The Central
California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce
that Ken Macias, Chair of the California Hispanic Chambers of
Commerce (State Organization) will give the keynote address at
the 24th State of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala on
January 18th at International Catering Company.
Executive Director John Hernandez pointed out that the CCHCC is
one of the first stops that the new Chair will make. "The
chamber looks forward to working with Mr. Macias to make
California a better place to live and work. The State
Chamber is poised to go to the next level and we look forward to
the message that Ken Macias will bring to Central California."
About the 24th State of the Hispanic Chamber Gala:
Chairman of the
Board, Macias Gini & O’Connell LLC
Macias Gini & O’Connell was
founded by Kenneth Macias in 1987, the firm began with a focus
on serving governments and nonprofits in northern California.
Ernest Gini joined the firm in 1991, and in 1992, the firm’s Los
Angeles offices were established. Kevin O’Connell joined in 1996
to open a bay area location. In 2000, with the addition of
national firm veteran Jan Rosati, the firm began building
additional service lines in multiple industries and brought Jim
Godsey on board to lead the growing Los Angeles practice. In
2002, the firm forged a strategic alliance with BDO Seidman LLP.
As a result of continued growth, MGO opened its San Diego
offices in 2005 and added a second bay area location in 2006.
Also in 2006, the firm acquired Essary, Dal Porto & Lowe LLP to
expand its tax and assurance resources in northern California.
Today, MGO is a multi-dimensional service provider with a
statewide client base in a wide variety of industries.
Education:
University of Southern California,
Los Angeles
Doctorate in Public Administration, Auditing & Finance
California State University, Sacramento
Master of Science, Accountancy and Taxation
Golden Gate University, San Francisco
Master of Business Administration, Finance
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Accounting)
Awards and Service:
Chairman, California Hispanic
Chambers of Commerce (elected 2007)
Treasurer, California Hispanic
Chambers of Commerce (elected 2006)
Chairman, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (elected 2004)
California State University, Sacramento Distinguished Service
Award (2004)
California State University, Sacramento College of Business
Administration Alum of the Year (2004)
California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year
(2003)
Recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics by
Hispanic Business magazine (2003)
California Center for Teaching Careers Hispanic Heritage Month
Outstanding California Latino Leader (2001)
Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year
(1992)
