Annual Conference

8:00 – 9:00 a.m: Breakfast

9:00 – 9:30 a.m: Welcome Remarks

• Dayle Smith, Dean, LMU College of Business Administration
• David Choi, Faculty Director, LMU Family Business Entrepreneurship Program
• John Benun, Managing Director, BCR Business Consulting Resources
• Jean Santos, President, BCR Business Consulting Resources

9:30 – 10:45 a.m: Finding the Map to Minding the Gap

• Cathy Caroll, Author of Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business With both Love and   Logic. 

10:45 – 11:15 a.m: Networking Break

11:15 – 12:15 p.m: Title TBD

• Will Ford, Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor at Capital Group
• Grant Withers, Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor at Capital Group
• Guest Speaker/Family Business

12:15 – 1:15 p.m: Lunch (and Book Signing by Cathy Caroll)

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.: Fireside Chat: Scaling a Family Business with an Extraordinary Social Legacy

• Peter Huh, CEO, PAFCO
• Jihee Huh, Vice Chair, PAFCO
• David Choi, LMU Hilton Chair of Entrepreneurship

2:15 – 2:30 p.m: Networking Break

2:30 – 3:30 p.m: Fireside Chat: Extreme Innovation through 3 Generations

• Mike Pickett, President, Flavor Insights (former CEO, Muscle Milk)
• Griffin Pickett, Head of Specialty/Sales, Gym Weed
• Dayle Smith, Dean, LMU College of Business Administration

3:30 – 3:45 p.m: Networking Break

3:45 – 4:45 p.m: Success Reimagined: Honoring the Past While Building the Future

• Dr. Isaiah Pickens, CEO, iOpening Enterprises

Our Saturday workshop will offer an opportunity to achieve the following objectives. Family members of multiple generations are encouraged to join.

Understanding Generational Dynamics: Gain insights into the complexities of generational differences within family businesses, including values, communication styles, and expectations.

Challenges and Opportunities: Identify and explore the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when multiple generations collaborate in a family business context.

Impact on Decision-Making: Understand how generational factors influence decision-making processes within the family business, affecting strategy and operational outcomes.

2023 Conference Speakers

• William B. Gartner, Bertarelli Foundation Distinguished Professor of Family Entrepreneurship at Babson College
• Ron Salisbury, CEO of El Cholo Restaurants
• Blair Salisbury, Owner of El Cholo Pasadena
• Brendon Salisbury, CFO of El Cholo Restaurants
• Carol Castello, LMU Special Advisor and Journalism Lecturer
• Theresa & Bill Armour, Founders of Burke Williams
• Anand Gala, Managing Partner at Gala Capital Partners
• Joshua Gonzalez, Strategy at Northgate Markets
• Krista Parnagian '14, Third Generation Member of Fowler Packing
• Sooj Park, Head of Strategy and Operations at Praxis Musical Instruments
• Anne Gifford Ewing, Senior Vice President, Senior Trust and Estate Specialist at Capital Group Private Client Services
• Jeff Ruderman, Wealth Strategist for Capital Group Private Client Services
• Young J. Kim, Partner at TroyGould PC
• Dante Riboli Colombatti, 4th Generation Family Member – Marketing, San Antonio Winery
• Adele Yellin, Former President of The Yellin Company and Owner of Grand Central Market

Past Conference Speakers 

• David C. Bentall, Founder and President, Next Step Advisors
• Andrew Cherng, Founder and Chairman, Panda Restaurant Group
• Betty Porto, Co-Owner, Porto’s Bakery and Cafe
• RJ Melman, President, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
• Carol Choi, Founder, United Exchange Corp.
• Lisette Gaviña, Managing Director and Chairman of the Board, F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc.
• Maya Patel, Executive Chair, Tarsadia Foundation
• Anne Gifford Ewing, Senior Vice President, Capital Group
• Randy Parnagian, Fowler Packing
• Bridget Kilroy, CEO, Global 51