Omni La Costa Resort & Spa's A.J. Avoli, director of instruction, has been honored by Golf Digest's list of "Best Young Teachers in America." The list includes 40 instructors under the age of 40. Avoli, 33, has been honored each year since 2010.
"It is an honor that I would never take for granted," said Avoli, "It means the world to me. I am humbled to be held in such high regard alongside these tremendous golf professionals."
Veteran talent has joined West Steak and Seafood along with sister restaurant Bistro West in Carlsbad. Bobby Daitch joined West Steak and Seafood as the General Manager and Sommelier. Executive Chef David Abella has been chosen to lead in the kitchen.
"Joining an already popular restaurant with celebrated chef David Abella in the kitchen was an exciting decision," says Daitch. "Our goal is to make West Steak and Seafood the best steak house in San Diego with the highest level of hospitality and service with a fun twist. We want to make our guests feel as if they are dining in our own home and they are family."
"West is an amazing venue and is one of the best dining experiences in Northern San Diego," said Chef Abella. "I'm grateful to have a resource like the West farm where I can utilize the seasonal produce and am excited to put my own eclectic style on the cuisine which will be ever changing. I'm a customer oriented chef and enjoy giving the unexpected."
Over at the sister restaurant, Bistro West, Justin Stark brings his 18 years of restaurant experience and was hired as the General Manager.
"Joining the Bistro West team was an career changing moment for me," said Stark. "Bistro West's solid reputation in North County for authentic farm to table cuisine, with sourcing from its own 3-acre West Farm, fit perfectly with my passion for creative and evolving menus."
Hard work of three employees at the Grand Pacific Resorts, Inc. has been recognized by a national membership time-share association. The American Resort Development Association found that Lisa Wanzenried, vice president of marketing communications, and Renee Wagner, director of marketing were deserving of the registered resort professionals label and Amanda Dolan, general manager at Coronado Beach Resort received an Associated Resort Professional designation.
"As Chairman of ARDA's Education Committee I am well aware of the importance of nurturing our associate's career development," said Nigel Lobo, COO, Grand Pacific Resorts, Inc. "We are extremely proud of Lisa, Renee, and Amanda and are fortunate to have them on our leadership team. The awards are a testament to their hard work and professionalism."
Silvergate Bank announced the additions of Jeffrey Hurtik and Ted Pe?a.
Hurtik has joined Silvergate Bank as the executive vice president and chief information officer and will be responsible for oversight and updating of the Bank's information technology strategies, systems, operations, and information security. Pena has joined as vice president and manager of the Carlsbad office and will be responsible for all activities of the Silvergate Bank Carlsbad branch, with a strong focus on business development.
Recognition has been awarded to Larry Schallock, a member of the Tri-City Healthcare District Board of Trustees. As a retired hospital pharmacist and current board member of Tri-City Medical Center, Schallock received the prestigious 2014 Leadership in Governance Award by the California Hospital Association. The award recognizes the commitment to health care policies and issues.
"I am very honored to receive this recognition as our board strives to see our hospital and community health flourish," Schallock said. "With the teamwork from our board, I have used my leadership role to prioritize the medical center's financial growth and stability, strategic planning and support for the highest quality of care for the residents of our community."
After serving on the board of directors for the Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego since 2011, Paul Rowan, president and CEO of Rowan Electric, will serve as 2015 San Diego Chapter Board of Directors and Apprenticeship Training Trust, and Health Trust Chairman.
"During the lean years, it was teamwork and the willingness to work together that allowed our members to survive, and that same spirit will help our members thrive in 2015 as the economy picks up," said Rowan. "I look forward to working with the rest of the board and our members to provide the kind of support and advocacy along with advanced education that will help our members win work and be successful."
"It is an honor that I would never take for granted," said Avoli, "It means the world to me. I am humbled to be held in such high regard alongside these tremendous golf professionals."
Veteran talent has joined West Steak and Seafood along with sister restaurant Bistro West in Carlsbad. Bobby Daitch joined West Steak and Seafood as the General Manager and Sommelier. Executive Chef David Abella has been chosen to lead in the kitchen.
"Joining an already popular restaurant with celebrated chef David Abella in the kitchen was an exciting decision," says Daitch. "Our goal is to make West Steak and Seafood the best steak house in San Diego with the highest level of hospitality and service with a fun twist. We want to make our guests feel as if they are dining in our own home and they are family."
"West is an amazing venue and is one of the best dining experiences in Northern San Diego," said Chef Abella. "I'm grateful to have a resource like the West farm where I can utilize the seasonal produce and am excited to put my own eclectic style on the cuisine which will be ever changing. I'm a customer oriented chef and enjoy giving the unexpected."
Over at the sister restaurant, Bistro West, Justin Stark brings his 18 years of restaurant experience and was hired as the General Manager.
"Joining the Bistro West team was an career changing moment for me," said Stark. "Bistro West's solid reputation in North County for authentic farm to table cuisine, with sourcing from its own 3-acre West Farm, fit perfectly with my passion for creative and evolving menus."
Hard work of three employees at the Grand Pacific Resorts, Inc. has been recognized by a national membership time-share association. The American Resort Development Association found that Lisa Wanzenried, vice president of marketing communications, and Renee Wagner, director of marketing were deserving of the registered resort professionals label and Amanda Dolan, general manager at Coronado Beach Resort received an Associated Resort Professional designation.
"As Chairman of ARDA's Education Committee I am well aware of the importance of nurturing our associate's career development," said Nigel Lobo, COO, Grand Pacific Resorts, Inc. "We are extremely proud of Lisa, Renee, and Amanda and are fortunate to have them on our leadership team. The awards are a testament to their hard work and professionalism."
Silvergate Bank announced the additions of Jeffrey Hurtik and Ted Pe?a.
Hurtik has joined Silvergate Bank as the executive vice president and chief information officer and will be responsible for oversight and updating of the Bank's information technology strategies, systems, operations, and information security. Pena has joined as vice president and manager of the Carlsbad office and will be responsible for all activities of the Silvergate Bank Carlsbad branch, with a strong focus on business development.
Recognition has been awarded to Larry Schallock, a member of the Tri-City Healthcare District Board of Trustees. As a retired hospital pharmacist and current board member of Tri-City Medical Center, Schallock received the prestigious 2014 Leadership in Governance Award by the California Hospital Association. The award recognizes the commitment to health care policies and issues.
"I am very honored to receive this recognition as our board strives to see our hospital and community health flourish," Schallock said. "With the teamwork from our board, I have used my leadership role to prioritize the medical center's financial growth and stability, strategic planning and support for the highest quality of care for the residents of our community."
After serving on the board of directors for the Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego since 2011, Paul Rowan, president and CEO of Rowan Electric, will serve as 2015 San Diego Chapter Board of Directors and Apprenticeship Training Trust, and Health Trust Chairman.
"During the lean years, it was teamwork and the willingness to work together that allowed our members to survive, and that same spirit will help our members thrive in 2015 as the economy picks up," said Rowan. "I look forward to working with the rest of the board and our members to provide the kind of support and advocacy along with advanced education that will help our members win work and be successful."