Leads Groups participants are among some of the most engaged Greater Irvine Chamber members. They are focused on growing their clientele and business revenue by cultivating professional relationships with fellow members who become trusted colleagues and invaluable sources for business referrals through a structured networking program. By extension, Leads Groups contribute to the economy of greater Irvine by positively impacting business growth in the region.
Each Leads Group is comprised of 25-30 individuals that meet twice a month in non-competing industries providing each other with opportunities to improve recruiting and selling techniques, presentation skills, strategic partnerships, and to build a strong leads and referral exchange network.
Over the past five years, Greater Irvine Chamber Leads Groups have collectively earned roughly $200 million in closed referred business. The year-over-year success of the Leads Groups is in large part due to the commitment and guidance provided by leaders in each of the groups. Group leaders are selected for one fiscal year term through nominations reviewed by the steering committee (comprised of one representative from each group) and appointed by Greater Irvine Chamber executives. Individuals in good standing in accordance with Leads Groups rules and the Greater Irvine Chamber Member Code of Conduct are eligible for nomination each fiscal year.
Meet the Leads Groups 2023-2024 Leadership Teams:
1st & 3rd Tuesday Leads
Chair - Lauren Sweeney, Rise Up For You
Vice Chair - Lara Sinanian
Membership Chair - Jennifer Murphy, GreenTree Cleaning Services
Social Media Chair - Chris Wessels, IQ Risk Insurance Services, LLC
Steering Rep - Jason O'Donnell, O'Donnell Real Estate
1st & 3rd Am Wednesday Leads
Chair - Dr. Bob Robert Adamik, Robert Adamik and Associates, LLC
Vice Chair - Paul Wayburne
Membership Chair - Renae Brown, 2010 Office Furniture
Social Media Chair - Sam Karzi
Steering Rep - Joe Alvarez
1st & 3rd Wednesday Leads
Chair - Ricardo Leonardo
Vice Chair - Patty Hansen, Team One Accounting
Membership Chair - John Johnson, Kangen Water
Social Media Chair - Rebecca-Linh Rodgers, Rebecca-Linh Rodgers | Headshot + Portrait Photographer
Steering Rep - Bruce Greenberg
2nd & 4th Thursday Leads
Chair - Vismay Shah, Cube Accounting Solutions Inc.
Vice Chair - Marla Noel
Membership Chair - Dylan Bennis
Social Media Chair - Melanie Luong, the Alliance
Steering Rep - Bob Davis
2nd & 4th Monday Leads
Chair - David Donnelly, Gecko Hospitality
Vice Chair - Jonathan Wojtanowicz, Systematic Inquiry Group
Membership Chair - Lisa Mailhot, Whitestone Home Collection
Social Media Chair - Jeffrey Mena, JMena Insurance
Steering Rep - John Styskal, Kinley & Styskal
1st & 3rd Thursday
Chair - Helen Woo
Vice Chair - Kevin Lee, Zest in a Bowl
Membership Chair - Suzanna Rasmussen
Social Media Chair - Xiomara Escobar, The Diva Wears Pink
Steering Rep - Alden Burke
Learn More About Leads Groups and See Group Rosters
For more information and to become involved in a Leads Group, contact Dinh Ta.
