San Marcos Chamber Podcast

The San Marcos Business and Community podcast by the San Marcos Chamber features interviews with business and community leaders that serve San Marcos. Learn about the latest happenings in San Marcos, business tips to help your business grow and conversations about hot topics that shape the business community.

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Dr. Paula Thomas of Advanced Veterinary Care of San Elijo

Dr. Thomas grew up in San Diego and received her bachelor's degree in Animal Physiology from University of California San Diego. She then went on to UC Davis for veterinary school where she graduated in 2007. She completed her internship training, along with Dr. Riehl, at Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic in the Sacramento area. Dr. Thomas has worked as an emergency veterinarian since graduation as well as performing general practice and shelter medicine. Dr Thomas’ special medical interests includ...

Aug 18, 2020•17 min•Ep. 8

San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones

"All of the things that we experience in our life really get us to where we are today." - Mayor Rebecca Jones Mayor Rebecca Jones has been a long-time San Marcos resident and has served on the San Marcos City Council since January 2007 after being appointed to a vacated Council seat. She was re-elected in 2008, 2012 and again in 2016. Rebecca served as the Vice Mayor from 2012-2018. She is currently serving in her first term as Mayor, having been elected in November 2018. In addition to her role...

Aug 11, 2020•31 min•Ep. 7

San Marcos Farmers Market with Chamber Events Director Melanie Jamil

" That’s something that’s really neat about our Farmers' Market - we’re in a position now where we’re going to be able to keep bringing on new things." - Melanie Jamil, San Marcos Chamber Events Director Melanie Jamil has been the San Marcos Chamber’s Events Director for the past five years. Included in her duties of overseeing all the Chamber’s special events is the San Marcos Farmers Market. The Market is in its second year and is newly located in North City across from CSUSM. Melanie joins Ch...

Aug 04, 2020•17 min•Ep. 6

Sean Loofbourrow Chief of Safety North County Transit District

Prior to NCTD, Sean served in the United States Navy for 20 years.Sean was designated a Naval Flight Officer and served aboard ships and in squadrons that deployed worldwide. His last tour was as the Safety Director onboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70), which conducted a 10-month deployment in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. He has a MS in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas and a MA in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. Additionally...

Jul 28, 2020•21 min•Ep. 5

Jack Griffin - City Manager of San Marcos, California

Prior to joining the San Marcos team, Jack Griffin served as city manager of Sebastopol, California, which is located in Sonoma County’s wine country. He has also worked for the City of Chula Vista as the director of public works and director of general services and the Township of Moon, Pennsylvania as their assistant township manager and planning director. Griffin has held several other public positions during his tenure, including work in municipal transportation management, engineering and a...

Jul 21, 2020•38 min•Ep. 4

Mel Russell - On Palomar Health Response to COVID

Mel Russell, RN, MSN Chief Nursing Officer at Palomar Health Prior to assuming his current role as Chief Nursing Officer, Mel Russell served as the Director of Clinical Operations and the Director of Critical Care Services. He is a nursing leader with more than a decade of leadership experience in hospital settings. Russell is committed to quality and safety, patient experience, and employee engagement. He has a proven record of accomplishment in process improvement, finance, and survey readines...

Jul 14, 2020•19 min•Ep. 3

Miguel De Jesus - On CSUSM Business Response Recovery and Resource Program

“Struggle is Optional … Success is A Choice!” - Miguel de Jesus, MBA, CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Executive Coach, and Sales Marketing Consultant Miguel is a highly accomplished, results-oriented C-level leader with more than 30+ years of experience leading business management, global sales/marketing, for growth-oriented companies and CEOs, with two Fortune 500 companies. A Leader in running a $200M Sales organization in new business revenue, as a VP, Sales, and most currently providing L...

Jul 13, 2020•29 min•Ep. 2

Welcome to the San Marcos Chamber Podcast

For our first episode of the San Marcos Chamber Podcast we introduce you to the thriving businesses and community of San Marcos; a vibrant, forward-thinking neighborhood recognized as being the educational hub of San Diego. Get to know business and community leaders of San Marcos, interviewed by our very own CEO, Rick Rungaitis. If you have a question or feedback on this series, email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com. Follow Us: Our Website Facebook Instagram Youtube Music: Fearless First by Ke...

Jul 13, 2020•2 min•Ep. 1

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