Members of the Week
Members of The Lincoln Club include elected officials and leaders in business, economics and politics.
Interact with this illustrious and influential group of caring citizens, who enjoy broad-based professional success and rise to the highest echelon of community enrichment, and you may feel compelled to join us.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18, 2024
NAME: Jeff Redondo
Email: jredondo@invictus-advisors.com
REFLECTIONS ON THE LINCOLN CLUB: “The Lincoln Club has given us the opportunity to engage with other business owners who have common interests. Additionally, we have had the ability to develop deeper relationships with local political leaders, create meaningful business connections and increase interactions with other like-minded, driven individuals looking to raise their bar on their personal and professional growth.” —Jeff Redondo
THE LINCOLN CLUB ROLES: Business Gold Member; Chairman's Advisory Council
BUSINESS, ROLE: Invictus Advisors, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
1041 Market St., Ste. 165, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 677-6512
Invictus Advisors
BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Invictus Advisors is a full-service accounting and tax firm that builds profits for companies through sound financial and business advice. The firm serves well-established businesses looking for new and creative ways to increase their profits through tax planning. By incorporating advanced tax strategy with the leadership team’s vast knowledge of financials, Invictus find additional opportunities for businesses to grow.
As a bilingual and bicultural firm with locations throughout Mexico, Invictus understands financial and legal issues on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. If you are a business owner looking for no-nonsense, direct business advice, Invictus Advisors can help you navigate the complexities of a binational strategy and improve your financial situation.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF THE LINCOLN CLUB: Invictus Advisors offers members of The Lincoln Club a free, 30-minute consultation with the firm’s CFO to review the member’s current business tax return and financials to provide additional insights into how to increase profits.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 28, 2024
NAME: Cory Schwarzschild
Email: cory.schwarzschild@insperity.com
REFLECTIONS ON THE LINCOLN CLUB: “I’ve enjoyed several benefits from my membership: networking with business professionals, meeting elected officials and candidates, opportunities to directly voice concerns to elected officials, insights and explanations on ballot measures, making friends with like-minded people and attending enjoyable and worthwhile events. The main reason I joined The Lincoln Club is for the fantastic networking opportunities the club offers. I’ve gained new clients, new friends, an expanded network and more business connections. For my line of work, it’s the best networking group in San Diego.” —Cory Schwarzschild
BUSINESS, ROLE: Insperity, Business Performance Advisor
11455 El Camino Real, c/o Insperity Ste. 100, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 523-7862
Insperity.com
BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Since 1986, Insperity has empowered more than 100,000 businesses by optimizing their workforce and handling the complexities of employment. With expert HR support and resources at a fraction of the cost, you can expect a significant return on investment, making it a smart choice for most businesses.
Insperity’s target customers are businesses looking to succeed by effectively managing their workforce. Through economies of scale and a shared-services model, we provide a comprehensive suite of services at lower costs. We help our clients build great company cultures, attract and retain talent, boost employee engagement and productivity, stay compliant and mitigate risk with the goal of long-term success and stability.
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR MEMBERS OF THE LINCOLN CLUB: Through Insperity, Cory Schwarschild presents members with two special offers:
• A generous loyalty rewards program for qualified introductions/referrals, regardless of whether they become clients.
• Discounted or waived enrollment fee for new clients — running through Q4, 2024.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
NAME: Tom Tamar
Email: tomt@cwpsusa.com
LINCOLN CLUB ROLES: Member of the Board of Directors, Finance Committee Co-Chairperson
REFLECTIONS ON THE LINCOLN CLUB: “One of the foremost benefits of being a member of The Lincoln Club is the opportunity to influence and shape the political landscape of San Diego County. The club is renowned for its effectiveness in driving change and making an impact. Additionally, membership provides valuable networking opportunities with successful business owners, executives and key decision-makers. Since joining the club, I have significantly grown my business thanks to these connections and the club’s influence.” —Tom Tamar
BUSINESSES City Wide Protection Services, Inc. and CommandHub Solutions, LLC
9320 Willowgrove Ave., Santee, CA, 92071
sandiegosecurityguards.com, commandhubsolutions.com
Phone: (619) 938-2333
BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Tom Tamar is Chairman and CEO of two successful businesses in San Diego County, City Wide Protection Services and CommandHub Solutions. Both companies receive best-of-industry accolades from their peers and have earned widespread reputations for delivering top-echelon products and services and treating customers like family.
City Wide Protection Services, Inc. is a premier provider of comprehensive security solutions in the State of California. The company offers a full range of services, including Courtesy Patrol, Camera and Alarm Monitoring, Consultation and Security Training, all of which are designed to meet the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.
CommandHub Solutions, LLC is an all-in-one solution for operations management and dispatch software. To centralize and simplify operations, businesses hire CommandHub to revolutionize how they operate, ensuring efficiency and clarity in every aspect of their work from A to Z. Specializing in operations management, HR, live tracking, dispatch, fleet management, training and report-writing software, CommandHub’s promise is to get the job done right the first time.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF THE LINCOLN CLUB: Tom Tamar offers members of The Lincoln a $1,000 credit towards City Wide and Command Hub services.
WEEK OF AUGUST 26, 2024
NAME: Samuel Brown
LINCOLN CLUB ROLES: Business Platinum Member
REFLECTIONS ON THE LINCOLN CLUB: “A primary benefit of being a member of The Lincoln Club is being able to network with the best people in San Diego who share similar values and love our county as much as we do.” —Samuel Brown
BUSINESS: Viejas Casino and Resort
Position: Tribal Treasurer Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Email: sbrown@viejas.com
Phone: (619) 445-5400
BUSINESS INSIGHTS: Viejas recently added a new, 2,500-space parking structure with numerous EV chargers inside, along with fast EV chargers across the street in the Outlet Center. The immensely popular casino and resort has also expanded its gaming floor. In the near future, it will also unveil a brand-new steakhouse as well as upgrades to the other dining venues.
In October, Viejas is completing a new gas station with a convenience store and carwash. This will provide guests, workforce, travelers and community members with discounted fuel prices. A micro-grid, coming online in phases through fourth quarter 2025, will encompass a solar array, generators and storage, providing this incredible destination the potential to be 100-percent energy independent.
“We aim to provide our guests a comprehensive casino and resort destination with the newest games, best hotel, spa, restaurants, concerts, and unparalleled service,” Samuel Brown says.
WEEK OF AUGUST 12, 2024
NAME: Delores “Dee” Chavez Harmes
LINCOLN CLUB ROLES: Member of the Board of Directors, PAC Co-Chairperson
REFLECTIONS ON THE LINCOLN CLUB: “The Lincoln Club provides accurate and balanced insight on candidates, legislation and issues affecting the business community. As an elected official, this provides me with clarity and understanding for not only my business clients, but also my community at large. In the age of social media misinformation, The Lincoln Club is a crucial source of accurate information. Being a member has benefited me both personally and professionally." —Dee Chavez
BUSINESS: Chavez Financial Offices
Position: Owner
Email: cfodee@gmail.com
Phone: (760) 749-6555
BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Since 1990, Chavez Financial Offices (CFO) has provided accounting and business-management services to private-sector entities and certified public accounting firms. With an emphasis on nonprofits, CFO evaluates, designs and improves the operational dependability of its clients’ accounting systems and procedures. The locally owned company has an excellent reputation for managing its client’s revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and owner equities. CFO offers on-site and off-site bookkeeping specialties including budgeting, payroll, financial-statement preparation and more. The firm's expertise also includes researching misappropriations, fraud and embezzlement.
WEEK OF JULY 22, 2024
NAME: Douglas W. Manchester
ROLE: Member of the Board of Directors
REFLECTIONS ON THE LINCOLN CLUB: “Thanks to The Lincoln Club’s leadership and direction, I’m confident that our community can tackle critical issues. This is the group that can and will put our city and county on the right path, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come. I’m proud and grateful to be a member of The Lincoln Club.”
BUSINESS: Manchester Financial Group
2550 Fifth Ave., Ste. 900 | San Diego, CA 92103
manchesterfinancialgroup.com
Tel.: 619.997.0334
Email: dwmanchester@mfg-texas.com
BACKGROUND: Douglas W. Manchester is president of Manchester Hotel Group and a managing member of the San Diego-based Manchester Financial Group (MFG), which specializes in the ground-up development, ownership and management of high-end legacy development projects.
MFG envisioned and transformed downtown San Diego’s waterfront, developing the Marriott Marquis Hotel & Marina and the two towers comprising the Manchester Grand Hyatt — and forever enhancing the Finest City skyline. Most recently, MFG completed the north embarcadero’s Pacific Gateway project, developing two million square feet of office/mixed-use and one million square feet of hotel space.
In a recent landmark victory, MFG was awarded the 70-acre revitalization of NAVWAR. Plans are underway to build a new Navy facility off Interstate 5 (by the Old Town exit), along with a vertical, mixed-use “city of the future” for San Diego.
WEEK OF JULY 15, 2024
NAME: Rebecca Pollack-Rude
ROLE: Active Member
REFLECTIONS ON THE LINCOLN CLUB: “Making connections with like-minded people has helped me grow my business. This is a group of business-minded people who believe in helping each other expand our businesses by sharing our expertise. I am proud to be a member.”
BUSINESS: San Diego Realty Gals, Inc.
P.O. Box 675107., Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
619.846.3040, rebeccapollack-rude@realtor-sd.com
sdrealtygals.com
SERVICES PROVIDED: San Diego Realty Gals, Inc. is a full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage. To realize its mission of helping clients build generational wealth through their real estate portfolios, the firm strategizes to find clients optimal real estate investments to outperform their short- and long-term goals.
WEEK OF JULY 8, 2024
NAME: Matthew Gardner
ROLES: Board Member, Membership Committee Co-Chair
REFLECTIONS ON THE LINCOLN CLUB: “I made a great connection with a successful business owner. I was able to help him with a large software project, and now he is my biggest client and good friend.”
BUSINESS: CEO, Boardroom Business Services
3685 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
858.220.2781, engage@boardroombusinessservices.com
boardroombusinessservices.com
SERVICES PROVIDED: Boardroom Business Services serves as your virtual board of directors, offering a diverse suite of services to help your business thrive. The company specializes in brokering key administrative solutions, including: payment and payroll processing, telecom, marketing, business lending, payroll processing and custom software development.