 News BriefsPublished: December, 2008 Joie de Vivre promotes Summerfield to president San Francisco – Joie de Vivre, California’s largest boutique hotel collection, has promoted Ingrid Summerfield to president. As president, Summerfield will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the company, which manages 38 hotels, plus restaurants, spas and luxury residences in California. Summerfield previously held the position of chief operating officer, which she will continue to retain, and executive vice president. Summerfield reports directly to Joie de Vivre Founder and Chief Executive Officer Chip Conley. “Ingrid embodies the values of entrepreneurialism and expertise in working with customers, employees and investors that have made Joie de Vivre what it is today. It gives me great pleasure after 14 years of working with her to elevate her to president,” Conley said. Summerfield has more then 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. During her 14 years with Joie de Vivre, she has been general manager of two Joie de Vivre hotels; had oversight of the company’s Union Square properties as managing director; and directed the operations and repositioning of new hotels projects in California as senior vice president. Under her direct supervision, Joie de Vivre successfully launched more than eight hotels throughout the state, including its first in Southern California – the Hotel Angeleno. “It’s an incredible opportunity to take on this new role,” said Summerfield. Summerfield is a graduate of Ecole hôteliere de Lausanne and received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from San Francisco State University. Born in Germany, she is fluent in three languages. She has lived in California for more than 25 years and is involved with many hospitality, community and philanthropic organizations. Alameda County appoints Baldovinos as Director Alameda – The Alameda County Board of Supervisors announced in November its unanimous appointment of Yolanda Baldovinos as director of the Alameda County Social Services Agency. Baldovinos said she “looks forward to working closely with the community, staff and the board on the wide array of challenging and exciting projects facing the Social Services Agency.” Baldovinos has almost 26 years of county service. She began her career with the county in 1982 in the Health Care Services Agency where she held various positions, including assistant agency director for Community Health Services. In 2001 Baldovinos transferred to the Social Services Agency, where she served as director of Workforce and Benefits Administration immediately before assuming the interim agency director role in September 2007. Board President Scott Haggerty said, “The Board is pleased to appoint Ms. Baldovinos to fill this critical position. Over the years, Yolanda has worked on several challenging county projects and we look forward to continue working with her.” Susan S. Muranishi, County Administrator said, “Yolanda is committed to leading the Social Services Agency through the difficult challenges ahead.” Baldovinos graduated from the Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in social work from University of California, Berkeley. Miller Starr Regalia announces new partners Walnut Creek, CA – Miller Starr Regalia, a leading California real estate law firm, announced the election of four new shareholders. The new partners are Kristina Lawson, Tara Castro Narayanan, William “Fritz” Pahland, and Dana Tsubota. “We are proud to welcome this group of talented attorneys to our partnership,” said Gene Miller, chairman of Miller Starr Regalia. “Their wealth of experience, expertise and enthusiasm will continue to serve our clients well.” Lawson’s practice includes advising the firm's clients on land use and natural resources matters involving state planning and zoning law, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Interpretation and application of local general plans, specific plans, and zoning ordinances. Lawson currently serves as president of the East Bay Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW Network). She also serves on the editorial board of the California Land Use Law and Policy Reporter. | ||
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