President & CEO of Small Business Financial Development Corporation of Orange County (FDC), an economic developer for more than 16 years and former senior commercial banking executive, Mike also serves in the capacity as president of The Association of Financial Development Corporations, the state-wide industry trade association representing the FDC organizations. Mike’s civic involvement includes service as Board Treasurer/Director of Family Services Association, the largest non-profit social services agency in the Inland Empire and vice-chairman of its subsidiary, FSA-Community Housing Development Organization. Mr. Ocasio is also chapter president of Inland Empire Risk Management Association and a past Commissioner with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Commission on Recruitment, Retention and Diversity. A graduate of the University of Illinois-Carbondale, Mike has achieved certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council and is a local resident of the City of Redlands, CA
A veteran of the commercial banking industry, Chris started his career in 1982 at Bank of America. After 6 years at the bank, Chris joined community banking, and remained there until 2011. Chris’s expertise has been in credit management, sales management, and above all, client service and satisfaction. Chris has built his career and his reputation in the industry by exceeding the expectations of his clients, associates, and shareholders at every opportunity. Chris attended Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, and is currently attending Brandman University, Orange, CA. In addition to his contributions to the banks he has served, Chris has been a loyal advocate and supporter of numerous community organizations, and has held board positions with organizations with whom his passions align, most notably, at risk youth, education, and those involved in substance abuse. Chris has been a resident of southwest Riverside County since 1988 and enjoys family time with his wife Cecelia and daughter Amanda.
Alexis Lombardi serves as Office Administrator. Alexis is an individual who effectively manages resources having previously served as the office coordinator for a large commercial insurance carrier. With a background in small business finance, commercial real estate law, and insurance; she has a wealth of knowledge and business acumen. Having been reared on the island of Oahu in Hawaii Alexis has a unique appreciation for our beach communities. She graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and was fortunate enough to study abroad in Australia. Alexis resides in the community of San Juan Capistrano and is an active member of Saddleback Church where she is involved in ministry including publication of a book whose subject matter is related to spiritual development.
