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The EAOC Weekly

September 30, 2026

UPCOMING SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

October 7, 2026:  Justin Hess with Tax & Financial Group

October 14, 2026:  Stefanie Bushore with Explore by Bushore

 

EAOC'S "HUDDLES DAY"

EAOC’s traditional “Huddles Day” is a thoughtfully designed networking event that brings business owners together in a more meaningful and intentional way. Rather than traditional large-scale mingling, participants are placed into small, curated groups—“huddles”—to encourage deeper, more authentic conversations.

In these intimate settings, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to truly get to know one another beyond surface-level introductions. The smaller group format reduces pressure, making it easier for attendees to open up about their businesses, challenges, aspirations, and long-term goals. Conversations flow more naturally, fostering trust, collaboration, and genuine connection.

Huddles Day creates space for business owners to share not only what they do, but why they do it. Participants discuss their visions, dreams, and growth plans while receiving encouragement, insight, and potential collaboration opportunities from fellow members. The result is a supportive environment where relationships are built on shared purpose rather than quick exchanges of business cards.

By the end of the event, attendees leave with stronger connections, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense of community—making Huddles Day one of EAOC’s most impactful and relationship-driven networking experiences.

To apply for membership in EAOC, please visit https://www.eaoconline.com/members/how-to-join.  

 

 

EAOC'S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION IS COMING!

Ahoy, Mateys… Something Wicked This Way Comes! 

Beware, EAOC! Whispers from the deep suggest that something truly EPIC is brewing beneath the waves. This year, our Annual Halloween Celebration is setting sail for the Pirates of the Haunted Seas… where ghostly pirates roam, spooky surprises lurk, and the waters are anything but calm!

What started as a Halloween gathering has snowballed into EAOC’s BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR—and apparently, we’ve been guilty of underselling just how spectacular this haunted voyage really is!

Prepare for a celebration packed with more thrills, chills, and pirate mischief than you can shake a cutlass at. And here's the best part: Members are encouraged to invite potential members and guests who would benefit from meeting EAOC’s incredible team, making valuable connections, and discovering the power of our network.Stay tuned, batten down the hatches, and prepare to unleash your inner pirate. This Halloween, the only thing scarier than the haunted seas might be missing out!

 

Date & Time:

October 28, 2026

7:00am-8:00am

 

Location:

The Green Parrot Villa

2035 N Main St.

Santa Ana, CA 92706

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP NEWS:

The following firms have been proposed for membership in EAOC:

FIRST PRINTING

Danielle Tolentino Tuason, MPA

Seniors Helping Seniors® Orange 

333 City Boulevard W, Suite 300

Orange, CA 92868

Phone:  657.608.CARE (2273)

Classification:  In-Home Care

Proposed by Stefanie Bushore

 

 

 

OCTOBER CELEBRATIONS

HAPPY EAOC ANNIVERSARY

4 Yrs - Diana Diaz - Deelux Florista & Events

24 Yrs - Lydia Pooler - Jub Jub Interactive

54 Yrs - Gayle Stewart - Emeritus Member

 

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

10/10 - Sammy & Maria Montoya - La Chiquita Restaurant

10/13 - Tracy & Brian Roberts - Law Office of Tracy J. Roberts

10/16 - Javier ("Manny") & Jillian Gonzalez - Confetti Events & Catering

 

Please Note: If the ‘Celebration Information’ above is incorrect or missing, please email the correct information to the EAOC office immediately.

 

 

 

 

IEA INSIDE STORY

The International Executives Association wants to know what’s happening amongst its chapters! Do you have news that you would like to share with EAOC’s parent Association? Have you won an award or written a book? Do you have a big event coming up? Simply email the details to Executive Director Lisa Jordan at director@ieaweb.com, and she’ll share with all IEA chapters, made up of over 2,000 international members!

 

INTERNATIONAL MEMBER PROFILES

Is your International Executives’ Association member profile accurate? Every EAOC member is featured on the IEA website’s 3000+ member directory, which makes it easy to find somebody if you have a vacation home, are traveling and need a recommendation, or know friends and family who live out of town. Please sign in and update your member profile as soon as possible. Contact Katie for any assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT BONUS

Reminder: EAOC proudly encourages its members in expanding and empowering their fellow prestigious Orange County execs! More quality members means more quality referrals. An EAOC sponsor receives a $150 bonus for recruiting a new EAOC team member, after three months of successful membership. Please contact Katie for more information!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Classification of the Month: Landscape / Hardscape Installation

Calling all Landscape / Hardscape Installation experts! EAOC members are actively seeking a qualified, trusted, tried and true Landscape / Hardscape Installation expert to fill our Target Classification of the Month. Please consider your entire network, and invite your favorite Landscaper to breakfast next week! Email Katie to get them on our guest list. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

TRUSTED EAOC MEMBERS

 

ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING:

MK Patel

ProPartners Accounting and Bookkeeping

714-886-9646   

propartnersacct@gmail.com

 

ADVERTISING SPECIALTY:

Carlos Salazar

Salazar Associates

714-990-9214    

carlos@promotownusa.com

 

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING:

David Schaefer

Schaef Air Inc.

909-944-5111                       

schaefair@gmail.com

 

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT:

Katie Quinn

Quinn Association Management

949-525-8412

kquinn@quinnassociations.com

 

ATTORNEY/ESTATE PLANNING:

Tracy J. Roberts

Law Office of Tracy J. Roberts

562-340-6277                                               

tracy.roberts@tjr-law.com

 

ATTORNEY/EMPLOYMENT LAW:

Jonathan Judge

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

562-653-3200                       

jjudge@aalrr.com

 

AUTO/TRUCKS/DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL:                      

Mike Hughes

Simpson Chevrolet

714-534-2700             

mhughes@simpsongm.com

 

AUTO BODY SHOP:                      

Francisco Bonilla

Long Beach Collision Center

562-591-6600
francisco@lbcollision.com

 

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR:                      

Dan Tatum

Eberhardt’s Tire & Automotive

714-871-9810
eberhardtstire@gmail.com


BANK:                         

Donny Delfin

Banc of California

714-450-4683

ddelfin@pacwest.com

 

CHIROPRACTOR:                         

Dr. Lauren Artaserse, DC

Dr. Luke Krebs, DC

One Spine Chiropractic & Sports Rehab

657-626-2528

Lauren.DC@onespinechiro.com

 

DENTIST

Dr. Robert Go · Go Family Dental

714-638-0018                                        

gofamilydental@yahoo.com

 

EMERITUS MEMBER:                                                           

Pete Sloan ∙ 714-633-3906

posloan@yahoo.com

 

EMERITUS MEMBER:                                                           

Andy Ross ∙ 714-749-7677

adross1942@gmail.com

 

EMERITUS MEMBER:                                                           

Gayle Stewart ∙ 714-342-5848

gstewart@gsecorp.org

 

EMERITUS MEMBER:

Mel Smith · 714-496-2709

melsmith3205@yahoo.com

 

ENERGY CONSULTANT:

Dan Herman

Solar Energy Partners

949-573-3259

dherman60@gmail.com

 

FINANCIAL PLANNING/WEALTH MANAGEMENT:

Dustin Slinkard

Tax & Financial Group

949-233-8415

dustin.slinkard@tfgroup.com

 

FLOORING/HARD GOODS/INTERIOR DESIGN:

Karyn Hadley

Riteloom

714-764-1122

karyn@riteloom.com

 

FLORIST:

Diana Diaz

Deelux Florista & Events

949-491-5660

deeluxflorista@gmail.com

 

GENERAL CONTRACTOR:

Clark D. Brooks

Innovative Craftsmanship

949-903-4378

ClarkBrooks@icraftsmanship.com

 

GLASS/STAINED & BEVELED:

Gary Gregg

Creating with Glass

714-970-9359

geggregg@sbcglobal.net

 

HANDYMAN:

Ruben Mota

Mota Handyman Services

714-785-5576

motaruben76@gmail.com

 

INSURANCE / LIFE:

Justin Hess

Tax & Financial Group

949-223-8415

justin.hess@tfgroup.com

 

INSURANCE / COMMERCIAL:

Shawn Jin

Kingdom Global Insurance Solutions

562-275-3155

sjin@kgisus.com

 

MORTGAGE BANKER:                                                     

Susan Klaren

CMG Financial

714-264-0876

klarenteam@gmail.com

 

PARTY RENTALS & CATERING:

Manny Gonzalez

Confetti Events & Catering

714-542-7775                                  

Confettievents@att.net

 

PAVING-ASPHALT:                                                                     

Danny Baker

PAV-KOTE, Inc.

714-871-4905

danny@pavkote.com

 

PAYROLL PROCESSING:                                                                     

Nathan Arnez

Asure HCM

916-753-4980

Nathan.Arnez@asuresoftware.com

 

PEST CONTROL:                                                                  

Tyler Douthit

Divert Pest Control

714-299-9118

tyler@divertpest.com

 

PLUMBING/SEWAGE SANITATION

CONTRACTOR:          

Ronald J. Dymek

Dymek’s Freedom Plumbing, Inc.

714-632-8989                                    

info@freedomplumbing.com

 

REAL ESTATE/RESIDENTIAL:                

Gizi Clemmer, REALTOR, SRES

Allstars Realty

562-688-8275                                     

GiziClemmer@gmail.com

 

RESTAURANT-MEXICAN:                                           

Sammy Montoya

Green Parrot Villa

La Chiquita Restaurant

714-543-8787                                      

lachiquitarest@yahoo.com

 

ROOFING/COMMERCIAL:             

Greg Peterson

Sadler Roofing, Inc.

949-675-5095 

greg@sadlerroofing.com

 

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING:             

Niyah Rosen

Future Foundry

386-847-2831

niyahrosen@thefuturefoundry.net

 

LUXURY TRAVEL:             

Stefanie Bushore

Explore by Bushore

714-476-2726

stefanie@explorebybushore.com

 

WEBSITE DESIGN:                                          

Lydia Pooler

Kenneth King

Jub Jub Interactive

714-586-8500

lydia@jubjub.com

kenneth@jubjub.com

 

WEBSITE HOSTING:                                                  

Lee Pooler

Jub Jub Interactive

714-586-8500

lee@jubjub.com

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