Joining the EEP Advisory Board membership, the Business Review Teams are intended to provide the critical link between the student entrepreneurs with the critical link to the contemporary marketplace and their business plan. Thus, the student guidelines for the EEP state that the Business Review Teams “will be looking for clarity of thought, originality, focus scale, financial analysis, and related issues that would ordinarily come up in their review of projects of many types. In other words, is this a project that is seen as being reasonably foreseeable as having the ability to succeed?”

Through individual consultation with the student(s) entrepreneurs over an extended period of time, the Business Review Teams will influence the plan so as to enhance its potential marketability. Stated simply, the process is one of being a mentor to emerging entrepreneurs, for a defined period of time for a specific plan or idea.

Members of the Business Review Teams include:

Manufacturing & Distribution

Mr. Stephen Bothwell – Mr. Bothwell is the co-founder of Specification Seals Company , a firm that has been manufacturing high quality O-Rings and non-standard seals since 1984. Headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., Spec-Seals has a national distribution reach and ships over 2 tons of O-Rings on an average day to quality customers across the country, and recently opened a distribution center in Chicago, Ill. He has extensive executive sales and management experience and recently moved to San Diego.

Mr. Gale Bamford – With a career spanning over the past 45 years, Mr. Bamford has achieved great success in many aspects of diversified agricultural and food production, including dairy and feedlots, and is widely regarded for his wisdom on the owning and operation of family businesses. Building upon his early career of products and services to dairies throughout the Western U.S., Mr. Bamford then owned and operated a family dairy in Kingsburg CA. for many years prior to starting Central Valley Breeders in the 1990’s. Now, the thriving family business handles many thousands of cows at any time which he operates jointly with his son. In 2005 Mr. Bamford and his son Todd formed Bamford Dairy Cattle Feeders, LLC. and they provide critical animal husbandry and feeding services for many customers. Mr. Bamford is passionate about the connection between business and one’s faith, and is a frequent speaker at seminars, retreats and other events and he serves in a wide variety of leadership roles for many charitable, religious and community organizations. He holds a B.S. in Dairy Science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and he and his wife have residences in both Kingsburg and Cambria, CA.

Commercial Real Estate & Development

Mr. Dan Kevorkian – With 25 years of farm, ranch, development, and agri-business property experience in California, Mr. Kevorkian is the Manager of the Fresno Office (Farm Lands Department) as well as a Partner of Pearson Realty, leading a team of 26 salespeople . Pearson is one of the largest and most experienced real estate companies in California with offices throughout the San Joaquin Valley and in 2006 his department closed over $150,000,000 in sales. Notable recent transactions of Mr. Kevorkian’s include an 18,200 acre hunting ranch and lodge, 1,685 acre almond ranch, 1,328 wine grape ranch, and numerous commercial packing, processing, and distribution facilities throughout California. Pearson staffs more Accredited Land Consultants than any other real estate company, and has 88 successful years in local, regional, and statewide real estate transactions. Prior to his successful real estate career, Mr. Kevorkian was active in a family farming company while attending college. He holds a B.S. from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is an accredited Farm and Land Consultant (A.L.C.), and a member of the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, and the Fresno Board of Realtors and lives in Fresno, Calif.

Mr. Eric Jung – Mr. Jung began his entrepreneurial career by buying, renovating and “flipping” homes in San Diego, and these efforts quickly moved into land development projects. Shortly after meeting his partners through PLNU, Ascent Management was created and Mr. Jung serves in the role of President of the firm. Their projects include high-end retail centers, large anchor tenant power centers, office space and self-storage developments. Mr. Jung holds a B.A. in Business Administration from PLNU and a M.A. from Bethel Seminary. He is very active in the local community, including coaching a high-school volleyball team, as well as his church, the Flood in San Diego.

Residential Real Estate & Development

Mrs. Jana Walchle – Mrs. Walchle brings many years of real estate experience to the EEP Advisory Board, and has been a resident and business owner in Corona, Ca., for over 25 years. She is a consistent multi-million dollar producer who has been honored by her clients and peers alike for her professionalism, and she has served on the Board of Directors, as the Chairman of the Ethics Committee and on the Education Committee of the Corona/Norco Association of Realtors. As the co-founder of Canyon Country Realty , Mrs. Walchle has helped establish the firm as one of the premier real estate firms in the area. She holds a B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Biola University.

Mr. Scott Tutt - Mr. Scott Tutt is the Founder and President of the Scott Tutt Building Company in Boise, Idaho. He is an experienced Developer and Builder specializing in residential construction and sales with annual sales of $10,000,000. Experienced in all facets and steps of residential construction, from land acquisition and development to owner occupancy, the firm specializes in implementing innovative ideas and concepts with the highest ethical standards in the industry. Owning a Scott Tutt Building Company home is a mark of quality and distinction for the discerning Boise home buyer, which is consistently ranked one of the fastest growing markets in the United States by many trade publications. Mr. Tutt and his dedicated staff is passionate about enhancing the local community through home ownership. Mr. Tutt is a graduate of Colorado State University, with a Business Administration degree, and he and wife Shelly have residences in both Boise and San Diego.

Accounting & Banking

Mr. Phil Herbig – Following 15 years working for several agencies of the Federal Government, in 1992 Mr. Herbig joined the diversified agricultural company Enns Packing in Dinuba, Calif., in the role of Accountant. His expertise is in financial analysis, human resources, employee benefits, market research, budgeting, forecasting, and how outside influences such as government regulations and restrictions affect businesses and business decision-making. He serves on the State of California's Small Business Employer Advisory Council and is a graduate of the United Fresh Produce Leadership Program. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the California Grape and Tree Fruit League, the premier agricultural nonprofit trade association representing over 300 grower, shippers, packers, sales organizations, and related independent firms throughout California. He holds a BS from University of Maryland and an MBA from Butler University. He resides in Dinuba, Calif.

Mr. Scott Anderson - Mr. Anderson assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Land Bank Association of Kingsburg, Ca in April of 2004. With multiple branch offices, his bank is an agricultural cooperative that is part of the farm credit system, and currently services loans totaling nearly ½ of a billion dollars with a reach throughout the primary agricultural counties of California. Mr. Anderson has been employed in the Federal lending system for over 20 years in not only Kingsburg but also in Fresno, Escondido, and in Iowa, building upon his expertise with an early role as a financial analyst for Tri-Citrus Co. He holds a B.S. in Finance from CSU Fresno.

Internet, Technology & Media

Mr. Uday Gupta – Mr. Gupta is the founder and owner of Live On Campus, a personalized media network for colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Using this business as a launching point, Mr. Gupta has expanded his focus to include projects in the area of media, entertainment, empowerment, and technology, recently raising several million dollars (US) in private equity to expand Live On Campus. Most recently, he was invited and accepted into Vistage, a global organization of Chief Executive Officers in 16 countries with over 13,000 members, making it the world’s largest CEO membership organization (by revenue). Mr. Gupta would clearly be considered a “serial entrepreneur” having begun his first business, an Indian based fashion company at the age of 18 while a college freshman. He lives in Laguna Beach, Calif., attended Babson College in New England, the first academic institution in the world to offer a course on entrepreneurship, and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology.

Mr. Christopher Stear – For many years, Mr. Stear has been a successful businessman and entrepreneur in Australia, serving as an owner or board member for a number of private and public firms, most recently in managing the taking public of Child Care Centers Australia Limited. Upon completing that task, Mr. Stear is now a partner and Executive Producer of Launch Pictures, an independent film and production company in Australia he co-founded with acclaimed film-maker and producer Dan Lake. Mr. Stear was very active in the hugely successful “Advance Australia” campaign in the 1980’s, and in 2006 graduated from the Owners-President’s Management Program of Harvard Business School, serving as his class’s international speaker at commencement. Mr. Stear resides in Queensland, Australia.
http://www.launchpictures.com/

Hospitality & Tourism

Mr. Robert G. Harp - Robert G. Harp, CCIM, is president of Global Hospitality Resources®, Inc., a leading, international hospitality advisory, research and publishing firm headquartered in San Diego, CA. He serves on the Program Steering Committee for the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC), the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) and is Program Chair for the annual San Diego Hospitality Industry Outlook , which is now in its 15th year. Harp is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and a past president of the San Diego CCIM Chapter. He is also a founder and past president of the Commercial Realtors Association, San Diego County. Harp currently serves as a member of the San Diego Civic Solutions Committee and as an article reviewer for the Cornell Quarterly . Harp holds a B.A. in economics from Wheaton College (IL), a M.A. in communications from Wheaton Graduate School (IL), & a Th.M. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary (TX).



harp@globalhotelnetwork.com

Financial Services & Strategic Capital

Mr. Sean Borchardt – Mr. Borchardt has a 15 year successful track record in developing, managing, and retaining accounts and clients in several highly competitive business sectors including financial services and fresh produce sales and marketing. He is a Financial Advisor with the Beechwood Advisory Group, a Fresno , Calif. based firm with focus upon personalized portfolio strategies for select clients including individual business owners and family businesses. Prior to joining Beechwood, Mr. Borchardt was the top producer in the San Joaquin Valley for New York Life Insurance, Co. , the largest insurance company in the United States . He is very active in the Fresno community and is a member and leader of many church, charitable, and civic organizations. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from the Sid Craig School of Business at C.S.U. Fresno, and resides in Fresno , Calif.

Mr. Craig Van Hulzen – Mr. Van Hulzen is the Founder and CEO of Van Hulzen Asset Management, LLC (‘VAM’), with its primary office in Jackson, Calif. VAM is an independent financial advisory and is dedicated to providing its clients with a highly personalized service in the management of its portfolio, and current assets are in the range of $250,000,000USD. Mr. Van Hulzen has been featured in many periodicals including Business Week, Fortune Online and USA Today, as well as authoring journal articles and serving as an expert witness to the California Legislature on portfolio risk. He provides leadership to many professional and charitable Boards and Foundations. He is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University with a B.A. in Business Administration.

Mr. Vaughn Woods, CFP – Mr. Woods is owner, and President of the Vaughn Woods Financial Group based in La Jolla, Ca. VWFG is dedicated to providing private banking and portfolio management services to nonprofit institutions and high net worth clients nationwide through AIG Financial Advisory Group. For decades Mr. Woods has been heavily involved in community arts, theater, and cultural events in the San Diego area. Vaughn holds a B.S. in Public Relations from the University of Oregon as well as an M.B.A. from PLNU. 

Mr. Marc S. Braden - Prior to joining New York Life Insurance Co. San Diego office, Mr. Braden was a successful entrepreneur who owned and operated his own personal training business for a select clientele. Upon becoming a successful New York Life Agent and Financial Services Professional, Mr. Braden was selected to enter the highly-regarded management training program for NYL, which specializes in imparting into the corporate culture that insurance is not a commodities and technique business but rather a wholly personal and relational building endeavour for a lifetime. Now, as Partner for the firm, he manages over 100 Agents and is directly responsible for recruiting, retention, training and business development. He holds a B.A. in Physical Education from PLNU, and resides in San Diego.

Non-Profit Operations & Management

Mrs. Suzi Grunau – Experienced in leadership and support roles in both for-profit and non-profit firms, Mrs. Grunau has over 20 years of experience as a self-employed property manager, preceded by 13 years on the staff of Hume Lake Christian Camps . During a period of rapid growth and profitability, Mrs. Grunau also served for 5 years on the Board of Directors of Kings River State Bank in Reedley, Ca., holding the distinction of being the only female Board Member in the history of the bank. She continued to serve on the Board until the highly successful regional financial institution was acquired by a larger firm. Now in semi-retirement, Mrs. Grunau brings her wealth of personal and professional skills to serve in a variety of church and para-church ministries and organizations, most recently in office and administrative support to Hartland Christian Camp . She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno, with an emphasis in Marketing and Management. Her long-time passion is in mentoring and service, especially to young people, and she and her husband reside in Reedley, Ca.

Mr. Chase V. Magnuson – As the President of Real Estate for Charities , Mr. Magnuson connects to a national network of certified legal, financial and real estate professionals to manage donations of real estate for charitable organizations. Bringing to this position over 30 years of corporate consulting and commercial investment real estate, Mr. Magnuson has been involved with hundreds of transactions with a cumulative value in excess of 1 Billion (USD), including disposition of $250 Million (USD) in bank repossessed properties and nonperforming loan portfolios. He also is highly experienced in the use of real estate trusts and 501(c)(3) charities, and has spoken and served as an expert panel member, moderator and facilitator of numerous national and international real estate and planned giving meetings. He also holds the elite CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, demonstrating an exceptional level of knowledge and experience in the field. He resides in Albuquerque, NM.

 

Business Development

Ms. JoDawn Whitlock-Karnowski - JoDawn Whitlock-Karnowski is a District Area Sales Manager for UPS out of the Laguna Division in Orange County, California. She manages one of the largest business plans in the nation. She accomplishes her aggressive goals through seven highly skilled Account Managers. JoDawn also co-chairs a number of corporate managed initiates. The most recent is the Region Customer Retention program, the Driver Take Charge program and Women's Leadership Development program.



Mr. Stephen Poludniak – An accomplished entrepreneur and business executive, Mr. Poludniak serves as the President of Renaissance Executive Forums for the San Diego metro area, a firm that specializes in bringing together CEO’s, Presidents and Owners of successful, growing mid-sized businesses into ongoing opportunity discussion forums, retreats, and business venues. Previously, Mr. Poludniak served as the Chief Operating Officer for In Vogue Industries, Inc., a leading regional construction products manufacturing business, as well as possessing significant new business development experience in various start-up, sales, and technical environments. As the V.P. for the legal affairs and international business units for The Upper Deck Company, from 1990-1997 he created, managed, and expanded product distribution systems in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific regions and also negotiated and supervised licensing agreements with MLB, the NBA, the NFL, NHL, Disney, and other media and entertainment firms. He holds a B.S.E. with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University , and a J.D. from St. Louis University . He resides in San Diego .

http://executiveforums.com/index.asp

Mr. Jason Jenkins - Mr. Jenkins is active in a wide variety of business endeavors including being the founder of TSP Financial prior to becoming a Vice-President of Business Development for Van Hulzen Asset Management, LLC. Currently, Mr. Jenkins has co-founded the Human Factor Leadership Academy in Ghana with Dr. Senyo Adjibolosoo, Professor of Economics at PLNU. Mr. Jenkins holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Westmont College and an M.B.A. from PLNU.



http://www.pointloma.edu/Assets/PLNU/News/View+Point/Spring+07/Workingitout.pdf

Law & Business Counsel

Mr. Harry Pascuzzi - Now in its 16th year in Fresno, Ca., the law firm of Pascuzzi, O'Neill & Moore is one of the premier private practices specializing in real estate and contract law in the San Joaquin Valley. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Pascuzzi was the Vice-President for Real Estate for Agri-Capital Services, Inc., and General Counsel for Pacific Agricultural Holdings, Inc. Mr. Pascuzzi's law practice has continued to build upon a long real estate career that included being the President and Broker of Record for Farina Real Estate, Inc., as well as the past President of the Fresno Board of Realtors and a Director of the California Board of Realtors. Most recently, Mr. Pascuzzi is serving as the lead attorney for the Evans Group in ongoing negotiations with Donald Trump for the acquisition of a PGA approved Fresno area golf course that will likely become the Trump National Golf Course Fresno in late 2007. Mr. Pascuzzi holds a B.A. in Business Administration from C.S.U.Fresno and J.D. from San Joaquin College of Law, and has been a member of the California State Bar since 1986. He and his wife Jill resides in Fresno, Ca.