Business for Good, Chambers of Commerce, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, Law Enforcement, Local Independents, Local Leader
Sam McGovern – McGovern Law
I am a San Diego native and grew up here in East County. After high school, I went to college in Virginia, where I met my wife, Valinda. We graduated together and ended up…
Billy “Lakeside” Ortiz – Community Advocate / Handyman
I am 65 and have lived all those years in Lakeside, CA. I’ve been happily married to my lovely wife Michelle for 2 years now. I grew up on a farm at the North end…
Helen Zamora – Community Support
I was born in Minneapolis, MN, and raised in Wisconsin. As a teen, I moved with my family to Fresno, CA, and lived there most of my adult life. I am a member of…
Michael Larrañaga – Trevi Hills Winery
A Certified Sommelier with the French Court of Master Sommeliers, he has worked the vineyards of Napa, Sonoma, Central Coast and Italy both as a Sommelier and a Vintner. Along with the…
James Anderson – Cerebral Palsy Advocate
I am a 41-year-old man who has Cerebral Palsy, has had to learn how to fight his way through life, and started a disability advocacy nonprofit. The nonprofit’s mission is to empower Individuals with…
Kenneth Abernathy – Caterpillar Chow Habitat Farms
I am the owner and operator of Caterpillar Chow milkweed nursery and the Director of Caterpillar Chow Habitat Farms. I am also a California Naturalist, a State title earned through the University of California…
Joe Naiman – Journalist
Joe Naiman has been a freelance writer since 1985. He is also the co-author of The San Diego Padres Encyclopedia and the author of The School with All the Catchers, which is a history…
Business for Good, Community Service, El Cajon, Go-Givers, Lakeside, Local Independents, Local Leader, Rancho San Diego
Jonathan Jaboro
Jonathan, a native of San Diego, was born at Grossmont Hospital. He was raised and schooled in San Diego, CA. Jonathan began his career as a Salesperson, where he was quickly promoted to Regional…
Polly Walshin – Author / Real Estate
I am a southern transplant to San Diego over 25 years ago. I am married and have 2 adult children, and have an amazing Mom right in Point Loma. I am an Author of a…

