TINA VAN DAM is Managing Attorney, Manning Gross + Massenburg in Irvine, where she is an Equity Partner responsible for regional Irvine office of this Boston-based national law firm. Born in South Africa, she came here at a young age and has lived in Orange County ever since, receiving her Bachelor's Degree at University of California, Irvine, and her Law Degree (Cum Laude) at Whittier College Law School. She lives in Laguna Hills with her husband, a corporate attorney, and their son, a sophomore at Laguna Hills High School who is a "dedicated member of the Theatre Department." 

 

EDMUND VELASCO is President of the Orange County Musicians Union (Local 7, American Federation of Musicians), and has served on its Executive Board since 2003. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Californians for the Arts and California Arts Advocates. A native Southern Californian, he began playing saxophone at age 8 and has become recognized as one of the top saxophonists in the region. Edmund can be seen as a featured soloist with The Estrada Brothers Latin Jazz Ensemble and has recorded with the group. He is a member of the Chris Williams Quintet and has made many guest appearances with Dan Fanley, Joe LaBarbera, Tony Dumas and Ron Escheté, among others. He has also played professionally with such top names as Mel Tormé, Eddie Daniels and Ernie Andrews, to name a few. Edmund leads, directs and writes for his own quintet.