Top Orange County organizations join forces to support the Greater Irvine Chamber to bring together business leaders and the community for its inaugural Exemplars in Leadership event on Thursday, Sept. 4, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.
Supporting Exemplars in Leadership are Corporate Sponsor WeShare, Healthcare by UHSM (Unite Health Share Ministries); and Business Sponsors Cathworks, Inc., City of Hope Orange County, John Wayne Airport, and University of California, Irvine.
Sponsoring tables at the event are Allergan an AbbVie Company, Concordia University, Irvine, Hoag Health,Parker Aerospace, Southern California Edison, and Sunstone Management, Inc.
Join these companies as Scott Sherman, Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Ingram Micro, a leader in global information technology, delivers the keynote address focused on the event’s theme: What sets exceptional leaders apart—when they’re working in the same environment, playing by the same rules, and with the same resources as everyone else?
A dynamic panel discussion moderated by Greater Irvine Chamber President & CEO Dave Coffaro, will feature three outstanding CEOs:
- Tammy Cooper, CEO/CFO of Technologent, a women-owned, WBENC-certified, and global provider of Information Technology solutions and services for Fortune 1000 companies.
- John P. Keisler, CEO & Managing Partner of Sunstone Management Inc., a venture capital firm located in Southern California that invests in diverse early-stage technology startups through innovative public-private-partnerships that blend unique expertise across government, education, and private sectors.
- Wing Lam, Co-Founder/Owner of Wahoo’s, the popular restaurant known for its freshly made, Pacific-inspired tacos and casual beachy vibe, combining Asian, Mexican, and Californian influences to create a unique menu.
Plated lunch and complimentary parking at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., and access to top Orange County executives and decision makers are included with the price of admission.
Check-in and registration are 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. The program will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m.
Register before Aug. 22 to save up to $65!
Early Bird Registration (through Friday, Aug. 22):
- Greater Irvine Chamber Members - $155
- Non-Members - *$200
Regular Admission Registration (beginning Saturday, Aug. 23):
- Greater Irvine Chamber Members - $195
- Non-Members - *$250
At-the-Door Registration:
- Greater Irvine Chamber Members - $210
- Non-Members - *$265
*Apply $55 of your registration toward a new membership!
If you join the Greater Irvine Chamber within 30 days of the 2025 Exemplars in Leadership event, $55 from your registration fee will be credited toward a first-time, new membership. (One event offer may be applied per new membership.)
More Information / Registration
For information on becoming a sponsor for Exemplars in Leadership, contact events@irvinechamber.com.
