South Coast Metro Alliance honored at 25th anniversary

The South Coast Metro Alliance received a number of accolades Friday during a luncheon at the Westin South Coast Plaza commemorating the group's 25th anniversary.

The alliance, which consists of business and political leaders from Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, received proclamations from the Costa Mesa City Council, Sen. Tom Harman, a representative for Assemblyman Van Tran and John Moonach, the chairman of Orange County's Board of Supervisors. Councilwoman Wendy Leece, who presented a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Eric Bever, praised the group for encouraging growth an development in the region.

The alliance, headquartered on Sunflower Avenue by the city boundary, includes members from South Coast Plaza, the SoBeCA District and a number of upscale hotels in north Costa Mesa.

– Michael Miller

(left to right) Jeffrey John Bitetti aka. Mr. South Coast Metro;
Kevin Hauber, Past President; Diane Pritchett, Executive Director;
George Sakioka, President; Vic Boyd, Past President and
Steve Mensinger, Past President

Presenting Matthew Cunningham a $3000 scholarship at National University.
(left to right) Matthew Cunningham, Dave Waller, Associate Regional Director, National University, Dave Smith, Associate Professor and George Sakioka.

Senator Tom Harman presenting a
Resolution on behalf of Senator Harman
and Assemblyman Van Tran

Shaun Robinson, General Manager Hilton Orange County, Michael Mustafa, Director of Marketing The Westin South Coast Plaza and Dan Fitzgerald Director of Marketing Hilton Orange County

On Behalf of the City of Costa Mesa's
Mayor Eric Bever Councilwoman
Wendy Leece presents Proclamation to
South Coast Metro Alliance.