18-Jun-09: Karen Cebreros
Organic Coffee

Karen Cebreros, classification “Organic Coffee,” was introduced by Bonnie Schwartz, her sponsor. Karen is the CEO of Elan Organic Coffees, the company she started in 1990 to develop and import organic coffee. She earned a biology degree from SDSU and worked for Xerox before brewing up her coffee company. Peg Eddy and Ramona Walker are her secondary sponsors.

18-Jun-09: Richard Cox
Hotels-Luxury

Richard Cox, classification “Hotels-Luxury,” was introduced by Bob Arnhym, his sponsor.

Richard is the General Manager of The Westgate Hotel and he has worked there for 20 years. He and his wife Catherine have three teens, John, Patrick and Melanie. They enjoy golf, hiking and motor boating. Georg Hochfilzer and Bert Wahlen are his secondary sponsors.

11-Jun-09: Thomas Karlo
Communications - Public Broadcasting

Thomas Karlo, classification “Communications – Public Broadcasting,” was introduced by Gloria Penner, his sponsor. Tom is the General Manager of KPBS which is located at San Diego St. Univ. Tom has been with KPBS for 35 years. He and his wife, Julie, enjoy golf, hiking and gardening. Vince Mudd and Joyce Gattas are his secondary sponsors.

11-Jun-09: James Bayne
Risk Management

James Bayne, classification “Risk Management,” was introduced by Jim Reynolds, his sponsor. James is the Area President for BB&T – John Burnham Insurance Services. He’s a Past President of the West Wichita RC. He and his wife, Rena, enjoy golf and travelling together. Malin Burnham and Hal Sadler are secondary sponsors.

4-Jun-09: Ann Hill
Healthcare - Concierge Medicine

Ann Hill, classification “Healthcare – Concierge Medicine,” was introduced by Jo Dee Jacob, her sponsor. Ann is the office manager for John D. Hill, M.D., Inc., a family practice providing concierge primary care. Her husband is Dr. John and she is a member of the State Bar of CA, the Association of Fundraising Professionals and enjoys gardening and rowing. Linda Moore and Stan Hartman are her secondary sponsors.

28-May-09: Walter Lam
Social Service & Welfare—Alliance for African Assistance

Walter Lam, classification “Social Services & Welfare – Alliance for African Assistance”, was introduced by Roger Haines, his sponsor. Walter is the President/CEO of the Alliance which is a voluntary resettlement agency and social service provider. He has lived in San Diego for 23 years and his wife’s name is Evelyn. Walter enjoys reading, jogging and Toastmasters. Bill McDade and Mary Walshok are his secondary sponsors.

21-May-09: Greg Pyke
Law – Business Practice, A. A.

Greg Pyke, classification “Law – Business Practice, A. A.”, was introduced by Bob Russell, his sponsor. Greg is a partner of Best Best & Krieger, LLP, a firm that practices in the business and real estate transaction fields. His wife of 32 years is Janice and they have lived in San Diego for 30 years. Golf, tennis and skiing are among his hobbies. John Morrell and Steve Treadgold are his secondary sponsors.

21-May-09: Lisa Bruner
Health Services – Alzheimer’s Association

Lisa Bruner, classification “Health Services – Alzheimer’s Association,” was introduced by Sheryl Bilbrey, her sponsor. Lisa is the Executive Director of the San Diego/Imperial Chapter that provides education and support to people who have Alzheimer’s disease and to their families and caretakers. She and her husband, Michael, have four teenagers, Michelle, John, David and Chris. Bink Cook and Doug Sawyer are her secondary sponsors.

14-May-09: Mike Conner
Water Treatment

Mike Conner, classification “Water Treatment”, was introduced by John Sands, his sponsor. Mike is the President of Phoenix Water Management, LLC is also a member of the SD Building Engineers and the American Institute of Plant Engineers. Paul Hartley III and Judy Thompson, his wife, are his secondary sponsors.

23-Apr-09: Todd Jackson
Construction - Home Remodeling

Todd Jackson, classification “Construction – Home Remodeling”, was introduced by Jim Groen, his sponsor. Todd is the President and CEO of Jackson Design & Remodeling, a company with 19 years of history in San Diego. He is also the President of the Natl. Assoc. of the Remodeling Industry. Todd is married to Heidi Watson. Darren Cecil and Edwin Kofler are his secondary sponsors.

16-Apr-09: Frank Baldwin
Investment-Wealth Management, A. A.

Frank Baldwin, classification “Investment – Wealth Management, A. A.”, was introduced by Bill Gore, his sponsor. Frank is a Senior Vice-president of Investments in The Baldwin Group at UBS in La Jolla. He is married to Michelle and they have lived in San Diego for 25 years. He enjoys fishing, surfing and gardening. Scott McClendon and Herb Klein are his other sponsors.

9-Apr-09: Andrew J. Liska
Law - Litigation, A. A.

Andrew J. Liska, classification “Law – Litigation Practice A. A.”, was introduced by Phil Blair, his sponsor. He is the head of the litigation department at Abbene, Alcock & Liska, APC. Andy is a 40-year resident of San Diego and his wife’s name is Barbara. He likes cycling and playing the guitar. Mel Katz and Ian Gill are his other sponsors.

2-Apr-09: R. Bruce Drake
Youth Organizations-Boy Scouts of America

R. Bruce Drake, classification “Youth Organizations – Boy Scouts of America”, was introduced by Pat Caughey, his sponsor. Bruce is the Exploring Executive of the San Diego – Imperial Council of the BSA and a former member of the Rotary Club of Monroe, NC. He and his wife, Victoria, enjoy walking and reading. Buddy Thomas and Jo Dee Jacob are his other sponsors.

12-Mar-09: Paula Cordeiro
Education-Private-Leadership & Education Services

Paula Cordeiro, classification “Education-Private-Leadership & Education Services”, was introduced by Frank Arrington, her primary sponsor. Paula is the Dean of the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Services. She enjoys sailing and hiking with her husband David O’Brien. Vince Mudd and Mary Lyons are Paula’s secondary sponsors.

26-Feb-09: John Wilson III
Museum - Art, A. A.

John H. Wilson, III, classification “ Museum-Art, A. A.”, was introduced by Derrick Cartwright, his primary sponsor. John is the Executive Director of the Timken Museum of Art. His wife’s name is Anna and they have three children, John IV, Anna Sophia and Veronica Teresa. Pat Crowell and Dick Troncone are his other sponsors.

26-Feb-09: Richard Kwiatkowski
Airport Authority

Richard Kwiatkowski, classification “Airport Authority”, was introduced by Marlee J Ehrenfeld, his primary sponsor. Richard is the Director of Marketing for the SD County Regional Airport Authority. His wife’s name is Jennifer and they have two children, Anthony and Alaina. Ben Haddad and Kevin Leap are his other sponsors.

19-Feb-09: Roberta (Bobbie) Spoon
Certified Public Accounting - Forensic

Roberta (Bobbie) Spoon, classification “Certified Public Accounting- Forensic”, was introduced by Fred Baranowski, her primary sponsor. Bobbie is a partner and 20 year employee at Brodshatzer, Wallace, Spoon & Yip. She enjoys golfing, biking and being married to Bob Wallace. Joan Friedenberg & Judy Thompson are her secondary sponsors.

19-Feb-09: David M. Kahn
Museums - Historical

David M. Kahn, classification “Museums-Historical”, was introduced by Hal Sadler, his sponsor. David is the Executive Director at the San Diego Historical Society & he collects East Asian folk art. Pat Crowell and Jim Hall are his other sponsors.

29-Jan-09: Ray Ellis
Consultant - Marketing, A. A.

Company: Ellis & Associates, LLC

Title: Managing Partner

Sponsors: Peg Eddy, Judy McDonald, Scott Silverman

22-Jan-09: Joe Dolphin
Retired - Medevac Service

Company: Medevac

Title: President

Sponsors: Dennis Kenneally, Steve Hubbard, Stan Hartman

22-Jan-09: Capt. Thomas H. Farris, U.S. Coastguard
Military Liaison

Company: U S Coast Guard

Title: Commander of Coast Guard Sector San Diego

Sponsor: Dennis Kenneally

22-Jan-09: T. D. Rolf
Real Estate Services - Commercial Leasing, A. A.

Company: Studley, Inc.

Title: Managing Director

Sponsors: Mario Bourdon, John Van Deusen, Mike Murphy

15-Jan-09: Lee Burdick
Law - Business, A. A.

Company: Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, LLP

Title: Partner

Sponsors: Martha Dennis, Chris Cramer, Joe Craver

8-Jan-09: Linda Markiewicz
Social Service & Welfare—Salvation Army

Company: Salvation Army

Title: Major

Sponsors: Joyce Glazer, Jim Fitzpatrick, John Zygowicz

11-Dec-08: Diane Martin
Pension Services

Company: Sheffler & Martin, Inc.

Title: President

Sponsors: Jerry Duran, Lewis Linson, Woody Ledford

4-Dec-08: Philippe Cesson
Management Consultant - Marketing

Company: CESSON

Title: President & CEO

Sponsors: Rodney Moll, Dan Yates, Emile Misiraca

22-Jan-09: Bill McDade
Orthopedic Surgery

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Bill McDade joined Rotary in 1971. He is a member of the Rotary Club of San Diego #33 and has served in various positions of responsibility in his Club and was Club President in- 1997-98. He was the founding member of of the Rotary sponsored MOST (Mercy Outreach Surgical Team) program and over the past 10 years has made numerous trips to Mexico providing orthopaedic care for poor and under privileged children in that country. He has served as a Rotary International Volunteer Orthopaedic Surgeon in Malawi Africa on 3 occasions over the past 5 years and will be returning to Malawi Africa for the 4th time on this trip...

He organized the fund raising for D-5340 "Operation Malawi" 2 years ago which provided new orthopaedic equipment for the 34 rural and city hospitals in that country personally returning with other Rotarians to deliver the equipment and organized the "Wheelchairs for Malawi" project this past year that has resulted in some 2,000 wheelchairs to be delivered in Malawi.... a project of District 5340 and The Wheelchair Foundation.

Bill received his AB and MD degrees from Stanford University and his Orthopaedic training from the University of California/San Francisco. Bill was an orthopaedic surgeon in private practice for some 30 years in San Diego and an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSD. He retired from active practice in 1996.

He served as District Governor, D-5340 in 2000-200. He is married to Carol and has 3 children and 5 grandchildren.