Summer 2024

216 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 4 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ MCBC ’ s 28th Annual Gala Michael Gutierrez, Karina Barroso, Brenda Granillo Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Monterey County Business Council’s 28th Annual Gala, honored “Community Builders” who have significantly and positively impacted our housing issues. Over 250 guests gathered to hear from our featured speaker, Speaker of the California Assembly Robert Rivas. It was a night of celebrating collaboration, our thriving economy, and the outstanding contributions of businesses and nonprofits. Michele Horn, La Tonya Glover Catherine Fuentes, Erica Vela, Holly Price, Laura Pruneda Rita Oglesby, Juan Sanchez, MeganWhilden Joe Foster, Veronica Plascencia, Monica Tovai Dominic Dursa, Kim Stemler, Kate Daniels Deborah Ogarrio, Irma & Carlos Diaz, Andrea Diaz Amy Ivey, LaTonya Glover, Amanda da Graca Samantha Scudder, Brady Bergeron Molly Lorenzi, Luis Reis Jonathan Price, Jeff Davi Erica & Joshua Parker Photos: James Chang Ralph Gomez Porras, Amanda Porras, Kimbley Craig, Paul Bruno Keith & Hanna Quinnell Jenny McAdams, Joe Luis Barajas Dave Pacheco, Deborah Crumley, Rita & Ian Oglesby