“It’s a time in my life when I want to be able to give back and I’ve been given that opportunity here to take what I’ve learned in the past 30 years and train and develop a whole new team for the Roadrunner Express.” “I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with Soboba,” Palma said. Palma said there are currently 26 team members on staff and 64% of them are Tribal members, a fact he said he is extremely proud of. The Roadrunner Express team includes General Manager Thomas Palma, Assistant Store Manager of Operations Johanna Valadez and Assistant Store Manager of Deli Andrea Nunez. SEDC staff members, Office Manager Elizabeth Stephenson and HR Consultant Pamela Trotter, were also introduced. Other SEDC board members are Secretary/Treasurer Steven Nino, Director Lakshman Koka and Director Sasha Pachito.

We all have our dreams and aspirations, and Roadrunner Express is just one small piece of that – a small step to providing all those opportunities.” I’m very honored to be here today to talk about opportunities that we are here to create for our people opportunities for self-fulfillment, self-sufficiency, self-advancement and for employment. It takes all of us to build a business and to create this. And everything we do here on the board is for you. “It is and always will be for our people. “As you know, the most important aspect of the Soboba EDC is its pursuit to create a diversified business portfolio,” she said.

SEDC Board Vice Chairwoman Becky Flores was overwhelmed by the strong turnout for the celebration. Castello then recognized former SEDC board member Lori VanArsdale for being instrumental in getting the project up and running as well as for her efforts over the years. The Inter-Tribal Bird Singers shared a couple of social gathering songs and were joined by several bird dancers. “So, I pray that every visitor who comes to Roadrunner Express will be taken care of, receive their good luck and leave here happy on their trails,” she said.

After a blessing by Soboba Tribal Council Secretary Monica Herrera in her Luiseño language she shared that she was always told that when you see a roadrunner, it is good luck or a blessing for your day.

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