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Home My WebLink About13C - APPOINTMENTS TO WIB WIB REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION _TV COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~ CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MAY 17, 2004 TITLE: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD APPROVED 0 As Recommended 0 As Amended 0 Ordinance on 1" Reading 0 Ordinance on 20d Reading 0 Implementing Resolution 0 Set Public Hearing For ~ !J¿fJa , C TY MANAGER CONTINUED TO - FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Appoint Ernest Chapman, David Wadhera, and Reverend Lee de Board. Conrad, Michael Hood, Linda L. Simon, Andy Leon to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment ~ On March 6, 2000, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and appointed 33 members. In accordance with the federal legislation, a majority of the Board and the Board Chair must come from the private sector. The remaining Board seats represent education, non-profit organizations, one-stop mandated partners and local labor organizations. Currently there are six private sector vacancies, one labor vacancy and one community-based vacancy on the Santa Ana WIB. After an extensive recruitment campaign and interview process, six new candidates are recommended for appointment to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board. Five represent the private sector: Ernest Chapman, President of Chapman Engineering Inc.; David Conrad, President/CEO of MBC Systems; Michael Hood, President/CEO of Hood Manufacturing Inc.; Linda L. Simon, vice President Sponsorship/Mission Services of St. Joseph Hospital; and Andy Wadhera, President of CALTREND Automotive Products. Reverend Lee de Leon, CEO of the Templo Calvario Community Development Corporation, has been recommended to fill the vacant community-based organization seat. Resumes for the new nominations are attached as Exhibit 1. The private sector nominees all represent business sectors that are growing in Santa ~a and have hiring needs. Staff will continue to work to fill the ~maining two vacancies on the Board. <... 13C-1 Appointment of Members to the Workforce Investment Board May 17, 2004 Page 2 Santa Ana FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. dill ). JOt@' P. Reekstin Executive Director Community Development Agency JPR/PN/mlr Actions:Actions\2004CC\ApptmtMemberstoSAWorkforceInvestBoard 5-17-04 13C-2 . . . , Ernest Chapman Chapman Engineering Inc. 2321 W. Cape Cod Way Santa Ana, CA 92703 Phone: (714) 542-1942 Fax: (714) 972-2896 Email: cbapmaneng@earthlink.net Mr. Ernest Chapman is the owner of Chapman Engineering Inc. Chapman Engineering is a manufactwing company that specializes in the production of metal parts for various uses, including parts used in the automobile industry. Mr. Chapman relocated his company to Santa Ana fi-om Inglewood in 1974. He currently has between 40 and 50 employees, many of whom have been with the company since it moved to Santa Ana. Mr. Chapman has over 30 years of experience in tl1e manufacturing sector; therefore, he has extensive knowledge of the industry, and also of the current issues affecting businesses in California. He is also very familiar with many businesses in Santa Ana since 40% of his customers are fi-om the local area. Mr. Chapman takes pride in the quality of work produced by his employees, and has always been proactive in acquiring the latest manufacturing technology to keep his company al1ead. He believes in rewarding employees for their contribution to the business. As a result, employees are Chapman are paid competitive wages, and are treated like fanrily. Mr. Chapman is very interested in joining the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board. He feels that by serving on the board he can give back to the co=m1Íty, and to the city , that has been the home to his business for almost 30 years. He also would like to bring his business expertise to the board to help other businesses in the city, especially at tÏÏís time when the state of California has made it unbearable to do business in the state. - EXHIBIT 1 1 13C-3 .- -~ David Conrad ~, MBC Systems 1809 E. Dyer Rd. Suite 311 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: (714) 542-1942 Fax: (714) 972-2896 Email: dcomad@mbcsystems.org Mr. David Comad is the President/CEO of MBC systems. MBC perfonns all medical billing procedures for medical doctors, surgeons, and medical facilities. Mr. Comad co- founded the company is 1993, and has seen his company grow to its current level of about 100 employees. Mr. Comad's goal is to see MBC grow to about 300 employees. At a current growth rate of 25% to 50% per year, MBC is on its way of reaching that goal fairly soon. Mr. Comad has many years of experience in the service sector. He is very knowledgeable about the current issues affecting businesses in California, and about the skills that are needed for the local Santa Ana workforce to succeed. Mr. Conrad's business philosophy includes paying employees well, providing excellent benefits, and creating a work environment where employees can thrive and feel at home. Employees at MBC are paid above industry average wages, and the company gives 10% of its profits to employees through its profit shariJ;1g plan. Mr. Comad believes in rewarding those responsible for the success of his business: his employees. Besides investing in his company's main asset (employees), Mr. Conrad is also very proactive in investing in new technologies that keep his company competitive. For example, MBC Systems is a paperless environment where transactions between units are all done via computer. -- Mr. Conrad is very interested in joining the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board..JIe feels that he is at a stage in his life where he would like to give something back to the co=unity; serving on the board presents that opportmúty. Mr. Conrad. hopes to contribute to the board's mission by bringing his many years of business experience to the table, and by helping the board make the decisions that will benefit our current workforce, and also the workforce of the future. '. -, EXHIBIT 1 :2 '.-:'':'-K... 13C-4 . . . .< Michael Hood Hood Manufacturing Inc. 2621 S. Birch Street Santa Ana, CA 92707 Phone: (714) 979-7681 Fax: (714) 979-4854 Email: m-hood@pacbeILnet Mr. Mike Hood is the President/CEO of Hood Manufacturing Inc. Hood Manufacturing manufactures fiberglass products used in the production of golf carts, fishponds, landscaping materials, etc. The company was founded in 1945 in Los Angeles County, but has been in Santa Ana since 1978. Mr. Hood currently has a workforce of 45. employees, many of whom have been with the company for several years. Mr. Hood is very knowledgeable about employment and economic development issues. . He has used the Enterprise Zone tàx incentives, and knows the importance of having tl1e right workforce. Mr. Hood is currently a member of the Board of Directors for tl1e American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA). ACMA is the world's largest trade association serving the composites industry. Mr. Hood firmly believes that good employees always determine the success of a business, and that good employees have to be rewarded with good pay and a good work environment. At Hood Manufacturing, every precaution is taken to make sure tl1at employees have safe working conditions, and appropriate training. Presently, Mr. Hood is looking at having many of his employees certified in the composites field. Mr. Hood is very interested in joining the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board. He . feels that training our current and future workforce is essential to k-eeping businesses locally. One of the challenges that Mr. Hood has faced has been finding qua1iñ'èd employees; he hopes that by joining the board he can offer valual1le input as to thlUype of training and skills necessary for individuals as well as businesses to succeed. EXHIBIT 1 3 13C-5 -"2 Linda L. Simon Vice President Spomormúp~wmonS~ces St. Joseph Hospital ] 100 W. Stewart Drive, Orange, Ca 92863-5600 . 7]4/77]-8]26 Tel 714/771-8974 Fax E-mail: Isimon@sjo.stjoe.org Professional Experience St. Joseph Hospital of Orange (461) Beds May 1998 to Present Viee-President, SponsorshiplMission Services As the Vice President SponsorshiplMíssion S~ces, repons directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer. Responsibilities for St. Joseph Hospital include administrative oversight of the departments of Spomorship, Community Services, Healthy Communities and Outreach S~ces (Care for the Poor), Spiritual Care, Interpreter Services, La Amistad Community Clinic and the five mobile clinics that make up Puente a la Salud; oversight of the Mission Services and Healthy Communities departments ofSt. Joseph Heritage Healthcare (Central Division) and St Joseph Home Health Agency. Serves as a member of the Executive Management Teams of St. Joseph Hospital, St Joseph Heritage Healthcare (Central Divwion), and the Management Committee of the St Joseph Home Health Agency; member of the Management Committee of Fountain Care Skilled Nursing Facility (an affiliated partner of St. Joseph Hospital); member of the Ethics Committee and of the Quality Council; staff sopport to the Board of Trustees. . 1995-1998 Executive Director, Community Services _. - As Executive Director, Community S~ces reported to the Vice President ofMarketinglCommunications. Responsibilities included Community S~ces, Healthy Communities and Outreach Programs, Senior Services and Advocacy; in addition, chaired the Values Committee and was responsible for coordinating Values related activities e.g. Values In Action, St. Joseph's Day etc. Took a leadership role in the development and implementation of the affiliation between St Joseph Hospital and Fountain Care Skilled Nursing Facility. Served on the Management Committee and Quality Committees of Fountain Care Center. - 1993-1995 Executive Director, Polic)' Analysis Ai; Executive Director, Policy Analysis reported directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer. Respomibilities included a wide variety of research and special project work including health care policy analysw, Board of Trustees staff support, Hospital and Health System g()vernance compliance, research and drafting of speecheS and articles and Advocacy; worked on incorporation of a full s~ce Modi-Cal agreement for St Joseph' Hospital as well as the proposal for St. Joseph Hospital to be included in Cal-OPTIMA; as Advocacy coordinator worked on a number of issues, specifica1ly focusing on the defeat of State propositions 186 and 187; supported management staff in a hospital-,,~de cost savings project (Caring for the Future) which resulted in savings of $2.1 Mi1lion. EXHIBIT 1 4 13C-6 . . . - . 1981-1993 Executive Director, Support SerVices As Executive Director, Support Services reported to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities included administrative oversight of the departments of Materials Management, Environmental Services, Food Services, Plant Operations and Bio-MedicaVfelecomrnunications; Coordinated a major expense reduction program resulting in over $1 million in savings; coordinated the efforts of an outside consulting firm in establishing productivity standards for every hospital department 1978-1981 Director, Admissions Department Responsible for directing both inpatient and outpatient admitting and bed reservations/scheduling; developed the position of Admission nurse to coordinate the pre-admitting process; managed the conversion from a manual admissions process to a computerized ADT (admissions/ discharge/transfer) system. 1972-1978 Director, SPD (SupplylProcessinglDistribntion) Responsible for the departments of Purchasing, Central Services, Mailroom and Printsbop. Education AA Degree - Santa Ana College Licensed Vocational Nurse - California Community Involvement St Joseph Home Health Agency Orange, California ~ -Managèment Committee -. Fountain Care Skilled Nursing Center Orange, California -Management Committee Amigos de1a Colina (Friends of the Hill) Lake Forest, California -volunt= and docent at Heritage Hill Historiea1 Park EXHIBIT I 5 13C-7 -. Andy Wadhera CALTREND Automotivè Products 2121 S. Anne Street Santa Ana, CA 92704 Phone: (714) 708-5115 Fax: (714) 708-5122 Email: awadhera@caltrend.com Mr. Andy Wadhera is the President of CALTREND Automotive Products. CALTREND is a local manufacturer of automobile seat covers and bras. The company currently has 30 employees; however, during the summer and Christmas months the number of employees increases to 50. Mr. Wadhera has a strong business background, and hopes to contribute his knowledge to the betterment of Santa Ana's workforce, Mr. Wadhera has over 30 years of hands-on experience in Owning and Managing industries in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He prides in sharing the extensive knowledge he has acquired fi-om his business ventures with others. AB a result, Mr. Wadhera has delivered lectures on Industrial Management to Post Graduate students. Mr. Wadhera holds the following educational degrees: Bachelor in Commerce - University of Bombay, India MBA - University of Indore, India Post Graduate Diploma - London School of Economics As CALTREND's President, Mr. Wadhera envisioned a company that would be quality driven, and up to date with the latest technology. This vision is now a reality at CALTREND due to its dual certification in QS-9000 and 9002 standards. The company is also a TIER-I supplier to OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in !h.e Automotive Industry. - - - Mr. Wadhera is very interested in bringing his business knowledge as well as his personal input to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board. Like his vision at CALTREND, Mr. Wadhera envisions the board becoming an advocate for local businesses, specifically in keeping local businesses in our city. He is also very interested in workforce issues affecting Santa Ana, and its residents. EXHIBIT 1 6 13C-8 . . . BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Rev, Lee de León Chief Executive Officer Templo Calvario Community Development Corporation Santa Ana, California Present Work Rev. de León is the founding CEO of an emerging CDC in the heart of Orange County, California. This CDC is a faith-based non-profit established by Templo Calvario, a church that has had a long history of compassion. Under Rev. de León's leadership, the CDC has received national recognition by several national entities; among them are the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Wheaton College, which have recognized the CDC as a promising practice in the work it has done among immigrants. In addition, in the spring of 2004, the US Department of Health and Human Services featured the CDC in its series entitled "Snapshots of Compassion." Expeñence For over twenty-five years, Rev. de León has been actively involved ministry to communities in need. He has served as a pastor, church planter, non-profit director and founder of several organizations and partnerships. Education Rev. de León received his education at California Baptist University and at Azusa Pacific University (C.P. Haggard School of Theology). Accomplishments . Founder of Templo Calvario CDC (2002) . Founder of Eleazar Partnerships (2000) . Founder of Let's Partner Network (2000) . National Director of Convoy of Hope (1995-2000) . Founder of Mission Christian. Center (1989) -- Affiliations! Memberships . Eleazar Partnerships, Board President . Templo Calvario Fellowship, Ordained Minister . Christian Community Development Association, Member . National Association of Asset Builders, Member . Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, Regional Partner . We Care America, Senior Partner Revised: 4/29/04 2511 W. Fifth St., Santa Ana, CA 92703 (714) 543-3711 ^' (714) 543-2399 Fax www.tccdc.org 13C-9 EXHIBIT 1 7