Hear first-hand from those who have already experienced this incredibly inspirational mentoring program. Meet those who will be your colleagues for the next several weeks of learning and sharing the diversity of leadership skills, leadership styles, and leadership lessons presented by our highly respected distinguished mentors.
| JERRE STEAD | September 30, 2004 | The Pacific Club, Newport Beach |
| Consultant; Former CEO, Ingram Micro, Inc. Known throughout the corporate world for his energetic leadership style and ability to turn companies around, Jerre Stead has served as chairman and CEO of Ingram Micro, Inc., the world’s largest distributor of technology products and services, as well as CEO of Legent Corporation, AT&T Global Information Solutions, and Square D Company and currently serves on the board of directors of several major companies. |
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| JERRY MANDEL | October 7, 2004 | The Center Club, Costa Mesa |
| Overseeing one of the nation's largest and most prestigious performing arts center as president and chief operating officer of The Orange County Performing Arts Center (OCPAC), Jerry Mandel must perform the delicate art of balancing the essential need to present great performances with the critical need to raise the funds necessary to maintain and expand the Center. Mandel, who served as vice chancellor for university advancement at the University of California, Irvine, prior to joining The Center in 1997, is a musician with a passion for the arts who still plays the sax each day. | ||
| CRISTI CRISTICH | October 14, 2004 | The Pacific Club, Newport Beach |
| CEO & Founder, Cristek Interconnects, Inc. The founder of Cristek Interconnects, Inc. in 1985 at the age of 23, Cristi Cristich serves as CEO of the company that manufacturers cutting-edge electronic connectors used in smart weapons, space applications and biomedical devices. Cristich is one of only a few female owners among several hundred firms in the electronics industry. Cristich is known in business circles for her vision and leadership ability as well as her community involvement. |
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| SENATOR JOE DUNN | October 21, 2004 | The Center Club, Costa Mesa |
| California State Senator Representing the 34th State Senate District, State Senator Joe Dunn has emerged as a leader in his role as a member of the Energy, Utilities & Communication Committee where he lead the probe into the price-gouging practices of energy generators that caused California’s energy crisis. He serves on six standing committees and as the chairman of four select committees of the California legislature. |
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| KATHY BRONSTEIN | October 28, 2004 | The Pacific Club, Newport Beach |
| Business Development Consultant; Former CEO, Wet Seal, Inc. With a career in the apparel industry spanning more than 25 years, Ms. Bronstein’s expertise covers virtually every aspect of both the business and creative sides – from sourcing, manufacturing and design to merchandising, marketing and the balance sheet. In her role as a corporate CEO and as a hands-on entrepreneur, Ms. Bronstein has acquired and expanded established companies and created and nurtured successful start-ups. |
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| JAMES V. MAZZO | November 4, 2004 | The Pacific Club, Newport Beach |
| President & CEO – Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. With more than twenty years of international healthcare experience in sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, information technology, planning, business development and senior management, Mazzo served in numerous executive positions at Allergan and now provides strategic leadership as President and CEO of Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. in Santa Ana, California. |
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| JAMES L. DOTI | November 18, 2004 | The Pacific Club, Newport Beach |
| President – Chapman University A nationally respected scholar, an award-winning economist, and a passionate educator, Jim Doti has served as President of Chapman University since 1991, and holds the Donald Bren Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics. He joined the Chapman faculty in 1974, founded the university’s Anderson Center for Economic Research in 1978, and served as dean of the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics. Dr. Doti currently serves as chairman of the Association for Independent California Colleges and Universities. |
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