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After a 34-year career as an employee benefits adviser, Brian Silvia made a pivotal decision in July 2024 to step away from the corporate world and pursue a more personal, mission-driven path. In August 2024, he launched Azores Insurance Services, an agency built on education, advocacy, and protecting individuals from financial hardship through well-designed health … Read more

Michelle Goodson is an active member of the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce and has served on the board of directors for six years. She holds a B.A. in Marketing Communications and brings over 20 years of marketing and sales experience to her role, where she oversees new client onboarding, marketing, and company operations for … Read more

Michael Duffy is the owner and creator of MDC Construction Services, a residential remodeling company serving homeowners throughout South Orange County. With more than 30 years of experience in whole-home remodeling, he’s built a reputation for craftsmanship, thoughtful planning, and lasting relationships with the homeowners he serves. Michael started out on the East Coast, restoring … Read more

Soka University of America and the city of Aliso Viejo share something worth celebrating this year: both turn 25 in 2026. Soka opened its doors in 2001 — the same month the city incorporated — and the two have grown together ever since. When Soka welcomed its first class, it was the first new private … Read more

Tyler Brown is a Sr. Manager, R&D Engineering at Glaukos, where he has spent the past decade providing engineering support for manufacturing, designing new products, and helping bring innovative ophthalmic technologies to market. Originally from the Chicagoland area, Tyler attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical … Read more

Jeff Overlie is an artist, designer, and inventor based in Aliso Viejo whose work bridges contemporary art, product design, and luxury manufacturing. With a career spanning several decades, Overlie has built a reputation for combining scientific thinking, geometric precision, and minimalist aesthetics across multiple industries. In addition to his internationally exhibited fine art practice, Overlie … Read more

Aahmes Kubicki is a business leader and creative entrepreneur passionate about building environments where ideas do not just start, they come to life. Her work centers on creating intentional spaces that empower business owners, creatives, and leaders to work, connect, and create at a higher level. Regus offers flexible workspace solutions designed for today’s modern … Read more

We are proud to recognize Julie A. Flanagan, an accomplished family law attorney in Aliso Viejo, as Member of the Month at the Chamber of Commerce. Since 2007, Ms. Flanagan has been helping families navigate complex legal issues with compassion, skill, and dedication. Her practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including custody and … Read more

Dr. Preda has been a Chamber member for over 10 years. Her practice, Aliso Viejo Dental, practices preventative dentistry to help to avoid expensive, unnecessary future treatment. Treating dental issues in the early stages is important, since early treatment is easier, less expensive and less painful. Aliso Viejo Dental offers a wide range of treatment … Read more

  The Aliso Viejo branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley (BGCCV) is a welcoming space where youth in grades 1–12 can learn, grow, and thrive. With a focus on academic success, health and life skills, character and leadership development, and life and workforce readiness, members gain tools that support their futures. … Read more

Julie Wright is a REALTOR® with Platinum Edge Properties serving South Orange County. A 25-year residential expert, SRES® and Probate Specialist, she blends rigorous market strategy with warm, high-touch service. Founder and first President of the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce and a Laguna Niguel Chamber board member, Julie leverages deep local networks to deliver … Read more