2012 BOB VERNON

Assitant Police Chief on the Los Angeles Police Department

Former Assistant Police Chief Vernon supervised all departmental police operations for Los Angeles’ 18 police stations. Chief Vernon is an author, speaker, and consultant who speaks on the need for change in the moral fabric of our nation. Chief Vernon has presented leadership and ethics seminars to the military and police leaders in foreign governments and seven foreign parliaments.

2011 MICHAEL FRANZESE

Former mob boss for the Colombo crime family in New York

Former mob boss for the Colombo crime family in New York Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New York’s violent and feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. It was a life filled with power, luxury…and deadly violence.

Just a few years ago, he was named one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone, by Vanity Fair. At the age of 35, Fortune Magazine listed him as number 18 on its list of the “Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses”, just 5 behind John Gotti.

Michael masterminded brilliant scams on the edge of the legitimate business world. From auto dealerships and union kickbacks, to financial services and the sports and entertainment industries, to a multi-billion dollar gasoline tax scheme, he earned millions in cash every week at his peak.

Michael is the only high ranking official of a major crime family to ever walk away, without protective custodies, and survive.

He is now a man on a mission. Determined to use the compelling experiences of his former life for the benefit of corporate executives, professional and student athletes, at-risk youth, church audiences, and for anyone seeking the inspiration to beat the odds and make positive changes in their lives, he has become a highly regarded motivator and a source of invaluable information.

Michael’s compelling story of fame, power, prestige, love and fear has been featured throughout the country on high profile media.

Come hear Michael's story and how he turned from life on the edge to eternal life.

2010 FRANK PASTORE

Host of Award Winning Radio Talk Show

• Former Big League Baseball Player
• Former College Professor
• Host of Award Winning Radio Talk Show
• Distingished Speaker

Frank Pastore pitched for the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins betwen 1979 and 1986. After his successful baseball career, he joined the national leadership team of Athletes in Action before going on to earn his B.A. in business as well as multiple masters degres in theology and political philosophy. He is the host of an award winning radio talk show broadcast throughout America and a renowned speaker known for his ability to entertain and captivate his audience. Frank spoke about his remarkable story of how one pitch transformed his life.

2009 AURELIO F. BARRTO III

C28 Stores, CEO

• Not of Tthis World (NOTW) Clothing, CEO
• C28 Stores, CEO
• Dogloo founder and former CEO
• Local resident and Corona community leader

Aurelio F. Barreto III is the founder and CEO of C28 Stores and Not of This World (NOTW) Clothing. As an immigrant from Cuba, Aurelio knew the value of hard work at a very young age. By the time he was 20 years old he founded his first business and grew it to $3 million in revenues. In 1987 he moved on to invent Dogloo, an igloo shaped dog house that was sold in the mass market. After 10 years of running Dogloo Inc., Aurelio sold the business for millions yet had no inner peace or joy. Hearing Aurelio’s amazing journey was truly an inspiration to all.