norco is apparent and is committed to the community success and is honored to have been able to be a member of the Norco Chamber of Commerce.
Assistant Medical Group Administrator/ Chief Nursing Officer
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Service Area
Karen Sirski-Martin is an Assistant Medical Group Administrator/Chief Nursing Officer for Southern California Medical Group-Kaiser Permanente and has worked for the organization for greater than 22 years. The focus of her role includes supporting the Riverside Service Area extending to the
Temecula Valley over to Coachella Valley with the oversite on the Continuum of Care from point of entry in Ambulatory Space to discharge from hospital to home.
Karen has been involved with the American Heart Association supporting the community and professional education since 1981 including holding an Affiliate position for the Orange County Chapter, Task force for Emergency Cardiac Care Training Center.
Over the past 26 years she has been a member of the Statewide and Local “Health Workforce Initiative” Committee where the overall goals is aligning Community College Health Educational Curriculum and Programs with the changing and or developing new roles within the healthcare setting.
Karen has lived in the city of Norco for 29 years and believes that it is important to volunteer to support the community and its programs which contributes in building a strong sense of family that Norconian’s aspire towards.
During her time living in Norco she has been a member of the Corona/Norco School District Community Health Curriculum Advisory Committee, held a position on Highland Elementary PTA, volunteered many years to assist in the school fundraisers, and currently is the
Safety Officer for the Norco Little League Board. Her commitment to Norco is apparent and is committed to the community success and is honored to have been able to be a member of the Norco Chamber of Commerce.
Glenda Chavez
Waste Management
Glenda Chavez joined Waste Management in 2014 as the Public Sector Manager for the Cities of Chino, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Norco and San Bernardino County. She manages the cities’ franchise agreements and works with community leaders and local government officials to develop programs that increase recycling and support the region’s quality of life through outreach, charitable giving and community partnerships. Glenda has more than eighteen years of experience working in both the public and the private sector and is proud to serve as a board member of both the Norco Area and the Chino Valley Chambers of Commerce. Glenda earned her bachelor’s in political science from the University of La Verne and her master’s in public administration from California State University, Long Beach.
Waste Management
Glenda Chavez joined Waste Management in 2014 as the Public Sector Manager for the Cities of Chino, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Norco and San Bernardino County. She manages the cities’ franchise agreements and works with community leaders and local government officials to develop programs that increase recycling and support the region’s quality of life through outreach, charitable giving and community partnerships. Glenda has more than eighteen years of experience working in both the public and the private sector and is proud to serve as a board member of both the Norco Area and the Chino Valley Chambers of Commerce. Glenda earned her bachelor’s in political science from the University of La Verne and her master’s in public administration from California State University, Long Beach.
Mike Quraishi, Chair of the Board
Aladdin Cleaning Service
Mike Quraishi is the President and owner of Excellence in-Service Award-winning company Aladdin Building Services Inc. which has been in business since 1999. Mike has a Master's Degree in Business Management and two bachelor's degrees, one in Math & Physics and other one in Aircraft Engineering. Mike also holds a Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power plant license. Mike’s professional experience includes 22 years in aerospace and Hi-tech industries, where he held senior management positions in the areas of Commercial Passenger Aircraft Certification and Aircraft modifications with Boeing and Douglas Aircraft. Aladdin Cleaning Services Inc. has received numerous awards including "Best of 2015" awarded by Thumbtack. Mike was also a nominee for the Spirit of the Entrepreneur - Award 2011, 2013 and 2014.
Mike is the author of "Successful Entrepreneurship" which was published in March 2023.
Aladdin Cleaning Service
Mike Quraishi is the President and owner of Excellence in-Service Award-winning company Aladdin Building Services Inc. which has been in business since 1999. Mike has a Master's Degree in Business Management and two bachelor's degrees, one in Math & Physics and other one in Aircraft Engineering. Mike also holds a Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power plant license. Mike’s professional experience includes 22 years in aerospace and Hi-tech industries, where he held senior management positions in the areas of Commercial Passenger Aircraft Certification and Aircraft modifications with Boeing and Douglas Aircraft. Aladdin Cleaning Services Inc. has received numerous awards including "Best of 2015" awarded by Thumbtack. Mike was also a nominee for the Spirit of the Entrepreneur - Award 2011, 2013 and 2014.
Mike is the author of "Successful Entrepreneurship" which was published in March 2023.
Tom Crouse
Grocery Outlet .
Tom is a new member of our Board of Directors as he was installed on August 30th, 2023, at our 11th Annual Business Awards & Installation Ceremony. Tom and his father are the owners of the Grocery Outlet - Norco Branch. They hare huge supporters of our community and donate frequently to our local Veterans, seniors, and nonprofits. Tom seeks to increase his involvement in the community and with local businesses during his time as a NACC Chamber Board Member.
Grocery Outlet .
Tom is a new member of our Board of Directors as he was installed on August 30th, 2023, at our 11th Annual Business Awards & Installation Ceremony. Tom and his father are the owners of the Grocery Outlet - Norco Branch. They hare huge supporters of our community and donate frequently to our local Veterans, seniors, and nonprofits. Tom seeks to increase his involvement in the community and with local businesses during his time as a NACC Chamber Board Member.
Misty Reyes
Norco Family Funeral Home
Misty Reyes is a new member of our Board of Directors. She was installed on August 30th, 2023, at our 11th Annual Business Awards & Installation Ceremony. Misty and her husband Jon Acosta are the owners of Norco Family Funeral Home. Misty may be new to our chamber, but she has been a huge supporter of our community. During Misty's time on the Board, she has helped us honor our local First Responders and execute a charming awards banquet for our local businesses. Misty has graciously joined our chamber to volunteer and help support our community.
Norco Family Funeral Home
Misty Reyes is a new member of our Board of Directors. She was installed on August 30th, 2023, at our 11th Annual Business Awards & Installation Ceremony. Misty and her husband Jon Acosta are the owners of Norco Family Funeral Home. Misty may be new to our chamber, but she has been a huge supporter of our community. During Misty's time on the Board, she has helped us honor our local First Responders and execute a charming awards banquet for our local businesses. Misty has graciously joined our chamber to volunteer and help support our community.