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Join us for a virtual New Member Reception as we welcome our newest member — Hawaiian Airlines, to the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce. Guests will hear directly from Avi Mannis, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Hawaiian Airlines, regarding the new route from Ontario Airport to Honolulu. Guests will have an opportunity to engage and ask questions during the event.

Agenda

Introduction to Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce
Edward Ornelas, Jr.
  • Edward Ornelas, Jr. (President & CEO of Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce)

    Edward Ornelas, Jr.

    President & CEO of Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce

    Edward is a Los Angeles native, but Inland Empire adopted. Moving from LA to Fontana in 2010, Edward immediately dove head first into the local and regional business community, making a name for himself as someone who 'moves fast' and 'gets things done'.

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    email: eornelas@iechamber.org

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Welcome remarks
Alan Wapner
  • Alan Wapner (President at Ontario International Airport Authority)

    Alan Wapner

    President at Ontario International Airport Authority

    Council Member Alan D. Wapner has been a member of the Ontario City Council for over 24 years. He has a keen understanding of policy, local government and economic development. During his tenure on the Ontario City Council, the city has experienced record economic success. His leadership in projects like, the Ontario Mills Mall, the Ontario Convention Center, the Ontario Police Station, as well as the Citizens Business Bank Arena, are just some of the projects that have improved the quality of life for the residents of Ontario and the local community. Alan is probably most proud of his leadership in regaining local control of the Ontario International Airport, and as President of the Airport Authority, overseeing an unprecedented successful turn-around of business at the airport, and huge economic impact in the city and region.

    Alan represents Ontario on many regional boards, and is known in the region as an expert on transportation planning. He is also a longtime member of the League of California Cities and the National League of Cities Public Safety Policy Committees.

    Alan’s leadership positions of the following boards has greatly benefitted Ontario and the Region:

    President of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)
    Immediate Past President of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
    Immediate Past President of the San Bernardino County Council of Government (SBCOG)
    Immediate Past President of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
    Member of League of California Cities Board of Directors
    Past Chair of the Board of Directors of Omnitrans (Transit Agency)
    Member of Metrolink Board of Directors (SCRRA)
    Past Chair of League of California Cities Inland Empire Division Legislative Task Force
    Member of the Metro Foothill Gold Line Extension Construction Authority
    Member of the California-Nevada Superspeed Train Commission
    Member of the Board of the California Association of Councils of Governments (Cal Cog)
    Secretary/Treasurer of the Executive Committee of the Airport International Board Member Committee (ACI)
    Member of the Board of the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC)
    Prior to his election to the City Council, Alan was the Vice President of the Ontario-Montclair School Board, where he was a tireless advocate for improving public education. On the School Board, Wapner was a leader in making sure the district’s children received the best education possible.

    Alan is a retired police sergeant of the City of Ontario, and is an Ontario business owner.

    Alan has been a resident of Ontario for over 40 years. He is married to Judi, and has five children and four grandchildren. Alan graduated from the University of Southern California, where he received his B.A. and received his Law Degree from Whittier College School of Law.

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Hawaiian Airlines Presentation
Avi Mannis
  • Avi Mannis (Senior Vice President, Marketing at Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.,)

    Avi Mannis

    Senior Vice President, Marketing at Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.,

    Avi Mannis is the Senior Vice President - Marketing of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a position he has held since July 2014. As Senior Vice President - Marketing, Mannis is responsible for Hawaiian Airlines’ brand, product, advertising and promotions, direct marketing, and direct sales and service channels.

    Previously, Mannis served as Vice President - Marketing from 2011 to 2014, and Vice President of Revenue Management and Schedule Planning from 2008 to 2011. Mannis joined Hawaiian Airlines in July 2007 as Senior Director of Transformation. Prior to Hawaiian Airlines, he worked at The Boston Consulting Group in New York City and Paris, France, and at Christie's Auction House in New York City.

    Mannis is a graduate of Brown University, earning a B.A. with honors in Old World Archaeology and Art. He went on to earn his M.B.A from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.

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Q&A

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