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DAVID E.I. PYOTT - Thursday, September 20, 2001 President & Chief Executive Officer - Allergan, Inc. Pyott has been instrumental in refocusing Allergan's strategic direction and leveraging the company's technology, global infrastructure and marketing expertise in the specialty eye care, neurotoxin, contact lens care, dermatology and ophthalmic surgical products markets. Allergan's success in 2000 earned Pyott recognition as Orange County Business Journal's Businessperson of the Year. |
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BISHOP JAIME SOTO - Thursday, September 27, 2001 Auxillary Bishop - Dicese of Orange Ordained Bishop on May 31, 2000, The Most Reverend Jaime Soto has led the county's Spanish-speaking Catholic community through two decades of tumultuous times, and now helps to bridge the gap with other cultures and societies. "A pastor",says Soto, "has the potential to build a community and shape not only the life of the parishioners, but also the neighborhood that surrounds the parish." Through his leadership, Soto's "neighborhood" is rapidly expanding. |
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KIMBERLY CRIPE - Thursday, October 4, 2001 President & Chief Executive Officer - CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County) Cripe leads a multi-faceted pediatric healthcare organization including the 192-bed tertiary care hospital in Orange, 53-bed Children's Hospital at the Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, CHOC Thrift Stores; the CHOC Foundation for Children, and CHOC's outreach programs. Her leadership ensures that all hospital programs, services and activities support the organization's mission to nuture, protect and advance the health and well being of all children. |
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SHERIFF MIKE CARONA - Thursday, October 11, 2001 Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Rising through the ranks of the Orange County Marshal's Department during a 22-year span, Carona held the position of Orange County Marshal for nine years prior to his election to the position of Orange County Sheriff-Coroner in 1998. As the leader of a dynamic and diverse public safety organization that includes upward of 2900 employees, Carona faces the daily current and future law enforcement challenges in order to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in Orange County and beyond. ( This ELS Session will be held on-site at one of the OC Sheriff Department Facilities ) |
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DOUG DeCINCES - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 Major League All-Star Baseball Player (Retired)/President - DeCinces Properties Joining Ted Williams as the only American League players ever to hit three home runs in a game twice in the same season, Doug DeCinces gained star status as the California Angels third baseman. Earlier in his baseball career, he replaced Brooks Robinson at third base for the Orioles. His leadership transcended the baseball field when he fulfilled his vision to develop "Strawberry Farms" Golf Course in Irvine, California. |
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FRANK JAO - Thursday, November 1, 2001 President & Chief Executive Officer - Bridgecreek Group, Inc. Involved in the real estate industry since 1975, Jao is internationally renowned for his expertise in ethnic markets development and highly-respected for his work with urban infill redevelopment projects. The principal developer of the area known as "Little Saigon" with more than 3,500 Asian businesses in the City of Westminster, CA, Jao has been named one of Orange County's 50 Most Influential Business People since 1996. |
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CYNTHIA HARRISS - Thursday, November 8, 2001 President - Disneyland Resort With responsibilities that include the overall management and long-term growth of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Harriss provides leadership over all park and hotel operations including Disneyland, Disneyland's California Adventure theme park, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, and the new Downtown Disney. With her previous success in leading The Disney Stores growth from 140 stores to 460 stores in North America, Harriss is a recipient of the Who's Who of American Women and Community Leaders of America's International Distinguished Leadership Award. |