www.ChulaVistaPeople.com is dedicated to recognizing those people who make Chula Vista a special place to live.  Whether they be politicians, educators, business owners, music teachers, cancer survivors, or the neighbor down the block, each person contributes to the character of our communities. 

During this Holiday of Thanksgiving, we all give a special Thanks to the Firefighters from near and far who helped keep Chula Vista and the South Bay safe. 

CHULA VISTA PEOPLE--NOVEMBER, 2007

CAPT. GARY KELLER--Firefighter.  As President of Chula Vista Firefighter's Foundation, Gary serves the City of Chula Vista in numerous ways.  The Foundation collects and distributes toys to children in need during the Holidays.  The Foundation provides scholarships to local students.  For more information, go to www.cvfirefighters.org/

TRACY LAMB--Olympian.  As the new Director of the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Tracy brings a wealth of sporting knowledge, having participated in the Winter Olympics as an athlete, coach, official, and administrator.  Expect excitement as the USA prepares for Beijing in the Summer of 2008 and Vancouver in the Winter of 2010.  www.usolympicteam.com/12181_19097.htm

LISA COHEN--Business Advocate.  As the CEO of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, Lisa is a tireless champion for business development in Chula VIsta.  In a single day, you are likely to see Lisa at a board meeting, a business trade show, a ribbon cutting, and then a city planning or council meeting.  www.chulavistachamber.org 

ALAN & LILLIAN REOCH--Customer Service.  As owners of Scott Blinds, Alan and Lillian provide their customers with outstanding service, quality window coverings, and a positive attitude that is contagious.  They are the type of business owners who take the time to know their clients and then are quick to wave when they see you driving by in the neighborhood.  619-820-2878 or 619-948-6215.

 CHULA VISTA PEOPLE--DECEMBER, 2007

TIM COLBY--Retail Visionary.  Since coming to Chula Vista, Tim has overseen the development and daily management of the new Otay Ranch Town Center.  Bringing a bountiful number of retails shops and fine restaurants to the South Bay, Tim has created an unique shopping experience for all to enjoy.  Features include a dog park, a "main street", water fountains, and new movie theaters in December.    www.otayranchtowncenter.com

MIRKA DRAHOS--Piano Teacher.  Not only does Mirka teach piano to children, she gives her students confidence, she encourages their dreams, and she brightens their lives.  With her own incredible piano skills, Mirka's students are inspired to reach new heights.  Piano concerts in front of parents and for senior citizens give children experience at performing in front of crowds.  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

TINA WILLIAMS--Health Advocate.  As Executive Director of the South Bay Family YMCA, Tina provides the programs and resources the community needs to play and be healthy.  Programs include aquatics, after-school programs for children, teen programs, vacation camps, and traditional workout programs.  To make these programs available to all community members, Tina must also direct massive fund raising campaigns each year.     http://www.southbay.ymca.org/english/

RUFINO "PIE" ROQUE--Miracle Worker.  In resurrecting the El Primero Hotel in downtown Chula Vista, Pie and his family have created a jewel for all to enjoy.  During the recent fires, the El Primero Hotel provided a safe haven for evacuees and the Roque family made sure the stay was as pleasant as possible, including their daily continental breakfast in their beautiful courtyard.  http://www.ElPrimeroHotel.com/

 CHULA VISTA PEOPLE--2007 PEOPLE OF THE YEAR

 In any community, there are people and families that are so intertwined with the city that it is hard to imagine the city without them.  For their monumental contributions to our communities, the 2007 People of the Year are:

CHERYL AND GREG COX--Community Service.  To choose to serve the public good is not uncommon.  For one family to agree to serve the public in such high-profile positions IS uncommon.  Mayor Cheryl Cox and County Supervisor Greg Cox lead the South Bay in a time of unprecedented change.  Including Cheryl's father, John Willett, the number of hours per day this family devotes to serving the public good is staggering.

TODD HOFF--Compassion.  If you were in charge of running a hospital, nobody would be surprised if you sat in your office all day crunching numbers, doing paperwork, and answer phone calls.  But what would happen if you were also able to find the time to visit the patients, talk with staff about their work needs, and find ways of constantly improving your hospital.  If you could, you would be Todd Hoff of Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista.

BILL HALL--Leadership.  Being a natural leader can sometimes be a curse.  The curse is that you are constantly re-drafted to serve again!  Whether it be the Navy, the San Diego Port Authority, or the many Board of Directors he serves on, Bill is always in demand.  How is it that the busiest people always make the time to shake a hand, answer questions politely, and give the encouraging word?  Our guess is that having a wife like Isabel probably helps.

SCOTT MCMILLIN--Philanthropy.  To say that the McMillin family has had an impact on Eastern Chula Vista would be the understatement of the year.  In addition to providing the homes many residents live in, the McMillin companies have provided employment for many of those same residents.  But this honor is given for the ongoing and significant financial generosity of the McMillin families.  The South Bay YMCA and Southwestern College are just two of our valuable community organizations that have benefitted from the McMillin's donations.

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