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Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce - COFACC

Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce

Executive Board

Jason Agcaoili

Jason Agcaoili is the CEO/Founder of Bridge Horizon Global Investments, a conglomerate in the industries of real estate, technology, global trade, and travel.

Additionally, Jason is an active Realtor with the HomeSmart Realty Group.

Prior to founding Bridge Horizon, Jason was in the aerospace industry, in Global Sales & Marketing at Boeing Defense & Space, Boeing Company.

Jason is a military veteran of the U.S. Air Force as an Intelligence Analyst, a former U.S. Embassy Defense Liaison Officer Attache for South Asia, and a former government service officer with the Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency. During his military and government career, he served in multiple assignments and deployments in Central Europe, Southeast Asia, and Middle East, to include Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan.

He’s a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, business ownership, and serving the local community as a member of various veterans organizations and chambers of commerce. He’s been an active member of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce network in the LA area for the past four years.

Jason has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and B.S. in Corporate Training & Development.

Although passionate about entrepreneurship, his real passion is spending time with his family–
his wife, Amy, their two young children, and traveling.

Contact Info:
http://linkedin.com/in/jasonagcaoili
www.bhgi.group
http://jasonarealtor.com

Maria Anastacio

Maria is a holder of a Master’s Degree in Education Technology at the University of the Philippines, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Technology at the St Thomas University.

Maria previously worked in administrative capacity at Integrated Thebes American College in Cairo, Egypt. She also served as President of the Inner Wheel Club. Currently, Maria is the Administrative Director and an Associate Education Consultant of interEdx, and a Founding Board Member of interEdx Center for Advanced Research on Energy and Sustainability (i-CARES). Concurrently, Maria is the Administrative Director at Academy at EDGE.

Dra. Maricel Aluning

A Dentist, who owns and operates Carson Dental Care. From Bicol, Philippines, I came to the US in 1980 after graduating from high school at 14 years old. I returned to Manila to study Dentistry in 1986 and graduated at Centro Escolar University in 1992. After graduation I returned to the United States, persevered and passed the California Dental Board Exam and was licensed as a dentist in 1998. I acquired my practice from my Uncle, Dr. Billy Torres, when he retired in September,2000, and named it Carson Dental Care. I have been serving the city of Carson and its neighboring cities for 18 years now.

I am compassionate, loves to help people and love being a dentist. As gentle and caring person, I have the patience to take care of even the most difficult and anxious patient. I am a general dentist and is trained to do implants, orthodontics (traditional & Invisalign), cosmetic dentistry, and now, sleep apnea. I was awarded as one of “The TOP DOCS in LA ” in 2014, which was featured In Fox 11 news. In 2016, was recognized as one of “The Outstanding Pilipino in Los Angeles” (TOP awards). Was recognized and given an award by FACC/SLAA in 2017. To keep me abreast to the new procedures and technology in dentistry, I continuously take continuing education.

I am married to Godofredo “Gody” Aluning, has 3 children 2 girls and 1 boy. Jacqueline,21, Jillian, 20 and Gody Jerico, 17. My daughter, Jacqueline, was the title holder of the “Bb. Pilipinas-USA- Tourism” in 2016. My family is my Big WHY and the love my life.

Jeffrey Bautista


Mr. Jeffrey Bautista is President of Echo Millennial, a dynamic web design and digital marketing firm specializing in digital products like websites, digital media content, social media marketing strategies, and search engine marketing strategies for small businesses & start-ups, chambers of commerce, and professional associations. Echo Millennial is based in Fullerton, CA and services clients all over the U.S., Philippines, and Australia.

Jeff graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science from Cal Poly Pomona in 2003. After graduation, he embarked on a career a Civilian Scientist for the Department of Defense, assigned to the US Navy. By the time he permanently separated from government service in 2007, he had risen to become a Senior Analysts and Project Lead.

In 2007, Jeff found himself in a new calling, one that was far different than his current career path. Together with friends, Jeff took his love of technology and the web and founded a small digital media design and development agency — Halcyon Design. There he worked with clients small and large, with the most notable being Disney, ABC, PBS, the US AirForce, and US Army. It was a successful experience, as he took an initial $1000 investment and turned it into a $300K /yr company.

Halcyon Design closed its doors in 2013 despite continuing success. Jeff took some time off and dabbled in other business ventures. As it were, Jeff couldn’t resist the desire for entrepreneurship, so he founded Echo Millennial in Fall 2014. Since then the company has experienced consistent growth, having grown from a team of one, to now having a satellite office in the Philippines, which supports our overseas clients there and in Australia.

Jeff derives his passion for his work from the amazing energy and spirit he gains from the people in his life — his friends & colleagues, his family, his best friend Gizmo, and his loving girlfriend, Irene.

In his free time, Jeff enjoys traveling, experiencing different cultures through its music, cuisine and drink. He’s a huge Star Wars and Disney fan. When outside, he can found conducting “board” meetings out in the surf at Huntington Beach, or out hiking.

Robert Bontilao


President, Filipino American Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Founder, PRO, Former President, Filipino American Veterans Society
Senior Independent Marketing Consultant
Senior Certified Advisor, Powur Solar Company

    • The fourth of nine children, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, from parents Julian DelMar Bontilao, a Captain in the Philippine Army, and Angela Vilbar Bontilao, a proprietor.
    • Attended elementary and high school at Malate Catholic School. The family moved to Cebu City due to father’s military assignment. Graduated high School at San Isidro Parish School.
    • Moved back to Manila to pursue Electrical Engineering at University of the East where he was awarded a scholarship.
    • Enlisted in the US Navy in 1972, trained in the aviation field and awarded the Navy aviation electrical and electronic certifications.
    • Worked on communication, navigation, radar and weapons systems of the A-7E bomber and FA-18 fighter aircraft.
    • Certified Navy Programming Operator, and graduated with honors at Columbia College, MO, Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Information Systems
    • Upon retirement from the Navy, worked as Robotics Engineering and Programming with Johnson & Johnson Vistakon Eye-Care.

Other Affiliations

Former Vice Chair, National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), Southern Region US Southeast Region Coordinator, Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Program FILVETREP, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, NE Florida Veterans Council Founder and Director, First Coast Asian American Chamber of Commerce Senior Marketing Director, World Financial Group, NE Florida Region Coordinator, Asian American Federation of Florida (AAFF), National Marketing Director, D’essense Perfumes Rector, Kairos Prison Ministry (Northeast Florida). Cursillo in Christianity. Education: Life and Health Insurance Certification, Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology, Columbia College, Missouri US Navy Electrical, Electronics and Computer Programming Certifications College of Engineering, University of the East, Philippines (1968-1972)

Education

Life and Health Insurance Certification, Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology, Columbia College, Missouri
US Navy Electrical, Electronics and Computer Programming Certifications
College of Engineering, University of the East, Philippines (1968-1972)