Contributors
 Dr. Lawrence E. Anderson |
DR. LAWRENCE E. ANDERSON Dr. Anderson is the Founding Director & Conductor Emeritus of Danville Community Band. He welcomes your questions and comments. You can contact him by email at banddirector01@comcast.net. For up-to-date information about the Danville Community Band, go to their website at www.danvilleband.org. |
 Bruce Bahmani |
BRUCE BAHMANI Bruce Bahmani of Danville grew up and went to high school in Iran. He is a freelance writer and blogger with a knack for finding hidden treasures, often in the form of personal profiles of interesting people who live among us. When he is not writing, he is a Marketing Consultant and Community Volunteer. You can contact Bruce by email at bruce@aliveeastbay.com. |
 Buzz Bertolero |
BUZZ BERTOLERO Buzz Bertolero is Executive Vice President of Navlet’s Garden Centers and a California Certified Nursery Professional. His web address is www.dirtgardener.com and you can send questions by email at dirtgarden@aol.com or to 360 Civic Drive Ste. D, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. |
 Michael Copeland |
MICHAEL COPELAND Mike is Managing Director at NAI BT Commercial. He has written lifestyle, personality profile and humor pieces for a variety of publications, including: The San Jose Business Journal, California Real Estate News and Country Music Magazine. You can contact Mike at copeland@aliveeastbay.com. |
 Dave DeLong |
DAVE DELONG David is the Director of Instruction at the Boundry Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek. He is a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) and is a former member of the PGA Tour. Dave is one of the “Top 25 Elite Teachers of Northern California.” You can reach Dave at 925-997-3683, or by email at ddelongolf@aol.com. |
 Scott Denison |
SCOTT DENISON Scott is the General Manager of the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. He has played a major role in making the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts the foremost cultural venue in the East Bay. You can contact Scott through the Lesher Center’s Website at www.dlrca.org, or by calling the Center’s administration office at 925-295-1400. |
 Charles Donaldson |
CHARLES DONALDSON Charles is a car buff turned writer who has been working in the automotive industry for over 20 years. He enjoys sharing his weekly test drive experiences through entertaining and informational auto reviews. Charles is the owner of Autofastracks.com and 360WebStudios.com and can be reached by email at charles@autofastracks.com. |
 Peggy Fallon |
PEGGY FALLON Bay Area native Peggy Fallon is the author/co-author of eight cookbooks. She is also a professional recipe developer, freelance writer, and cooking teacher who loves to share her passion for farmers’ markets. You can reach Peggy by email at glickman@netwiz.net. |
 Carolyn Hastings |
CAROLYN HASTINGS Carolyn has been a San Ramon Valley resident for almost 30 years. A Real Estate Broker for longer than that, she enjoys movies, reading and traveling to interesting places. ALIVE is her newest outlet for her writing. She invites your comments and suggestions, 925-648-5363 or chastings@rockcliff.com. |
 Paul Hirsch |
PAUL HIRSCH Paul is a freelance writer and the owner of his own marketing communications company, Paul Hirsch Professional Communications. You can contact Paul at 925-736-0976, or by email at plhirsch30@aol.com or paul@aliveeastbay.com. |
 Harry Hubinger |
HARRY HUBINGER Harry has been a resident of Danville for almost forty years. He began traveling abroad on business and has continued his journeys after his retirement. As of this year, his total country count stands at 115. Harry regularly speaks at service clubs and libraries, and his book, Stamps in my Passport, is available at www.travelbookspub.com, or by calling 925-837-4381. |
 Carolyn Rovner |
CAROLYN ROVNER Carolyn is a certified image consultant and owner of C2 Style, a personal style consultation service. For nine years, she has specialized in “the look for less” affordable solutions for your wardrobe challenges. Carolyn has been a Fashion Editor, and a style expert for various other media and fashion events. Contact Carolyn at www.C2Style.com or carolyn@c2style.com. |
 Lorrie Sullenberger |
LORRIE SULLENBERGER Lorrie is the founder of “To Your Peak LifeStyle Fitness” and a featured fitness expert on ABC 7’s View From The Bay. Her life was dramatically changed when her husband, pilot “Sully” Sullenberger, successfully landed US Airways flight 1549 in the Hudson. A popular public speaker, Lorrie’s articles have appeared in Women’s Day, Shape, and of course, ALIVE. You can reach her at ToYourPeak@yahoo.com |
 Marissa Sullivan |
MARISSA SULLIVAN Marissa’s passion for clothing and trends started at a very young age. She was quickly recognized as a “trendsetter” and “most original” in school. A BA in communication, Marissa contributed to both her college newspaper and radio station. She is the in-house “trends tracker” writing Fashionably Yours, Trendy Eats, and Local EntrepeNEWr for ALIVE. You can reach Marissa at marissa@aliveeastbay.com. |
 Trina Swerdlow |
TRINA SWERDLOW, BFA, CCHT Trina is an author, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and artist. She has a private practice in downtown Danville where she specializes in stress reduction and weight loss. Trina can be reached at 925-285-5759 or by email at info@TrinaSwerdlow.com or through her website at www.TrinaSwerdlow.com. |
 Anita Venezia |
ANITA VENEZIA Anita is a freelance writer and owner of Venezia Antique Appraisal Services. Anita contributes to ALIVE with her column about antiques as well as through writing feature articles for the magazine. She welcomes your comments and inquiries, and can be reached at 925-964-9999, or by email at anita@aliveeastbay.com. |
