Client Advisory Board Members

Client Advisory Board Members

Phone: (707) 262-1880
Fax: (707) 262-1883
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     We are proud to feature and introduce you to the members of our Client Advisory Board. These dedicated members act as our Board of Directors, providing insight into how we are doing and giving us guidance as to how we can improve. The depth of wisdom and experience that they bring to the table is an invaluable resource to us.

The members of our board include:
     In Photo above, pictured L-R by Couples: Larry & Jan Moran, Art & Ann Carson, Dan & Barbara Christensen, John & Pat Norcio

 Larry & Jan Moran:

  • Larry & Jan Moran have been residents of Lakeport since 1981 and were among some of our first clients back in 1998. They founded Systems Distributors Network (SDN), which was sold to their grandson in 2003 when they decided to retire. They enjoy traveling the country and visiting friends. Larry and Jan have two sons, Gary and Barry, both of whom reside in Lakeport.

Dan & Barbara Christensen:

  • Dan & Barbara Christensen relocated to Lake County from Salinas a few years ago. Before retiring, Dan was a manufacturing engineer in the food business and a Navy Reserve Captain. Barbara has spent her time as a homemaker and volunteer at a hospital. Dan and Barbara enjoy taking trips to Australia to visit their son and his family, as well as staying active in community groups. Their daughter, Brandy, is graduating in May from UC Davis Law School and will work for a law firm in San Francisco.

John & Pat Norcio:

  • John & Pat Norcio have been Lake County residents for almost 18 years and have owned the Lakeport McDonald’s for the same amount of time. Pat spends her time volunteering for various causes and also enjoys entertaining friends and family. John is an active member of the Lakeport Rotary Club and enjoys taking trips on his motorcycle. John and Pat have two children; Kim lives in San Jose and is a CPA, and Nick who lives in Lakeport is the manager at McDonald’s.

Art & Ann Carson:

  • Art & Ann Carson decided to live their retired life in Lake County and moved here in 2000. Ann retired from Ingram Books, the world’s largest wholesaler of trade books in 2004, while Art is still working for Ingram as an account manager. Art and Ann have a daughter, Michele, who lives in Mountain View and works at Stanford University Bookstore as the Marketing and Event Coordinator.

     The Client Advisory Board meets quarterly with our team members; Jennifer, Cheri and Megan, to discuss issues pertaining to Strong Financial Network. They provide our team with a diverse array of both marketing and communication ideas, workshop topics and locations, as well as client and prospect follow-up ideas. Not only do they offer wisdom based on personal experience, but they also are effective liaisons to other clients and the community at large. The feedback that we receive from a performance and customer service standpoint is greatly appreciated.

     We truly appreciate their willingness to serve as members of our board, giving of their time and ideas to Strong Financial Network. Thank you!