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Christina Anderson, Programs & Events Chair

Christina’s career has spanned 10 years of sales management and marketing experience and currently serves as Secretary for the Performing Arts of Roseville

She is a life-long resident of Roseville and a graduate of Oakmont High School. Christina received her bachelor’s degree from University of Phoenix in Business Management.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Brian, and three step kids, Taylor, Austin and Faith, who are all very active in youth sports. As a family they enjoy boating, all outdoor activities and spending time with friends and family.

Carrie Andreotti

Carrie joined ENGEO in 2002 and manages marketing activities, from participating in strategic planning to implementation, managing proposal efforts, graphic design, data management and networking in the community. Carrie graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, with a B.S. in Economics and Business Administration and recently received the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) designation. In addition to Ignite, she is an active member of Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and Association of Commercial Real Estate (ACRE).

Kyle Bickler, PE

A California native, Kyle came to Roseville five years ago to begin his career at ENGEO. Kyle is a civil engineer licensed in California and Nevada. His expertise is based on the results of successfully managing geotechnical engineering studies, special inspections and materials testing services for public and private sector projects including residential, educational, industrial, commercial, redevelopment, and medical facilities. Kyle holds a Masters of Science Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California at Davis and is a registered Post-Disaster Safety Assessor for the State of California.

In his free time he enjoys the great outdoors, training for amateur boxing, and spending time with his daughter, Kyah. He looks forward to keeping the momentum of Ignite and helping members get the most out of their involvement.

Dawn Cannon, Membership Chair

Dawn is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and is a Certified Professional Organizer with Finely Organized. She is very involved with the Roseville Community and the Roseville Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Placer County.

She and her husband are animal lovers and have a dog, Poindexter and a Cat, Jenga. Although Dawn enjoys snowboarding, hiking and traveling, organizing is her passion!

Shauna Dalton, Community Outreach Chair

Shauna Dalton is the Regional Catering Sales Manager for Panera Bread in Sacramento, where she oversees the catering and marketing efforts for the district. Her goal is to inform others that Panera Bread is more than just bread. Shauna received her bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management with an emphasis in Catering/Event Planning and Marketing. Shauna enjoys being involved with community organizations such as SPCA, American Heart Association, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and Easter Seals. Shauna is also the Chair for the Community Outreach Committee for Ignite and is looking forward to connecting and building relationships with non-profit organizations throughout the South Placer County.

In her spare time, when she is not in her kitchen baking away, Shauna enjoys spending time with her family, entertaining her friends and traveling whenever she has a chance.

Brian Jagger, Vice President & Treasurer

Brian Jagger serves as the District Director for Placer County Supervisor Kirk Uhler. In this role Brian works on behalf of Supervisor Uhler to help resolve concerns and receive input from residents and businesses in the fourth Supervisorial District. Brian was appointed to this position in December of 2006.

Before being appointed by Supervisor Uhler, Brian worked as a sales, operations and market development manager within the mobile storage and recruitment industries.

Brian is also a produced playwright earning a nomination for a coveted “ELLY” Best Original Script Award from the Sacramento Area Regional Theater Alliance (SARTA) in 2009, for his original comedic play entitled “The Interviews”. The show was first produced in early 2009 at Placer Community Theater in Auburn and again at Roseville’s Civic Theatre West in March 2010.

Brian grew up in the greater Placer County area, attending high school at Placer High School in Auburn, and currently resides in Roseville. Brian has two daughters, Kayla, 9, and Lindsey, 6.

Brian is very active in Placer County and Roseville area community and art programs. He currently works on several charities’ fundraising and event committees.

Kevin Leamy, Sponsorship Chair

Kevin Leamy is a principal for Land Architecture, Inc a landscape architecture firm in downtown Roseville. Kevin manages design services for new communities, parks and recreation, and commercial projects, while continually focusing on business development. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Kevin has over 14 years experience in the field of landscape architecture. Kevin is a licensed landscape architect in California and Nevada, a LEED Accredited Professional, a California Certified Nursery Professional, a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects Sierra Chapter and on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals.

Kevin lives in Rocklin and enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, and spending time outdoors with his family and friends.

Robert Lim

Robert has been involved with commercial banking for over ten years and is currently an Assistant Vice President of Commercial Banking with Bank of Commerce I Roseville, where he has been since 2004. He is a proud graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics with a minor in Sports Management. As a commercial banker, Robert focuses on developing new business and assists with the management of existing relationships. He has strong experience and knowledge in both commercial real estate and commercial lending.

Robert was born and raised in Sacramento and currently lives in Elk Grove with his wife and two children, McKenzie, 8, and Landon, 3. With his family, he enjoys sports, spending time with friends and vacationing in warm weather destinations, preferably with beaches.

Jeremy Masters

Jeremy is a sales representative for Liberty Mutual Insurance, specializing in auto, home, and life insurance. He graduated with honors from California State University, Sacramento in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. There he also ran finance and communications for his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Jeremy has lived and worked in Roseville for two years. He serves as an ambassador for the Roseville Chamber of Commerce and volunteers for the Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp for children.

Tim Mathewson

Bio coming soon!

Kimberly Navarro

Kim was born and raised in Martinez, California. She graduated from Alhambra High School in 1998 and went on to attend Diablo Valley College for 3 years before transferring to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo in 2001. She graduated from Cal Poly in 2005 with a Bachelor of Architecture and a Minor in Sustainable Environments. Immediately following graduation, she accepted a job at Williams + Paddon Architects in Roseville where she settled with Jeff.

Kim married Jeff in September of 2006. “I am a lucky spouse as my husband and I work at the same company.” Kim is a LEED Accredited Professional and also actively pursuing her Architect License. She and Jeff live in Roseville with their 3 cats (Paris, Chloe and Rocky) and Daisy, their Black Lab. Together they enjoy short travels, camping and hiking. Kim also enjoys scrapbooking, baking, traveling (she has been to Barrow, Alaska and Newfoundland, Canada), tennis, rock climbing and Disneyland. She is also starting to get into running and is currently training for her first half-marathon.

Lon Peterson, Past-President

Lon is the e-Government & Brand Administrator for the City of Roseville, where he manages the City’s web presence and brand. He is active in his community to help make Roseville a “hip” place to live. Lon assists with Roseville and regional recycling efforts and serves on the Leadership Council and Advisory Committee for Ignite. He graduated from the University of San Francisco with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, and from Sacramento City College with an associate’s degree in communications.

Lon has lived in California almost his entire life, except for a brief stint in Hawaii as a surf junkie. Inspired by a lifelong obsession for music, technology, and creative communication, he started a successful advertising agency in Roseville, of which he is currently the Creative Director. We can neither confirm or deny, but rumor has it that Chuck Norris is his uncle.

Brian Whitmore, President

Brian Whitmore is an Associate and Licensed Architect for Williams + Paddon, Architects in Roseville were he serves as lead designer and project manager for their educational market. Brian graduated from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and is both LEED® Accredited and NCARB Certified.

Brian grew up in the Auburn area, and attended Placer High School before returning to Placer County to pursue his career. He began working with Williams + Paddon in 1998, is a graduate of the Leadership Roseville Program and a recipient of the CASH, Leroy F Greene Award of Honor for his design of school facilities in the Sacramento region.

Brian resides in Rocklin with his wife Vanessa, and sons Brendan and Rylan. He is a self accomplished artist and gear-head with a passion for anything remotely design related.

Maggie Stewart, Coordinator

Maggie just recently joined The Roseville Chamber of Commerce as the Public Relations Assistant and the Ignite Coordinator. She graduated from California Sate University, Sacramento with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications emphasizing in Mass Media and Organizations.

Originally from the Midwest, Maggie moved to the sunny state of California in 1999, first planting roots in the Napa Valley. She moved to the Sacramento area in 2007 and has felt more at home here then anywhere prior. She competed in the Miss America Scholarship Organization, held 3 different local titles and placed in the top 10 at Miss California earning herself a total of $15,000 in scholarship monies.

She lives in Citrus Heights on her ‘farm’ with chickens, rabbits, 30 sheep (next door), and her ADORABLE new patterdale puppy, Ruby, who just won her first dog show! Maggie enjoys staying active, cooking, evenings out with the girls and quality time at home with Michael.