Daily Business Report-Feb. 3, 2020
TriClip used to repair a tricuspid heart valve.
Scripps cardiologist 1st in California
to repair tricuspid heart valve with special clip
A Scripps Clinic interventional cardiologist has become the first in California to repair a tricuspid heart valve using a tiny experimental clip that is placed inside the heart using a minimally invasive procedure rather than open heart surgery.
Matthew Price, M.D., used a catheter to implant three TriClips in an 82-year-old San Diego man who has suffered from heart failure for several years as a result of the leaky valve that separates the two chambers on the right side of his heart.
The three-hour procedure was performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion located on campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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Native American brewery opens in Valley Center
The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Rincon Reservation Road Brewery (3R Brewery) has opened, making it the first certified Native American owned and operated brewery on tribal land in Southern California. Formerly SR76 Beerworks, beer offerings not only reflect the new brand but tell the story of the tribe –– from a low hoppy Oasis Blonde Ale, crisp Rez Dog Hefeweizen, and caramel note Rattler Amber Ale, to Chief IPA with tropical flavors and pine aromas.
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Constance Carroll to retire in 2021 as chancellor
of San Diego Community College District
San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Chancellor Constance M. Carroll, who has served as chancellor since 2004, has announced that she will retire in 2021, following a national search for her replacement. Frequently referred to as “The People’s Chancellor,” Dr. Carroll is the longest-serving chancellor in the history of the district.
As chancellor, Carroll has overseen a transformation of San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges, and San Diego Continuing Education funded through the voter-approved, $1.555-billion Propositions S and N bond measures passed in 2002 and 2006 respectively. She’s also a national leader in the tuition-free Promise movement and launched the district’s San Diego Promise program, which now serves more than 3,000 students annually.
Carroll co-chaired the advocacy campaign which helped establish the California Community Colleges Baccalaureate Pilot Program, including a new bachelor’s degree program at Mesa College. She was appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate for a six-year term on the National Council on the Humanities overseeing the work of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and she has served on numerous local, state, and national boards and committees committed to educational and economic excellence.
Prior to being named chancellor, Carroll served 11 years as president of San Diego Mesa College, the district’s largest college. Before that, she was president of Saddleback College in Orange County and president of Indian Valley Colleges in Marin County, where she also spent one year as interim chancellor of the Marin Community College District. Prior to her community college service, Carroll served as an administrator at the University of Southern Maine and the University of Pittsburgh.
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SDG&E and local electrical workers union
announce multi-year hiring and training programs
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 465 announce a joint plan for new multi-year hiring, training and apprenticeship programs.
Over the next three years, SDG&E plans to hire nearly 150 entry-level positions, while rolling out new training and investments for six linemen apprenticeship classes, six line assistant classes, three electrician assistant classes and specialized training for welding and other high-skilled trades. In total, the new plan results in the hiring or significant upskilling of 400—500 represented positions.
“SDG&E and IBEW share the aspiration of building the cleanest, safest and most reliable energy infrastructure company in America,” said Nate Fairman, business manager for IBEW Local 465. “These investments directly advance that mission and provide high-quality jobs that support our local economy.”
“This multi-year plan reflects strong collaboration with IBEW Local 465 and our shared commitment to the communities we serve,” said Scott Drury, president of SDG&E. “The highly-skilled members of IBEW are the backbone of our success in delivering clean, safe and reliable energy to our customers, and one of the reasons SDG&E is recognized as an industry leader.”
Hiring and training programs are expected to get under way in early 2020.
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Cal State San Marcos president to
deliver first Report to the Community
Cal State San Marcos President Ellen Neufeldt will deliver her first Report to the Community on Thursday, Feb. 6, laying out her strategic vision for the next 30 years of the university.
Nearly 600 individuals representing a broad cross section of regional business, nonprofit, education and government leadership are expected to attend the sold-out event where Neufeldt will share her vision for CSUSM, shining a spotlight on campus and the innovative work being done by students, faculty and staff.
This will be the first Report to the Community for Neufeldt, who started in her position in July. Report to the Community is an annual tradition that CSUSM has hosted since 2005.
Others who are scheduled to speak at the event include Malin Burnham, a prominent San Diego philanthropist; Raye Clendening, president of the North County African American Women’s Association; and Adam Day, chair of the California State University Board of Trustees. The emcee will be Patricia Prado-Olmos, CSUSM vice president of Community Engagement.
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Elizabeth Brann elected to serve 2-year term as
chair of S.D. Volunteer Lawyer Program board
Elizabeth “Liza” Brann has been elected to serve a two-year term as chair of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Board of Directors. Brann is a partner at Paul Hastings in San Diego, where she chairs the San Diego litigation department and pro bono committee.
Her practice focuses on patent strategy and litigation, and she has been named “Litigator of the Week” by the American Lawyer for her efforts. Liza also has a long history of nonprofit service with SDVLP and other organizations.
- Andrew “Drew” Woodmansee, a seasoned director with more than a decade of board service, was elected to vice chair. Drew heads Hooper, Lundy & Bookman’s intellectual property practice.
Michael Amon, vice office managing principal of Fish & Richardson’s Southern California Office, was unanimously elected to a three-year board term. His practice focuses on intellectual property litigation.
Kevin Patariu, a partner with Perkins Coie’s Intellectual Property Group, was also unanimously elected to the board of directors. He volunteers regularly with SDVLP, and significantly contributed to his firm’s receipt of SDVLP’s 2018 Outstanding Law Firm Award.
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David Gouzoules joins law firm
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
David Gouzoules has joined the San Diego law firm Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek’s Litigation Department as an associate.
Gouzoules has more than six years of experience representing individuals and corporate clients in all manner of disputes, including commercial litigation, government investigations and shareholder causes of action. He has represented clients in securities fraud litigation, derivative lawsuits alleging breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract matters, SEC and DOJ investigations, property disputes and probate litigation.
Prior to joining SCMV, Gouzoules worked at a large, international law firm.
Gouzoules is an active member of both the Association of Business Trial Lawyers and the San Diego County Bar Association.
He received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2013 and his B.A. in Political Science and History, with highest distinction, from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in 2010.
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Melissa McElvain joins ALS Association
as associate director of development
The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter has hired San Diego native Melissa McElvain to the newly created position of associate director of development and donor engagement.
McElvain will play an integral role in advancing the mission of the ALS Association by developing non-event-related donor strategies and increasing fundraising opportunities, along with corporate sponsorships and planned giving, according to Steve Becvar, executive director, ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter.
McElvain previously spent the past 18 years (2001-2019) as head softball coach at the University of San Diego. With more than 300 game victories, she owns the all-time record for most wins in the history of the USD softball program, which began in 1980.
McElvain graduated from Patrick Henry High School (class of 1995) and then attended the Oklahoma State University on a softball scholarship. McElvain played on the OSU Cowgirls squad when the team played in the 1998 Women’s College World Series, finishing third.
She returned to USD to work as assistant sports information director for a year before leading the school’s softball program.
In 2015, McElvain became one of five founding members of Women Encouraging Living Donation (WELD), a group dedicated to increase, encourage and support living donation through public outreach.
