Vincent Biondo Jr. He served earlier as city attorney for Carlsbad, and in his private practice has specialized in representation of city governments and public agencies. His experience working with maquiladoras will enable the company to expand services to businesses in Mexico and Latin America. The firm also has added manager Dorothy McLin to its tax department. Anna Allee was honored as the San Diego Greater Chamber of Commerce's 1997 top producer. A marketing consultant and owner of Allee Marketing Solutions, Allee is a member of the Chamber Executive Club.
Peck specializes in personal and business tax consulting, planning and management.
Ortzman specializes in general audit and accounting services. The Lomas Santa Fe Group promoted Arleen Tavernier to v.p. of asset management, and Carl Hammond to v.p. of finance. Tavernier has more than 12 years of experience in loan processing. Hammond has been controller of the company for the past two years. Seven new board members are Laura Barton , Mandel Himelstein , Martha Howton , Eric Lodge , Gary Stephany , Winkfield Twyman Jr. , and Lei-Chala Wilson .