Board of Directors

Mahsa Hadjiaghai Chamber of Commerce Board President: Credit unions, such as Premier America, have a rich history evolving from the idea that people working together can create better financial solutions, especially when as owners, members have a vested interest in their collective success. Whether offering higher savings rates and affordable mortgage options, loans for unexpected emergencies or financial counseling during difficult times, credit unions have always made a meaningful difference in the lives of members. Today, Premier America Credit Union offers members a contemporary banking experience including convenient, 24-hour worldwide account access through the latest mobile and online banking technology. Additionally, members benefit from personal service, great rates, low fees and a full complement of deposit, lending, investment and insurance services. Founded in 1957, Premier America is one of the nation�s largest credit unions, with over 100,000 members and more than $2.5 billion in assets. But more importantly, we are ever mindful of one crucial fact: we exist to serve the needs of all members - the owners of Premier America.

Daniel Kashani Director at Large: TriStar is a family-owned and operated company with extensive real estate holdings, including medical and general office buildings, retail and commercial developments with expertise in property management and leasing. Founded in 2008, our full-service real estate firm is involved in a wide array of activities, ranging from acquisition, finance, planning and entitlements to community outreach, construction and property management. With more than 40 years of experience, our team has a proven track record of successful investments and developments. This is due to our experience and expertise in real estate, as well as our core principles centered on integrity and discipline.

Donald Weissman-Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors and Legal Counsel: It has been my pleasure to serve as Board President 2018/2019 and 2019/2020. It is great to be hands on with all the growth and development here in the West Valley while advocating for businesses and supporting our local economy. Attorney I.Donald Weissman is a founding partner and principal at Weissman Law Firm in Tarzana, California. Mr. Weissman has more than four decades of experience in the areas of business and personal injury law. He represents plaintiffs throughout Los Angeles County who have been the victims of crimes such as assault and battery or who have sustained other personal injuries.

Paul Lawler � President of the Community Benefit Foundation Board and Corporate Secretary for the Chamber of Commerce: I have been involved with this Chamber of Commerce for many years. Currently, I serve as Secretary and I am the Chairman of the Community Benefit Foundation. I am the president of Paul Lawler Risk Management, a full-service insurance brokerage and risk management company. I started the company in 1989 and have been servicing clients' risk management needs ever since. Prior to entering into the field of risk management, I owned and operated a number of businesses, including, the Coast Stereo retail store chain, and Electronic Dreams Studio Services and Motion Picture Special Effects. This experience as a small business owner has helped me understand the needs of my commercial clientele, many of whom are small business owners.

Steve Hornstein -CFO and Food and Wine Chair: This Chamber of Commerce and I have a very long history. I am serving as CFO and have served as Board President. I have worked in the areas of accounting, tax, financial strategy, and estate planning since 1996, when I joined the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche, LLP in their Financial Counseling Services Group. While at Deloitte, I worked in their offices throughout Southern California, on behalf of many business and individual high profile and high net worth clients. I opened my law and accounting office in Woodland Hills in 2002.

I serve as Special Events Chair on the West Valley- Warner Center Chamber of Commerce. It is my pleasure to bring my enthusiasm and energy to the Chamber of Commerce as we roll out our annual fundraisers and events. Corporate Consultant - helping businesses form corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and preparation of annual corporate and partnership minutes. Mediation - I was a member of the mediation panel of the Los Angeles Superior Court from 1994 through 2003. I am originally from New York. I obtained my law degree from Glendale University College of Law in Glendale, California.

Since 2008, we have been dedicated to helping our clients succeed with cost-effective coverages, risk management advice and smart employee benefits solutions.

The Law Office of Bob J. Epstein provides aggressive legal representation for its clients while achieving the most positive outcome possible.

Proudly serving the community since 1973, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center has provided excellent and compassionate care to the San Fernando Valley. In addition to heart, vascular, orthopedic, cancer and women�s services, we house the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the area and our emergency department has been designated by the Los Angeles County Department of Health as a STEMI and stroke receiving center. From a state-of-the-art campus to equitable community services, we work tirelessly to provide for your every physical, emotional, social and spiritual need.

My name is Rachel Tabak (originally Kardish). I am a realtor at Keller Williams Luxury. I want to share with you information about my commitment to providing excellent service, and a bit about myself. I am driven by a singular objective: to achieve results in real estate that make my clients happy. Whether that springs from hours spent researching for the perfect off-market property or developing a unique marketing and pricing strategy for my clients' homes, I ALWAYS put my client first. Client satisfaction, not commissions, is what drives me. I have developed my sales approach over the course of twenty-plus years as a sales professional, during which I worked for both family and publicly traded corporations in the United States, London, Paris, Milan, Jerusalem, and Shanghai, and traveled to 70 countries. Beyond my commitment to customers, I am committed to our community. I live in the West Valley with my husband, Jordan, and our two children Max (10) and Alexis (7). I serve on the Board of Directors of the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, and the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce, where I lead the Young Professionals Network. From 2022-2024, I served on the Woodland Hills Neighborhood Council, and chaired the public safety group while also serving as the block captain for my Neighborhood Watch. I also serve on the board for T.H.E. Foundation for Las Virgenes schools. My ties to the West Valley run deep. I attended Round Meadow, A.E. Wright, and Calabasas High School, before matriculating to Wheaton College, the Sorbonne in Paris, and SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, where I obtained my MBA. Through my public service and volunteer efforts, I have also developed relationships with many small business owners in and around our area, and happily serve as a resource to connect small businesses and trade professionals with my clients, friends, and family. I love to help other businesses succeed. I would love to help you succeed in buying or leasing a home you love, selling one you don't (😉), or investing in a home someone else will love too. If you or anyone you know needs or wants to move, I am available to help, share more information about my customer-first approach, and show you why many of my former clients have also become my closest friends.

Dennis Zine Honorary Mayor Woodland Hills: Zine represented Los Angeles CD3 for 12 years. Zine was a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department for over 28 years. Councilman Zine is a former Los Angeles Police Department sergeant and a current reserve officer. He worked Valley Traffic Detail and served as liaison for Deputy Chief Mark Kroeker in the aftermath of the 1992 riots. He was honored as officer of the year by the California Highway Patrol. He has been elected three times to the Board of Directors of the Police Protective League, representing the 9,100 rank and file officers.

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Ann Carlton Bose- Chair of Operations: I taught high school history. Am Lit, Speech and Debate. I moved over to lobbying and lobbied for local businesses in their interactions with the City Council and County Supervisors. I have been originating mortgages since 1983 and still love it. I was president of the Los Angeles Mortgage Brokers Association and twice honored as Mortgage Broker of the year by my peers. I lived for 42 years in Woodland Hills and still love it.

Ryan Selvin Hospitality Chair: I oversee and manage The Village at Westfield Topanga. Being a board member for the chamber allows me the opportunity to support local businesses by learning the challenges impacting small business owners in the San Fernando Valley and gives me the opportunity to connect with members of my community.