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HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 13 Join us as we celebrate 46 incredible years of working to equalize the treatment of minority business owners and diverse communities in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawai‘i. HISTORY WRMSDC was founded on September 9, 1977, almost 10 years after the Civil Rights Movement that sparked national awareness about racial discrimination and segregation in the United States. Galvanized by the unequal treatment of minority-owned businesses, the Council began serving as advocates for impacted minority communities in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawai‘i. ABOUT WRMSDC supports the growth and welfare of minority communities by championing the use of minority-owned businesses in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawai‘i. Our parent organization, the National Minority Supplier Development Council, helps over 12,000 minority businesses connect with major Fortune 500 corporations and their buyers every year. V Garcia VP of Program Development & Minority Business Services [email protected] Michael McQuarry VP of Operations & Corporate Services [email protected] Rose Davis Director of Corporate Services & MBE Development (NV) [email protected] Rosemary “RJ” Wetzel Director, IT & MBE Certification [email protected] Sheena Lyons Senior Events Manager [email protected] Tedi Taylor Senior Manager, Operations & Special Projects [email protected] Bianca Gartrell Certification Manager [email protected] Chantel Miller Executive Assistant & Special Projects Coordinator [email protected] Kellie Payton Certification Assistant [email protected] Ariana Davi Program Manager, Corporate & MBE Development (Temp) [email protected] Mercy Matheri Accounting Manager [email protected] Donna Ruff President & CEO [email protected]
HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 14 Officiating Corporate Directors Tanya Nixon Board Chair Aflac Lili Kwan Board Vice Chair Salesforce Open Secretary Donna Ruff President WRMSDC Lynn Reddrick Education & Training Chair Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Salvador Peinado, Jr . Treasurer Autodesk Corporate Directors Harish Vakharia Rose International Walter Freeman Apple, Inc. Heman Chand S+B James Construction Lisa Roben Comcast LaSandra Hunt JP Morgan Chase Michael Balistreri Robert Half MBE Input Committee Members of the Board Michelle Picard Siemens Mobility Mick Penn Swinerton Rahul Kuruvilla MBEIC Chair Triune Infomatics Inc Reggie Burton MBEIC NV Representative RB Group - Public Relations Gerald Johnson MBEIC Vice Chair Sabacon Consulting Shabana Siraj MBEIC Secretary Trident Consulting Inc
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© 2021 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Celebrating innovators everywhere At Autodesk, we believe that when you have the right tools to work and think flexibly you have the power to transform what actually needs making. The power to design and make a better world for all. Learn more at autodesk.com HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 22
HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 23 Donna Ruff President & CEO Donna Ruff is an accomplished corporate leader with more than 20 years of management experience and a solid background in Supplier Diversity, executive leadership, and business development. Her expertise in program direction, contract negotiations, and sustainability initiatives has enabled her to develop and implement metrics, analyses, improvements, timelines, budgets, and processes that drive cost-saving innovations. Donna's vision for empowering minority-owned businesses will drive positive impacts in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawai'i. Recognized with accolades like the 2020 WRMSDC MBEIC People's Choice, the 2022 Supplier Diversity Leader of the Year, and the 2023 Top 5 Most Influential Women in D&I by CIO Views, Donna is a powerful advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.Recognized with accolades like the 2020 WRMSDC MBEIC People's Choice, the 2022 Supplier Diversity Leader of the Year, and the 2023 Top 5 Most Influential Women in D&I by CIO Views, Donna is a powerful advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tanya Nixon Director, Supplier Diversity | Strategic Sourcing & Procurement - Corporate Services In her current role, Ms. Nixon is the Director, Supplier Diversity for Aflac. Nixon is responsible for the overall strategy for supplier diversity to include company-wide programs to ensure opportunities for minority-owned vendors to participate in procurement activities; manages relationships with contracted minority, women, veteran, LGBTQ, and service-disabled veterans and the tracking and reporting of the diverse spend. Identifies, evaluates, and develops sourcing and purchasing practices meant to promote diversity among the organization’s suppliers and contractors. Ms. Nixon is just two weeks into her new role and excited about the opportunities before her. Prior to joining Aflac, for two years, Nixon was Director, Supplier Diversity & Responsible Sourcing at Visa Inc. Prior to joining Visa, Nixon served for over ten years as a Manager, for the National Supplier Diversity/Impact Spending at Kaiser Permanente, the $80-plus billion Oakland, Californiabased healthcare organization. Rahul Kuruvilla CEO Rahul is the Founder and CEO of Triune Infomatics, an IT staffing company based in Fremont, California. With a nationwide presence, Triune offers staffing solutions to clients in the education, government, and commercial sectors, and has been recognized multiple times by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest-growing IT staffing companies. Rahul is also a Certified Executive Coach. He also Volunteers as the Chair of MBEIC for WRMSDC and is , a board member for IT Serve, USPAACC and an Alumni Board member for Cal State East Bay. What sets Triune apart from other staffing companies is its unwavering commitment to People, Quality, Cost, and Delivery. Triune’s goal is to provide its clients with a comprehensive staffing solution, whether they are looking to hire contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time employees. Rahul, resides in San Ramon, California with his wife and two children. He enjoys playing tennis and golf in his spare time. Kenyatta Lewis Executive Director of Supplier Diversity & Sustainable Procurement Kenyatta Lewis is the Executive Director of Supplier Diversity & Sustainable Procurement at MGM Resorts International. From her start in procurement at New York-New York in 2000, Kenyatta designed, implemented, and expanded the company’s robust supplier diversity program. She is responsible for defining innovative strategies for supplier diversity and providing leadership direction to advance ESG priorities in the supply chain. She also oversees training and development programs for 80+ procurement professionals. Kenyatta was recently named a 2022 Women of Distinction in Hospitality, Retail & Conventions by NAWBO-Southern Nevada. She leads MGM Resorts’ executive Supplier Inclusion Task Force and is a member of the Institute for Supply Management’s Sustainability Committee; the Advertising, Entertainment Media & Sports Industry Group; and the Houston Minority Business Council’s Business Development Advisory Council. Kenyatta earned her degree in Business Management and served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserves.
HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 24 Cecil Plummer Chief Executive Officer In October of 2023, Cecil Plummer began serving as the CEO of MojoHire AI, a minority-owned company that uses the power of intuitive artificial intelligence to plug into and turbocharge all of the most popular talent acquisition systems resulting in reduced time to hire, reduced cost to recruit, and is equipped with state-of-theart bias filters available to help companies achieve their inclusion goals in their hiring practices. Richard Chacon Director Richard Chacon serves is a Director at US Bank. US Bancorp completed the acquisition of MUFG Union Bank in December 2022. Richard served as the Director of Supplier Diversity & Development for MUFG Union Bank, N.A. He joined Union Bank in 1998 and was the driving force behind an increase in DBE spend from $26MM in 1998 to $250MM in 2020. Richard served 10 years in the U.S. Army, and 13 years with Pacific Bell. Eric Dickey Senior Vice President Operations Eric Dickey started with McCarthy in 2002 as a project engineer. He worked at the jobsites until 2017 after being promoted to Project Director. In 2020, Eric was promoted to Vice President of Operations and a year after he was promoted to his current position as Senior Vice President, San Francisco Business Unit Leader. In Eric’s spare time he loves to spend time with his nieces and nephews. Spending time outdoors is very important to him and a random fact is he has ridden his bike 132 miles in one day!
HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 25 Keeping Our Communities Connected At AT&T, we’re in the business of connecting people. We believe in the power of connection and the impact we have on our communities and within our company. That connection includes working with certified diverse suppliers and businesses who play an integral part in our delivery of world-class products and services to our customers. For more than half a century, we have been committed to making a significant economic impact in the diverse business community. At AT&T, we remain committed to the intentional inclusion and advocacy of diverse businesses throughout our company. AT&T is proud to have been ranked as the #1 corporation for Supplier Diversity by DiversityInc in 2023. visit www.attsupplierdiversity.com © 2023 AT&T Intellectual Property. AT&T and Globe logo are registered trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 27 ARE YOU WITH US? To learn how you can become recognized as a T-Mobile Diverse and Small Supplier, visit: www.T-Mobile.com/SupplierDiversity As the Un-carrier, we know that diversity fuels better ideas. That’s why we’re a proud Corporate Partner of the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. T-Mobile is committed to growing a robust supply chain that reflects our diversity and values, strengthens our customer relationships and economically develops the communities we serve. Building value through diversity. © 2022 T-Mobile USA, Inc.
HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 28 2023 IGNITER AWARD MICHELLE PICARD Michelle Picard is currently Director, Business Governance and Risk Management and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer for Siemens Mobility’s North American Rolling Stock headquarters in Sacramento, CA. As DBE Liaison Officer, Michelle partners with procurement and advocacy groups to help establish relationships with businesses recognized as small or diverse. Michelle leads the DEI Education & Inclusion Council for Siemens Mobility North America. Company Profile: For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. From the first light rail vehicles that were delivered to San Diego, California, to the 30,000 rail crossings across America, Siemens Mobility has contributed to the power of connection, jobs, and investment in our American cities with eight manufacturing facilities, nearly 4,000 employees, and more than 2,000 suppliers across the U.S. Siemens is transforming American rail. Top Three Values: Siemens Mobility takes pride in their values of integrity, innovation and inclusiveness. This includes diversity, equity, and inclusion, which continues to be a driver of growth and success for organizations and businesses worldwide… Cool Facts: Michelle taught conversational English to 6th through 9th graders in Paris, France, during her year of study abroad in college. Favorite Quote: "Be your journey. Live your moment." Your Most Valuable Player (MVP)—the person who has impacted your life in a meaningful way: "My MVP would be my father. He was supportive, valued my opinion, never judgmental, and always believed in my dreams. He instilled in me a passion for business. He could navigate at every level from entry to the C-Suite." "Being surrounded by a great team of professionals who share a drive and passion for inclusion helps to inspire me. I’m grateful for the opportunity to attend events with peers as we focus on creating diverse supply chains."
HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 29 2023 SKYROCKET AWARD JENNIFER A. AQUINO Jennifer Aquino, DE&I Coordinator for the National DEI team, is a graduate of San Francisco State University. She plays an integral role in implementing inclusive, collaborative initiatives, leads event planning for programs like Construction Inclusion Week, and manages two Employee Resource Groups. She assists Supplier Diversity teams in ensuring growth of diverse trade partners and drives community impact and engagement. She is also an active member on the WRMSDC Construction Steering Committee. Company Profile: McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is the oldest privately held national construction company in the country – with more than 150 years spent collaborating with partners to solve complex building challenges on behalf of clients. With approximately 6,000 salaried employees and craft professionals, the firm has offices nationwide and is 100% employee owned. McCarthy is committed to sustaining a culture that delivers great experiences for everyone and where each person is empowered to achieved success without barriers. Top Three Values: Top Three Values: People, Community, We not I / Teamwork Cool Facts: Jennifer migrated as an immigrant from the Philippines to the U.S. at an early age with her mom. When she was 7 or 8 years old, she got involved with a girls’ club which was started by one of her great aunts. It was like Girl Scouts but more grassroots in efforts and tied to her church family network. That was her introduction to volunteering in the community--starting with senior citizen homes and serving holiday meals for the homeless. The seed was planted and her passion for community outreach continued to grow from there. Favorite Quote: "Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." - The Drum Major Instinct, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Your Most Valuable Player (MVP)—the person who has impacted your life in a meaningful way: "This one is a tough question because I feel like I have a whole list of MVPs in my corner…If I absolutely had to pick one, my MVP right now would have to be Kamecia Mason, VP of DEI at McCarthy. Kamecia cleared the path, advocated for me, and gave me an opportunity to be part of the DEI team at McCarthy during a pivotal point in my career and life. My mom passed when I accepted the DEI role (she’s my all-around pick). Stepping into the role helped me remember my “why” and helped me tie in all the things I had been doing previously with non-profits, small businesses, and other community engagement. Forget a seat at the table, she provided me with a journey of doors, which has led me to this moment." "Family and community is everything (and fur babies). They all inspire me to be better, yes even my cats!"
HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 30 2023 ENGAGEMENT AWARD CERTIFIED MBE CHRISTINE MADDELA Christine Maddela is a veteran broadcast journalist and media coach who now puts her decades of experience to work for her clients. That’s how Storyville Road was born. Storyville Road specializes in full-service video production and public speaking/presentation coaching. Company Profile: Storyville Road is the path people, brands, and businesses travel to shape and share their stories. Storyville Road is a full-service video production company that produces, directs, shoots and edits video content including but not limited to: commercials and marketing, internal communications and training, social media, websites, news and documentaries. Storyville Road also provides media coaching to help individuals or groups prepare for and improve interview, presentation and public speaking skills. Top Three Values: Humanity, Equity, Excellence Cool Facts: Christine is an animal lover whose three dogs Stringer, Wallace, and Marlo are all named after characters on the TV show "The Wire." Keeping with the sports theme, Christine is a former volleyball player. Favorite Quote: "Be the change you want to see in this world." Your Most Valuable Player (MVP)—the person who has impacted your life in a meaningful way: "My late father is my MVP. When I was a kid, I told everyone I wanted to play in the NFL. He could have burst my bubble in any number of ways. Instead, he took me out to the park to practice. He taught me run plays and defensive schemes. It wasn't until years later that I realized although he never verbally told me to ‘dream big’ or ‘you can do anything you put your mind to.’ He didn't have to tell me. He showed me." "Traveling the world takes me out of myself and my comfort zone. It makes me a better person. Experiencing the food, culture, language and traditions, plus hearing stories from people around the world give me much needed perspective and remind me we are a global community."
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HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 32 2023 SKYROCKET AWARD SHARLA J. SULLIVAN California Bay Area native, Sharla Sullivan, is a mom of three who’s passionate about workforce development and supplier diversity. As the Outreach and Partnerships Manager at Webcor, she works to increase small and diverse business participation, local hiring, and community engagement on private and public works for economic mobility. Sharla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Tufts University and has spent the last 17 years building mutually beneficial relationships throughout the construction industry. Company Profile: Webcor, a premier provider of commercial construction services, is known for its innovative and efficient approach, wide range of experience, cost-effective design-build methodology, skill in concrete construction, and expertise in building landmark projects. Webcor builds remarkable structures that bring exceptional value to public and private clients while operating in a safe, quality-driven environment. Top Three Values: The Webcor mission to "Build Solutions and Bettering Lives" with community, trust, and innovation are the top three of the five core values at Webcor that resonate with Sharla’s own internal core values. Cool Facts: Sharla’s original major in college was pre-med! Favorite Quote: "Be the change you want to see…" Your Most Valuable Player (MVP)—the person who has impacted your life in a meaningful way: "My personal MVP is my mother. She grew up in foster care and overcame extreme adversities. As a mother she always told me: ‘You can be anything you want to be; I believe in you, so you believe in you, and you will succeed.’ She earned a technical degree when she was in her 30’s, and she taught me and my brother the value of education for upward mobility. Even more so, she taught us the value of relationships and knowing WHO to know so we could then show what we knew. My mother championed all my dreams, fought for me, stood up for me, and loved me. I strive to do the same for my own three
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HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 35 OREGON | CALIFORNIA | NEVADA sbjames.com We take our role as community mentors for other diverse suppliers very seriously. On the client side, S+B James is known for creating and implementing grassroots diversity participation plans for projects of all sizes. But we don’t stop there. We continually endeavor to exceed those plan’s goals for diverse and local hiring on all projects. For our diversity partners, we strive to bring these businesses on-board, and take an active role in training their staff, affecting positive change in their standard processes, and helping to ensure their satisfactory performance on the job. Heman Chand Diversity Executive / Vice President Silas Nigam President OUR RELATIONSHIPS ARE EVERYTHING Pictured [L-R]: Monique Naranjo, Sushil Yadav, Sam Khan, Angela Le, Zack Vorhis
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HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 39 WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE M c CARTHY.COM We Are A Proud Sponsor of Sustaining a culture that delivers great experiences for everyone – where we are each empowered to achieve success without barriers. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ECONOMIC INCLUSION STRENGTHEN OUR COMPANY, IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITIES, AND GROW OUR INDUSTRY.
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HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 41 CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN A UNIVERSE 2022 HIGHLIGHTS $478M Diverse Supplier Spend $164M MBE Spend 100 MBE Certifications Commitment OF UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! Together, we can build a healthy, just, equitable, and sustainable world where all can thrive. Learn more at AMNHealthcare.com/Diversity-Equality-Inclusion At AMN Healthcare our Diversity, Equity, Equality, and Inclusion philosophy is grounded in the belief that we should respect all voices, seek diverse perspectives, and succeed when we act together as a positive force for all of humanity. Our partnerships with diverse suppliers strengthen our business, seed innovation, and build strong communities. We celebrate WRMSDC for 46 years of unwavering commitment to equalizing opportunity for minority businesses and diverse communities.
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As a company, Shaw-Lundquist has a minimun goal of 10% of work to go to DEI companies. For one of our most recent project completions at Amalfi by Bobby Flay at Caesars Palace, we were able to surpass our goals for MBE’s (29.86%) & WBE’s (5.85%). “One of the things that we try to do better than our competitors is to pay it forward. We include more diverse subcontractors and suppliers on the opportunities that we have because our success in construction and in our community is linked to the success of a broad diversity of trade partners.” -Hoyt Hsiao, President/CEO, Shaw-Lundquist GENERAL CONTRACTOR | DESIGN-BUILDER | CONSTRUCTION MANAGER | BUILDING BETTER LIVES
HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 44 THANK YOU TO OUR NETWORKING RECEPTION SUPPORTER * Hosted Bar Includes: Beer, Wine and Sodas • SPINACH CRISPS (Spinach + Artichoke w/Shallots, Garlic, Creamy Parmesan on Mini Sourdough Crisps) • SPRING ROLLS (Veggie/Meat Stuffed and Sauteed) • PIZZA BITES (Mozzarella & Pepperoni) • BUFFALO WINGS • FRUIT SKEWERS W/MINT (Seasonal Melons, Berries) • SLIDER STATION (Chicken & Beef Sliders) • VEGETARIAN STATION (Portobello Mushroom Slider, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Hummus with Tortilla Chips, & Veggie Crudité Platter) • SWEET STATION (Assorted Mini Cookies, Rice Crispy Bars, Brownies)
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HOLIDAYCELEBRATION&FUN-RAISER NOVEMBER8,2023 HO“B L RI I NG D ING A TO Y GET B HER O TH W EB L EST M OFT M HE X BES X T” III 47 Diverse Supplier Profiles Business Growth Accelerator Program Graduates Corporate Ready Program Graduates Diverse Supplier Event Participants Please review the Diverse Supplier Profiles and the goods and services they provide by accessing the profiles with your camera's phone. An essential action necessary to decrease the parity gap is a commitment to diverse spending. How should you leverage these profiles? Corporations: Please be intentional in including these businesses for your corporationʼs procurement needs. Diverse Suppliers: Consider B2B partnerships, collaborations, and procurement needs. Contact these diverse suppliers directly with inquiries and opportunities. Questions? Contact [email protected]
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