Past Chairpersons Presidents

Past Chairpersons Presidents

Past Chairs and Presidents

Benjamin Pascual

Ben Pascual

2023 - 2022

Ben Pascual is a Partner at Thong, Yu, Wong & Lee, LLP, a full service accounting and consulting firm.

Queena Wei

Queena Wei

2023 - 2022

Queena Wei is the Managing Director at Copyfree Document Imaging & Solutions.

James Heish

James Hsieh

2021

James Hsieh is the CEO and Founder of Cybertegic, Inc. an internet marketing and web technology firm.

Elizabeth Yang

Elizabeth Yang

2021

Elizabeth Yang (楊安立) is the CEO and Founder of the Law and Mediation Offices of Elizabeth Yang.

Chewy Jang

Chewy Jang

2020

Chewy Jang is the President of Kid’s Dream, a special occasion girl’s dress brand.

Jay Chung

Jay Chung

2020 - 2019

Mr. Jay J. Chung is a litigation partner with Lee Anav Chung White Kim Ruger & Richter LLP

Amanda Ma

Amanda Ma

2019

Amanda Ma is the Founder + CEO of Innovate Marketing Group (IMG).

2016 ABA Board Member Portraits

Cora Oriel

2018

Cora Oriel is the Publisher and President of Asian Journal.

May4, 2016. El Segundo CA. 2016 ABA Board Members

Jim Song

2018

Jim Song is the VP of Marketplace for KGPeco, 100% biodegradable eco-friendly straws & cutlery.

Jason Kim

Jason Kim

2017 - 2016

Jason S. Kim is a deal lawyer. His practice focuses on representing domestic and foreign companies.

KPark

Karen Park

2017 - 2016

We’re more than just an AdAge Top 10 Asian Advertising Agency

2014 Jennifer Li

Jennifer Li

2015 - 2014

Jennifer Li is the President of Novotech Nutraceuticles Inc.

2014 Sidney Sohn

Sidney Sohn

2015 - 2014

Sidney Sohn is a Shareholder/Partner at Venerable Law.

2010 Ronald W. Wong

Ronald Wong

2013 - 2010

Ronald W. Wong is a recognized expert on political strategy and public affairs, particularly dealing with the Asian Pacific American community.

2010 Gary Yamauchi

Gary Yamauchi

2013 - 2010

Former City Councilman any Mayor for the City of Alhambra, Gary has been involved in numerous organizations in and around the City of Alhambra.

2009 Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

2009

Stephen Lee is an advisor to the chairman and CEO of Bionics Japan.

Gordon Eng

Gordon Eng

2008 & 2006

Gordon Eng has been a lawyer serving the business community for over 24 years.

2007 SamQiu

Sam Qiu

2007

Mr. Qiu is the founder of QIU Accountancy Corporation, a full service accounting, auditing and consulting firm.

2004 Joseph Jou

Joseph Jou

2005 - 2004

Mr. Jou attended FengChia University in Taichung, Taiwan, and has a B.S. in International Trade.

2002 Lily Chia Tsau

Lily Chia Tsau

2003 - 2002

Ms. Tsau is owner of Professional Assessment for Gainful Employment, Inc.

2000 David S. Honda

David Honda

2001 - 2000

David S. Honda as a truly diverse professional, whose’s license in General Contracting extends into the many sectors of community service and development

1998 Johnathan Hou

Johnathan Hou

1999 - 1998

Johnathan Hou has been actively involved in promoting small and minority businesses .

1996 C. K. Tseng

C.K. Tseng

1997 - 1996

The late C.K. Tseng was born and educated in China. During World War II, he was involved in the air

1996 Sophie C. Wong

Sophie Wong

1996

Dr. Sophie C. Wong served as ABA Co-President 1996-1997 with C.K. Tseng

1994 Y. Scott Wang

Y. Scott Wang

1995 - 1994

Scott Wang is the founder and CEO of Ampac Management Group in Monterey Park.

1993 WilliamYang

William "Bill" Yang

1993

The late William J. Yang is the Principal and Founder of William J. Yang and Associates

1992 Paul Suzuki

Paul Suzuki

1992

Paul Suzuki was born in East Los Angeles and raised in South Central Los Angeles

1991 Alba V. Eugenio

Alba Eugenio

1991

Alba V. Eugenio (Bachelder) came to office in 1991 as ABA President after having served in different positions such as Secretary and Vice President

1990 Tony Wong

Tony Wong, P.E.

1990

Mr. Wong is a consultant with more than 30 years of professional engineering and small minority business development experience

1988 Lynne Choy Gin

Lynne Choy Uyeda

1989 - 1988

Lynne Choy Uyeda founded "Lynne Choy Uyeda & Associates" in 1984

1987 Phil Chen

C. Philip Chen, Ph.D.

1987

Dr. Philip Chen graduated from the University of Southern California in 1974 with a doctorate in aerospace engineering and a minor in computer science

1986 GaryKebo

Gary Kebo

1986

Gary Kebo served on the Board of Directors for 10 years before rising to the position of President of the Asian Business Association, Los Angeles

1983 Alvina Lew

Alvina Lew

1985 - 1983

The late Alvina Lew and her husband, Jem Y. Lew, owned and operated "Blue Chip Manufacturing Company" in Gardena, California

1979 Jay Kim

Jay Kim

1982 - 1979

Jay C. Kim was the principal owner and president of Jay Kim Engineers, a civil engineering firm based in the City of Diamond Bar

1976 Dale Fukamaki

Dale Fukamaki

1978 - 1976

The late Dale Fukamaki was the principal owner and president of Dale Fukamaki & Associates, a materials handling company