The B.A.G. Networking
(Business Associates Group)
"Friends in Business"
Our Board of Directors
The BAG Networking "Business Associates Group" is made up of volunteers that generously give their time and efforts to help make a difference in the community. Your tax-deductible donations allow us to continue to assist charities, organizations, and individuals within our community. 100% of the proceeds from our events stay right here in the communities we serve and all donations are taken directly to the benefactor's headquarters. To further support our "Friends in Business" we only use privately owned venues and local artists. For our events, we deliberately keep our ticket prices low so that all can enjoy and stress our dress code as "It Is Not About What You Are Wearing,🎩👗📸❤️🌎It Is About How Much You Are Caring". We are an established 501c3 Non-Profit professional networking group that promotes business, charity, and philanthropy within the San Diego, Orange, and Riverside County communities. Membership is Free. This group meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:30-8:30pm allowing its members to build a strong rapport within a diverse business population.
We currently meet at Jimmy O's, 225 15th St, Del Mar, CA 92014
(please consult your tax advisor on how your tax deductions may apply).
#friendsinbusiness #buildingbusinessbetter #yoursuccessisinthebag #AlwaysBusinessAlwaysFun #bagoffriends #bag #refer #support #endorse
Our mission is to join together in a unified effort to foster
compassion, respect, and success to all that we encounter~
Barbara R.
Cafaro
Founder / Chairwoman
“Banker Barb”® Vice President Senior Relationship Manager with Endeavor Bank offers customized banking and financial management, consulting, capital, and lending services throughout the San Diego, CA, region, developing the western market through the organic sales of asset, liability, and treasury management products.
I am known for my expertise in managing teams of financial professionals in order to execute the client's specific strategic initiatives. I provide a “concierge level” of service to individuals and business owners by actively managing a loan and deposit portfolio of upper middle market companies in a wide variety of industries.
Robert L.
Cafaro
Co-Chairman
Vice President – Banner Bank
Mr. Cafaro is a seasoned Executive Banker with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of Banking.
A native of Beverly Hills, California, Mr. Cafaro learned early on the importance of philanthropy and “giving back”. Active in community affairs, Mr. Cafaro has served on a number of business and nonprofit boards.
Miguel
Garcia
Board Secretary
Financial Services Representative II -MLO-California Bank & Trust-Customer focused Retail Sales Associate with a solid understanding of the importance of building strong connections with customers in order to earn more business. My passion for customer relationships allowed me to produce an extensive track record of sales performance.
Azucena Barclay,mba
Treasurer
http://www.barclaymba.com
Azucena holds a Master of Business Administration degree, and a Bachelor´s degree in Business and Accounting. She has over 20 years of tax preparation experience. She has worked as profesional tax preparer in New Mexico from 2001- 2004, in Colorado from 2005 - 2007, and in California since 2007.
Azucena is a member of:
The CSTC (California Society of Tax Consultants).
PROSPANICA, the Association of Hispanic MBA’s & Business Professionals.
ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America, previously known as Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting).
Holly
Evans
Admin
GAME CHANGER. RESOURCEFUL. SHARP.
No matter what tack you choose in business and in life, there are road maps that can take the stress out of being successful. Let me put those road maps to work for you.
15+ Years in Corporate Marketing and Sales – One of Minneapolis/St. Paul’s Top Producing Ad Executives
Founder/Owner of Reignite Small Business, Supporting Small Business Recovery Post Covid-19
Co-Founder/Owner of Wai Nani Surf & Paddle, a Leading Midwest Stand Up Paddleboard Operation
Executive Director of the Stand Up Paddle Industry Association
Appointed Board Member (Vice President) on Civic and Industry Boards
Co-Chair and Organizer of Numerous Philanthropic Events and Sporting Races
Bachelor of Science in Business with an Emphasis in Marketing and a Minor in Communications
Quickbooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
Strengths: Detail-Oriented, Resourceful and Strategic
Strong Midwest Work Ethic
Jennifer
Dreyfus
Operations
Business Consultant
Cultivate Advisors is a small business advising firm that partners 1:1 with small business owners to help them grow sustainably and rediscover the joy in entrepreneurship.
We’ve worked in 160+ industries with owners to provide tailored advising solutions focused on core business areas such as managing the financials, building a marketing engine & sales process, creating a dynamic leadership system, developing a recruitment strategy, and implementing operational efficiencies.
By working together to create and implement scalable systems, develop vital skills, and maintain accountability, our clients grow, on average, 65% in bottom-line profit and 43% in top-line revenue over 12 months.
Advisory Councel
Brandon
Heess
Director of Entertainment Relations
Managing Director of the largest online platform for vintage, antiques, and one-of-a-kind collectibles, Brandon’s career spans 20+ years in CPO/CTO/CIO/CISO roles with prominent firms such as Intuit, H&R Block, and travel giant Arrivia—managing 200+ team members across 11 product domains and 14 countries. As the senior-most product and product executive in Ronati, he oversees the company’s long-term product strategy, design, and technology stack execution. Brandon is ITIL, CISSP, and Six Sigma process certified.
He also brings an extensive background in Entertainment, and Entertainment management. As a child actor, then later as a popular DJ producing and hosting a popular radio show in San Diego.
Today, he continues his passion by traveling the world DJing small to large venues and festivals. He also helps other artists pursue their dreams through LXIX Entertainment, his record labels, and bar ownership.
Dawn Hough Sebaugh
Engagement Coordinator
WEAR ART LIVE ART
Business Development, Sales Management, Branding and Marketing Consultant- FINE Magazine /MaraDawn Studios- Fine Magazine – Art, Society, Event Planning, Networking and Home Style Ad Sales
Herca Solar - Business Development, Sales Management, Branding and Marketing
Bristol Studios - Design National Director Sales and Merchandising
Angel Kay Nails - Business Development, Marketing
Pacific Crest Interiors - Business Development and Event Planning
Darian
Kambiz
San Diego Limo Transfer
SanDiegoLimoTransfer.com
Owner and Operator of San Diego Limo Transfer. Our “5 Star, 5 Door, Full Service”, LimousineCompany offers “Red Carpet” treatment for every occasion. Our courteous staff and elegantfleet offers pick up and drop off for all ages and events; Weddings, Night Out, CorporateTransportation, Airport Service, Wine Tours, Gas Lamp Crawls, Special Destinations, andThemed Parties. Each 10 passenger vehicle is stocked to your specifications, requests, and needs. Pricing by the hour or day. Call now to book the best Limo service at the mostcompetitive rates around
(760) 802-5804
Brian J.
Dunn, Esq.
Legal Councel
Brian J. Dunn, Esq.
Brian J. Dunn,
A Professional Law Corporation
7855 Ivanhoe Avenue
Suite Four Twenty
La Jolla, CA 92037
(W) 858-459-4004 (C) 858-945-2752
2020, Top Rated Litigator, American Lawyer Magazine
2020 AV Judicial Preeminent Rating,
2020 AV Peer Preeminent Rating, by Martindale-Hubble, 1997-2020
2019 Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine, 2013-2019
William R.
Price
General Counsel
williamrussellprice/
Will Price is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of William R. Price. Will specializes in business law, employment law, and civil litigation. Will provides strategic legal and business services to a variety of industries. He founded or served as a board member for multiple ventures. Will has first-chaired litigation teams for more than 28 years, with a focus on major injury, employment law, civil rights, and business disputes. He obtained multiple six and seven-figure results for individual clients and is undefeated as a defense attorney. Will is admitted to all state and federal courts in California and the United States Supreme Court. Will is committed to the success of BAG’s entrepreneurs and growing businesses. BAG members and referrals always receive priority service and consideration.
Diane
Aceves
Loss Mitigation Department Leader- Credit Union
Highly successful supervisor with over 15 years experience in the loan servicing industry. Expertise includes team building, team leadership, collections, short sales, DIL's, all phases of loss mitigation, negotiations, training, staff development, and streamlining and maximizing process efficiencies. Analytical, adaptable, results driven, creative professional with excellent problem-solving skills. Successful ability to motivate and direct others in a supportive, cooperative team environment. Recognized for being a consistent top performer, ability to adapt as needed, and lead a successful staff.
Event Committee
Events and Fundraisers
Susan
Taylor
Dir.External Affairs Scripps Health/MC NBC TV award winning anchor/producer/podcasts
MySdHealth.com
More than 3 decades anchoring the news in Los Angeles, San Diego, Miami, Dallas, Hartford. #1 rated evening newscasts in Miami for 5 years & 16 years in San Diego. Received multiple Emmy & Press Club Awards. Now Director External Affairs Scripps Health.
-2011 Recipient SD Women Who Mean Business Awards
Susan Lane Italiane-Leonard
Committee Chair
curematch.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Community Affairs Coordinator-Assignment editor, agency owner, and charity board member. Post Graduate studies in Accounting, Advanced Yoga Instructor 500 hours and Dance Pedagogy. Certified in Fashion Coordination,Merchandising & Kinesiology.
Aimee
Fuller
Mistress of Ceremony Carnival Against Cancer
TV Personality and Couture Hat & Jewelry Designer:Social and Media Director -TV Talk Show Host for the nationally-broadcast America Trends at Youtoo America
www.aimeesboutique.net by Aimee Fuller * Couture Hats, Fascinators, and Headwear *Artisan Statement Jewelry * All crafted in our Southern California studios and featured in New York Fashion Week
Greg
Kluthe
Sound Dynamics Director at DepthAV
Providing top quality sound reinforcement for any size event or venue.
I provide the entire package in a mobile format. My clients include event planners, bands, hotels, wineries, non-profits, beauty pagents, individuals, corporate events, festivals, concert halls, nightclubs, and more.
Bringing your next event
"The Sound of Success"
(760) 415-8099
Jessie
Aguayo
Video and Photo Productions
krystalproductions.org
Our videographers are artists who expertly capture the moments that bring your story to life; that portray the feelings; that clarify your message; that hold the attention of your audience and give them the sense of being there with you.
Photography is like poetry. Both elicit emotions and interpretation. Our photographers are also artists and use that perspective when doing photo shoots. Our photography includes head shots, portraits, fashion, lifestyle, still life, commercial, sports, action, stills at events we videograph, spontaneous, and posed.
We also have our world class production facility with a dedicated green screen & white screen studio available for a myriad of projects. Our showroom is complete with luxury and classic vehicles that is also available for rental to host your production staff & guests.
Brad
Weber
Group Publisher of
Local Umbrella Media
As Group Publisher, Weber leads a team that publishes direct mail community magazines and newspapers in over 30 San Diego area communities, in addition to several areas outside San Diego County. With over 35 years of experience in printing, direct mail, and marketing, Weber has assisting tens of thousands of small business clients in reaching customers in local markets throughout the country.
Originally from Colorado, Weber moved to San Diego in 1985 and is never leaving, currently residing in the Mt. Helix area with his wife Francine, and their two rescue dogs Luka and Pierrot.
Community Ambassadors
New Member and Event Support
Luigi
Mineo
President at cutcableclutter
CutCableClutter
I work as Independent Contractor specializing in clearing up your wiring
clutter. My expertise covers all types of electrical repair and installation for commercial, residential as well as offices and restaurants throughout the Greater San Diego area.
(619) 994-1143
Jacklyn Lamkin Dougan
Coldwell Banker Residential CA - BRE Licensed Luxury Real Estate, BA in Interior Design & Architecture
http://www.JackieSellsSanDiego.com
San Diego County Luxury Home Market, representing Buyers and Sellers throughout San Diego.
My strengths are top negotiating skills for your maximum profit! Having an Interior Design background enables my clients to add more value to the listing/selling price. I specialize in the coastal communities of Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, and
La Jolla.
Bethany
Dyson
Senior Account Executive at Stewart Title Company
Leading Business Development and Strategic Partnerships initiatives for one of the country’s leading title and escrow service providers. Building high performing teams through a combined focus on people and process.
Meeting Ambassadors
Hosts and Introductions
Dominique Lemus
DJ / Event Producer / Music Creator
Dominique Lemus professionally known as, LEGVCY, has been DJ’ing, producing music and special events such as: outdoor concerts, weddings, private parties, and supporting non-profits since 2014. His music ranges from EDM through customs collaborations. Your Party, Your Way. Everyday- legvcyking21@gmail.com (760) 331-3355
Robert
"Brooke"
Eldridge
Producer at Sunshine Pictures Pvt. Ltd. / Owner and President of San Diego Hauling Hunks / Reverend
Assisting in the production of Films for Sunshine Pictures www.sandiegohunkshaulingjunk.com
www.junkremovalinsandiego.com -We have been in The Hauling, Demolition and Moving Business for 13+ years! We do Hauling, Moving and Demolition! We will demo small buildings, such as sheds, garages, granny flats, barns, boats, etc.-I also conduct Non-Denominational Weddings, Commitment Ceremonial Services, Funerals,Funerals at Sea, etc,
Lynnette
Madsen
Event Committee
President, CEO - BPG Consulting, Inc. Protect Yourself and Your Business from Financial Loss, Data & Cyber Breaches! I work with high-level business executives who want to protect themselves and their companies from identity theft, data breach, and other cyber threats.
Mark
Bidar
CEO/ Founder/ Cheif Architect at REALCODE
REALCODE is a San Diego based company that offers cutting edge services in design, development and integration of enterprise, desktop, web and mobile software and more...worldwide! In the constantly evolving world of technology companies often find it challenging to keep up with the latest trends in technology and software development practices. Whether you are a startup company who is looking to grow or a large corporation looking to expand we can help you achieve your business goals. When you work with REALCODE you are working with a trained team that gets your project done in a more time efficient manner.
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Nori
Baldridge
"The Bell Ringer"
Real Estate and Business Development
Experienced Marketing Executive specializing in Organic Health Alternatives, Cultivation, and Manufacturing. Offers consultation and guidance in working with City and County Planners regarding Real Estate development projects which included, rezoning, forward planning and permitting. Bio pharmaceutical for CBD industry.
In addition Ms. Baldridge is Owner and Executive Chef with Nori's Nosh which is hometown BBQ and Catering brought to your party or event. "We do the cooking so you can enjoy the festivities. We offer whatever you fancy from meats to vegan, we can grill it all~ Call on us to fire up the fun!!!"
Mary
Connelly
Residential / Commercial Real Estate Agent & Loans
Realtor lic 0198458
I know that clients want to deal with consultants that have knowledge, expertise, honesty, integrity, and are committed to achieving the best possible results for them. Above all, they want to deal with real people. That's why I put absolute focus on creating a relationship of trust and respect with all my clients. My success is in seeing my clients become the strength and foundation of the San Diego Business Community.
Suzette Mirenda
Visual Image Body Exercise
Strength Conditioning - Providing in-home training programs designed for ages 50-100. Offering a wide array of customized routines from functional training to rehabilitation training,isometric exercises, memorization exercises, mental journaling.
Empowerment Coaching - Providing empowerment coaching to overcome obstacles resultingin longlasting breakthroughs. Choices of multiple programs to overcome greatest fears, tapping into your inner purpose and realizing your dreams.
Contact me for a FREE consultation!
Event Ambassadors
Events and Fundraisers
Kristy
Salazr
Media Strategist
Multi-Media Personality, Motivational Speaker and Journalist. Kristy is the Features editor for Real Life Media Magazine. A native of San Diego California, Kristy believes in the power of community as a force for change.
Kristy's passion and skills in communication and media allow her to create platforms of awareness for social and real-life causes. Kristy invests her time and efforts in areas worthy of social advocacy that can improve the lives of others.
Alec
Schiller
SANTA
http://www.northparkvaudeville.com
We are thrilled to have Alec Schiller as our "BAG Santa"!!! Alec is a Special Needs Theater Actor who has performed in several of the North Park Vaudeville & Candy Shoppe's wonderful productions since 2009. He has also supported other charities and events throughout San Diego. His love for life and friendship has blessed our group throughout the years. If you would like to have Alec as your Santa for your upcoming event please contact him directly through Facebook Messenger.
Robert
Cafaro Jr.
Fractured Skull Xtreme
http://www.fracturedskullxtreme.com
Robert is the co founder of the BAG Networking. The logo was his design and as such will always stay as the identifying symbol of the group. As he has gotten older, he has expressed a desire to have his own business, and as a result Fractured Skull Xtreme was created. The clothing line is Skull themed video gaming and sports wear for Xtreme players. Robert also acts a the BAG Networking’s Guest Engagement Ambassador and is frequently seen handing out swag to guests at The BAG Networking’s Events. When not involved in The BAG Networking and his business, Robert is of course hanging out, gaming and attending school.