Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Names President John Hernandez as New Executive Director
 

The Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced that President John Hernandez will assume a new role as Executive Director of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce effective immediately. The Hispanic Chamber Board of Directors has chosen an experienced “battle tested” leader who has successfully guided the chamber through a difficult transition. The chamber has been without an Executive Director since March of 2006. President Hernandez had assumed the role until a new Executive Director was found.

Incoming President Eligio Nava had the following statement. “John has been a very effective leader for our chamber. He is going to be an excellent Executive Director for us.” He also outlined that with John as the Director they will avoid the traditional learning curve a new person will have to experience. “We are ready to go for 2007. That is the huge advantage that he provides for us.”

John Hernandez had the following statement. “It has been a pleasure to serve you as President of your chamber and I am looking forward to serving you in the new role of Executive Director. I chose to accept this position because I enjoy the time I invest in my community. I humbly accept this responsibility and thank the Board of Directors for their support.”

The Hispanic Chamber also announced the incoming officers for 2007. They take office on January 1, 2007.

• President - Eligio Nava – Century 21

• Vice President – Jose Plascencia – AAA

• Secretary – Ruby Valtierra – Univision 21

• Treasurer - Rosie Cadriel – H&R Block
  
  
  
  Facts about John Hernandez
   

• Born in Albuquerque New Mexico

• Moved to Fresno in 1988

• BA Fresno State Class of 1996

• President Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

• Secretary California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (State Organization)

• Vice President Fresno State Chicano Alumni

• Board member San Joaquin Political Academy

• Ex-Officio Board member Fresno Chamber of Commerce

• Chairman HISPAC

• Past Chair Aetna Hispanic Network

• Member of ALPFA

• Member Fresno State Alumni Association

• 10 years of experience in the insurance industry (Aetna & Prudential)

• 7 years of experience with the Central California Hispanic Chamber of

• Commerce as a member, board member, officer & President

• Highly experience fundraiser and event manager
  
  Facts about the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
   

• Established in 1983

• Membership 525 and growing

• Serves as a regional chamber of commerce

• One of the largest & oldest Hispanic Chambers in California

• The Business Link newsletter distribution is 134,000 in Fresno & Clovis delivered by the Fresno Bee & Vida En El Valle on a quarterly basis (largest distribution in the Western US by a Hispanic Chamber)

• Formed 501c3 Education Fund in 1996

• Won 2006 State Hispanic Chamber Program of the Year “National Parks Family Day”

• Won 2005 SBA Community Partner of the Year Award

• Won 2004 Website of the Year Award from State Hispanic Chamber
  
  For more information call the CCHCC office at 559-495-4817