Ambassadors

Trish Scholl  

I have been a Lincoln Chamber Ambassador for the past year and since January 2004 I have worked with the Scott Yuill State Farm Agency in Rocklin. I have 20 years experience with State Farm and I enjoy meeting potential clients with no obligation to help review Insurance and Financial Services needs. During this meeting we discuss how All the coverage's work together to determine the proper limits of coverage based upon needs and look for duplications or gaps in coverage. Most people who complete this review find the information provided very helpful in making informed decisions regardless of which carrier handles the policies.  Please feel free to contact me for your free 30 minute Comprehensive Risk Review and receive a Starbucks Coffee Card as our thank you for your time.  I truly enjoy being an Ambassador for the Lincoln Chamber and I look forward to meeting everyone at the Chamber events.  

Kimberly Davy

Kimberly Davy, owner of Kimberly Davy Insurance, moved to Lincoln in 2007 when her husband’s inspection project started on the Delta. They moved from Truckee, where she was a Farmers Insurance agent for three years selling personal lines and then decided to open a commercial insurance brokerage. Kimberly Davy Insurance supplies insurance for every type of business entity and offers an opportunity to make an impact for commercial clients in an economy that can be very challenging for the small business owner or the “new in business.”

Kimberly joined the Chamber and became an Ambassador to help others see the benefit the Chamber offers for their business growth. She believes that anyone can be a member and go to the Mixers, but taking on more responsibility allows room for contribution and insight.

Whether Kimberly and her husband are kayaking on the lake or riding their motorcycle thru the Valley, they appreciate the openness of Placer County. Their new house has a view of several wetlands with numerous birds/wildlife.

As well as being a business owner, and a Chamber Ambassador, the Davys’ will host a charity motorcycle event in Lincoln in October to benefit the Firefighters Burn Institute. Kimberly is looking forward to the coming years in the Chamber and in the community.

Becky Bell

River City bank is a full service bank. We are a bank dedicated to providing excellent customer service. River City Bank has been serving the local communities since 1973. The Lincoln branch opened in May, 2001. We received Business of the year award in 2001 and 2005. We were pleased to win in 4 categories in the inaugural Best of the Best Awards in 2006. In addition to products and services we provide, we are also actively involved in community events/services.

I have been employed with River City Bank since July, 2001. I enjoy being a Personal Banker and also an Ambassador with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. Our family moved here from Arizona over 5 years ago. Lincoln is a wonderful community. I am proud to represent the Chamber of Commerce and enjoy telling business owners about the chamber and the many benefits they will enjoy from joining and getting in volved in the community.
 

Melanie Bergevin

After growing up on a farm in North Dakota, graduating in a class of 17, moving to Boston, traveling the world, getting my pilots license and running like Forest Gump, I finally slowed down when I was hit by a car while running on the side of a road. While I was learning to walk again, it gave me plenty of time to think about fortunate I was and how I could help others. As an Edward Jones Investment Representative, I’m proud to offer life, health, long-term care insurance and quality investments to make your dreams come true.

Michael Ferreira

I started with Washington Mutual Bank in October of 1995 in the State of WA while I was finishing my Bachelor degree. Once I graduated I moved back to CA (born and raised in the Monterey Bay for 18 yrs) to the Sacramento region and was promoted to Management with WaMu in 1997. I have managed the Davis Office, Roseville Office and most recently opened the new Lincoln Office of WaMu. After 11+ yrs of service, I had an opportunity to join Countrywide Homes Loans in March of 06 as a Team Manager and Sr. Home Loan Consultant.

We are the nations largest Residential lender and I specialize in Purchase, Refi and Equity Lending.... I am a proud member of the Lincoln Chamber and live and work in the Lincoln Community. I have 3 kids and my wife Heather works for Countrywide also.

Harriet Garland

Born and raised in Salinas, CA. Met future husband, Chuck, in high school. Married 46 years ago. Spent two years in Germany when Chuck enlisted in the Army and we traveled throughout Europe. When finished with the Army we settled in San Jose, CA to start a new life and raise our family. Chuck was self employed for about 25 years and then went to work for State Farm. He retired from State Farm and then helped Harriet her AFLAC business on a part time basis. Harriet is self employed in the insurance industry and has represented AFLAC for the last 16 years.

We have two children, Lisa, residing in Roseville, and Leland, residing in Rocklin. We have two grandchildren, Heather, 16, and Brad, 15. Both Lisa and Leland are also independent agents representing AFLAC.

We wanted to retire in a small community and bought property in the “outskirts” of Lincoln by Camp Far West Lake about 6 years ago and built a home which we moved into 2-1/2 years ago. We went from the “concrete jungle” of the bay area to 10 acres in the country and absolutely love it. Even though Lincoln is growing it was still our best decision ever and we couldn’t find a better place to head into retirement.

Our hobbies are primarily gardening (Chuck more than me!!) and cooking. Our favorite past time is having home cooked get togethers with family and friends. We love entertaining and try to have different types of gatherings throughout the year.

Chuck is active in the Lincoln Rotary and we try to be involved in various projects throughout the city.

Barbara Lawrie

As founder and principal of BTL Designs, Barbara has been creating advertising, marketing and membership communications for associations and businesses in a wide range of industries. For over 30 years in the design and printing/publishing fields, she has been committed to designing and producing brochures, newsletters, flyers, magazines, books, programs, and direct mail campaigns, that clearly communicate her client’s message.

Past experience includes managing substantial annual design and printing budgets, directing fulfillment activities and supervising creative staff. Barbara has also won several awards with the yearly American Horse Publications competition as well as Employee of the Year and 15 Years of Creativity, Compassion and Commitment with her prior employer.

With clients describing Barbara as proficient, flexible and easy to work with, she has worked hard to find the right mix of copywriters, printers and other designers, to ensure that she and BTL Designs have the knowledge and creativity to meet any client’s needs.

Claire Luke

Claire was born in Vallejo, graduated from Sac State and taught in Sacramento.

Met Vern who was an Air Force Officer and after they were married they moved around the country on various assignments. They have two children and 3 grandsons and one more due in July.

She volunteered with the Red Cross, Thrift Shops, Schools and other places until she started working for a local Chamber of Commerce in Fairfax, VA. She served as the CEO of that chamber for 17 years and retired before moving back here to the CA area.

Claire believes in Chambers and in what they do for business, so volunteering with the Chamber in Lincoln seems natural. She keeps busy with the Chamber, and is on the Board for Rotary and for the Community Foundation of Lincoln.

Jean Lund

Lived in So Cal, San Fernando Valley, until my early thirties. Was an elementary school teacher. Moved to Grass Valley for the quality of life in the early eighties. Started the Grass Valley Trader in 1982. Sold the paper in 1985 to Brehm Communications; the company I still work for as GM of the Lincoln News Messenger. Started an Ambassador group for the Nevada County Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce in 1983. Received "Ambassador of the Year 1990." Served as a board member of the same chamber for 11 years. Was President in 1997. Was a Grass Valley Soroptimist for 16 years. Moved to Rocklin in 2000. Became GM of the Placer Herald and Lincoln News Messenger. Served as a Board member of the Rocklin chamber for 3 years and the Rocklin Rotary for the same. Became GM of the Lincoln News Messenger alone, as the area grew. Served as a Lincoln Rotarian for 2 years. Became Charter President of the new Soroptimist International of Lincoln. Serving a 2nd year in that capacity. Married to Bruce Morrisseau for the past two plus years and lived in Lincoln for 6 years. Love my job and the community.

Sparky Parker

Sparky transplanted herself from Pacifica, CA to Lincoln in February 2002. Her professional background is extensive and includes event management as well as event management consultation. Businesses offering Graphic Design services and professional framing tied very well into Sparky's artistic talents.

Volunteering is so vital to ones commitment to their community. Sparky was an appointed city commissioner for four years and served on many committees and boards which included The Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. She earned the Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award. She also produced and hosted two television shows, one Versatile Kitchen and the second Breakers, Explorin' the Stoke which was syndicated from Pacifica to Santa Cruz. Breakers focused on another of Sparky's passions, surfing. Her love of the outdoors and outdoor activities such as cross-country skiing, hiking, biking etc. are fueled by living in the wonderful city of Lincoln and exploring the surrounding areas.

Sparky is a realtor (a life long dream in action) and very proud to be part of the team at Pavilion Realty at 537 G Street, Suite B in Lincoln. She takes great delight in distributing her "promo" bookmarks with her original art reproduced on them. To learn more about "Realtor Sparky" please visit www.MovingToPlacerCounty.com, the Pavilion Realty website, or give her a call at (916) 521-2555.

Michael Rappa

Michael Rappa is a comprehensive financial planner for Principal Financial Group and a Registered Representative with Princor Financial Services Corporation. A graduate of Wayne State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He holds life and health licenses and variable insurance licenses in the states of California and Nevada.

Michael is also a professional public speaker. Using humor and entertaining magic, his Money Magic seminar makes learning about important financial matters delightful and fun.

Carol Smith

I am married ( Bill.) Two grown children (Nicolette and Frank.) We have lived in Lincoln over 3 years. I am Vice President of Marketing for Realty World in the finance department.
I am also a Rotarian.

Shalon Smith

In 1996 Shalon started with State Farm during High School where she completed a Senior Project on the Value of Life Insurance. She moved to Lincoln in 2000 with her husband, and purchased her first home and continued her education in the insurance and financial industry with Farmers Insurance. She earned her qualification in the Property & Casualty arena and obtained her Broker License for the State of California in 2001. In 2003, she earned her Life and Health Agent Licenses. Shalon continues to market and service all property & casualty insurance, health and life insurance plans for State Farm. She maintains a focused & advanced knowledge on helping businesses and families establish a proper financial plan with the use of customized Life Insurance Plans to protect their loved ones.

For the last two years, she has been the Life Specialist for Jerry Dizon’s State Farm Office located in the Old Rocklin House in downtown Rocklin. Shalon’s best asset is to listen to clients and customize a plan that best suites their needs, while focusing on our Mission Statement. Our Mission is to help our Clients protect the people they love, help protect their assets and help them become financially independent when they retire. Shalon is an exemplary agent for the Jerry Dizon’s State Farm Agency.

Michael F. Storz

I am a graduate of American River College and CSU Sacramento. I have been a banker for 27 years, a branch manager for 18 years with 2.5 years at River City Bank. I currently sit on the boards of Kiwanis, Lincoln Police Activities League and Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center. I also volunteer for Placer County Community Chaplaincy program, and Placer Adult Literacy Service.

James M. Webb

Distinguished career as an Architect in the San Francisco Bay Area, and in the Sacramento area, working with major award winning firms and in private practice. University of Arkansas School of Architecture Graduate B.A. and B. Arch. Real Estate Broker and Investor, Successful Small Business Owner and Entrepreneur. Active in community affairs and professional organizations. Married, four adult children and eight grandchildren.

Cynthia Weems

Cynthia Weems is an advertising consultant for the Lincoln News Messenger.
She has been in advertising for ten years. She loves working with small businesses. She is a great idea person and loves sketching out ad layouts and sharing marketing ideas.

She has also been a Chamber Ambassador for five different Chambers and loves working with the Lincoln Chamber to help small businesses learn about the value of joining the Chamber.

Roberto Moya

Born and raised in San Jose, California for 23 years of my life. At the age of 24 I was lucky enough to marry my wife Candy. We relocated to the Sacramento Area in 2001 to start our family of 2 daughters and 1 son, Candace, Johnette and Julian.

With our venture in relocation came an exciting career in the Mortgage Industry. I have been a Mortgage Advisor for the past 5 years and love it. Why do I love it?

I am very lucky in that I have one of the best jobs in the world. I get to help people structure their mortgage to create and preserve wealth for themselves and their families. Essentially, I love what I do because I get to help people.

“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” – Dale Carnegie