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DIRECTORY OF INFLUENCE
TECHNOLOGY |
WHY: Runs global supplier of electronicscomponents for wired and
wirelesscommunications networks. Counts a dozenbrands under its
umbrella, estimated tohave annual sales approaching $300M.RECENT:
Infinite ranks No. 11 by localemployee count, with 143 area
workers, inthe Business Journal’s July list of toptelecom and
wireless companies in OC.Companywide, the firm employs morethan
1,000. NOTABLE: The company’sofferings total more than 100,000
parts.Thousands of aerospace, defense, electronics, medical and
telecom firmsare customers. QUOTABLE: On her career path, says “I
really alwaysjust enjoyed science and math. It was easier for me
than other subjects.”
PENNY COTNERCEO, PRESIDENTINFINITE ELECTRONICS
WHY: Prominent area business executive,philanthropist. Former
chairman and CEO,Emulex; former president, COO Thomas-Conrad Corp.
and Eczel Corp.; earlycareer: 14 years at Xerox. RECENT:Chairs
CoreLogic, currently fending off$7B takeover attempt by Bill
Foley-backed investment group. Other boardservice includes
Commercial Bank ofCalifornia. QUOTABLE: On Foley’s bid:“We are
unanimous in our belief that CoreLogic will be able to
deliversignificantly more value to shareholders than this
opportunistic proposal.”
PAUL FOLINOCHAIRMAN EMERITUSEMULEX CORP.PHILANTHROPIST
WHY: Newport Beach-based firm iscountry’s largest privately held
wirelesscompany. Local player in OC’scommercial real estate scene,
and investorin varied industries. Backs Villa RealEstate and
Chihuahua Cerveza. RECENT:Latest focus: ioXt Alliance, which
issetting standards for Internet of Thingssecurity. Major
technology companies andmanufacturers including Google, T-Mobile,
Silicon Labs and others backventure, which Jabara founded in 2019.
QUOTABLE: In the next five to10 years, 5G-related work will result
in the “greatest investment inwireless infrastructure we’ve ever
had.” 2020 HOBBY: “I’ve walkednearly 1,000 miles on the beach since
March 15, and I continue to spendas much time with my children as I
possibly can.”
GARY JABARAFOUNDER, CHAIRMANMOBILITIE
WHY: His company in Lake Forestprovides copiers, printers,
manageddocument services and digital signage forbusinesses
throughout the U.S., Mexico,and Latin America. Leads almost
2,500employees companywide. RECENT: Unitthat has taken on growing
importancewithin the Japan-based parent company,Toshiba Tec Corp.
Help businesses makelong-awaited transition to offices more focused
on digital and less onpaper. NOTABLE: Toshiba is one of several
printer manufacturers withlarge operations in Orange County that’s
looking to reinvent operations inlight of the paperless office
movement. 2020 HOBBY: “My wife and Ihave a renewed dedication and
discipline towards physical and mentalfitness.”
SCOTT MACCABECEO, PRESIDENTTOSHIBA AMERICA BUSINESSSOLUTIONS
INC. AND TOSHIBA GLOBALCOMMERCE SOLUTIONS INC.
WHY: Runs closely watched 5G telecomequipment company, with her
brother RezaRofougaran. Irvine firm is seeking toinnovate 5G
millimeter wave networks.Makes components of the millimeter
wavesystem used in high-speed wirelessbroadband communication.
RECENT:Raised $27M in April, first big fundinground for OC firm
during pandemic;Movandi’s funding total is nowapproaching $67M. The
company wasfounded in 2016. QUOTABLE: “This whole virus and this
wholeshutdown and forcing everyone to work from home has made it
even moreclear that having access to fast internet and being able
to work remotelyand support large amounts of data and very quick
low latency is key.”
MARYAM ROFOUGARANCO-FOUNDER, CO-CEO, COOMOVANDI
2020 REFLECTIONSPat Donahue, Donahue Schriber Realty:
Resiliency...I am amazed atthe resiliency of our tenants in our
centers to reinvent themselves andadapt to the circumstances. All
of our centers remained open during thepandemic. Our employees have
adapted to new challenges andresponsibilities not only at the
office but also at home with kids out ofschool. It has been
remarkable to watch the adaptability, resilience, andperseverance
of the human spirit during this time.
David Friedman: We were fortunate to have conducted
hybridmeetings at TCA in the past, so we were comfortable with
going virtualto a larger degree. Coupled with the introduction of
our new TCA OCFund and the ability to participate in many more
virtual conferences togenerate more deal flow, we were fortunate
that TCA OC has had itsbusiest and probably most productive year in
investing and consideringnew deals.
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