Names in the News

Gary Macrides Named 2023 Ambassador of the Year

Pictured from left to right (back row): Rita Tayenaka, Ed Molina, Thomas Lotts, Lacy Robertson, Gary Macrides, Anna Dickinson, Mary Rampone, Sue Turner, Ron Pascual, Shirley Tenger, Peter Tenger, and Tony Faulkner. Pictured from left to right (front row): Dirissy Doan, Jeannie Luong, and Nelson Coburn

The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce inducted its 2024 Board of Directors and recognized the 2023 Ambassador, Citizen, Nonprofit, and Business of the Year at its annual awards night on January 24 at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point. Congratulations to OCR Past President Gary Macrides for being honored as 2023 Ambassador of the Year!

VNARP Southern California Installs 2024 Board of Directors

Pictured from left to right: Phuong Diep, VNARP Southern California Vice President and OCR Director Van Gordon, Debra Shrider, OCR Director Mary Rampone, VNARP Southern California Past President Mindy Luong, OCR Director Lisa Dunn, Alondra Valdivia, and Cindy Luckett

Orange County REALTORS® members attended the VNARP Southern California’s 2024 Board of Directors Installation on February 1, 2024 at Saigon Grand Center in Fountain Valley.

Bryan Ahn Elected 2026 AREAA National President

Congratulations to Bryan Ahn who will take the helm as President of AREAA National in 2026. Bryan is an involved Affiliate member and facilitates our North Marketing Meeting & Preview every Wednesday in Irvine. In 2017, he served as President of the AREAA Orange County Chapter.

Moulton Niguel Awarded $10.3 Million Federal Grant

Moulton Niguel Water District is thrilled to announce a $10.3 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administered by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) that will replace nearly two miles of sewer force mains located in Laguna Niguel Regional Park.

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Tonianne Southron, Coast to Canyon Real Estate

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Mary Jane Cambria, Cambria Real Estate

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