Katlyn

All potential prospects fell through today, but what a blessing that was! I was able to do a portrait of a leader in the making. My little friend and neighbor Katlyn. This girl has leadership written all over her, from her Dad’s example (a helicopter paramedic) to a mother that teaches all things good. To bad Dad didn’t want to get his portrait - I still working on him - another hometown humbled hero.

Carlos ‘Sugarbear’ Reyes

Carlos is the owner of Olas Mexican Grill, my absolute favorite mexican food in Camarillo. Carlos is one of the original Longboard Crew members of HB.
His cuisine is not only magnificent, but the place is decorated in 21st Century ‘Soul Arch’ motif with beautiful longboards hanging from the ceiling and
60” plasma screens playing surf videos everywhere the eye can see. Carlos is intertwined within the youth of Ventura County by giving sponsorships and a caring heart to those who need more than just an encouraging word. Carlos thrives on reaching out to those kids that may only have their skateboard or surfboard to hold onto. This man has changed lives and attitudes to our youth, not by words but by his walk and his larger than large “Sugarbear” giving.

Kim Olson

I met Kim while standing outside my home one day. Now here is someone who is like a modern day rancher. He sells fresh flash frozen meats and fish (incredible tasting) right from his freezer truck. He has numerous satisfied clients (I being one) all around Camarillo and Ventura. Not to many of these guys left anymore, gone are the days that a rancher would deliver meat, eggs and milk to your doorstep. This is one guy that is trying to keep a small town attitude in an every growing community.

Bud Harley

Bud has been an integral part of camarillo for many years. He started a Summer Camp (mapped out on a pizza box) in 1984 and has since developed the well established Pacific Camps. Through before & after school programs and an incredible summer program, Bud reaches out to all of Ventura County with his unique ability to lead the vision of “building relations with children so they and their families come to know Jesus Christ”. Being a faith based camp (six as of this day with two more on the way), you would think it might limit growth. But far from it, it’s Bud’s never ending love for people that attracts Ventura County, who in turn embraces this camp like no other. Bud truly has provided a sanctuary for kids to learn and be safe. With up to 1,000 kids and a staff of 1 for every 10 kids - He is instrumental in employing the youth of Ventura County. I really love this man and what he stands for.