FilAmChamber of Commerce San Diego County Leaders Step Up To Serve Globally with The Federation of P

​The Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC), in collaboration with FPACC Foundation Inc., and in cooperation with the Filipino American Business Chamber of Commerce of Arizona (FABCCA), had recently convened its 2017 Bi-National Business Conference on November 10 to 12, 2017, at the Talking Stick Resort, a 4-Star Diamond Resort Hotel located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona.

The conference theme was “Surging Beyond Economic Borders”. From Friday’s opening reception, Saturday’s plenary and topic-focused sessions to Saturday’s Formal Evening Gala, this event brought together U.S. and Philippine-based businesses that promote and develop trade and commerce as well as enhance its networks and relationships with community and government leaders.

At the Bi-National Business Conference, the newly elected 2018 FPACC Board was announced. More positions were added and appointed by the President, Marie Cunning. Among the few are our very own FilAmChamber San Diego Chapter Leaders, Mr. William Peetoom and Dr. Catherine Sy Luib.

Mr. William Peetoom was appointed into the position of Vice President of Hawaii & US Territories. And Dr. Catherine Sy Luib was elected into the position of Vice President of Programs. Her 3 focus goals will be in providing programs geared for Women, Health and Millennials. The FPACC 2018 Executive Board: President - Marie Cunning (Arizona)

Secretary - Lorna Dietz (California)

Treasurer - Cindy Flores (Illinois)

VP Membership - Mary Ann Omega (California)

VP Global Communications - Ed Orpina (North Carolina)

VP Business Development - Evelyn Machan Andamo (California)

VP Governmental Affairs - Fred Docdocil (California)

VP Tourism - Ting Bouffard (Florida)

VP National Conference - Ben Menor (California)

VP External Affairs - Rozita Lee (Nevada)

VP Media Relations & Public Relations - Noel Omega (California)

VP Programs - Dr. Catherine Sy Luib (San Diego)

VP Global Outreach & International Affairs - Jerry Perez de Tagle (Oregon)

VP Special Projects Philippines - Anne Wynkroop (California)

VP Special Projects USA - Minnie Palis (Arizona)

VP External Affairs - Rozita Villanueva Lee

VP Marketing & Branding - Charmel Dela Cruz (Arizona)

VP International Trade & Investments - Alexander C. Borromeo (Washington)

VP Digital Technology - Ryan Winkle (Arizona)

VP Entrepreneur Development - Ryyn Chua Schumacher (San Diego)

VP Hawaii and US Territories - William Peetoom (San Diego)

VP Pacific And Northwest Region - Tony Ogilvie (Seattle)

VP Mountain Region - Colette Manaus (Nevada)

VP Central Region - Richard Feliceldas (Chicago)

VP Eastern Region - Dr. Rommel Rivera (Philadelphia)

FPACC Foundation - Bert Golla (Washington)

Founding President & President Emeritus - Dr. Yolanda O. Stern (California)

President Emeritus - Jaime Lim