Greater Irvine Chamber Welcomes New Leads Groups Leadership and Group Options, Providing Additional Opportunities for Business Success

Leads Groups participants are among 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 Greater Irvine economy by positively impacting business growth in the region.

Each Leads Group comprises 25-30 individuals who meet twice monthly in non-competing industries. They provide each other opportunities to improve recruiting and selling techniques, presentation skills, strategic partnerships, and a strong leads and referral exchange network.

Since the program began ten years ago, Greater Irvine Chamber Leads Groups have collectively earned roughly $280 million in closed referred business. The year-over-year success of the Leads Groups is largely due to the commitment and guidance provided by leaders in each group. 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 by Leads Groups rules and the Greater Irvine Chamber Member Code of Conduct are eligible for nomination each fiscal year.

Meet the Leads Groups 2024-2025 Leadership Teams:

 

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Chair: Ray Ferrari
Vice Chair: Emma Chu
Membership Chair: Behzad Faridnia
Social Media Chair: James Gleason
Steering Committee Representative: Bruce Greenberg

 

2nd & 4th Mondays, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Chair: Jack Styskal
Vice Chair: Michael Scherer
Membership Chair: Liane Donati
Social Media Chair: Carey Kasper
Steering Committee Representative: Jorge Mora

 

New Time! 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Chair: Safa Movassaghi
Vice Chair: Dusty Lloyd
Membership Chair: Soonie Stoops
Social Media Chair: Navid Goharian
Steering Committee Representative: Robert Davis

 

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Chair: Josh Graves
Vice Chair: Lara Sinanian
Social media Chair: Matt Brunk
Membership Chair: Patrice Sorokin
Steering Committee Representative: Jason O'Donnell

 

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Chair: Renae Brown
Vice Chair: Joe Alvarez
Membership Chair: Sarah Chavez
Social Media Chair: Sam Kurd
Steering Committee Representative: Joe Alvarez

 

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Chair: Suzanna Rasmussen
Vice Chair: Patrick Dyas
Membership Chair: Trevor Gladych
Social Media Chair: Jocelyn Ruiz
Steering Committee Representative: Helen Woo

 

Chamber Staff: Dinh Ta

Unlike groups with scheduled meetings, this is an unstructured opportunity for Leads Group members who refer new members to the Greater Irvine Chamber to receive closed business referral credits applied to their Leads Group recorded activity. The referring member also receives a complimentary Networkers Luncheon admission.

 

1st & 3rd Fridays, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.

This group will launch on Friday, Aug. 2, and will meet virtually only. Its leadership will be announced after it launches.

 

 

For more information and to become involved in a Leads Group, contact Dinh Ta.