The Greater Irvine Chamber has installed its 2025–2026 Board of Directors. Three Orange County executives are joining the Board for the first time, and one returns after a hiatus this term:
Mike Merchant, Founder & CEO, Codazen
Merchant leads Codazen, a modern software engineering firm that builds foundational platforms for enterprise organizations. A self-taught programmer since age 12, he brings more than 25 years of experience solving complex technical challenges, including a decade-long partnership with Meta that began with his work on foundational software for Oculus. As a Board member, Merchant chairs the Chamber’s Enabling and Creative Technology Advisory Council.
Carlos Oregon, President & CEO, Thinkbox Technology Group LLC
An experienced entrepreneur and operations and technology leader, Oregon brings 20 years of global experience in business strategy and project management. Previously a member of the Greater Irvine Chamber Board, he is a skilled relationship builder who strengthens the Chamber’s work with strategic and international partners. Oregon is a member of the Chamber Relations & International Activities Committee.
Wayne Stickney, Chief Development Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
With expertise that includes nonprofit management, fundraising, corporate sponsorship, revenue generation, facility funding, university relations, marketing strategy, compliance and risk management, and human resources, Stickney excels at identifying innovative solutions to complex challenges, maximizing strategic impact, and fostering inclusive, mission-driven cultures. Stickney is a member of the Chamber’s Nonprofit Advisory Council.
Görkem Seymen Willson, Supply Chain Director, Parker Aerospace
Willson specializes in end-to-end supply chain and operations performance across multi-site organizations. Her expertise includes sales and operations planning, strategic sourcing, supplier development, operational execution, and working-capital optimization. With more than 20 years of experience, she has led cross-functional teams delivering measurable results in complex, regulated, and high-mix environments across aerospace, semiconductors/electronics, and industrial manufacturing.
2025-2026 Board of Directors:
*Executive Committee
*Sherry Main – Board Chair; Member, Finance Committee
Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs, University of California, Irvine
*Lisa Thomas – Immediate Past Board Chair; Chair, Nonprofit Advisory Council
Principal & CEO, Main Street Marketing Partners
*Steve Greyshock – Board Vice Chair; Member, Finance Committee
Vice President, Public Affairs, Irvine Company
*Lisa L. Peterson – General Counsel
Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP
*Vivian Atkinson –Chair, Membership Engagement Committee
Owner, Express Employment Professionals
*Paul Castillo – Treasurer, Finance Committee
Partner, Assurance & Advisory, SingerLewak
*Jas Kaur –Chair, Chamber Relations & International Activities Committee
Business Development Executive, KTimeHR
Mike Merchant – Chair, Enabling and Creative Technology Advisory Council
Founder & CEO, Codazen
Carlos Oregon – Member, Chamber Relations & International Activities Committee
President & CEO, Thinkbox Technology Group LLC; Chief Development Officer, Golden Eagle Vodka LLC
*Cynthia Quimby – Chair, Public Policy Council
Government Relations Manager, SoCal Edison
*Clarissa Serpas –Chair, Governance & Board Development Committee
Public Affairs Manager, SoCalGas
Wendy Aid
Director of Sales, Cox Business
David Feldberg
Broker, Coastal Real Estate Group
Evan Hitter – Chair, Signature Event Advisory Council
Director of Sales, Staybridge Suites Irvine
Dr. Tim Jaeger
Executive Vice President, University Advancement, Concordia University Irvine
Christopher Jin
President & CEO, WeShare
Scott Johnson – Chair, MedTech Advisory Council
CEO, Orange Tree
Claire Na
Broker Associate, Surterre Properties
Wayne Stickney – Member, Nonprofit Advisory Council
Chief Development Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Görkem Seymen Willson
Supply Chain Director, Parker Aerospace
