Jane Skeeter gives acceptance speech after being named this year’s award recipient.
Jane Skeeter, the founder and chief executive of UltraGlas Inc. in Chatsworth, was given the Fernando Award Sept. 9 at a black-tie gala at the Skirball Center.
The Fernando is awarded to a person who exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism. Skeeter has long been involved with the Boy and Girls Club of the West Valley as well as Woodbury University, among others.
Other finalists for the award: Steve Fazio, the president and owner of Fazio Cleaners and Laundry; Kathleen Sterling, publisher of the Valley News Group; Kevin Tamaki, Tamaki Consulting; and Sharon Udkoff, a certified public accountant.
Jane Skeeter gives acceptance speech after being named this year’s award recipient.
Cindy Moore, left, with Pegi Matsuda, co-chair of the Fernando Award Foundation and chair of the awards gala, and Police Chief Michel Moore.
Ronda Jackson and her son, Matthew Jackson, with Kevin Tamaki,
a Fernando Award finalist.
Lee Kanon Alpert, past Fernando Award recipient, with his wife,
Arlene Alpert.
From left, State Sen. Bob Hertzberg, David Fleming, Tracy Hernandez,
Martin Cooper, Dale Surowitz and Brenda Surowitz.
Fernando honoree Jane Skeeter, seated with award, and fellow finalists, past recipients and Fernando Award Foundation board members.
Hannah Madans Welk is a managing editor at the Los Angeles Business Journal and the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. She previously covered real estate for the Los Angeles Business Journal. She has done work with publications including The Orange County Register, The Real Deal and doityourself.com.
