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The EAOC Weekly
February 4, 2026
UPCOMING SPEAKER SCHEDULE:
February 11, 2026: Diana Diaz with Deelux Florista & Events
February 18, 2026: Tyler Douthit with Divert Pest Control
Spotlight on Donny Delfin of Banc of California
Longtime EAOC member and trusted banker Donny Delfin has been in the industry for over 20 years! Time and time again, he has seen firsthand the advantages his clients enjoy by having a strong relationship with the relationship manager at their bank, which is him.
From efficiently structuring accounts to avoid extra fees, to expedited processing, to catching fraudulent phishing phone calls and potential security breaches—simply because Donny knows his customers well enough to know their voices on the phone—banking with someone they know has proven to be the ONLY choice for Donny’s customers, and explains why he boasts a cult-like following of referral after referral.
Fraud prevention is a priority with Donny, and he has advanced protection programs to guard against the ever-present danger of payment fraud.
Check Positive Pay, ACH Positive Pay, and ACH Block:
Check Positive Pay can help identify fraudulent checks by matching check issue formation you provide against checks presented for clearing. You’ll receive an electronic notification alert when Commercial Bank of California finds discrepancies between the check issue information you provide and checks presented. Then you can decide to either accept the payment or return the check.
ACH Positive Pay enables you to establish and control acceptable send parament profiles for incoming ACH payments. An electronic alert is provided to you if there is a mismatch. You can then decide to either pay or return the transaction. If you do not respond to the alert, the system will default to returning it.
ACH Block allows you to block all ACH debits from being posted to your account. All blocked transactions will be returned to the originator automatically.
To learn more, speak with Donny about how these advanced protection programs can help your business.
Thank you, Donny, for sharing your knowledge with us, and for helping us realize the benefits of banking with a community bank over a megabank!
To discuss your banking goals with Donny, please call 714.482.2208.
PAST PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Happy Friday, EAOC!
Thank you for attending whether in-person or online this week! We welcomed a few guests, and as always, enjoyed a fabulous breakfast provided by Sammy Montoya’s staff!
We heard from Donny Delfin, not only about his growing up in Guam but moving with his family to the United States so his mother could receive better medical care. It just goes to show, Donny is always thinking of others on a personal level as well as business.
Donny’s fellow banker’s prediction came true when he was told many years ago he would experience mergers and acquisitions reaching that magic number of “7.” Donny has found a new home at Commercial Bank of California. Commercial Bank of CA has many of the same faces and names you may recall as Donny’s support staff from previous institutions. He prides himself on working with the best and the brightest!
The differences you can experience by banking with Donny –
- White glove service
- Always upfront and honest
- Goes the extra mile to protect your assets
- A wonderful professional to recommend to your friends and clients
CBC has 11 branches to serve you locally as well as Northern California. Donny also provides his cell phone to all clients and is never too busy to help!
If you are looking for a banker that has your best interest in mind, reach out to Donny Delfin for a one-on-one meeting! He promises with his next presentation we will all see a picture of his waist-length hair from “back in the day.”
Also: it’s not too late to sign up for the Red Cross Blood Drive this coming Tuesday!
PHCC-ORSB 1158 N Gilbert St , Anaheim, CA 92801
Make it a productive week and keep all our members top of mind! Our wonderful President will be back next week!
All the best,
- Lisa
Lisa McCune
AFFINITY24
EAOC Past President

MEMBERSHIP NEWS:
The following firms have been proposed for membership in EAOC:
SECOND PRINTING
Chris Jensen
DC Construction Management
Orange County, CA
Phone: 949-317-6101
Classification: General Contractor
Proposed by Ron Dymek
FIRST PRINTING
Selah Venezia
Lawyer Up Legal Counsel, APC
260 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949-662-3343
Classification: Personal Injury Attorney
Proposed by Justin Hess
VALENTINE'S DAY EVENT WITH DEELUX FLORISTA
Galentine’s Day Wine & Floral Workshop
Hosted by Seis Soles Wine Co. and Deelux Florista & Events
Grab your favorite friends and celebrate friendship, creativity, and great wine at our Galentine’s Day Wine & Floral Experience at Wine & Wax in Old Towne Orange.
This special event blends a relaxed wine tasting with a hands-on floral arrangement workshop—perfect for a fun night out, a unique Galentine’s tradition, or a memorable pre-Valentine’s celebration.
What’s Included:
- Curated wine tasting by Seis Soles Wine Co.
- Guided floral arrangement workshop led by Deelux Florista & Events
- All flowers, materials, and instruction included
- 1 bottle of Seis Soles Albariño, Rose or Red blend included as arrangements base (wine is selected day of event when you arrive)
- A beautiful floral creation to take home
- A fun, social atmosphere to relax, sip, and celebrate with friends
Event Dates:
Friday, February 13 & Sunday, February 15 (multiple times available!)
Location:
Wine & Wax
146 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
Ticket Price:
$75 per person
Registration:
https://www.6soles.com/products/galentine-s-day-wine-floral-workshop
Spots are limited to keep the experience intimate—by reservation only! Relax. Sip. Create.
Join us for an unforgettable Galentine’s experience filled with wine, flowers, and beautiful memories.
Reserve your spot today!
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!

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
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 / COMMERCIAL:
John Hubbard
USI Insurance Services
949 668-1835
john.hubbard@usi.com
INSURANCE / LIFE:
Justin Hess
Tax & Financial Group
949-223-8415
justin.hess@tfgroup.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
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
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






