“I strive to preserve and further improve our community through ensuring the economic health of local businesses and commerce. Thank you to the Montrose Valley Chamber of Commerce for allowing me the opportunity to do so!”
Mike Thatcher
Best Version Media – La Cañada Flintridge Neighbors, La Crescenta Montrose Neighbors, Pasadena Neighbors West, Altadena Neighbors, Glendale Hills Living
“I am excited to help local businesses thrive and grow and achieve their dreams.
I’ve spent over 35 years here in the area and want to make sure every neighbor in La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose and Glendale knows what a treasure we have here in Montrose.”
Rita Avedisian
Financial Credit Journey
“I am excited to be part of Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber to give back and be involved in the community. I look forward to connecting with members of the community and helping small businesses in the local areas thrive.”
Chris Charles
Financial Services Professional
CA Ins. Lic. # 0K97183
C: 818.220.6700
Mission: to advocate for small businesses
Raffi Ashdjian
Glendale Area Schools Credit Union
Director of Marketing & Business Development
(818) 696-8107
rashdjian@gascu.org
www.gascu.org
Why I serve: Being on the Board of Directors for 2 years has groomed me for the next step of service to our business community. I am proud and honored to be the President of the Montrose~Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. Given the roster of our past presidents, I’ve got some big shoes to fill!
Mavil Aghadjanian
Executive Director
Contributing to the MVCC is a dream come true. It has all come back full circle, where I can now apply my passion for business and government to my hometown that gave me so much growing up. A thriving community listens to their members and I intend on being the voice for my generation that are just starting their families in our beloved Montrose.
Adam Franko
Branch Director
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
Adam has worked for the Y for 15 years, previously working at the Hollywood YMCA and the Gardena-Carson Family YMCA. He has a Bachelor’s in Managament, and an MBA from University of Phoenix and is currently in the process of obtaining a Doctorate Degree in Management. Adam is also a member of the La Cañada Kiwanis Club.
Trevor Marca
Director
“I’ve always been passionate about helping small businesses thrive, but as we come out of COVID-19, I believe coming together as a community to help our locally-owned businesses is more important than ever. I look forward to synergistically connecting businesses to each other, forming strategic community partnerships that are mutually beneficial, and referring business to locally-owned companies whenever possible. Through these efforts, we can ensure that our local businesses thrive in this new socio-economic landscape.”
Hilda Morovati
Director
“I’m looking forward to being a part of a local organization that promotes businesses in our own neighborhood by supporting each other grow and prosper. I’ve been a member of MVCC for more than 13 years and always appreciated the individuals on the board who made the mixers such a fun and rewarding event. Now it’s my turn to give back to my community and help the newer businesses experience the same warmth and welcome as I did.”
Kimberly Fraisse
Daniel Fraisse Insurance Agency “I am delighted to be a part of the MVCC. I look forward to helping the community grow and continue to thrive. Growing up here and seeing how supportive everyone is of one another is very special. “
Ryan Gahvaray
New York Life Agent
“The main reason why I decided to join MVCC was because I wanted to become more involved in my community. During my time here I will strive to deliver a positive impact on as many people in the community as possible.”
Hovik Mossessi
IT Consultant and Owner of Nettechy
I joined the Montrose Chamber of Commerce last December and offered to help with the Website updates and immediately got to work. I love to volunteer my time to any organization that needs it, and I’m looking forward to helping the chamber of commerce and the local businesses in our neighborhood to thrive.
Ambassador Program
Hovik Mossessi
IT Consultant and Owner of Nettechy
I joined the Montrose Chamber of Commerce last December and offered to help with the Website updates and immediately got to work. I love to volunteer my time to any organization that needs it, and I’m looking forward to helping the chamber of commerce and the local businesses in our neighborhood to thrive.
Sanjay Sharma
Loan Officer for New American Funding
“The majority of the small business owners are not fully aware of the advantages of joining the Chamber of Commerce, I am very excited to join the young, ambitious team of Montrose Chamber to help the local small business owner and the community. “
Nicole Schlueter
Real Estate Agent for Think Real Estate
” Montrose is the quaint town in the foothills above LA that no one knows about. When people visit, they discover its timeless feel and usually never leave, making it their forever home. I am excited to work for MVCC sharing the community and lifestyle Montrose has to offer.”
Molly Burke
” To me, community has always been very important and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with and support local businesses in a bigger way. Montrose is a special place and the MVCC is too.”
Sara Shahmoradian
Director
“I’m excited to be joining the Montrose-Verdugo Chamber as a way of giving back to the community that has done so much for me. I look forward to connecting with members of the community and ensuring that Montrose continues to thrive!”
