P A R A M O U N T
PULSE BEAT July 2012
Serving the Community Since 1990
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Paramount Chamber of Commerce Installs New Officers and Directors
Paramount Chamber of Commerce Directors receive team jerseys at the Chamber Installation & Awards Luncheon. From left; Bill Winters, Leonard Crespo, Paul Dennis, Dr. Max Martinez, Brenda Olmos, Ben Berg, Leigh Clausen, Dr. Tom Hansen, Garo Kazarian, Darren Kurkowski, Kevin Lindsay, and Jon Tanklage.
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he Paramount Chamber recently held its annual Installation & Awards luncheon which was sponsored by Weber Metals and attended by more than a hundred businesses. According to Chamber President Leonard Crespo, “The luncheon gives the Chamber an opportunity to recognize all the people who make it possible for Paramount to have a Chamber of Commerce.” The awards ceremony included presentations to businesses who sponsor Chamber events and too individuals in various categories. Kevin Lindsay who received the President’s Award was recognized for the number of years Lindsay Lumber has been in business, and for the commitment his company has shown to serving the community. Chris Stamm received the Mayor’s Award for his innovation in changing the nutritional value of lunches served at Paramount Unified Schools. Kimberly Gonzalez was given the Award of Excellence for her strong entrepreneurial skills and commitment to excellence in the operation of her business, Kimberly’s Dance Studio. Emmanuel Reformed Church was given a Special Recognition Award
for helping the Chamber with their Welcome to Paramount program. The Chamber assembles welcome packets for new residents and businesses which the church hand delivers each month. Annina Tomjack an employee of Paramount Petroleum received the Ambassador of the Year Award for her dedicated service to the Chamber. The event also recognized Chamber Directors, Board Liaisons, and Ambassadors for their year long service to the Chamber, and included the installation of new officers and directors for the coming year; President- Leonard Crespo (Total-Western, Inc.) Senior Vice President- Brenda Olmos (AppleCare Medical Group), Vice President- Jon Tanklage (Marukan Vinegar), Treasurer- Paul Dennis (Weber Metals), Past President- Dr. Max Martinez (Dentist), DirectorsBill Winters (Paramount Petroleum) Ben Berg (Transcom Telecommunications) Leigh Clausen (Gateway Business Bank) Dr. Tom Hansen (Chiropractor) Garo Kazarian (Alondra Hot Wings & Taco Luv) Darren Kurkowski (Bianchi Theatres & Paramount Swap Meet) Kevin Lindsay (Lindsay Lumber) Manuel Granillo (Bodycote) and Gary Johnson (Ace Clearwater Enterprises).
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
PULSE BEAT
15357 Paramount Boulevard, Paramount, CA 90723
Paramount Chamber Board Liaisons show their team jerseys. From left City Manager Linda Benedetti-Leal, Ambassador Chair Laura Warth, and Paramount Unified Superintendent Dr. David Verdugo.
Chamber Ambassadors receive recognition at Installation. From left Incoming Ambassador Chair Tim Hickok, Outgoing Chair Laura Warth, Secretary Karen Sonnenberg, Annina Tomjack, and Christopher Hicks.
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