Officers and Directors
Partner, Roquemore, Pringle & Moore, Inc. Mr. Pringle has been a member of the board of directors since 1988, and last served as Chamber Board President in 1993. As current Board President (2008), he provides leadership to the rest of the Board of Directors, presides at Board and Executive Committee meetings, and works to ensure that the Board operates as a team.
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National Sales Director, Recycling Division, Exide Technologies. Mr. Saldana has been a member of the board of directors since 1996, and was formerly the Vice President of Membership. He currently serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President of Government Affairs, as well as Chairman of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. Mr. Saldana also donates his time and serves on a variety of community-based organizations throughout the greater southeast Los Angeles area that service our communities.
Senior Vice President & CFO, AMVAC Chemical Corporation. Mr. Barry has been a member of the board of directors since 1988, and has served two terms as Chamber Board President. He currently serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President of Operations and Finance. In 2008, he was bestowed with the Chamber’s Loren Van Tuyl Award for his commitment to working for the betterment of our business community.
Corporate Secretary, Commerce Casino. Ms. Payne has been a member of the board of directors since 1997, and has served two terms as Chamber Board President from 2000 to 2001. She currently serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President of Community Relations. She is also very active with the Chamber’s signature events and assists with the annual golf tournament, installation dinner and women in business events. In 2007, Ms. Payne was named the Chamber’s Business Women of the Year.
Executive Director, Commerce Industrial Council. Mr. Tafoya oversees all day-to-day operational and programmatic aspects of the Chamber. Prior to joining the Commerce Industrial Council in October 2006, he worked for U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) where he served as a field deputy and represented the City of Commerce. In his duties, he oversaw legislative initiatives, developed recommendations and strategies for federal funding and policy, and advised on major transportation improvement projects within the district. Since joining the Chamber, he has worked tirelessly to advocate for community-friendly business policies, helped create the Mayor’s Business Relations Committee, built consensus and improved relations at city hall so its membership can prosper.
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Marketing Director, Immediate Medical Center. Ms. Simmons has been a board member since 2002, and most recently concluded two and half terms as Chamber Board President from 2005 to 2007. She currently serves on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past President. She is also a Chamber Ambassador and assists on a variety of event planning committees. In 2008, Ms. Simmons was named the Chamber’s Business Women of the Year.
Board of Directors
Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel Drive #480
Commerce CA 90040
Phone: (323)888-1724 Fax: (323) 888-0311
Term Expires 2011
Prudential Overall Supply Co.
6948 E. Bandini Blvd
Commerce CA 90040
Phone: (323)722-0636 Fax: (323)722-2346
Term Expires 2011
Gehr Industries
7400 E Slauson Avenue
Commerce CA 90040
Phone: (323)728-5558 Fax: (323)725-0610
Term Expires 2011
AMB Property Corp.
1777 Center Court Dr Suite 100
Cerritos CA 90703
Phone: (562)345-9211 Fax: (562)724-9934
Term Expires 2011
Roquemore, Pringle & Moore Inc.
6055 E Washington Blvd #500
Commerce CA 90040
Phone: (323)724-3117 Fax: (323)724-5410
Term Expires 2011
Rolled Steel Products Corporation
2187 S. Garfield Avenue
Commerce CA 90040
Phone: (323)723-8836 Fax: (323)888-9866
Term Expires 2010
USI of Southern California
21600 Oxnard Street , 8th Floor
Woodland Hills CA 91367
Phone: (818)251-3000 Fax: (610)362-8603
Term Expires 2010
ECentral Credit Union
5770 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 110
Commerce CA 90040
Phone: (323)887-9855 Fax: (323)887-9824
Term Expires 2010
Wilbur Curtis Company
6913 Acco Street
Montebello CA 90640
Phone: (323)837-2300 Fax: (323)837-2404
Term Expires 2010
99 cents Only Stores
4000 Union Pacific Avenue
Commerce CA 90023
Phone: (323)980-8145 Fax: (323)881-9980
Term Expires 2010
Datapage Incorporated
5577 E Sheila St
Commerce CA 90040
Phone: (323)725-7500 Fax: (323)725-7515
Term Expires 2010
S.D. Herman Company
1201 S. Olive Street
Los Angeles CA 90015
Phone: (213)747-6531 Fax: (323)747-4305
Term Expires 2010
Lemus Medical Center
5020 E. Washington Blvd
Commerce CA 90040
Phone: (323)260-7900 Fax: (323)266-1087
Term Expires 2010
Stevens Steak & Seafood House
5332 Stevens Place
Commerce CA 90040
Phone: (323)723-9856 Fax: (323)728-9492
Term Expires 2010
Union Pacific Railroad
13181 Crossroads Parkway N #500
City of Industry CA 91746
Phone: 626-935-7617
Term Expires 2010