SCVSF
Board Members
Captain Brandon Barclay
Captain
Scott Schauer
President
Masis Hagobian
Vice President
Neil Fischer
Secretary
Brian Moriguchi
Treasurer
Kurt Bohmer
Director
Chris Bromiley
Director
Charlie Deaver
Director
Mike DeLorenzo
Director
Cookie Schwartz Diaz
Director
Bruce Fortine
Director
Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Director
Jeff Hacker
Director
Moe Hafizi
Director
Jill Mellady
Director
Justin Miyahira
Director
Andrew Munoz
Director
Brandan Stein
Director
Todd Stevens
Director
Anthony Syracuse
Director
Dennis Verner
Director
Justin Wallace
Director
The "Top 51 Award" Awarded to Our Very Own SCVSF Community Leaders.
Dennis Verner (Director)
Dennis Verner is a 36-year resident of the Santa Clarita Valley and an active member of the community. He is a current long-standing Board Member for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the SCV EDC. Dennis also chaired the 2022, 2023 & 2024 SCV Boys & Girls Club Auction and the 2025 Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees, alongside his wife of 15 years, Pamela Verner. Dennis and Pam enjoy being out on the trails, either hiking or four-wheeling.
Captain Brandon Barclay (Captain)
Captain Brandon Barclay is an 18-year veteran of the LASD. His career began in custody (2007) at the South Facility before transferring to the Mira Loma Detention Center. He transitioned to patrol, serving in Palmdale. Later, he joined the Crime Impact Team within the Community Partnership Bureau, covering both Lancaster and Palmdale.
In 2014, Barclay was promoted to detective, where he worked in the night detective for two years. He was then promoted to sergeant in 2016, serving as a field sergeant at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station. After two years in that role, he joined the Mental Evaluation Team, supervising teams within the North Patrol Division while maintaining a crisis negotiator collateral.
In 2021, Barclay was promoted to lieutenant and served as a watch commander in Lancaster for approximately one year. He then moved to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station, where he served as the Operations Lieutenant for nearly three years before assuming his current role as Captain.
Captain Brandon Barclay has been married to his wife Lainie for ten years and they have a son in common. He has a bachelor's degree from California Lutheran University in Business, a Master of Science from the University of San Diego in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership, and a Certificate of Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School. In addition to his professional achievements, Captain Barclay is an avid enthusiast of several hobbies, including spending quality time with his family, maintaining his physical fitness, the intricate world of saltwater aquariums, the recreational activities of boating, and the thrill of off-roading.
Scott Schauer (President)
Scott Schauer moved to Santa Clarita in 1976 and is the CEO and founder of Santa Clarita Soccer Center. He opened the Santa Clarita Soccer Center in 1994 and owned numerous businesses prior to that. The Soccer Center celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2019.
Over the past 30 years Scott has been involved with many non-profit organizations. Scott was named to the 51 Most Influential business leaders in Santa Clarita in 2017. He has served on the Board of SCV Youth Project, College of the Canyons Foundation, and The Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer. Scott and his business have also supported the YMCA, AYSO, SCV Boys and Girls Club, We Spark Non-Profit Cancer, Carousel Ranch, Help the Children, Cowboy Football, and The Triumph Foundation. He also served as Executive Director of The Michael Hoefflin Foundation for 6 years.
Scott joined Daum Commercial Real Estate in the Valencia Office in 2020. After being directly involved in commercial real estate, purchasing his first commercial property in 1985 and since negotiated and closed numerous lease and sales transactions.
Scott is a big fan of most professional sports including soccer, hockey, basketball, and football. If he is not watching these sports he is playing Tournament Poker or spending time with his son and two grandchildren.
Masis Hagobian (Vice President)
Masis Hagobian is the Intergovernmental Relations Analyst for the City of Santa Clarita. He began working for the City as an Administrative Analyst in the City Manager’s Office in July 2016. In his current capacity, Masis is responsible for the City’s intergovernmental relations and legislative affairs, including assisting the City Council, City Manager, and the Assistant City Manager in establishing positive relations with other regulatory bodies and government agencies, monitoring and advocating for various pieces of legislation, and conducting special projects related to administrative issues. Prior to joining the City of Santa Clarita, Masis worked in the Governor’s Office of Planning Research as a Government Affairs Specialist. Masis was selected as a Santa Clarita Valley 40 Under Forty honoree in 2018 for his work with the City of Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita Valley community. Masis is a member of the Municipal Management Association of Southern California and joined the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation in June 2019. Masis earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge, and a Master’s of Public Policy from Pepperdine University. Masis enjoys an active lifestyle and frequently uses the trails and paseos in the City to hike, bike, and run.Neil Fischer (Secretary)
Neil Fischer is the Director of Finance and Administration for Hadassah Southern California, a 100-year old 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Mr. Fischer has an MBA and has over 33-years of experience in the business world working in not-for-profit organizations, mortgage banking, health care, public relations, and communications.
Mr. Fischer has been a volunteer at the Santa Clarita station since 1999 as a Volunteer on Patrol, present chairperson of the Community Advisory Committee, Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) instructor, Disaster Communications Service, and is a member of one of the specialized units for the LASD Emergency Operations Bureau. He was recently named as the chairperson for the Foundation’s Advisory Committee.
Mr. Fischer is active in numerous charities and a member of the Love Ride Foundation Board of Directors, Board member of Downed Officers Support Foundation, as well as the University of Louisville Alumni Club of Southern California. He is also a member of Olive Crest Board of Trustees.
Mr. Fischer is a recent recipient of the University of Phoenix Southern California Alumni Community Service Award.
He has resided in Santa Clarita since 1991 and has a 27-year old daughter.
Brian Moriguchi (Treasurer)
Brian Moriguchi retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after 34 years of service. He worked many assignments including jail facilities, patrol stations, as well as detective and administrative units. He served as the elected president of the Professional Peace Officers Association, a labor union with over 10,000 members and headed their charity organization, the Star and Shield Foundation. He also served as the president of the California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations and the Los Angeles County Organizations of Police and Sheriffs and served on the board of directors for the California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation, the Golden Badge Foundation, and the Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement. In his personal life, he served on many non-profit boards of directors including the McKinley Children’s Center, A Safer California Foundation, and the Japanese American Citizens League local chapter. In addition to currently serving on the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Foundation Board of Directors, Brian also serves on the advisory board to the Stopping Hate through Outreach, Advocacy, and Reporting (SOAR) and chairs the Supervisory Committee of the POPA Federal Credit Union. He serves as the chairperson of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, California Committee after receiving his federal appointment to this Committee. Brian has lived in Santa Clarita since 1983 and currently lives with his wife in Stevenson Ranch.Cookie Schwartz Diaz (Director)
As the Owner and CEO of Tri-Valley Investigations, a full-service investigation agency headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, Cookie Schwartz Diaz oversees a staff of employees and sub-contractors who conduct a variety of corporate, insurance, background, financial and other types of investigations. Cookie is also a Certified Fraud Specialist.
She has been actively involved with the SCV Sheriff’s Foundation since January 2001, when it was still a Booster Club. She has served as Vice President, Secretary, and is currently a Director on the Board.
Cookie has served on several other non-profit Boards and organizations over the years, including 20 years with the SCV Boys and Girls Club, SCV Senior Center, and various other local charities.
She has resided in the Santa Clarita Valley since 1970, where she raised her three sons and is the proud grandmother of her two grandsons.
Todd Stevens (Director)
Todd A. Stevens is President and CEO of Black Knight Energy LLC, a Kayne Anderson backed company that is focused on investing in oil and natural gas in assets in North America. Before this he was President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of California Resources Corporation (NYSE “CRC”), California’s largest independent oil and natural gas producer for ~6.5 years. Prior to CRC, Mr. Stevens worked for 20 years in various management positions at Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE “OXY”) and most recently served as Vice President, Corporate Development. During his career with Occidental, he led most of Occidental’s growth initiatives and his responsibilities included mergers and acquisitions, evaluating and developing finance-related strategic and business opportunities, restructuring alternatives and asset dispositions, land management activities and worldwide exploration activities. He earned a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California after graduating from the United States Military Academy, West Point, with a Bachelor of Science degree which led to his first job out of college which was serving as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. Mr. Stevens serves as a Director on the following boards: EPIC Midstream Holdings, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, American, Red Cross – Los Angeles Region, Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission Advisory Board, Los Angeles Kings Business Advisory Board, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation, USC Viterbi School of Engineering Advisory Board, and USC Marshall School - Master of Business for Veterans Programs at USC (Executive Partner).Moe Hafizi (Director)
Moe Hafizi has lived in the Santa Clarita Valley since 1984. He has been married to Linda for 34 years and has a 22-year-old son named Alex. The Hafizi family work together in their publishing company where they publish two local magazines. The Magazine of Santa Clarita celebrated 20 years in 2010 and élite Magazine is now 8 years old.
He attended Manchester Polytechnic in England and completed a BSc Degree in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing. Prior to his move to the United States in 1984, he worked with major organizations throughout the UK and published magazines and newspapers on their behalf.
Over the past 20 years Moe has been involved with many non-profit organizations both on a personal and business level. As co-publisher of The Magazine of Santa Clarita and élite, he has supported many SCV charitable organizations with donations to help promote their events. Moe and his wife Linda have personally financially supported Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, The Child and Family Center, The SCV Senior Center, and the SCV Youth Project, they have also donated auction items for events. Through the magazines, other non-profits he has been able to support are the American Cancer Society, Boys & Girls Club, Single Mothers Outreach, Domestic Violence, Assistance League, Circle of Hope, Zonta, Soroptimist Greater SCV, Michael Hoefflin, and many more.
Justin Miyahira (Director)
Justin Miyahira is the Head of Public Safety at Six Flags Magic Mountain, the largest employer in Santa Clarita, overseeing the Emergency Medical Services, Safety, Security, Loss Prevention, and Risk Management Departments. Justin has vast knowledge and experience within the Emergency Services field, OSHA, and other various safety related disciplines and prior to working at Six Flags Magic Mountain, worked in the City of Inglewood as a supervisor for a 9-1-1 ambulance provider as well as working as a nurse. He has lived in the Santa Clarita Valley since 2010 and enjoys spending time with his wife and son.
One of Justin’s passions is to give back to the community of Santa Clarita and is often seen working as a high-risk civilian volunteer with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department – Santa Clarita Valley’s Search and Rescue team since 2021. This team is responsible for responding to emergencies such as missing, lost or injured hikers, vehicles over the side of roads, swift water rescues and assists deputies with various other missions or requests and are on call 24-hours a day 365 days a year. Justin is currently one of the medical officers of the Search and Rescue team and in 2023 he volunteered over 600 hours in that year alone.
Andrew Munoz (Director)
Andrew Muñoz is a Financial Advisor with The Jacobs Group at Morgan Stanley, which is a successful wealth management practice located in Valencia, CA. With over 70 years of combined industry experience, The Jacobs Group helps high net worth & ultra-high net worth individuals/families build and protect their wealth so they can accomplish meaningful financial goals.
As a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist, Andrew is responsible for all matters related to financial planning along with supporting the ongoing growth on the business. Before joining The Jacobs Group, Andrew led the financial planning efforts for 8 of Morgan Stanley’s branches from Woodland Hills to San Luis Obispo. He was responsible for helping high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients create a vision for how they can accomplish meaningful financial goals at different stages of their lives.
Andrew graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University of Northridge with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He currently lives in Valencia with his fiancée, Arianna Martin, and is thankful for the opportunity to work in this valley. Being born and raised in Santa Clarita, Andrew is proud to give back to the community by donating his time and resources to various local charitable organizations. Andrew enjoys spending time with family/friends, maintaining an active lifestyle and watching professional & college sports.
Gloria Mercado-Fortine (Director)
Gloria Mercado-Fortine is CEO/President of Global Education Solutions, Inc., an educational leadership consultancy. GES works with school organizations undertaking leadership and cultural transformations. Gloria has extensive experience as an educational leader. During her 30-year career in education she has served as teacher, counselor, principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent/President and, was responsible for 125 schools and had a personal budget of over $225 million dollars.
Gloria served as President of the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Foundation for four years. She served four terms (16 years) as a publicly elected official on the Governing Board of the William S. Hart High School District. Prior to serving on the Hart District Board, she served on the Castaic Union Elementary School District Governing Board for 10 years.
Gloria was raised in the Santa Clarita Valley and has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to public service and volunteerism. She was honored as the 2018 SCV Woman of the Year and was named SCV Top 51 Most Influential by the Signal Newspaper numerous times. In addition to her volunteer work with the Sheriff’s Foundation Board, Gloria also devotes her personal time serving on various other boards including, President, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Past President of SCV Boys & Girls Club, President, Man & Woman of the Year Organization, Child & Family Center, Providence Health & Services Clinical Services, SCV Veteran’s Collaborative, to name a few. She is a Co-Founder of the SCV American Cancer Society Unit. She is a member of the Valley Industry Association (VIA) and SCV Chamber of Commerce.
Gloria holds the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Northridge, Master of Science, School Administration and Management, Pepperdine University and a Master of Science, LaVerne University, Educational Psychology. She also holds a Master’s in Governance from the California School Boards Association.
Brandan Stein (Director)
Brandan Stein, CEO/President of Exclusive Sedan Service, is credited for establishing the company as one of the industry’s top leaders in ground and air transportation. Ron Stein, Brandan’s father and Chair/Founder, founded Exclusive Sedan Service in 1980, the same year that Brandan was born. Sharing his father’s passion, Brandan eagerly entered the family business in 1999 and immersed himself in every aspect of operations. By 2005, he had succeeded in tripling their gross sales and vehicles. Under Brandan’s influence, Exclusive Sedan Service has received numerous awards including LCT Magazine’s “Operator of the Year” and “Best Website in the Industry” and Limousine Digest’s “Midsize Operator of the Year”. Brandan has been a member of the Limousine Benchmarking Group and is currently a member of the Vistage Group. Hobbies: Time spent with his kids, surfing, working out at the gym, sports, traveling, bicycling and riding his Harley.Anthony Syracuse (Director)
Anthony Syracuse brings a unique blend of expertise to his role as a Construction Coordinator and Co-Owner of LA North Studios. As a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, Anthony has a personal investment in supporting the community alongside his wife Dana and their two children, Madison and Jackson. His extensive background in film production provides invaluable insight into the infrastructure needs of major studio projects such as King Richard, Top Gun: Maverick, and The Fabelmans. In 2018, Anthony partnered with John Prabhu to establish LA North Studios, developing and operating multiple F-1 Certified soundstages across five campuses in Santa Clarita. Together, their shared vision and Anthony’s existing industry relationships have positioned LA North Studios as a premier filming destination for high-profile features, television, and streaming. The collaboration between Syracuse Construction and LA North Studios has brought new opportunities and employment to the Santa Clarita Valley.Jeff Hacker (Director)
Jeffery A. Hacker is a seasoned trial attorney who has represented a wide range of clients including financial institutions, real estate developers, realtors, businesses, employers, employees, non-profit organizations, and individuals with a myriad of litigation and transactional issues. Mr. Hacker is admitted to practice law in California and in the United States District Court. He founded Hacker, Kanowsky, and Braly, LLP and was the senior partner in Hacker Braly, LLP before becoming the principal in Hacker Law Group. In 2022, Hacker Law Group announced a partnership with AMMCG.
Mr. Hacker hs also represented various business trade groups over the years, including the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (for over 20 years), the Valencia, now Valley Industrial Association, and the SCV Auto Dealers Association. He is past president of the Santa Clarita Attorney Association. Mr. Hacker has been a Judge Pro tem, Mediator, and Arbitrator.
Bruce Fortine (Director)
Bruce Fortine grew up in the Santa Clarita Valley and has demonstrated a lifetime of service and commitment to the community as a businessman, community leader, entrepreneurial facilitator, mentor, and elected public official. His contributions have improved the quality of life in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. For over 30 years Bruce served as President of the Los Angeles County Law Enforcement Facilities and Safety Corporation. The nonprofit corporation handled the financing of the Sheriff’s Training Academy in Whittier, the Sheriff’s Headquarters in Los Angeles, numerous buildings at the Peter Pitchess Detention Center, and financed radios for the sheriff deputies and command center.
Bruce is the founder of the College of the Canyons and is affectionately known as “Mr. COC” in the community. He worked with community members and legislators on the formation of the college district. Bruce was one of five people elected to the first board from a candidate field of 72. In 2022 Bruce received the prestigious College of the Canyons Silver Spur Award for Lifetime Achievement. He has also been named SCV Top 51 Most Influential by the Signal Newspaper numerous times.
Bruce has made our community richer through his volunteer work and serving on numerous nonprofit organizations. Bruce is a graduate of William S. Hart High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and a Master of Science Degree in Education Administration, California State University, Northridge. Bruce also served in the United States Army as a Counterintelligence Agent.
Jill Mellady (Director)
Jill Mellady, an unwavering community leader, proudly serves as the President and Co-Founder of Mellady Direct Marketing, an esteemed direct marketing agency headquartered in Santa Clarita, CA. With a deep-seated dedication to bridging organizations with their target audiences, Jill excels in fostering effective communication and nurturing consumer engagement. Her professional proficiency extends to her active involvement in volunteer leadership roles. At Mellady Direct Marketing, Jill runs the family-owned business alongside her husband, Jim, and together they work alongside their remarkable adult children, Stephanie and Brendan. Jill's zeal for her community is palpable in her ceaseless dedication to the betterment of the Santa Clarita Valley. She has made invaluable contributions through her service on various boards and committees. Presently, she holds the distinguished role of Board Member and fulfills the responsibilities of Marketing and PR Chair for the Valley Industry Association. Her remarkable commitment to the College of the Canyons Foundation is evident, having previously chaired the organization and currently leading the Marketing and Chancellor Circle Committee. A proud alumna of the College of the Canyons, Jill's unwavering commitment to her alma mater and the Santa Clarita community was honored when she received the Silver Spur Award in 2016. Jill's life revolves around Santa Clarita, where she resides, and she finds immense joy in her role as a loving grandmother to three cherished grandchildren.Chris Bromiley (Director)
Chris was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. In 2017 he relocated to the Santa Clarita area with his young family seeking a better place to raise his two sons.
Professionally Chris is a licensed Surplus Lines Insurance executive with the largest national firm within his specialty. His expertise is specific to construction and he provides insurance coverage for many of the top national homebuilders along with large commercial builders working on mixed-use projects, professional sports stadiums and critical infrastructure projects.
In addition to his work in the insurance field, Chris has nearly 20 years of law enforcement experience as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff and Reserve Police Officer. He served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) for more than a decade where he worked both patrol and as a state certified police academy instructor. He earned various accolades including LASD Reserve Deputy of the Year. After the Sheriff's Department, Chris transferred to a local municipality where he continues as a Reserve Police Officer and has also earned Reserve Police Officer of the Year at that department.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, coaching various sports teams for his children, running, and training in the practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Charlie Deaver (Director)
Charlie embarked on his journey in the Independent Insurance Industry back in 2012, leveraging his background in entertainment services to establish himself as a leading broker for entertainment and production rentals. In 2019, Charlie's dedication and expertise led to his appointment as Vice President of his former agency, subsequently elevating him to the role of President at IBA-BGP (Insurance Brokers and Agents of Burbank, Glendale & Pasadena). An innate entrepreneur, Charlie is committed to providing his clients with unparalleled service. He goes above and beyond by ensuring his availability round the clock, readily accessible via phone or text, even during off hours. In addition to his leadership roles within the industry, Charlie plays a pivotal role in leading our production team and driving the company towards continued success. His strategic vision and dedication to excellence serve as guiding principles in shaping our company's trajectory. Beyond his professional endeavors, Charlie finds fulfillment in his role as a husband to Nicole, his partner of 14 years, and as a father to their four children.Justin Wallace (Director)
Justin Wallace is a workforce development leader with over 10 years of experience designing training strategies that drive growth for both employees and businesses. He holds a BA in Business Administration & Economics from Graceland University and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. As the Director of Learning & Development at DrinkPAK, Justin is responsible for building and scaling programs that enhance employee skills, leadership capabilities, and overall performance across the organization. He leads efforts to align development initiatives with business goals, helping to ensure DrinkPAK remains innovative, competitive, and a leader in the beverage manufacturing industry. His work is focused on creating a culture of continuous improvement, where people at all levels are supported and empowered to grow. Earlier in his career, Justin worked in workforce development at College of the Canyons, where he supported a variety of Santa Clarita-based businesses with employee development and upskilling strategies. Justin lives in Santa Clarita with his wife, Stephanie, and their two young children, Cayden (5) and Sadie (2). He enjoys traveling, going on adventures with the family, golfing, snowboarding and being outdoors.