The popular BravoSLO event at the PAC was a special hit with local dance troupe Variable Velocity, awarded FPAC’s first ever Bravo Award and check for $5,000. The honor and the cash (supported by the Hind Foundation) recognize new and exciting PAC programming … Quick bits: Josh Petray has been named editor of Paso Robles Press, with Heather Young editor at sister publication the Atascadero News … Congratulations to Mark Smith of Foxenwood Realty & Builders, recently named Santa Maria Chamber Citizen of the Year … Hometown Heroes: We love to crow about our local talent and we’re happy to note that six of the “40 under 40” honored by the Pacific Coast Business Times hail from SLO County. Attaboys to Tom Jones, PG&E Director of Government and Public Affairs; Joe DeSchyryver, COO, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center; Jeffrey Minnery, attorney with Adamski Moroski Madden & Green; Rob Garcia, President/CEO of Rob Garcia Wealth Management; Matt Brynildson, brew master at Firestone Walker Brewing Co.; and Tom Adamski, President/CEO for Level Studios.
