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Meet the Board of Directors

The OCFS Board of Directors is composed of dedicated professionals who lead with vision, integrity, and a shared commitment to advancing the Society’s mission. Their leadership helps shape meaningful programming, foster community, and support the continued growth of our network.

Meet the Members

Our members represent a diverse cross-section of Orange County’s financial community, from seasoned executives to rising professionals. United by a passion for finance and connection, they make OCFS a dynamic hub for networking, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

George A Paniagua

Board Member: President

Commercial Real Estate

Lion Gate Commercial

Enrique Garibay

Board Member: Treasurer / Member At Large

CEO/CFO

CALTROP

4371 Latham Street, Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92501

Ali Pouretezadi

Board Member: Secretary / Marketing

Credit Management

Birchcap Real Estate Investment & Lending

Craig Boardman

Board Member: Speakers / Member At Large

Realty Advisors / Brokerage/ Finance

Seapointe Capital Realty Advisors

Eric Bell

Board Member: Member At Large

Financial Advisor

African Wealth Management

Michael Nasr

Board Member: Member At Large

SBA Loan Officer

Southland EDC

400 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 125
Santa Ana, CA 92705

John Baker

Past President of OCFS

Transactional Attorney

Baker Law Group

Jill Zozula

Accountant CPAs

LSL, CPAs and Advisors

1611 E 4th Street, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Ronald J. Maestras

Accountants CPA

Warnick, Maestas & Maroney
An Accounting Corporation

2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 220
Irvine, CA 92606

Ms. Carrie Jenkins

Accounts Receivable Finance

UC Factors

1172 Nicole Court
Glendora, CA 91740

Sumeet "Sam" Nangia, ESQ.

Attorney

Sumeet “Sam” Nangia, Esq. - of Counsel with Gaynor

1274 N. Fairbury Lane,
Anaheim, CA 92807

Ms. Jen Lefton

Attorney

OC Wills & Trust Attorneys

2 Park Plaza, Suite 350
Irvine, CA 92614

Ms. Harriet B Alexson

Attorney

Lee, Hong, Degerman, Kang & Waimey
A Professional Corporation

3501 Jamboree Road
Suite 6000
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Mr. Justin Richardson

Banking

Clover Capital

Mr. Dikran Sassounian

Banks-Commercial

California Bank of Commerce

400 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 360
Irvine, CA 92618

Mr. Craig Sandberg

Banks-Commercial

Union Bank

18300 Von Karman Ave. Ste 310
Irvine, CA 92612

Mr. Paul E Prichard

Banks-Commercial

Retired Bank Vice President

Michael Nasr

Banks-SBA and Specialized

Southland EDC

400 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 125
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Enrique Garibay

Business

CALTROP

4371 Latham Street, Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92501

Mr. Donald H Kasle

Business Consulting

Alldas Partners, LLC

12 Thorn Oak
Dove Canyon, CA 92679-4200

George A. Paniagua

Commercial Real Estate

Lion Gate Commercial

Mr. Eric Bell

Finance

African Wealth Management

Ali Pouretezadi

Financial Advisor

Birchcap Real Estate Investment & Lending

Craig Boardman

Financial Advisor, Real Estate

Seapointe Capital Realty Advisors

Troy Wirth

Insurance Services

Wirth Financial & Insurance Services

17941 Mitchell South, Suite C
Irvine, CA 92614

Mr. Daniel Sirvent

Investment Banking

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide

23461 South Pointe, Suite 180
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Ms. Kimberly McFee

Mortgage - Residential

Reverse Mortgage Educators, Inc.

874 N. Tustin St.
Orange, CA 92867

Stephanie Balce

Real Estate Broker

Lima One Capital

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