Board of Directors

Meet the Board

The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) is a coalition of business owners, community activists, and residents who work endlessly to promote local business, assist non-profits in the area and strives to advance the visibly of the North Glendale/Foothills area.

2023 Board of Directors

Adam Franko

Branch Director
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA

Adam has worked for the Y for 15 years, previously working at the Hollywood YMCA and the Gardena-Carson Family YMCA. He has a Bachelor’s in Managament, and an MBA from University of Phoenix and is currently in the process of obtaining a Doctorate Degree in Management. Adam is also a member of the La Cañada Kiwanis Club.

Adam Franko
President

Sara Darby

Millenial Realtor LA

Compass

“I’m excited to be joining the Montrose-Verdugo Chamber as a way of giving back to the community that has done so much for me. I look forward to connecting with members of the community and ensuring that Montrose continues to thrive!”

Sara Darby
Secretary

Hilda Morovati

Owner

Fully Promoted

“I’m looking forward to being a part of a local organization that promotes businesses in our own neighborhood by supporting each other grow and prosper. I’ve been a member of MVCC for more than 13 years and always appreciated the individuals on the board who made the mixers such a fun and rewarding event. Now it’s my turn to give back to my community and help the newer businesses experience the same warmth and welcome as I did.”

Hilda Morovati
Treasurer

Directors

Rita Avedisian

Agent

Financial Credit Journey

“I am excited to be part of Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber to give back and be involved in the community. I look forward to connecting with members of the community and helping small businesses in the local areas thrive.”

Rita Avedisian
Director

Kimberly Fraisse

Agent

Daniel Fraisse Insurance Agency

“I am delighted to be a part of the MVCC. I look forward to helping the community grow and continue to thrive. Growing up here and seeing how supportive everyone is of one another is very special. “

Kimberly Fraisse
Director

Ryan Gahvaray

Agent

New York Life

“The main reason why I decided to join MVCC was because I wanted to become more involved in my community. During my time here I will strive to deliver a positive impact on as many people in the community as possible.”

Ryan Gahvaray
Director

Hovik Mossessi

IT Consultant and Owner

Nettechy

"I joined the Montrose Chamber of Commerce last December and offered to help with the Website updates and immediately got to work. I love to volunteer my time to any organization that needs it, and I’m looking forward to helping the chamber of commerce and the local businesses in our neighborhood to thrive."

Hovik Mossessi
Director

Mike Thatcher

Owner

Best Version Media – La Cañada Flintridge Neighbors, La Crescenta Montrose Neighbors, Pasadena Neighbors West, Altadena Neighbors, Glendale Hills Living

“I am excited to help local businesses thrive and grow and achieve their dreams.
I’ve spent over 35 years here in the area and want to make sure every neighbor in La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose and Glendale knows what a treasure we have here in Montrose.”

Mike Thatcher
Director

Greg Manouchehri

Sales Manager

CashNet Solutions Inc.

“I strive to preserve and further improve our community through ensuring the economic health of local businesses and commerce. Thank you to the Montrose Valley Chamber of Commerce for allowing me the opportunity to do so!”

Greg Manouchehri
Director

Sanjay Sharma

Loan Officer

New American Funding

“The majority of the small business owners are not fully aware of the advantages of joining the Chamber of Commerce, I am very excited to join the young, ambitious team of Montrose Chamber to help the local small business owner and the community. “

Sanjay Sharma
Director

Your Office Staff

Mavil Aghadjanian

Executive Director

"Contributing to the MVCC is a dream come true. It has all come back full circle, where I can now apply my passion for business and government to my hometown that gave me so much growing up. A thriving community listens to their members and I intend on being the voice for my generation that are just starting their families in our beloved Montrose."

Mavil Aghadjanian
Executive Director

Molly Burke

Membership Admin

”To me, community has always been very important and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with and support local businesses in a bigger way. Montrose is a special place and the MVCC is too.”

Molly Burke
Membership Administrator

Real Estate Agent

Think Real Estate

” Montrose is the quaint town in the foothills above LA that no one knows about. When people visit, they discover its timeless feel and usually never leave, making it their forever home. I am excited to work for MVCC sharing the community and lifestyle Montrose has to offer.”

Nicole Schlueter
Content Creator

Members at Large

Oscar Pedraja

Oscar Pedraja
V & P Bookkeeping & Taxes

Joe Allen

Joe Allen
GPD

Senior Ambassadors

Emma & Mike Ynequez

Junior Ambassador

Isabella Rennacker

Past Presidents

Raffi Ashdjian

Glendale Area Schools Credit Union
Director of Marketing & Business Development

(818) 696-8107
rashdjian@gascu.org
www.gascu.org

Why I serve: Being on the Board of Directors for 2 years has groomed me for the next step of service to our business community. I am proud and honored to be the President of the Montrose~Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. Given the roster of our past presidents, I’ve got some big shoes to fill!

Raffi Ashdjian
2020 & 2021 Past President

Chris Charles

Financial Services Professional

CA Ins. Lic. # 0K97183

C: 818.220.6700

Mission: to advocate for small businesses

Board of Directors

Meet the Board

2023 Board of Directors

Adam Franko
President

Sara Darby
Secretary

Hilda Morovati
Treasurer

Directors

Rita Avedisian
Director

Kimberly Fraisse
Director

Ryan Gahvaray
Director

Hovik Mossessi
Director

Mike Thatcher
Director

Greg Manouchehri
Director

Sanjay Sharma
Director

Your Office Staff

Mavil Aghadjanian
Executive Director

Molly Burke
Membership Administrator

Nicole Schlueter
Content Creator

Members at Large

Oscar Pedraja
V & P Bookkeeping & Taxes

Joe Allen
GPD

Senior Ambassadors

Emma & Mike Ynequez

Junior Ambassador

Isabella Rennacker

Past Presidents

Raffi Ashdjian
2020 & 2021 Past President

Chris Charles
2019 Past President

George Pondella
2018 Past President

Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber Of Commerce

Board of Directors

Meet the Board

2023 Board of Directors

Adam Franko President

Sara Darby Secretary

Hilda Morovati Treasurer

Directors

Rita Avedisian Director

Kimberly Fraisse Director

Ryan Gahvaray Director

Hovik Mossessi Director

Mike Thatcher Director

Greg Manouchehri Director

Sanjay Sharma Director

Your Office Staff

Mavil Aghadjanian Executive Director

Molly Burke Membership Administrator

Nicole Schlueter Content Creator

Members at Large

Oscar Pedraja V & P Bookkeeping & Taxes

Joe Allen GPD

Senior Ambassadors

Emma & Mike Ynequez

Junior Ambassador

Isabella Rennacker

Past Presidents

Raffi Ashdjian 2020 & 2021 Past President

Chris Charles 2019 Past President

George Pondella 2018 Past President

Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber Of Commerce

Adam Franko
President

Sara Darby
Secretary

Hilda Morovati
Treasurer

Rita Avedisian
Director

Kimberly Fraisse
Director

Ryan Gahvaray
Director

Hovik Mossessi
Director

Mike Thatcher
Director

Greg Manouchehri
Director

Sanjay Sharma
Director

Mavil Aghadjanian
Executive Director

Molly Burke
Membership Administrator

Nicole Schlueter
Content Creator

Oscar Pedraja
V & P Bookkeeping & Taxes

Joe Allen
GPD

Raffi Ashdjian
2020 & 2021 Past President

Chris Charles
2019 Past President

George Pondella
2018 Past President