Meet Our Leaders

Ron Frediani

Ron Frediani is the current President of the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce. He has been involved with the Chamber for the past 30 years, including serving on the Board of Directors and volunteering at the Art & Wine Festival. In addition to his work with the Chamber of Commerce, Ron volunteers at many Millbrae events and is a Past President of the Millbrae Lions Club. Ron and his family own Associated Window Cleaning (AWC), a family-owned business in Millbrae for 75 years. Having lived in Millbrae for 58 years, Ron is dedicated to making the city the best place on the Peninsula to live and do business. He wants everyone to know that his door is always open to anyone interested in joining the Chamber or needing assistance with anything related to the Millbrae community or its businesses.

Catherine Quigg

Catherine has been a Board member of the Millbrae Community Foundation since 2005, currently serving as co-treasurer and previously as president. Her community involvement includes past roles as treasurer of St. Dunstan's Women’s Club, president of Soroptimist International Millbrae-San Bruno, chair of the Millbrae Planning Commission, and trustee of the Millbrae Historical Society. She was honored as Millbrae Woman of the Year in 2008 and Businesswoman of the Year by the ABWA in 2009. Catherine retired from Wells Fargo Bank, where she worked in customer service, mortgage lending, and training. She now serves as Treasurer on the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce Board.

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Paul Larson

Born in Burlingame and a dedicated Millbrae resident, Paul Larson is a second-generation funeral director and owner of Chapel of the Highlands - Funeral & Cremation Care Professionals, the longest-running family-owned business in Millbrae, established in 1952 by his father, Clarence Larson. Paul’s community involvement includes serving as Board Chair, Past President, and current Director of the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce; Past President of the Millbrae Lions Club and the Peninsula Council of Lions Clubs; Life Member and 1st VP of the Millbrae Historical Society; and President of the Italian Catholic Federation Branch 403 at St. Dunstan’s. He was named Millbrae Man of the Year in 2019 and has received multiple awards, including Business of the Year, Excellence in Business, and Millbrae Beautification Awards, as well as commendations from local and state officials.

When he's not serving the community, Paul enjoys traveling, ocean cruises with his family, home and garden projects, exploring new restaurants, watching films and historical programming, photography, and staying current with news and new experiences.

Albert Yam

Albert joined the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2025. He is dedicated to fostering collaboration between businesses, government, and community organizations to enhance economic prosperity.

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Professionally trained in actuarial science and data analysis, Albert has a strong foundation in finance and risk management.

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He also has a keen interest in entrepreneurship. Influenced by his parents, both of whom were entrepreneurs, Albert founded businesses in wine hospitality, wine education, and health advocacy. He values support for small businesses and remains committed to his mission of creating a vibrant and supportive business community in Millbrae.

Janet Fogarty

Janet Fogarty is the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce. She is an attorney and the owner of the Law Office of Janet Fogarty. Ms. Fogarty is a past Mayor and former Councilmember of the City of Millbrae. She previously served as President of the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce and was a member of its Board for two terms. She also serves on the Board of the Millbrae Community Foundation and the Board of the Rotary Club of Millbrae, where she is President-Elect for 2025-26.

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Gordon L. Dito, EA

Gordon is a seasoned business and tax advisor with 50 years of experience in closely-held businesses. He began his career as an IRS Agent before joining his father's firm, Dito Accountancy Corporation. Gordon specializes in resolving complex business and tax issues, leveraging his expertise to identify opportunities and anticipate challenges for clients. He holds memberships in the National and California Societies of Enrolled Agents and is a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute. Gordon earned his BS in Accounting from the University of San Francisco and remains actively involved in Millbrae, where he has served as a Planning Commissioner and is engaged with local civic organizations like the Millbrae Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce.

Anne Olivia

Anne is the Broker and Owner of Omarshall, Inc., a family-owned real estate business with deep roots in the Bay Area. With a career that began in 1986 and a broker’s license since 2003, Anne provides exceptional, personalized service, continuing a legacy of real estate excellence that started with her father in 1959.

A long-time Millbrae resident, Anne served on the Millbrae City Council and as mayor in 2015, 2016, 2021, and 2022, focusing on public safety, property rights, and revitalizing the local economy. She has been recognized with the Women of Influence Award and is actively involved in several real estate associations, including SAMCAR and the California Association of Realtors.

Anne enjoys running, cooking, and spending time with her family, including her twin grandchildren. She has been married to her husband, Jose, for 43 years, and their son, Joey, works alongside her in the business.

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Kozo Kimura

Kozo Kimura is the founder of Tokyo Express Co., Inc., which he established in 1973 in San Francisco and later moved to Millbrae, focusing on exporting construction materials. With over 40 years of experience in freight forwarding and logistics, he has also been an active member of several organizations, including the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California. A Millbrae resident since 1978, Kozo is married with three adult children, all of whom attended Millbrae public schools.​​​​​

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