Chamber Graduates Leadership Moreno Valley Class of 2015

The Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce recently graduated its 20th Leadership Moreno Valley Class. The Leadership Moreno Valley program continues to reflect the responsibility felt by the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce to nurture leadership excellence. This graduating class, as with the 19 preceding classes, has consisted of knowledgeable men and women dedicated to Moreno Valley and its future. The Leadership Moreno Valley Class of 2015 has been exposed to the diversity that makes up life in Moreno Valley as well as the dynamics and challenges created by the changing economy. They have participated in programs involving Moreno Valley’s government, business, media, health care, education, public safety, natural resources, military affairs and quality of life. These “hands on” programs were designed to develop relationships between the participating members and local leaders as they continue their leadership roles. The culmination of the 2014-2015 Leadership Moreno Valley Program concluded with a graduation luncheon held on June 25. The Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce especially thanks Moreno Valley College for being the host location for the luncheon. Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Oscar Valdepeña, who also serves as the Leadership Moreno Valley Chair, presented each graduating member of the class with an award recognizing their participation in the Leadership Moreno Valley 2014-2015 Program. Class participants with perfect attendance were further recognized and awarded with two tickets to the Moreno Valley Chamber’s 2015 Taste of the Valley. The 2015 graduating class attendees included: * Angelita Arballo, Moreno Valley College * Christi Barrett, Val Verde Unified School District * Allen Brock, City of Moreno Valley * Karena Chum, Altura Credit Union * Debra Church, Riverside Medical Clinic * Neftali Cortez, Nationwide Cost Recovery Services * Jeremy Garzon, State Farm Insurance Agent * Steve Hargis, City of Moreno Valley * Meghan Kennedy, Epilepsy Education Everywhere * Robert Lemon, City of Moreno Valley * Cheryle Lewis, Integrated Care Communities * Tim McGillivray, Moreno Valley Unified School District * Tiana Phipps, ResCare Workforce Services * Duane Swafford, DMC Promotions * Kimberly Trone, Riverside County Regional Medical Center