Directors

Lee Barron ~ President

Lee Barron, at 13, worked at Dia-Chrome; a diamond-tool company his grandfather and father began in the early 1950’s. They had invented the first Nickel Plated Diamond Tool for abrasive material cutting, forming and polishing. During his Junior year at La Canada High School, Lee attended Pasadena City College, beginning his steps for degrees in Business and Mechanical Engineering. Shortly after graduation from High School, Lee joined the US Navy where he spent 7 years, working on such aircraft as the S-3A, F14, F/A-18, A-6, EA-6B and C-130. After the Navy, Lee was hired by Rockwell Intl. working as an Egress and Structural Mechanic on the B-1 program in Palmdale. Lee married Kathleen Sherman and raised three children, Sam, Lenore and Rebecca. At the end of the B-1 program, Lee began a 21 year stint in the automotive industry as a Finance Manager/Director for Rally Automotive Group and Antelope Valley Ford. In late 2003, he became more involved with his  community, joining various organizations, such as Rotary Club and Quartz Hill Chamber of Commerce. Today, Lee is the longest seated President of 4 years in the Quartz Hill Chamber and has spent the last 3 years building a new and stronger relationship with the Quartz Hill Town Council. Lee also sits as an active board member to JMAC and is beginning his second year with CIV-MIL.

In August of 2008, Lee purchased Rancho Raviri Almond Gifts located in Quartz Hill. By December 4th, he had the doors open in time for late Christmas Gifts and by December 23rd, Rancho Raviri had filled nearly 500 orders. Lee states that he is having the time of his life meeting and spending time with the 58 years of customers Rancho Raviri has earned.   He has learned to make real Dark Chocolate and create new flavors of Gourmet Treats for all to enjoy.

Harry Brodock ~ Secretary

Born in Kansas, graduated from Emporia University with BS in Chemistry and Secondary Education, University of Southern California with a Masters degree in Systems Management, and post-graduate work in robotics and teleoperations.  Enlisted  in the Air Force, made SSgt, then Officer Training and Pilot Training followed by 20+ years of service. Flew twenty different aircraft worldwide, and 611 combat missions in VietNam. Retired as a Major in 1986.

Married, wife Carol, and two adult children.

Had a small business selling, building, repairing and teaching personal computers.
Worked for Boeing on Air Force One and the B-1, followed by Lockheed Space doing Space Shuttle Recovery at Edwards AFB.  Was Membership Director for Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, and a Computer Vocational Instructor at California State Prison, Lancaster.  Member of the development team for construction of the Quartz Hill Town Center, now the Quartz Hill Chamber of Commerce.  Since 2002, has been acting office manager for the Chamber and Secretary for the Board of Directors. Presently is a District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration SCORE Organization for Los Angeles/Southern California.

George Dickerson ~ Director

2009 - Present                     ALL PROMOTIONS,ETC.
Owner - Started local business providing custom printed apparel, promotional items, sales materials, and more.  With 5100sf of space, the mission of All Promotions is to keep most  all production here local in the Antelope Valley.

Present                                  THE P U C - THE PROFESSIONAL UTILITY COORDINATORS
Owner - Provide liaison for land developers with the “dry utility” agencies such as Southern California Edison, The Gas Company, Verizon, and others. Services provided to developers range from preparing due diligence reports, estimating utility costs and contractor costs, planning and design, review utility contracts and easements, etc. Notable master planned community projects worked on in the Antelope Valley would include: Ritter Ranch, Anaverde, Joshua Ranch, and Rancho Vista Development

1997 - 2007                          BRAT BLUEPRINTING
Owner                                    Started reprograhic company from ground zero and sold to national corporation

1988 - 1993                          PAUL A. MOOTE & ASSOCIATES,  INC.
Branch Manager                 Job description same as The PUC above

Sep 1981 to Aug 1988       UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - Sergeant, Honorable Discharge

PROFESSIONAL  ORGANIZATIONS
Quartz Hill Chamber of Commerce – Current Board of Director
California Public Utilities Commission - Applicant Design Pilot Program Committee
Southern California Home Builders Council  (1988 to 1995)
Antelope Valley Chapter - Building Industry Association (1992 to Present) Current Vice President & Board of Director
LA/Ventura Chapter - Building Industry Association (1990 to 1997)
Building Industry Association of Southern California (1992 to Present) Current Board of Director

Tom Lapworth ~ Public Relations Director

• Retired- Korean war veteran- U.S.Navy
• Member VFW
• Retired-engineering and general contractor
• Built Los Angeles county's first solar home
• Retired- Exec. Chef redondo beach yacht club
• Developed recipes for Santa Inez ostrich assoc.
• Past director Palmdale Chamber of commerce
• Past president Palmdale optimist club
• Lifetime member Optimist International
• Past president Quartz Hill chamber of commerce
• Current director Q.H.CC
• Current vice president A.V. PROz
• Member Palmdale sister cities assoc.
• Hobbies: Sailing, Travel, culinary arts, old cars, pretty girls

bruce b. hailstone

David Gasper