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With the ever changing economy and environment, companies have
learned to adapt and find new ways to conduct and manage their business.
Meet the leaders of our community that are spearheading these initiatives.
Immerse yourself and explore green business opportunities and
sustainability techniques from leading industry professionals at
our first APEX networking mixer in Orange County of 2009.

Thursday / March 5th / 6:30-9PM

Flight OC
8082 Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

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Some of our spotlight VIPs include:

Rajeev Kapur, Greenwala, Inc.
Yong Nam, HPA, Inc.
Elsa Yasukawa, YCC International, LLP
Jimmy Chiang, Way Basics
Irene Chiang, Way Basics
Larry Sun, TKSC Engineering
Stephen Chu, Flight OC

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Rajeev Kapur, Greenwala, Inc.
Rajeev Kapur is a passionate, inclusive leader and accomplished change agent who orchestrates transformations in start-up, turnaround and high-growth businesses. He accomplishes this by recruiting and inspiring high-performing multinational teams, and creates a climate that liberates both individual and collective talents. He left a successful position as President of SmartLabs Inc., to follow his passion to teach and encourage the average person to become green. He conceived Greenwala in early 2008 as a vehicle to counteract the negativity that surrounds environmental issues. Kapur then rallied the support of seasoned entrepreneurs and attracted a core group of co-founders to start-up the company in April of 2008.

As President of SmartLabs, a leading electronic home automation company, Kapur was recruited to build strategic sales and marketing capability. During his tenure, Kapur successfully championed and led major corporate restructuring and built SmartLabs into one of OC Metro’s Top 10 Best Places to Work in Orange County.

As General Manager of Dell South Asia, Kapur maintained full operating, financial, strategic and P&L responsibility for $400 million computer systems business across the region, including Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Thailand, all Southeast Asia countries. He delivered strategies and tactics that increased annual revenues by 24 percent and operating income by 71 percent. Kapur is credited with developing and implementing a comprehensive Regional Business Plan that set clear business direction, identified growth opportunities and spending priorities, and integrated annual operating plans with Dell’s global vision. He also served as Director of Sales and Marketing for Dell in China from 2000-2002 where he was responsible for implementing the company’s direct-to-market business model.

Kapur contributes his time to the community, as a member of the Young Presidents Organization, appointee to the City of Irvine Green Ribbon Environmental Committee and is currently on the board of the non-profit Project Tomorrow.

Kapur earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from Cal State Fullerton.

Yong Nam, AIA, LEED AP
President/Partner, HPA

Yong joined the HPA team in 1993 as a project manager and became a parter in 2000.  As president of HPA, Inc., Yong is responsible for the day-to-day operations of overseeing projects and managing clients.  Combining his strong engineering background with architecture, he has designed and programmed over 100 million square feet of faculties and has planned over 20,000 acres of land.  Yong graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1987 with a BS in Engineering and in 1991 with a BA in Architecture.

"Work smarter and harder. No matter which industry you are in, you have to pay your dues, specially in this tough environment."

(LEED AP = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional)

Elsa Yasukawa, YCC International, LLP
Ms. Yasukawa has more than twenty five years of experience in the fields of architecture, planning and education. She holds a Master in Architecture and Urban Planning from the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. Her portfolio includes projects in North America, South America and Europe. She is presently working on various LEED registered projects and her portfolio also includes Strategic Services for Sustainable Business Development.

Professional Memberships
Licensed Architect, Argentina
American Institute of Architects, International Associate, USA
U.S. Green Building Council LEED™ Accredited Professional, USA

Academic Involvement
She has taught architectural design as Faculty of the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba in Argentina. She is currently a Professor at Cal State Fullerton (CSFU) in their Green Building Certificate Program and at the University California Irvine (UCI) in their Sustainability Leadership Certificate Program. She is also LEED Faculty for the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

USGBC /WorldGBC/AGBC/EGBC/Affiliation Involvement
Ms Yasukawa was one of the Founders of the United States Green Building Council‐Orange County Chapter in 2003 and is presently serving as the Chair in the Advisory Council and as the Education Chair for the Chapter. She is the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Special Representative for Latin America, a Founding Member of the Argentina Green Building Council (AGBC) and an Advisory Board Member of the Egyptian Green Building Council (EGBC).

She is also the Liaison in Argentina for Lift Kids, a non‐profit organization working all over the world on sustainable villages.

Jimmy Chiang, Way Basics
CEO, Way Basics
Previous Experience: Vice President of Business Development at Winplus North America
Educational Background: Carnegie Mellon University B.S. & MBA

"Be passionate about design and consumer products."

Irene Chiang, Way Basics
Vice President of Sales, Way Basics
Previous Experience: Sales Manager at Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa & Group Sales Manager at Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
Educational Background: University of California, Santa Barbara B.A.

"Customer service is key."

Larry Sun, TKSC Engineering

For over 23 years Larry Sun has been a vital part of carrying on the core values that have made TKSC a successful firm. Being involved in nearly all of our major market segments has helped Larry develop a keen awareness of client and project requirements, with a focus on details that make a project successful. As the first LEED Accredited professional in the firm, Larry recognizes the critical nature of mechanical systems in supporting sustainable project goals, and enjoys the collaborative process in achieving these.

Larry was named an Associate in 1993 and promoted to Senior Associate in 1996. Since becoming a Principal in 1998 he has helped guide the firm toward continued success. Understanding the need to remain an active participant in the HVAC Industry, both locally and nationally, Larry has served in numerous positions within ASHRAE and also serves as Co-Chairman of the HVAC Industry Advisory Board at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering - 1985
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, California

Registrations:

Registered Professional Engineer in California 1988 #25633, Virginia, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Texas & Colorado
LEED Accredited Professional

Professional Affiliations:

ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
 •  Student Activities Grass Roots Committee - Chairman
 •  Region X - Vice Chairman Student Activities
 •  TC-4.1 - Load Calculation Data and Procedures -Vice Chairman & Chairman
 •  Historical Committee - Member
 •  Young Engineers in ASHRAE - Chairman
 •  Conferences & Expositions Transitions Committee
APEC - Automated Procedures for Engineering Consultants
Asian American Architects & Engineers (Aaa/e) - Member
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo HVAC Industry Advisory Board - Chairman

Tami Bui, Southern California Edison

Tami Bui is a Local Public Affairs Region Manager at Southern California Edison where she manages the local interface with the cities of Cypress, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Stanton, andWestminster.

With a varied background working on legislative policy and community outreach, Tami has worked for several California Legislators, including Senate Pro Tem Don Perata, Senator Lou Correa, and Senator Tom Torlakson, and former state Assembly Member Judy Chu, now the vice chair of the California State Board of Equalization. 

Tami is professionally and personally active in civic and community organizations.  She currently serves on the boards of the Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, where she is on their Executive and Advisory Committee for the Civic Leadership Institute.   She also serves on the Board of Directors for MOMs of Orange County, Golden West College Foundation, Cypress College Foundation, and Chambers of Commerce for Los Alamitos and Huntington Beach.  She is also the Vice President of the Board for the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA) and a Board Member of the Vietnamese American Community Ambassadors (VAC) at UC Irvine Alumni Association.  Additionally, Tami is active at her Church in the Marketing Committee at Santa Clara de Asis in Yorba Linda. 

Tami graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine, in the Honors program in Political Science.

Also meet the owner of Flight, Stephen Chu!
Named one of 40 Under 40 OC's Most Successful Young Entrepreneurs and Execs

http://www.flightoc.com

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