alumni business directory

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Accounting / Certified Public Accountants
Name and Class Year: Richard Bonilla, 1980
Title:  
Business Name: Richard Bonilla, MBA
Type of Business:  
Business Address: 201 Cheyenne Drive
City: Berthoud
State: Colorado
Zip: 80513
Business Phone: (970) 532-0615
Business Fax: (970) 532-0615
Business E-mail: richard@bonilla.com
Web Site: www.richard.bonilla.com
Brief Business Description: Tax, accounting, financial planning, cost accounting, DCAA and Government systems.
 
Name and Class Year: Constance Coughlan, 1986
Title: CPA
Business Name: Constance Coughlan, CPA
Type of Business: Certified Public Accountant
Business Address: 525 Lincon Avenue
City: Napa
State: California
Zip: 94558
Business Phone: (707) 255-0677
Business Fax: (707) 255-0687
Business E-mail: constance@mccoughlan.com
Web Site: www.mccoughlan.com
Brief Business Description: Auditing and other financial reporting for business. Business strategy consulting. Business taxation. AICPA Peer Review for CPA firms. California and Hawaii.
 
Name and Class Year: Jennifer Max, 2002
Title:  
Business Name: Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co., LLP
Type of Business: Accounting
Business Address: 14275 Golf Course Drive, Ste. 300
City: Baxter
State: MN
Zip: 56425
Business Phone: (218) 825-2915
Business Fax: (218) 828-9503
Business E-mail: jmax@larsonallen.com
Web Site: www.larsonallen.com
Brief Business Description: Audit + attestation, tax, consulting & advisory, financial planning services.
 
Name and Class Year: Michael Smith, 1996
Title: CPA and Notary Public
Business Name: Wilson Markle Stuckey Hardesty & Bott
Type of Business: Certified Public Accountants
Business Address: 101 Larkspur Landing Circle, Suite 200
City: Larkspur
State: California
Zip: 94939
Business Phone: (415) 925-1120 ext: 111
Business Fax: (415) 925-1140
Business E-mail: michaelsmith@wmshb.com
Web Site: www.wmshb.com
Brief Business Description: Audit: Small businesses, Non-Profit Organizations and Deferred Compensation Plans. Tax: Individual, Corporate, Partnership, LLP / LLC Trusts and Estates. Consulting: Business and Tax. Planning: Financial and Estate.
   
Business Services
Dwayne Cox, 1993
Name and Class Year:
Title: Business Coach
Business Name: Dwayne Cox Business Coaching
Type of Business: Business Services
Business Address: P.O. Box 321
City: Windsor
State: California
Zip: 95492
Business Phone: (707) 837-8132
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail:  
Web Site: www.dwaynecox.com
Brief Business Description: Evoking excellence in others and being a catalyst for our mutual success is what my life is all about.
   
Name and Class Year Aimee Kircher, SPHR, 1991
Title Principal / HR Consultant
Business Name North Bay Human Resources Consulting
Type of Business HR Consulting
Business Address P.O. Box 5227
City Santa Rosa
State California
Zip 95402
Business Phone (707) 272-2266
Business E-mail aimeekircher@comcast.net
Web site  
Brief Business Description Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Employee Relations & Investigations, Compliance & Employment Law, Policies & Procedures Development, Workforce Planning, Employment & Recruiting, Training & Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits Administration.
   
Name and Class Year Cynthia Heather Stringer, 1994
Title Business Consultant and Coach
Business Name Succes By Design
Type of Business Corporate training, coaching and seminars
Business Address 1275 Fourth Street, Ste 180
City Santa Rosa
State California
Zip 95404
Business Phone (707) 829-2114
Business E-mail cynthia@successbydesign.net
Web site www.successbydesign.net
Brief Business Description Provides corporate training, coaching, and seminars to corporations, executives, and professionals. Assists individuals manage career plans and bring more satisfaction to life.
 
Education
Name and Class Year: Lindsay Beth Cathcart, 2005
Title:  
Business Name: Sacramento Office of Education
Type of Business: Education
Business Address:  
City: Sacramento
State: California
Zip: 95826
Business Phone: (916) 228-2565
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail: lcathcart@scoe.net
Web Site: www.scoe.net
Brief Business Description:  

 

 

 
Financial Services and Investing
Name and Class Year: Dustin G. Buck, 2004
Title:  
Business Name: Edward Jones Investments
Type of Business: Financial Services and Investing
Business Address: 4363 Hazel Avenue, Suite 5
City: Fair Oaks
State: California
Zip: 95628
Business Phone: (916) 965-1469
Business Fax: (877) 222-0224
Business E-mail: dustingbuck@aol.com
Web Site: www.edwardjones.com
Brief Business Description: I work face-to-face with clients to plan for retirement using their serious money. I offer free consultations to look at 401k rollovers, college savings plans, and anything else to solve individuals’ and small business owners’ financial needs.
   
Name and Class Year: Brian S. Rambo, 2004
Title: Financial Advisor
Business Name: Edward Jones Investments
Type of Business: Financial Services
Business Address: 5150 Fair Oaks Blvd.
City: Carmichael
State: California
Zip: 95608
Business Phone: (916) 480-0919
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail:  
Web Site: www.edwardjones.com
Brief Business Description: I help investors of all sizes build balanced portfolios for wealth accumulation.
   
Name and Class Year: Fred Rappoport, 1986
Title:  
Business Name: Forthcoming Finances
Type of Business: Financial Recovery
Business Address: P.O. Box 4249
City: West Hills
State: California
Zip: 91308
Business Phone: (818) 887-3174
Business Fax: (818) 883-1048
Business E-mail: frthcmfinanc@earthlink.net
Web Site:  
Brief Business Description: We help companies and businesses recover receivables due to them for services rendered.
   
Name and Class Year: Jeffrey B. Snyder, 1992
Title: CFS, Vice President Regional Manager
Business Name: TD Waterhouse
Type of Business: Investments
Business Address: 200 Pringle Avenue, Suite 100
City: Walnut Creek
State: California
Zip: 94596
Business Phone: (800) 934-4448, Option 8, Ext. 81535
Cell: (201) 562-3297
Business Fax: (925) 944-9797
Business E-mail:  
Web Site: tdwaterhouse.com
Brief Business Description:  
   
Name and Class Year: Forest Hayes, 1992
Title: Senior Vice President & CFO
Business Name: Norlarco Credit Union
Type of Business:  
Business Address: 2545 Research Boulevard
City: Fort Collins
State: Colorado
Zip: 80526
Business Phone: (970) 416-5106
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail: fhayes@norlarco.com
Web Site: http://www.norlarco.com
Brief Business Description: Norlarco is a $300 million credit union consisting of 100FTE situated in Northern Colorado providing financial services to 45,000 members.
   
Intercollegiate Athletics
Name and Class Year: Bill Fusco, Associate
Title: Director of Athletics
Business Name: Sonoma State University
Type of Business: Intercollegiate Athletics
Business Address: 1801 E. Cotati Avenue
City: Rohnert Park
State: California
Zip: 94928
Business Phone: (707) 664.2639
Business Fax: (707) 664.4104
Business E-mail: bill.fusco@sonoma.edu
Web Site: http://www.sonomaseawolves.com
Brief Business Description: Intercollegiate athletics program with sponsorship and marketing opportunities through SSU Athletics.
   
Law
Name and Class Year: Eric J. Carlson, 2001
Title: Attorney at Law
Business Name:  
Type of Business:  
Business Address: P.O. Box 3612
City: Santa Rosa
State: California
Zip: 95402
Business Phone: (707) 921-7222
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail: attorney@ejcarlson.com
Web Site: ejcarlson.com
Brief Business Description:  
 
Name and Class Year: John B. Palley, 1991
Title:
Business Name: Johnson, Fort, Meissner, Joseph and Palley
Type of Business: Attorney / Law
Business Address: 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108
City: Sacramento
State: California
Zip: 95815
Business Phone: (916) 920-5983
Business Fax: (916) 920-9379
Business E-mail: palleyj@jfmjlaw.com
Web Site: www.jfmjlaw.com
Brief Business Description: Sacramento based law firm serving all of California in areas of estate planning, probate and business law. It would be my honor to help fellow SSU alums, so please contact me if I can help!
 
 
Marketing / Public Relations / Advertising
Name and Class Year: Robert J. Akins, Jr., 1985
Title:  
Business Name: Akins/Berry Communications, Inc.
Type of Business: Marketing / Public Relations / Advertising
Business Address: P.O. Box 1756
City: Sebastopol
State: California
Zip: 95473
Business Phone: (707) 887-1361
Business Fax: (707) 887-1341
Business E-mail: rob@akinsberry.com
Web Site: www.akinsberry.com
Brief Business Description: Akins/Berry Communications is a full-service creative team specializing in marketing, public relations, advertising, graphic design and packaging. We have created award-winning campaigns for the travel, hospitality, consumer goods, food & wine, non-profit, business-to-business and luxury retail markets.
 
 
Name and Class Year: Jennifer Ramstad, 1998
Title: Marketing Manager
Business Name: Weetabix North America
Type of Business: Natural Foods Manufacturer
Business Address: 3900 Cypress Drive
City: Petaluma
State: CA
Zip: 94954
Business Phone: (707) 765.2273
Business Fax: (707) 765.2927
Business E-mail: info@barbarasbakery.com
Web Site: http://www.weetabixusa.com
Brief Business Description: Natural foods manufacturer of cereals, cookies, crackers, bars and snacks. Brands include Weetabix, Alpen, Barbara's Bakery, Puffins, and Nature's Choice.
 
 
Name and Class Year: Alex Rollin, 2001
Title: Principal
Business Name: Peer Producers, LLC
Type of Business:  
Business Address: 6030 Daybreak Circle
Suite A150 #161
City: Clarksville
State: Maryland
Zip: 21029
Business Phone: (410) 531-0495
Business Fax: (866) 895-2755
Business E-mail: alex.rollin@peerproducers.com
Web Site: http://www.peerproducers.com
Brief Business Description: Peer Producers is a new media company dedicated to making it easy for people doing great things to get noticed while they are doing it. Advertising, yes, media, yes, publicity, yes... but most importantly, new business strategies for a new business environment. Not just hip... necessary.
 
   
Medical Services
Name and Class Year: JoAnna Blanding-Koskinen, 1997
Title: Executive Director
Business Name: Hepatitis C Multicultural Outreach
Type of Business: Medical Services
Business Address: 10515 Blue Ridge Blvd. Suite 207
City: Kansas City
State: Missouri
Zip: 64134
Business Phone: (816) 767-8472
Business Fax: (816) 767-8838
Business E-mail: execdir@hepcmo
Web Site: www.hepcmo.org
Brief Business Description: Services to those affected by the Hepatitis C virus. Screening, testing, counseling for HBV, HCV, HIV, and STDs. Train the trainer programs for medical professionals and community leaders.
 
Name and Class Year: Dr. Drew Simmons, D.C., 1992
Title: Doctor of Chiropractic
Business Name: Drew Simmons, D.C.
Type of Business: Chiropractic
Business Address: 331 East Cotati Avenue
City: Cotati
State: California
Zip: 64931
Business Phone: (707) 494-9998
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail:  
Web Site:  
Brief Business Description: Holistic healthcare. Writer, doctor with special interest in nutrition pathology.
 
Mortgage
Name and Class Year: Lindee Reese, 1982
Title:  
Business Name: Fountain Grove Mortgage
Type of Business: Mortgage
Business Address: 3883 Airway Drive, Suite 120
City: Santa Rosa
State: California
Zip: 95403
Business Phone: (707) 292-7253
Business Fax: (707) 794-8519
Business E-mail: lreese@sonic.net
Web Site: www.fountaingrovemortgage.com
Brief Business Description: I began my real estate career in 1989, and during the 10 years I spent helping people buy and sell property I developed a passion for the financial side of the business. After apprenticing with a successful mortgage broker in Sonoma County I was given the opportunity to work for a major, national mortgage bank, originating loans throughout the United States. In 2002 I was honored with the prestigious "Excellence in Customer Service" award for my branch. I continue to excel in customer service as a banker and broker for Fountain Grove Mortgage. My business has grown through personal referrals from satisfied clients throughout California. They know they can count on me to give them honest, ethical advice and to be with them every step of the way for all of their real estate financing needs.
 
   
Non-Profit
Name and Class Year: Kevin, 1997
Title:  
Business Name: MK Builders
Type of Business:  
Business Address: 20 Verdad Way
City: Novato
State: California
Zip: 94945
Business Phone: (415) 215-0806
Business Fax: (415) 892-6835
Business E-mail: kevin@mkbuilders.net
Web Site:  
Brief Business Description: I work in the non-profit sector of Senior Housing and Senior Care. My passion is insuring ALL seniors recieve appropriate housing and care. My drive is to create an environment within retirement communities that allow Lesbien, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Trans-Gender (LGBT) Seniors to live without fear of exclusion from activities or denial of care and services.
 
Name and Class Year: Dawn Marie Carlson, 1985
Title: Development Officer
Business Name: Easter Seals Northern California
Type of Business: Disability programs and services
Business Address: 20 Pimentel Court, Suite A-1
City: Novato
State: California
Zip: 94949
Business Phone: (415) 382.7450, ext 22
Business Fax: (415) 382.7457
Business E-mail: dcarlson@noca.easterseals.com
Web Site: www.noca.easterseals.com
Brief Business Description: Easter Seals Northern California provides programs and services for children and adults with disabilities to gain the skills, access and support they need to reach their full potential.
 
Psychotherapy
Name and Class Year: Carrie Cheadle, 1997 (formerly: Carrie Jackson)
Title:  
Business Name:  
Type of Business: Sport Psychology Consultant
Business Address:  
City:  
State:  
Zip:  
Business Phone: (707) 338-0854
Business Fax: (707) 664-9196
Business E-mail: performingedge@mindspring.com
Web Site: www.carriecheadle.com
Brief Business Description: I am a sport psychology and sport performance consultant. I have a private practice consulting with individual athletes, teams and coaches, helping to improve performance through increasing self-awareness and strengthening mental skills.
 
 
Name and Class Year: Peter H. Coster, MFT, Associate Member
Title:  
Business Name: Center for Psychotherapy and Spirituality
Type of Business: Psychotherapy and Counseling
Business Address:  
City: Offices in Berkeley and Sonoma Valley
State: California
Zip: 94709
Business Phone: (707) 228.5508 or (510) 548.1713
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail: psycheandspirit@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.centerforpsycheandspirit.com
Brief Business Description: Counseling and psychological services including psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. Groups, workshops, and retreats as-well-as professional training and consultation services. Specializes in a variety of approaches to treat the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
 
   
Real Estate
Name and Class Year: Candi Desch, 1975
Title: Realtor
Business Name: Century 21 Classic Properties
Type of Business: Real Estate
Business Address: 6601 Commerce Blvd.
City: Rohnert Park
State: California
Zip: 94928
Business Phone: (707) 588-5410
Business Fax: (707) 584-0469
Business E-mail: c21candi@realtour.com
Web Site:  
Brief Business Description: Residential real estate sales and property management.
 
Name and Class Year: Mark A. Heller, 1981
Title: Broker Associate
Business Name: Hurd Real Estate
Type of Business: Real Estate
Business Address: 1401 Fourth Street
City: Santa Rosa
State: California
Zip: 95404
Business Phone: (707) 636-1602
Business Fax: (707) 523-4489
Business E-mail: markheller@hurdrealestate.com
Web Site: www.hurdrealestate.com
Brief Business Description: Residential and Income Property. Custom Buy/Sell strategies. 1031 Exchanges. Trustee and Short Sales. Market Analysis. Bilingual. Referrals to lenders, handymen, etc. Discounted fees to SSU Alumni.
 
 
Name and Class Year: Sally Kraft, 1993
Title:  
Business Name: Mortgage Professionals
Type of Business: Real Estate / Mortgage
Business Address: 5980 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 107
City: Pleasanton
State: California
Zip: 94588
Business Phone: (925) 227-8510
Business Fax: (925) 227-8515
Business E-mail: sally@sallykraft.com
Web Site: www.sallykraft.com
Brief Business Description: Sally provides residential mortgages for first time, move-up, and vacation home buyers. She also specializes in helping her clients realize substantial savings and additional investment opportunities through refinancing their current mortgages. She has recently added commercial equity lines of credit to her portfolio of available products. Call today!
 
 
Name and Class Year: Carolyn Metz, 1986
Title: Realtor
Business Name: Frank Howard Allen Realtors
Type of Business: Real Estate
Business Address: 460 Mission Blvd.
City: Santa Rosa
State: California
Zip: 95409
Business Phone: (707) 537-2369
Business Fax: (707) 337-7427
Business E-mail: cmetz@fhallen.com
Web Site:  
Brief Business Description: Buy, sell residential real estate in Sonoma County.
 
Name and Class Year: Karen Shimizu , 2006
Title:  
Business Name: Shimizu Consulting
Type of Business: Real Estate Consulting
Business Address: P.O. Box 1874
City: Windsor
State: California
Zip: 95492
Business Phone: (707) 837-9922
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail: kshimizu@comcast.net
Web Site:  
Brief Business Description: I provide affordable housing services to city housing and redevelopment agencies.
   
Retail
Name and Class Year: Gary Gannon, 1993
Title: Owner
Business Name: Black Market Condiment Company
Type of Business:  
Business Address: 779 Oxen Street
City: Paso Robles
State: California
Zip: 93446
Business Phone: (805) 226-8489
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail: gary@originalblackmarketbrand.com
Web Site: www.originalblackmarketbrand.com
Brief Business Description: Black Market Condiment Company produces and distributes gourmet condiment products under the Original Black Market Brand label. Products include hot pepper sauces, dry rubs, grilling sauces, wet rubs, grilling sprays and a variety of other unique and lip-smacking creations.
 
Name and Class Year: Saralee Sky, 1987
Title:  
Business Name: Womb To Grow LLC
Type of Business: Retail Store - Internet Only
Business Address: 1403 19th Street
City: Bellingham
State: Washington
Zip: 98225
Business Phone: (866) 671-3679
Business Fax: (360) 733-8138
Business E-mail: saralee@babynut.com
Web Site: www.babynut.com
Brief Business Description: Babynut provides natural, organic and alternative products for pregnancy, adoption, childbirth, parenting, babies and toddlers.
 
Services
Name and Class Year: Colin Dreizin, 1996
Title: President and CEO
Business Name: Colinsworth Authentication
Type of Business: Authentication Services
Business Address: 100 W Buffalo Street, Suite 3D
City: Ithaca
State: New York
Zip: 14850
Business Phone: (877) 292-5828
Business Fax: (707) 581-2078
Business E-mail: support@colinsworth.com
Web Site: www.colinsworth.com
Brief Business Description: Colinsworth Authentication was founded in the spring of 2006 with the intent of protecting both consumers and sellers of luxury goods from the effects of fraud. The company is currently privately owned and financed. With offices in both California and New York, Colinsworth Authentication manages a prized network of expert jewelry appraisers across the country and is constantly working to refine their skills and add to its network. While Colinsworth Authentication currently offers service only for jewelry and watches, we are now working to finalize partnerships with experts in handbags, coins and other merchandise to further serve our customers.
 
Name and Class Year: Dave Peterson, Ph.D., 1976
Title: President
Business Name: Center for Social Science and Law
Type of Business: Psychological Services
Business Address: P.O. Box 2233
City: Sylacagua
State: Alabama
Zip: 35150
Business Phone: (256) 245-5415
Business Fax:  
Business E-mail: pete1248@bellsouth.net
Web Site:  
Brief Business Description: Providing expertise in Scientific and General Psychology to the legal community. This includes review of hospital records, psych. evals and assessment by institutions, research review, expert witness services, review of opening and closing arguments involving the behavioral sciences and similar services to law firms and courts.
 
Name and Class Year: Jane Vogel-Riley, ATR-BC, 2001
Title: Art Therapist
Business Name: Sonoma County Adult Youth Development (SCAYD)
Type of Business:  
Business Address: 7345 Burton Avenue
City: Rohnert Park
State: California
Zip: 94928
Business Phone: (707) 793-9030 EXT 115
Business Fax: (707) 793-9234
Business E-mail: JaneR@scayd.org
Web Site:  
Brief Business Description: Jane Vogel-Riley, M.A., ATR-BC is an Art Therapist / School Counselor, who currently serves youth populations, K-12, in mainstream, alternative and after-school settings, where she meets with individuals, small groups, and whole classes. She has experience working with veterans, parenting teens, and families in a clinical setting. Jane has over twenty-five years experience in the caring professions, and is a qualified teacher of two somatic fields of study: the work of F.M. Alexander (1979), and the work of Elsa Gindler (1984). Her work as a somatic educator and art therapist is enlivened by her trusting in process, and believing in discovery. She can be reached by email at rileyjfv@hotmail.com.
 
Sports
Name and Class Year: Carrie Cheadle, 1997 (formerly: Carrie Jackson)
Title:  
Business Name:  
Type of Business: Sport Psychology Consultant
Business Address:  
City:  
State:  
Zip:  
Business Phone: (707) 338-0854
Business Fax: (707) 664-9196
Business E-mail: performingedge@mindspring.com
Web Site: www.carriecheadle.com
Brief Business Description: I am a sport psychology and sport performance consultant. I have a private practice consulting with individual athletes, teams and coaches, helping to improve performance through increasing self-awareness and strengthening mental skills.
 
Travel
Name and Class Year: Francine James, 1981
Title: Owner
Business Name: Land and Air Travel
Type of Business:  
Business Address: 2010 Calvin Court
City: Duluth
State: Georgia
Zip: 30097
Business Phone: (404) 822-6168
Business Fax: (678) 473-0008
Business E-mail: francine.jones@landandairtavel.com
Web Site: www.landandairtravel.com
Brief Business Description: Land and Air Travel for all your travel needs. Online or personal service is available.

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