Board of Directors

Seasoned banker holding position of Mortgage Loan Officer and community volunteer. Currently a board member of the Volunteer Center of the South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach and a member of Torrance Original Rotary. Past board member of Orange County Mental Health Association, Assistance League of Huntington Beach, The Dream Catchers, and 7th Street Community Policy Center in Long Beach.

Financial Advisor with Edward Jones specializing in individual retirement planning and business retirement plans for small business owners. Michael focuses on providing one on one service by providing the proper investments for individuals based on their needs and expectations. Past president of the Torrance Rotary, Torrance Chamber of Commerce board member and El Camino College executive board member.

Certified Public Accountant with special focus on estate and trust planning and taxation. Member of the California Society of CPA's, the American Institute of CPA's and the South Bay Estate Planning Council. Past board member of Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce and the Torrance Kiwanis Club.

President, Mackenroth Land Co., Retired CFO, Jayne Products, Inc. (formulators of environmentally-compliant cleaners) and Board Member of Caring House. Previously: elementary school teacher, remedial reading specialist; art and history museum docent.

Priority Banking Relationship Manager at Union bank, Work with affluent clients to develop financial strategies and plan customized solutions tailored to their personal and business goals.

CPA, MBT, partner at McDowell, Dillon and Hunter Accountancy Corp, in Torrance. We work with high net-worth individuals and business owners, helping them with their tax, estate tax and business planning needs. I also serve on the Board of Directors at The Wellness Community - South Bay Cities. I am an active member of the California Society of CPA's, having served on the Board of Directors and several Ad Hoc committees, and have been on the Board of Trustees for the CalCPA Educatio Foundation.

Partner in the CPA firm of Piazza, Donnelly & Marlette, LLP where he practices in the area of individual, trust and estate tax preparation and planning. Currently serves of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Estate Planning Council. He is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s as well as the California Society of CPA’s. He is also a member of the Financial Planning Association.

Formerly represented the 53rd District, the southern coastal region of Los Angeles County, in the California State Assembly. Prior to that, served as a Torrance City Councilman for 14 years. Founded the Torrance Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League and was President of Torrance’s AARP Chapter.

Is the pastor of New Journey Ministries Church Church of God in Christ. A former Oakland Police Officer and former Substance Abuse Counselor for Teen Challenge. Has been actively involved in the City of Hawthorne and been a member of the Hawthorne Rotary Club for fifteen years. He served as Rotary President for two consecutive terms and worked with the Hawthorne Police Dept. Chaplain Program.

Travel agent who owns An Uncommon Journey in Malaga Cove. Active in many community-based organizations, including leadership roles with Palos Verdes Art Center and the Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach. Member of the Palos Verdes Sunset Rotary Club and board chair of the Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce.

In private practice in real estate with the law firm of Shumaker Morin, LLP. A founder of the Palos Verdes Library Foundation and planning commissioner for Rolling Hills Estates. Serves on the executive committee of the Los Angeles Central City Association and board of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.

Financial Advisor and Certified Retirement Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Involved with Las Amigas - Torrance Memorial Medical Healthcare Foundation Board - was previously treasurer and secretary. Also, was treasurer and board member for Peninsula Symphony Association. Member of Maui Cultural Arts Center and USO.