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David BatchelorDavid has a confident, award-winning aptitude for rapidly understanding market opportunities and strategically aligning products, relations, and partners to build profitable companies, products, and services across targeted industries for scalable expansion and sustainability.
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Skilled in developing world-class operations in rapid-growth environments. Experienced in negotiating international and domestic partnerships and in successfully navigating complex relations and strategic deals. As a thought-leader, David spoke nationally with diverse experience throughout the healthcare industry for over twenty-five years. In 2017 and 2018, he was named in the top 100 worldwide professionals who are leading the intellectual and technology charge to improve individuals’ identity, security, and privacy throughout the world. He has also participated on several local and nationally recognized Boards and committees to support national leadership and product development, such as the Office of National Coordinator, National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, Smart Card Alliance, SCA Health and Human Services Council, IDESG, WEDI, MGMA, HIMSS, WEDI, NAHAM, AHIMA, FACA, and more. |
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Donna KoontzDonna is an author, speaker, and founder of Balanced Living. A professional training and coaching organization specializing in the field of human potential. In her 3 decades as a global consultant in the wellness industry, she has designed and presented hundreds of workshops and seminars transforming lives in both the personal and professional realms.
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In addition to her own programs, Donna is a Heartmath Certified Trainer and has been a licensed Heartmath coach/mentor since 2007. Focusing on emergent Integrative wellness solutions, Donna provides you with personal tools and techniques for customized health management by supporting energetic balance, stress reduction, resilience training, and capacity building. As a long-standing Board member of the Non-Profit Heartmath Institute, her sense of stewardship aligns with their global mission of “Activating the Hearts of Humanity” Also a founding leader of Regenrus, a social impact community and aspiring Benefit Corporation, she is passionate about empowering others to be the change they seek and thrive fully in their lives while being the light on the path of Business as a Force for good. A bay area native, Donna came to Benicia in 1984. Donna owned a successful fitness franchise and was an active member of both the Chamber of Commerce and Soroptimist. As a mother and grandmother, she has also been involved in various facets of our community over the decades and appreciates the realities of small-town living. Donna takes a heart-centric approach to life and believes that “True care – is care in action” |
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Bobbie WhiteBoard of Directors
Secretary [email protected] Bobbie White is a seasoned executive with extensive experience working for a startup entrepreneurial company, specializing in organizing, launching, and achieving growth objectives for companies. She has a strong background in business development, accounting, corporate organization, banking relations, corporate legal matters, and team leadership. Read More!
Bobbie dedicated much of her career to the Functional and Health Food Industry, starting in 1983. From 2004 to 2014, she worked at CytoSport, a notable manufacturer of sports-oriented nutritional products, famous for its Muscle Milk protein supplement line. During her tenure as VP of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, she was responsible for managing FDA compliance and regulatory affairs, as well as facilitating the brand's international expansion. She was instrumental in CytoSport being honored as California Corporation of the Year. The company was acquired by Hormel Foods in 2014 and later by PepsiCo. After the acquisition, the Pickett family, founders of CytoSport, ventured into the food flavor manufacturing industry. Bobbie played a key role in transforming the former CytoSport 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant in Benicia into a cutting-edge flavor development company. In 2019, the Pickett family re-entered the functional beverage market, launching a plant-based energy drink incorporating functional ingredients like Ashwagandha, Lion's Mane, and Green Tea Caffeine. As Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), she oversees the financial aspects and daily operations of the corporate office. Outside of her professional endeavors, Bobbie enjoys spending time with her family in Benicia, gardening, biking, and relaxing at Lake Tahoe. |
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Leeann Cawley
I am the Founder/Owner of Benicia Plumbing, established in 1975. A resident of Benicia for 48 years.
I have served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, Benicia Soroptimist, Benicia Tula Sister City Committee, and served on many boards and committees, all for the betterment of Benicia, Read More!
Currently serving on the 2nd Annual Dog Festival Committee. I served for four years as the Chair of the Benicia Relay for life. I am a mother of 4 and a Grandmother of 8, which is my biggest accomplishment. |
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Darrell Doi
Darrell Doi is the Founder and President of Invesdid, a Financial Coaching firm located in Benicia. We are a firm that educates and coaches people regarding their investments and financial lives so they live a life true to their purpose and are free to create a life they love.
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Born and raised in San Francisco, Darrell has lived in Benicia for over 25 years with his wife Grace and their children, Isaac and Alana. Darrell believes in being active in his community and enjoys volunteering his time with local organizations and events. As his children attended the schools in Benicia, Darrell was a board member of the PTAs at Matthew Turner, Benicia Middle School, and Benicia High School, as well as a board member of the Benicia Education Foundation. In the sports arena, Darrell was a coach for the Benicia Little League, the City of Benicia Basketball program, and both the Benicia recreational Soccer league and Benicia Arsenal FC. In addition, Darrell served on the Board of Benicia Arsenal FC as Vice President and subsequently as President. He is still involved with the Club as a referee. In addition to becoming involved in the organizations involving his children, he was a past President of the Rotary Club of Benicia and now holds a board member position. Currently, he is the Chair of the Business Advocacy Committee for the Benicia Chamber of Commerce. |
Consultants
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Steven Green
Steven began his public accounting career in 2005 after graduating from California State University, Chico, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business-Professional Accounting. He has gained experience in a wide variety of accounting services since then.
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Steven specializes in tax compliance for individuals and small businesses. He also provides valuable tax planning and accounting services to his clients to meet their personal and business goals. Steven also has extensive experience in forensic accounting, using his investigative skills to uncover the financial facts of a situation. He is a business valuation expert and has earned the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) from the National Association of Valuation Analysts (NACVA). |
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Kelsey ByeGrants Manager and Director of Strategic Partnerships
Contract Consultant [email protected] Kelsey Bye is the Grants Manager and Director of Strategic Partnerships Consultant for the Benicia Community Foundation. With a diverse professional background, Kelsey has worked as a political reporter, campaign manager, and communications professional, gaining extensive experience in media relations, advocacy, and strategic communications. Her role at Benicia Community Foundation focuses on building partnerships, fundraising and supporting initiatives that strengthen the local nonprofit sector. Read More!
In addition to her work with the BCF, Kelsey is the Vice President of the Benicia Theatre Group, a member of Benicia's Open Government Commission, and owns Fallen Fruit Farms, a homestead and vineyard in Benicia |
