New Roles in the Santa Clarita Valley – June/July 2016

Sharlene Duzick
Member Services Director Henry Mayo Fitness and Health
Henry Mayo Fitness and Health, a new, full service integrated fitness center, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharlene Duzick as Member Services Director.
Sharlene is well recognized in the Santa Clarita Valley fitness community.
Prior to her new position, she was the Director of Member Services for the Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA where she supported community members in developing a healthy lifestyle through personal one-on-one support and in group exercise settings.
“I always have enjoyed educating the community on how to live healthy while supporting and helping them obtain their goals in their wellness journey,” she said.

James Hicken
Senior Vice President Community Bank
Bringing more than 38 years of experience in all aspects of commercial and community banking to the team, James Hicken has returned to local banking as Senior Vice President of Community Bank’s Burbank Business Center.  A proven visionary and strategic leader in his industry, Mr. Hicken maintains the best interests of his clients, shareholders, employees and community by translating business strategies into maximum profitability.
Mr. Hicken previously served as Director, President and CEO of State Bank of India (California) and Frontier Bank, FSB dba El Paseo Bank.  As founding Director, President and CEO of Bank of Santa Clarita, Mr. Hicken guided the institution through extensive growth, despite the devastating economic downturn.
Expressing a love for his community, Mr. Hicken has served SCV non-profits, especially as Director and Past Chairman of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

Perry Smith
News Director KHTS AM-1220
KHTS AM-1220 is happy to announce the recent appointment of News Director Perry Smith for the Santa Clarita Valley’s only hometown radio station.  A former KHTS news director from October 2012 to June 2015, Perry returns once again to take the helm at the newsroom of HometownStation.com.
“We’re very excited that Perry is rejoining the KHTS family,” said KHTS AM-1220 co-owner Jeri Seratti-Goldman.  “Perry’s dedication to journalism, as well as his experience and insight into Santa Clarita Valley news coverage, are invaluable assets to our team.”
Smith replaces Heather Harbin, who recently accepted a position in the ABC7 newsroom.
Smith has been producing news for 11 years, working as an assistant city editor, beat reporter and copy editor for newspapers and publications across the country.

Tiffany Grummer
Member of the Board Circle of  Hope, Inc.
Five years ago, Tiffany Grummer was diagnosed with a tumor.  As she underwent the proper tests, fear weighed heavy on her heart and mind.  A lucky one, Tiffany’s tumor was benign; however, the experience has stayed with her.
“You never think it will be you,” Tiffany recalled.  “I was very blessed that my tumor wasn’t cancerous, and I received great care when my tumor was removed.”
Tiffany hopes to help others find the quality care she received in the scariest moments of her life, through her recent appointment as member of the board for Circle of Hope, Inc.  As Director of Catering and Special Events at Valencia Country Club, Tiffany offers her seasoned talents in event planning to the non-profit.
“This is my way of appreciating the second chance that I was given,” Tiffany said.

Chris Donald
Community Engagement Coordinator Domestic Violence Center of SCV
The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita is excited to introduce a new addition to our staff, Mr. Chris Donald, who will serve as community engagement coordinator.
In his new role, Chris will be tasked with building community and corporate partnerships.  He will be sharing the center’s mission, helping to open up dialogue about domestic violence and making the conversation more accessible to the community.
Chris previously worked with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce as events coordinator from 2011 to 2016, winning the 2009 Special Achievement Award for Volunteerism.
A seasoned community volunteer, Chris sits on the WiSH Education Foundation Board of Directors and volunteers for the SCV Senior Center, Child & Family Center, Single Mothers Outreach and more.

Silvia Gutierrez
Executive Director Bridge to Home
Santa Clarita’s homeless services provider, Bridge to Home, has hired Silvia Gutierrez as its new executive director, replacing longtime executive director Tim Davis.
“We are delighted to begin working with Silvia in her new role as executive director for Bridge to Home.  Silvia brings a wealth of education and homeless services experience to Bridge to Home,” said Hunt Braly, President of the Board of Directors for Bridge to Home.
Gutierrez earned a Master’s Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Union Institute and University.  Previously, she worked as the executive director of The Immaculate Heart Community where she managed a $5.2 million budget and a staff of 80.  

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