WHO WE ARE

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Our Philosophy

The Filipino American Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is essentially a network of businesses. It is a group of business owners & professionals who seek to help other businesses grow through networking, marketing, financial assistance, education
& more.

At the Filipino American Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to empower Filipino American businesses to reach their full potential by creating a supportive environment where they can thrive. We believe that by fostering growth and success among our members, we can also establish ourselves as a major player in the mainstream business world.
Through our programs and services, we strive to provide our members with the resources and connections they need to succeed. Our goal is to be a catalyst for change, driving economic growth and development within the Filipino American community and beyond. By promoting collaboration and mutual support, we are creating a strong and dynamic network of businesses that will continue to grow and thrive for years to come.

WHY JOIN US?

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To create greater visibility for FilAm businesses in the Jacksonville area.

To provide resources that are available in the community that may be able to help small businesses, such as SBDC, SBA, Score, COFACC, FSCJ, and more as we continue to build connections with other organizations to help benefit our memberships.

To discuss issues that impact FilAm and Asian-American businesses in the region.

To create networking opportunities for FilAm business entrepreneurs and others.

To feature each member's business profile in its FAJCC Directory and its official website.

To exchange ideas, talents, and expertise for the benefits of its members.

To stimulate economic activity among members and the larger community by accenting its vast cultural assets and work ethics.

To find the ways and means to obtain grants and assistance available to minority owned businesses.

To provide knowledge and information on how to efficiently operate small business programs.

WHAT IS FAJCC?

The FAJCC is a non-profit organization providing access to economic opportunities to Filipino American businesses in Jacksonville and the First Coast. It participates in numerous development activities in the larger business community and ensuring that Filipino American businesses in Jacksonville have an active and resonant voice in both public and private sector.

benefits for becoming a member

This Chamber will serve as a forum to discuss the impact of current economic issues on Filipino American business community, to network with other businesses, and to represent a unified voice in the Jacksonville community. The FAJCC will host conferences and events that promote:

economic growth and tax policy

e-commerce

environment

immigration

international trade

labor and workplace

technology and telecommunications

leadership series luncheon, and

establish partnership with local, national, and international industry and with the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

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Founding Leadership 2021

Robert 'Bob' Bontilao †

Co -founder
Secretary

Cristina Comstock - Chairman of the Board

Cristina Comstock

Chairman of the Board

Wilhelmina Rubio - Secretary

Wilhelmina Rubio

Treasurer

Ligaya Kirkland

Auditor

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

David Lego - Vice President 2026-2027

David Lego

Vice President

Ron Macomb - VP President-Elect 2027-2028

Ron Macomb

President 2026-2027, VP Sponsorship 

Marjorie Zink - Board of Director

Marjorie Zink

Secretary

Wilhelmina Rubio - Secretary

Wilhelmina Rubio

Co -founder
Secretary

Nida Escobar - Treasurer

Nida Escobar

Treasurer

Diane Corpus - Auditor

Diane Corpus

Auditor

Cristina Comstock - Chairman of the Board

Cristina Comstock

Chairman of the Board

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Arthur Bides - President

Arthur Bides

Chairman of the Board, Past President 2024-2025

Ron Macomb - VP President-Elect 2027-2028

Ron Macomb

President 2026-2027 

David Lego - Vice President 2026-2027

David Lego

Vice President

Marjorie Zink - Board of Director

Marjorie Zink

Secretary, VP Events

Nida Escobar - Treasurer

Nida Escobar

Treasurer

Diane Corpus - Auditor

Diane Corpus

Auditor

Cristina Comstock - Chairman of the Board

Cristina Comstock

Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board 2024-2025, Past President 2023-2024

Wilhelmina Rubio - Secretary

Wilhelmina Rubio

Board Member VP Marketing

Erwin De Jesus - Board of Director

Erwin De Jesus

Board Member, VP Education

Anita Domingo - Board of Director 2026-2027

Anita Domingo

Board Member

Danny Rodriguez - Advisory Council

Danny Rodriguez

Board Member, VP Community Outreach

Leona Galindo - Board of Director

Leona Galindo

Board Member

Melody Angeles - Board of Director

Melody Angeles

Board Member

Ezette Brown - Ambassador

Ezette Brown

Board Member, VP Membership

Francis Albert Cruz

Board Member

Greg Baldwin

Board Member

Russel Barona - Senior Ambassador

Russel Pasague

Board Member

Marjorie Zink - Board of Director

Marjorie Zink

Board Member

Melody Angeles - Board of Director

Melody Angeles

FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FAJCC

Bob Bontilao

President & Chairman of the Board

Cristina Comstock

FAJCC Past President

Wilhelmina Rubio

Dra Gloriosa Antiporda

Danny Rodriguez

Community Affair Chairman

Dra Gloriosa Antiporda

Sponsorship & Fundraising Chairwoman

Maria Aguila

Director

FAJCC

Bob Bontilao

President Emeritus

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Mel Carbonell - Advisory Council

Mel Carbonnel, MD

MD, Past President FilAm Council

Ernie Perez - Advisory Council

Ernesto Perez

Past President of Knights of Columbus

Ed Callao - Advisory Council

Eduardo Callao

Past President of FilAm Council

Lolita Massengill - Advisory Council

Lolita Massengill

President Legacy of Care

Dr. Lilian Gines - Advisory Council

Dr. Lilian Gines

President & Founder of Alliance 

Mauro Gines - Advisory Council

Mauro Gines

President & Founder of Alliance

Gerry Palon - Advisory Council

Gerry Palon

President of COFACC

Ofelia Malalang - Advisory Council

Ofelia Malalang

Maria Aguila - Advisory Council

Maria Aguila Esq,

Director

Augustus Cesar Carangue

Augustus Cesar Carangue, CPA

Past Vice-President & Treasurer

Chaplain Star Valino - Advisory Council

Chaplain Star Valino

Heidi Roberts - Advisory Council

Heidi Roberts

Dr. Orlando Florete - Advisory Council

Orlando Florete, MD

Dra. Gloriosa Antiporda - Advisory Council

Dra. Gloriosa Antiporda

Ligaya Kirkland

(Stephanie) Annie Canete - Advisory Council

Stephanie Canete

FAJCC Ambassadors

David Lego - Vice President 2026-2027

Dave Lego

Chairman of the Ambassadors

Elen Tucker - Senior Ambassador

Elen Tucker

Director, Senior Ambassador

Rain Jasper - Senior Ambassador

Rain Jasper

Senior Ambassadors

Stephanie Oteyza - Senior Ambassador

Stephanie Oteyza

Senior Ambassadors

Domenic Paredes - Ambassador

Dominic Paredes

Ambassadors

Marian Austin - Senior Ambassador

Marian Austin

Senior Ambassadors

Divina Pridham - Ambassador

Divina Pridham

Ambassadors

Tracey Lyon-Mercado

Ambassadors

Ezette Brown

Ambassadors

Elen Tucker

Senior Ambassadors

Rain Jasper

Senior Ambassadors

Stephanie Oteyza

Senior Ambassadors

Russel Barona

Senior Ambassadors

Lottie Maria Descallar – Senior Ambassador

Lottie Maria Descallar

Senior Ambassadors

Elen Tucker
Rain Jasper
Stephanie Oteyza
Eden

Membership

Lottie Maria Descallar

Chairwoman of B2B

Eden

Sponsorship Grants

Eden

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