About Luis

Judge Vargas has been a long-standing active member of the University Club since 2013. He is a retired San Diego Superior Court Judge and is very involved in local charities, including The University Club's Lamp of Learning and the San Diego Rescue Mission. A graduate of San Diego State University and University of San Diego School of Law, Judge Vargas has served on our Board of Governors for over 6 years. His best kept secret: The walking trails surrounding the Otay Lakes Reservoir where you can walk in beauty and watch brave souls jump out of planes at Skydive San Diego.

About Ashley

Ashley Feuerman is the founder of Feuerman Law, APC. Her practice focuses on commercial real estate and business transactions. Ashley's professional passion is helping entrepreneurs protect their assets and create generational wealth through real estate investments. Ashley grew up in Orange County and moved to San Diego in 2006 to attend San Diego State University. She obtained her JD from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Since joining the University Club, Ashley has participated in the Young Executive Society, Welcome Council, Women of the Club, and the Sports and Entertainment Committee. Outside of her Club involvement, Ashley enjoys spending her time on the golf course and volunteering at various youth charities throughout San Diego County. She joined the Club 2016 and her favorite event to attend is Toast to Women Tuesday.

About Bob

Bob Gaglione is an Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and Principal of Gaglione ADR Group. Bob was a business and civil trial lawyer for over 30 years and served as a Deputy Director in the United States Department of Labor in Washington DC. He also taught law and political science classes at several local universities. Bob is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the University of San Diego School of Law. He joined the University Club in 2014 and enjoys hosting private events at the Club, especially in the Board Room which was his law office for seven years before the space was occupied by the University Club.

About Rafael

Rafael Garcia is a seasoned media sales executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, he has held pivotal roles at major networks such as Univision and Telemundo, and most recently served as a consultant for Fox Deportes and the city of Tijuana, Baja California. Renowned for his vast industry knowledge and extensive network, Mr. Garcia has a proven track record of creating opportunities and building lasting relationships. A natural leader and effective communicator, Rafael is driven by his passion for empowering others to succeed. His strategic vision and dedication to client satisfaction have been instrumental in driving revenue growth and strengthening partnerships. In 2022, Rafael co-founded La Revista Binacional alongside two partners. Today, it stands as one of the most influential media platforms for Latino audiences across the United States, working in close collaboration with Mexican consulates and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce nationwide.

About Karl

Graduate of Western Michigan University where he double majored in Sales & Business Marketing & Finance. Karl has spent the last 20 years in the Employee Benefits sector working for some of the largest financial institutions in the world. In addition, Karl launched GLH, LLC, a real estate investment company focused on revitalizing Black and low-income communities across the country. The company owns 3 commercial properties, 33 residential single-family homes/apartment buildings, and does 10 flips a year. GLH, LLC also lends over $5M to developers in hard money to complete projects.

About Dan

Dan Hom is the President and CEO of FocusCom. Inc, a public relations and public affairs firm located in San Diego. In addition to holding the chairman position on the Board of Governors, Dan is very vested in the San Diego community. He is Chairman of the Asian Business Association Advisory Board, is a board member of the Red Cross, is chairman emeritus for the Chula Vista Police Foundation and a Board member for the San Diego Harbor Police. A native of San Diego, Dan graduated from San Diego State University and has served on our board for over 10 years. Dan's best kept secret: Las Cuatro Milpas in Barrio Logan and Sushi Ota in Pacific Beach.

About Harold

For more than 27 years, Harold Tuck has dedicated his career to the County of San Diego. Most recently, as Chief Information Officer, Tuck was responsible for all operational and strategic Information Technology functions for the County, providing services to 17,000 County employees at over 200 facilities. One of Tuck’s primary, and highly visible tasks was ensuring that County government and its citizens received the full benefits of a multi-year, $700 million IT Outsourcing Contract, making the County the first Municipal Government to outsource all IT functions to the private sector. He joined Club in 2012. My favorite event at the Club is the “Pop-up” Prime Rib dinner.

About Andre

Andre K. Kwan is a seasoned financial strategist and real estate investment expert with over two decades of experience helping individuals and businesses build long-term wealth through property ownership and smart financial planning. Since launching his career in 2003, Andre has guided thousands of clients and partners through the complexities of real estate, with a focus on maximizing opportunity, building legacy, and fostering community. Beyond finance, Andre is deeply committed to civic leadership and philanthropy. He proudly serves on the Board of Governors for The University Club, a premier business and social community, and previously served as a Commissioner for the City of San Diego’s International Affairs Board, appointed by the Mayor, where he supported cross-border collaboration and global engagement. Andre is also a board member of Oncology and Kids, supporting families affected by pediatric cancer, and has dedicated more than a decade as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego. Outside of work, Andre enjoys supporting local charities, hosting meaningful gatherings, learning to sail, traveling in search of inspiration, and cheering on his beloved Buckeyes, Giants, and Knicks.

About Pam

Pam Marcheski is the principal owner of Intentions to Actions Leadership. A Mindfulness-based leadership company that centers around helping individuals and organizations identify their desired leadership intentions in personal and professional life. With the structure of utilizing the traditional leadership development model combined with the foundations of mindfulness, Pam helps to guide a roadmap with actions that align with those intentions. Pam spent the first 25 years of her career as a senior-level executive within several fortune 500 companies. She employs her experience of leading teams with over 1,000 employees and P&L responsibility for billions of dollars in business, to now coach individuals and organizations in operational excellence, leadership development, and organizational strategy and implementation. Joined the Club in 2018. My favorite events to attend at the club are vast hard to pick!-Any event where I can be with my UClub community brings me joy. If I have to pick I would say Women of the Club events and New Member Happy Hours because I get to meet all the new members.

About Jay

About Jason

Jason Paguio is a recognized leader working with and for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities across the country. Jason’s impact and advocacy span multiple sectors and industries, from nonprofit organizations, and government entities to political action committees — providing a perspective that is wide-ranging to maximize a greater collective impact to diverse communities. He currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Business Association San Diego and the Asian Business Association California Foundation. Jason was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, the California Entrepreneurship and Economic Mobility Task Force, and by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria to the City of San Diego Small Business Advisory Board and the Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Group. Jason was named “Minority Small Business Champion of the Year” by the US Small Business Administration,  “San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People” and “CEO of the Year” by the San Diego Business Journal, and is a recipient of the “Libby Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership” by The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego.

About Chida

Chida Warren is a second-generation Black newspaper publisher and media professional currently serving in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s administration as Director of Appointments, Boards, and Commissions, where she oversees 44 advisory bodies and nearly 500 volunteers. She previously served as Deputy Director of Communications. Chida is a published children’s author and an adjunct professor within the San Diego Community College District, contributing to student learning and civic engagement. She is also the founder of the nonprofit Outta Here, which supports underserved youth by covering passport fees. Prior to public service, Chida was co-publisher and managing editor of The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, the city’s oldest African American newspaper, becoming the youngest African American newspaper publisher in the nation. Her career also includes leadership roles in nonprofit and civic organizations focused on youth empowerment, girls’ education, economic equity, and community advocacy, including serving as Executive Director of San Diego’s first Black Chamber of Commerce. Chida holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and a master’s degree in public administration.

About Nadia

Nadia is the CEO and co-founder of Pique Publishing, Inc.—an editorial and graphic design consultancy that specializes in content development from ideation to distribution for both digital and print publications. With her background in journalism, Nadia knows how to ask the right questions to create content that anyone can understand. She served as president for the San Diego Professional Editors Network (SD/PEN) from 2021–2022. In 2023, she launched The Editor's Half Hour —a monthly podcast that focuses on the craft of editing, industry trends, and editorial resources for advanced editors. In July of 2023, she was named a winner of the 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40, and in November of 2023, she was the winner of Business Women of the Year (small companies category) by the San Diego Business Journal in recognition of her efforts in launching the podcast and for creating the first-ever Affirmation Cards for Editors. She currently serves as committee chair of the Women’s Impact Network (WIN) at the University Club. Nadia continues to be involved in various editorial organizations as a presenter at the local and national levels. She is a guest speaker at the University of Chicago and covers topics such as book coaching, manuscript evaluations, working with authors, publishing trends and insights, how to edit educational materials and digital assets, and how to support nonprofits with their publications.