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The EAOC Weekly
February 5, 2025
UPCOMING SPEAKER SCHEDULE:
February 12, 2025: Diana Diaz with Deelux Florista & Events
February 19, 2025: Manny Gonzalez with Confetti Events & Catering
Auto Purchasing Simplified, with Simpson Chevrolet's Mike Hughes
This week, EAOC members had the privilege of hearing from their trusted and experienced Auto Sales expert, Mike Hughes of Simpson Chevrolet. Mike, a valued member of the EAOC team since 1994, brings an impressive 36 years of expertise at Simpson Chevrolet! Mike knows everything there is to know about every new car that hits the lot, from vans and trucks to sports cars, sedans, electric vehicles, and SUVs.
Not only is Mike incredibly knowledgeable, but he's also an engaging speaker who truly makes every conversation about cars fascinating. His deep passion for automobiles shines through in everything he says, making it clear that this isn’t just a job for him—it’s a lifelong love. When Mike talks about cars, it’s evident that he knows his stuff, and his enthusiasm makes learning about the latest models and industry trends both fun and insightful.
Simpson Chevrolet is a proud family-owned and operated business since 1951, with three generations of the Simpson family leading the way to becoming the #1 GM Dealer in Orange County. The dealership's commitment to excellence is reflected in its loyal team, many of whom have been with the company for nearly 40 years, and a strong customer base that has been with them since day one.
With three GM dealerships in Orange County, Simpson Chevrolet continues to serve its community with exceptional services and a dedication to the highest standards of quality and care that have defined them for over seven decades.
Along with their unwavering attention to detail, Simpson Chevrolet offers a wide range of new Chevy models, top-quality used vehicles, and expert automotive service to meet the needs of their customers.
For more information on Simpson Chevrolet, or to start a conversation about which vehicle would be right for you or your business, please call Mike at 714.534.2700.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Happy Friday, EAOC!
Thank you to those who braved the rain for Wednesday's meeting. Thank you to Sammy, Manny and Javier for providing a very delicious comfort food breakfast.
Our longtime EAOC member, Mike Hughes with Simpson Chevrolet brought us up to date on most of the new EV vehicles GM and GMC have to offer, including a 1000 HP EV that will go from zero to 60 MPM in 2.3 seconds. Mike offered test drives, but probably not on that one!
Remember to get your Valentine's Day order in early to Diana Diaz with Deelux Florista, who will be our presenter next week.
Please fill out your 2024 revenue slips and turn them in to Katie ASAP. Our total revenue for 2023 was $941,647,000.00 in business volume. Let's see if we can exceed that amount for 2024.
- Ron
Ron Dymek
DYMEK’S FREEDOM PLUMBING
EAOC 2022-2025 President
MEMBERSHIP NEWS:
The following firms have been proposed for membership in EAOC:
SECOND PRINTING
Rachelle Casillas
President | Client Relations
CC&R’s Property Management
500 N. State College Blvd.
Suite 1100 Orange CA 92868
Phone: 714-716-4789
Classification: Property Management
Proposed by Ron Dymek
IEA INSIDE STORY
The International Executives Association wants to know what’s happening amongst its chapters! Do you have news that you would like to share with EAOC’s parent Association? Have you won an award or written a book? Do you have a big event coming up? Simply email the details to Executive Director Lisa Jordan at director@ieaweb.com, and she’ll share with all IEA chapters!
INTERNATIONAL MEMBER PROFILES
Is your International Executives’ Association member profile accurate? Every EAOC member is featured on the IEA website’s 3000+ member directory, which makes it easy to find somebody if you have a vacation home, are traveling and need a recommendation, or know friends and family who live out of town. Please sign in and update your member profile as soon as possible. Contact Katie for any assistance.
NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT BONUS
Reminder: EAOC proudly encourages its members in expanding and empowering their fellow prestigious Orange County execs! More quality members means more quality referrals. An EAOC sponsor receives a $150 bonus for recruiting a new EAOC team member, after three months of successful membership. Please contact Katie for more information!
Target Classification of the Month: Landscape / Hardscape Installation
Calling all Landscape / Hardscape Installation experts! EAOC members are actively seeking a qualified, trusted, tried and true Landscape / Hardscape Installation expert to fill our Target Classification of the Month. Please consider your entire network, and invite your favorite Landscaper to breakfast next week! Email Katie to get them on our guest list. Thank you!
TRUSTED EAOC MEMBERS
ADVERTISING SPECIALTY:
Carlos Salazar
Salazar Associates
714-990-9214
carlos@promotownusa.com
AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING:
David Schaefer
Schaef Air Inc.
909-944-5111
schaefair@gmail.com
ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT:
Katie Quinn
Quinn Association Management
949-525-8412
kquinn@quinnassociations.com
ATTORNEY/ESTATE PLANNING:
Tracy J. Roberts
Law Office of Tracy J. Roberts
562-340-6277
tracy.roberts@tjr-law.com
ATTORNEY/EMPLOYMENT LAW:
Jonathan Judge
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
562-653-3200
jjudge@aalrr.com
AUTO/TRUCKS/DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL:
Mike Hughes
Simpson Chevrolet
714-534-2700
mhughes@simpsongm.com
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR:
Dan Tatum
Eberhardt’s Tire & Automotive
714-871-9810
eberhardtstire@gmail.com
BANK:
Donny Delfin
Banc of California
714-450-4683
ddelfin@pacwest.com
CHIROPRACTOR:
Dr. Lauren Artaserse, DC
Dr. Luke Krebs, DC
One Spine Chiropractic & Sports Rehab
657-626-2528
Lauren.DC@onespinechiro.com
DENTIST
Dr. Robert Go · Go Family Dental
714-638-0018
gofamilydental@yahoo.com
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Pete Sloan ∙ 714-633-3906
posloan@yahoo.com
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Andy Ross ∙ 714-749-7677
adross1942@gmail.com
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Gayle Stewart ∙ 714-342-5848
gstewart@gsecorp.org
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Hal Grimshaw, CPA ∙ 949-302-8791
hdgrimshaw@gmail.com
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Mel Smith · 714-496-2709
melsmith3205@yahoo.com
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS PLANNING:
Patrick Cecil
Merrill Lynch
949-859-2958
Patrick.cecil@ml.com
FLOORING/HARD GOODS/INTERIOR DESIGN:
Karyn Hadley
Riteloom
714-764-1122
karyn@riteloom.com
FLORIST:
Diana Diaz
Deelux Florista & Events
949-491-5660
deeluxflorista@gmail.com
GLASS/STAINED & BEVELED:
Gary Gregg
Creating with Glass
714-970-9359
geggregg@sbcglobal.net
HANDYMAN:
Ruben Mota
Mota Handyman Services
714-785-5576
motaruben76@gmail.com
INSURANCE / COMMERCIAL
Carlos Camacho Gil
Federated Insurance
562-447-3972
cacamachogil@fedins.com
MERCHANT SERVICES:
Lisa McCune
Affinity24
844-724-2444
lisa@affinity24.com
MORTGAGE BANKER:
Susan Klaren
CMG Financial
714-264-0876
klarenteam@gmail.com
PARTY RENTALS & CATERING:
Manny Gonzalez
Confetti Events & Catering
714-542-7775
Confettievents@att.net
PAVING-ASPHALT:
Danny Baker
PAV-KOTE, Inc.
714-871-4905
danny@pavkote.com
PEST CONTROL:
Tyler Douthit
Divert Pest Control
714-299-9118
tyler@divertpest.com
PLUMBING/SEWAGE SANITATION
CONTRACTOR:
Ronald J. Dymek
Dymek’s Freedom Plumbing, Inc.
714-632-8989
info@freedomplumbing.com
REAL ESTATE/RESIDENTIAL:
Gizi Clemmer, REALTOR, SRES
First Team Real Estate
562-688-8275
GiziClemmer@gmail.com
RESTAURANT-MEXICAN:
Sammy Montoya
Green Parrot Villa
La Chiquita Restaurant
714-543-8787
lachiquitarest@yahoo.com
ROOFING/COMMERCIAL:
Greg Peterson
Sadler Roofing, Inc.
949-675-5095
greg@sadlerroofing.com
WEBSITE DESIGN:
Lydia Pooler
Kenneth King
Jub Jub Interactive
714-586-8500
lydia@jubjub.com
kenneth@jubjub.com
WEBSITE HOSTING:
Lee Pooler
Jub Jub Interactive
714-586-8500
lee@jubjub.com
