2026-2027 Officers
President Cecile Maravillas
Vice-President Dulce Solomon
Chairman of the Board Fernando Mendez
Vice-Chairman Ricardo Rivera
Treasurer Elvira T. Quiray
Legal Advisor Atty. Michael Ecal
Members
CECILE MARAVILLAS
President
Zoeline and GEON Solutions
As CEO of Geon Solutions and Zoeline, Cecile Maravillas leads two companies dedicated to helping businesses and families grow with confidence.
DULCE SOLOMON
Vice-President
Multi-Business Owner | Financial Professional | Travel Consultant Empowering Families, Business Owner
Fernando "Nanding" Mendez
Fernando "Nanding" Mendez
Chairman
The founder, CEO, and primary leader of Fiesta in America (and its organizing non-profit, Philippine Fiesta USA, Inc.). He has served as the president, CEO, and executive director since he launched the expo in 1996
RICARDO RIVERA
Fernando "Nanding" Mendez
Vice-Chairman
Rick is in the Realty business in New Jersey since 1998. I do tax preparation and I am an associate-partner with Tax Partner since 2012.
ELVIRA QUIRAY
Treasurer
Certified Residential Specialist, unwavering dedication & decades of experience to ELCAN Realty.
CARLOS CANLAS
TAX PREPARATION * ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
CLO FUNDING CORPORATION RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BROKER
DOREEN SY- SANCHEZ
CEO/Founder of Tranz Business Center LLC founded 2005- Business Consultant, Tax Preparer, Financial
MICHAEL J. ECAL, ESQ
The Law Offices of Michael J. Ecal located in Jersey City, New Jersey, has been providing legal representation to people in the States of New Jersey and New York since 1998.
Other Members
Other Members
- Maricar Taino - Taino Photography
- Jules Yson - Zoeline Financial
- Sheryl Petilos - Island Central Filipino Cuisine
- Glenn Castillo - Experior Financial Group
Cecile Maravillas | CEO of Geon Solutions & Zoeline
President
As CEO of Geon Solutions and Zoeline, Cecile Maravillas leads two companies dedicated to helping businesses and families grow with confidence.
At Geon Solutions, she oversees web design, hosting, and email services with reliable support—providing businesses with the digital tools they need to succeed online.
Through Zoeline , she delivers financial guidance focused on wealth preservation, retirement planning, asset protection, and specialized college planning consultancy. Zoeline helps families navigate the high cost of education with strategies that reduce out-of-pocket expenses, maximize financial aid and scholarships, and protect long-term retirement goals.
With expertise spanning technology services and financial planning, she is committed to practical, results-driven solutions that support both business growth and family financial security.
zoelinefinancial.com - Financial Security
college.zoelinefinancial.com - College Plan
geonwebsolutions.com - Web and email hosting
geondesigns.com - Web design
Dulce Solomon | CEO Financial services & Unlimited Territori
Vice President
Multi-Business Owner | Financial Professional | Travel Consultant Empowering Families, Business Owner
Financial Services – As a licensed life agent, Dulce specializes in life insurance with living benefits and tax-free retirement strategies. She helps protect families and business owners from life’s uncertainties while providing tools for long-term financial security and peace of mind.
Unlimited Territories Travel – Through her travel agency, Dulce empowers people to explore the world and create unforgettable experiences, offering curated travel opportunities and accessible adventures tailored to every lifestyle.
Her mission is simple yet powerful: to educate, protect, and inspire others to live fully and intentionally—whether through financial security or meaningful travel.
As a proud Filipina and active community member, Dulce brings passion, integrity, and leadership to everything she does. She believes in “designing a life by choice, not by default,” and continues to support others in building a future filled with both security and possibility.
Fernando "Nanding" Mendez
Chairman
Fernando "Nanding" Mendez is a prominent Filipino-American entrepreneur, award-winning art director, and brand strategist. He has spent over three decades building platforms that connect the Filipino diaspora with their cultural heritage and the U.S. market.
- Publishing & Networking: In 1990, alongside former advertising colleagues, he founded Special Edition Press (originally Special Edition Magazine), a glossy quarterly magazine aimed at documenting vital socioeconomic and political issues for Filipino-Americans.
- Concert Impresario: Before launching the full expo, he and his late wife, Mila, worked as entertainment promoters. They organized major East Coast concerts for top tier Philippine icons like Kuh Ledesma, Sharon Cuneta, and Nora Aunor.
- The Birth of Fiesta in America: In 1996, leveraging the success of their magazine and concerts, Fernando and Mila Mendez launched what was initially called the U.S.-Philippines Trade Show and Concert.
Ricardo Rivera
Vice Chairm
Rick is in the Realty business in New Jersey since 1998.
If planning to sell or buy a house or in the rental business as a landlord or looking for apartment as a tenant/s in New Jersey, you can contact me at 201-673-8679. As a member of the New Jersey Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce, it is a privilege in my business environment that will enhance my network connections in terms of real estate transactions, give back to the community thru the chamber community projects, to promote friendship between persons in business, to encourage high ethical standards in trade and commerce. meet other Filipino-American business entrepreneurs and will contribute my voice in local business activities.
Also, I do tax preparation and I am an associate-partner with Tax Partner since 2012.
Tax partner
CLO FUNDING CORPORATION RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MORTGAGE BROKER PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER
Jersey City, NJ (201) 660-0960
Orangeburg, NY (914) 263-5446
Elvira Quiray
Certified Residential Specialist, unwavering dedication & decades of experience to ELCAN Realty.
ELCAN Realty is a reputable real estate agency specializing in residential property
transactions. With a team of experienced agents, ELCAN Realty provides
personalized services to buyers, sellers, and investors. Their commitment to
integrity, market knowledge, and client satisfaction sets them apart in the
competitive real estate industry.
ELCAN Realty serves Jersey City and surrounding areas in New Jersey. They
specialize in a complete range of services related to the development, brokerage,
leasing, and management of residential real estate. If you have any specific inquiries
or need assistance, feel free to reach out to them at 201-222-7330.
Carlos Canlas
TAX PREPARATION * ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Tax Partner
CLO FUNDING CORPORATION RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MORTGAGE BROKER PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER
Jersey City, NJ (201) 660-0960
Orangeburg, NY (914) 263-5446
Doreen Sy- Sanchez
CEO/Founder of Tranz Business Center LLC founded 2005- Business Consultant, Tax Preparer, Financial
Doreen Sy Sanchez, a mother of five children, has transitioned from being a self-employed businesswoman to an entrepreneur dedicated to providing education, solutions, platforms, and systems for individuals and businesses, aimed at establishing a solid financial foundation. On the other hand, she mentors others in building careers and businesses, fostering new passions and purposes, and actively supports nonprofit organizations or their favorite charities.
(201) 918-3112/908.3079328
https://tranzbusinesscenter.net/
Michael J. Ecal, ESQ
766 West Side Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
The Law Offices of Michael J. Ecal located in Jersey City, New Jersey, has been providing legal representation to people in the States of New Jersey and New York since 1998 in a range of legal matters including commercial and residential real estate matters, business transactions and trust and estate matters.
Michael J. Ecal attended Fordham University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1993. He received his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University in 1996. He was admitted to the New Jersey and New York State Bars in 1997 and 1998 respectively.
(201) 435-9300