Terence grew up everywhere and liked to make things. He discovered photography as a medium with endless creative possibilities and studied the craft at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. “Now I try to figure out how to balance shooting ads and magazine work in between storytimes with my children and matching piles of socks that are endless,” says Terence, who photographed this month’s feature on young professionals, which involved a day-long studio shoot. “I wouldn’t choose any other man’s life over the one I live or any other career — each experience is part of the process.” For more, visit www.terenceduffy.com.
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![Dina Gentry is communications director of the El Dorado County Office of Education. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by Lora Zombie)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_gentry_terenceduffy.jpg?1625595865)
On the Rise: Dina Gentry
Meet 12 young leaders who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Dina Gentry is the communications director for the El Dorado County Office of Education, a role that impacts thousands of students and families across 15 school districts.
![Crystaline Combs is vice president and consumer and business banking administrative manager at U.S. Bank Sacramento Main Branch. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by Alegria Del Prado)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_combs_terenceduffy.jpg?1625585838)
On the Rise: Crystaline Combs
Meet 12 young leaders who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
In the wake of George Floyd’s death in May 2020, Crystaline Combs stepped into an unexpected role outside of her regular “day job” as vice president and consumer and business banking administrative manager at the U.S. Bank Sacramento Main Branch.
![Juliana Almanza is chief of staff at Associated General Contractors of California. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by Kirileigh Jones)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_almanza_terenceduffy.jpg?1625248402)
On the Rise: Juliana Almanza
Meet 12 young leaders who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Juliana Almanza is chief of staff of the West Sacramento-based construction trade association Associated General Contractors of California.
![Gerardo Aceves (left) and Amit Dhugga are the cofounders of Platinum Express. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by David Puck, stool design by Trent Dean)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_aceves-dhugya_terenceduffy.jpg?1625186203)
On the Rise: Gerardo Aceves and Amit Dhugga
Meet 12 young leaders who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Gerardo Aceves and Amit Dhugga are CEO and president of Platinum Express, a Yuba City-based company with a fleet of 100 trucks.
![Matt Amicucci is cofounder and principal scientist of BCD Bioscience. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_dept_sotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1625165164)
Startup of the Month: BCD Bioscience
Young scientist develops method to revolutionize fiber
BCD Bioscience wants to help adults benefit from essential carbohydrates that naturally occur in breast milk.
![Siri Nelson, CEO of Marshall Medical Center, says her organization added about 40 new hires in January and February, most in the area of respiratory therapy, staff and triage nursing, and screening staff. (Photos by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/feat_healthcare_terence-duffy_lead.jpg?1624647068)
Is the Capital Region’s Health Care Industry on the Critical List?
The region’s health care facilities are beginning what may be a lengthy convalescence when it comes to jobs.
![Zach Denning is Hank’s founder and CEO. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0621_blog_sotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1622740445)
Startup of the Month: Hank
Artificial intelligence platform helps building systems run efficiently
Summer heat in Sacramento can be stressful — especially for air conditioning units in office buildings.
![Reneta Jenik is Foodom’s founder and CEO. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0521_dept_sotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1620669762)
Startup of the Month: Foodom
Business serves up on-demand home cooks
The Folsom-based startup Foodom launched in March 2020 to bring experienced cooks into the homes of busy families.
![Dr. Amir Zeki is the cofounder of InVixa and an associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at UC Davis. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0421_blog_sotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1617299051)
Startup of the Month: InVixa
Startup uses popular drug to target COVID-19 inflammation
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out worldwide, InVixa is working on a new delivery method for a cholesterol-lowering drug to treat respiratory inflammation caused by the coronavirus.
![Betty Yee is the second woman in California’s history to serve as state controller. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_yee_terence-duffy_lead.jpg?1615486994)
Women in Leadership: Betty Yee
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Betty Yee is the second woman in California’s history to serve as state controller.
![Lorie Symon is the president of Aerometals. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_symon_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1615414680)
Women in Leadership: Lorie Symon
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Lorie Symon is the president of the El Dorado Hills-based aerospace manufacturer Aerometals, which specializes in prolonging the lives of older aircraft for companies like Boeing.
![Lydia Ramirez is senior vice president and chief operations officer at Five Star Bank. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_ramirez_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1615231446)
Women in Leadership: Lydia Ramirez
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Lydia Ramirez, senior vice president and chief operations officer at Five Star Bank, is the Sacramento region’s highest-ranking Latina in the banking field.
![Mary Paasch is principal engineer and vice president at Stantec. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_paasch_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1615231193)
Women in Leadership: Mary Paasch
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
The Capital Region depends on water resources engineers like Mary Paasch, principal engineer and vice president of Stantec.
![Betty Yee is California state controller. Cassie Gilson is president and managing partner of Axiom Advisors. Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou is an advanced sommelier and co-owner of Allora restaurant and WM Catering and Events in Sacramento. (Photo by Terence Duffy, photo illustration by Carly Cornejo)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/wil2021-podcast-graphic1500x795.jpg?1615221318)
Comstock’s Talks: Women in Leadership Roundtable
PODCAST: Listen in on our conversation with three of our 2021 Women in Leadership honorees on the ways women are shaping the future of the Capital Region.
![Carol J. Ornelas is CEO of Stockton-based Visionary Home Builders of California. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_ornelas_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1615227723)
Women in Leadership: Carol J. Ornelas
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Carol J. Ornelas is CEO of Stockton-based Visionary Home Builders of California, a nonprofit that develops low-income housing and owns 26 affordable apartment properties.
![Michele Nesbit is a cofounder and chief operating officer of BoxPower. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_blog_sotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1614892203)
Startup of the Month: BoxPower
Delivering clean energy to end-of-the-line customers
In a world of portability and to-go orders, Grass Valley-based startup BoxPower delivers energy in a box.
![Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou is a partner and cofounder of the restaurant group WM Restaurants. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_mandalou_terence-duffy_lead.jpg?1614891985)
Women in Leadership: Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou is a partner and cofounder of the restaurant group WM Restaurants and holds the title of Advanced Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers.
![LaKenya Jordan is the executive director of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_jordan_terence-duffy_lead_0.jpg?1614796214)
Women in Leadership: LaKenya Jordan
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
LaKenya Jordan is the executive director of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, a state government office that focuses on initiatives and programs that promote and establish equity for women and girls statewide.
![Cassie Gilson is president and managing partner of Axiom Advisors. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_gilson_terence-duffy_lead.jpg?1614627769)
Women in Leadership: Cassie Gilson
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Cassie Gilson is president and managing partner of Axiom Advisors, making her one of the only women who are managing partners at the top lobbying firms in Sacramento.
![Dr. Diana Farmer is chair of the department of surgery at UC Davis Health. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_farmer_terence-duffy_lead.jpg?1614614532)
Women in Leadership: Dr. Diana Farmer
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Dr. Diana Farmer, chair of the department of surgery at UC Davis Health, is the world’s first woman fetal surgeon.
![Melissa Brown is the director of legal clinics and a professor of lawyering skills at McGeorge School of Law. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0321_wil_brown_terence-duffy_lead_0.jpg?1614614474)
Women in Leadership: Melissa Brown
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Melissa Brown has been a professor at McGeorge School of Law since 2008 and director of its legal clinics since 2013.
![Michael Tubbs, who was born and raised in Stockton and left to earn a degree at Stanford University, returned to become the youngest mayor of a city with more than 100,000 residents when he won in 2016. Four years later, he’s weighing his options after losing his reelection bid. (Photos by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0221_feat_tubbs_terence-duffy_lead.jpg?1612465155)
Career Detour
After losing his bid for reelection as Stockton mayor, Michael Tubbs is weighing his options
Losing the election wasn’t the worst thing that could have
happened to Tubbs. Many think it simply pushes his timeline
forward by four years.
![CEO Conner Johnston cofounded Warchest with Josh Wolf, president of the company. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0221_blog_sotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1612376379)
Startup of the Month: Warchest
Budgeting software aids political campaigns
The 2020 presidential election may be over, but the team at Warchest still has work to do.
![Marty Maskall, the driving force behind the Fair Oaks EcoHousing development, fell in love with the idea of cohousing in 2003. “I said, ‘You know, the world needs more of this.’” (Photos by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0121_feat_cohousing_terence-duffy_lead.jpg?1610732282)
Neighborly by Design
Cohousing communities are growing in popularity across the Capital Region
Cohousing is a noteworthy trend as homebuyers seek options that
invest in sustainability and personal
connections.
![Rick Holliday is CEO and cofounder of Factory OS. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0121_blog_sotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1610037301)
Startup of the Month: Factory OS
You might not associate remote work with construction, but Mare
Island-based Factory OS is redesigning the business model by
building multifamily homes off-site, then shipping them to the
designated location.
![Stan Van Vleck has placed nearly 1,800 acres of the Van Vleck Ranch in Rancho Murieta under conservation easements, ensuring the land and its ecosystems are preserved in perpetuity. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/1120_feat_environ_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1605045235)
Protecting Open Land
California Rangeland Trust project places fiscal value on the environmental benefits of ranches
Ranchers and those in the conservation industry know there’s an inherent value to working lands, such as cattle ranches. But how do they monetize that value?
![Andrew Gardner is the chief operating officer of Humanly. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/1120_blog_sotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1604619839)
Startup of the Month: Humanly
AI-powered hiring platform helps big companies find best candidates
With the help of artificial intelligence, this Sacramento-based startup wants to make the hiring process run smoother for companies flooded with applications.
![Brett Bayda is founder and CEO of Drinjk Wines. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/1020_blog_sotm_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1601493823)
Startup of the Month: Drinjk Wines
Wine business delivers single-serve bottles
There’s nothing worse than pouring wine down the drain, says Brett Bayda, so he created Drinjk Wines for consumers who want more portion control.
Sponsored
![John Joyner, Partner/Principal Business Strategist (seated) & William O’ Donnell, Partner/Chief Technology Strategist](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/project2_web_banner1020_1500x795.jpg?1601576732)
Working Smarter. Faster. Together.
Project 2
Launched in 2010 by partners John Joyner and William O’Donnell, Project 2 is celebrating 10 years of successfully serving clients throughout many industries both private and public, and is now celebrating five years of working in the mental health sector with the State of California Regional Centers system to assist service coordinators with their ever-increasing workloads.
![Liam Graf, a Whitney High School graduate, has decided to stay home in Rocklin and attend Sierra College this year after UC Riverside announced classes would be mostly online and being notified in August that a program in Germany was being delayed. (Photo illustration by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0920_feat_education_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1599068758)
Virtual Variations
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing most college classes online, recent high school graduates are finding their choices have changed
Students are weighing all the options, including attending community college, learning online or postponing college altogether.
![Michael Santiago is the founder and CEO of FloraPulse. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0920_blog_sotm_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1599068493)
Startup of the Month: FloraPulse
Agtech startup measures water levels in plants
How do you measure the thirst of a plant? Michael Santiago, founder and CEO of FloraPulse, says give it a chip.
![Yisrael Family Farm in Sacramento’s Oak Park community produces 4,000 pounds of food annually on its half-acre urban farm. (Photos by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0820_feat_food_terenceduffy_embed4.jpg?1597345640)
Seeds of the Future
What does it mean to be the ‘Farm-to-Fork Capital’ during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Here’s how four businesses are engaging in the Capital Region’s farm-to-fork economy and have adapted to the pandemic so far.
![Kwamane Liddell is founder and CEO of DispatchCare. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0820_dept_fotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1596517311)
Startup of the Month: DispatchCare
Health app delivers services to doorsteps
“We make it easier for our most vulnerable community members to get the care they need to stay independent and stay home,” says Kwamane Liddell, DispatchCare’s founder and CEO.
![Vanessa Walker is the medical director of the Sutter Health Valley Area electronic ICU. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_feat_youngprofessionals_vanessawalker_terenceduffy.jpg?1594316737)
Emerging Leaders: Vanessa Walker
We honor 10 young professionals who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Vanessa Walker is medical director of the Sutter Health Valley Area’s electronic ICU, a telemonitoring program in which doctors and nurses monitor ICU patients through video, remote diagnostic tools and other technologies.
![Holly Powers is assistant director of the Placer County Office of Emergency Services. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_feat_youngprofessionals_hollypowers_terenceduffy.jpg?1594315378)
Emerging Leaders: Holly Powers
We honor 10 young professionals who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
As assistant director of the Placer County Office of Emergency Services, Holly Powers brings together a variety of partners to prepare for, respond to, and lead the recovery from natural or human-made disasters.
![Kevin Phan is founder, president and CEO of the Capital Asian American Professional Society and CAAPS Foundation. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_feat_youngprofessionals_kevinphan_terenceduffy.jpg?1594259036)
Emerging Leaders: Kevin Phan
We honor 10 young professionals who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
In 2016, Kevin Phan founded the Capital Asian American Professional Society, which provides resources, educational programming and events around civic leadership and business development.
![Chelsea Minor is the corporate director of public affairs at Raley’s. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_feat_youngprofessionals_chelseaminor_terenceduffy.jpg?1593706320)
Emerging Leaders: Chelsea Minor
We honor 10 young professionals who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
Chelsea Minor has spent the months of the coronavirus pandemic ensuring that customers are informed about new measures and adaptations at the 126 supermarket locations that Raley’s operates.
![Lisandro Madrigal is CEO and founder of Chando’s Tacos and Chando’s Cantina. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_feat_youngprofessionals_lisandromadrigal_terenceduffy.jpg?1593705650)
Emerging Leaders: Lisandro Madrigal
We honor 10 young professionals who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
Lisandro Madrigal knew 2020 would be a landmark year for Chando’s Enterprises, the Mexican restaurant group he started in 2010. But after dining rooms closed in March, every taco, burrito and mulita had to be packaged to go.
![Barbara DeHart is CEO and cofounder of Sama Learning. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_blog_startup_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1593703976)
Startup of the Month: Sama Learning
VR platform expands learning possibilities
This spring, COVID-19 forced schools to go online. But, for the most part, the teaching models remained the same. Sama Learning, a Nevada City-based startup, wants to transform those models.
![Chris Kay is president of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_feat_youngprofessionals_chriskay_terenceduffy.jpg?1593703906)
Emerging Leaders: Chris Kay
We honor 10 young professionals who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
Chris Kay is a marketing executive, owner of an imported-foods business and, as of July 1, president of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.
![Nicholas Haystings is executive director of Square Root Academy. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_feat_youngprofessionals_nicholashaystings_terenceduffy.jpg?1593632846)
Emerging Leaders: Nicholas Haystings
We honor 10 young professionals who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nicholas Haystings, executive director of Square Root Academy, says he has had two goals since he was a kid: to become an engineer and to give back to the community.
![Rosie Dauz is president of the Philippine National Day Association and a community relations specialist for the Golden 1 Credit Union. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_feat_youngprofessionals_rosiedauz_terenceduffy.jpg?1593632636)
Emerging Leaders: Rosie Dauz
We honor 10 young professionals who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
Rosie Dauz was elected president of the Philippine National Day Association, an organization that works to empower and promote equity in the Filipino community, around the time COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
![Sophia Bollag is lead reporter for The Sacramento Bee’s coverage of Gov. Gavin Newsom and California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0720_feat_youngprofessionals_sophiabollag_terenceduffy_0.jpg?1593560549)
Emerging Leaders: Sophia Bollag
We honor 10 young professionals who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the lead reporter for The Bee’s coverage of Gov. Gavin Newsom and California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Bollag knows how important it is to provide accurate information to her readers.
![Sacramento ballet dancers Isabella Velasquez and Anthony Cannarella demonstrate their moves at The Sofia in early May. The Sofia and other performing arts venues have been shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0620_feat_artsculture_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1592255202)
Out of the Spotlight
The coronavirus pandemic has closed the curtain on the Capital Region’s performing arts, but leaders are hopeful about the future
Last year was a strong one for the performing arts in the region, and 2020 was building on that success, which has led to hope from some local arts leaders that this progress will continue despite the unprecedented shutdown.
![Tony Braham, a hospital assistant at UC Davis Medical Center, invented a patented medical that helps organize medical equipment. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0620_dept_fotm_terenceduffy.jpg?1591039295)
Startup of the Month: RAIVES
Medical clip helps organize hospital room equipment
As a hospital assistant at UC Davis Medical Center, Tony Braham helps nurses lift and move patients. In other words, “We’re the muscle of the hospital,” Braham says, and his startup aims to help “the muscle” be more mobile.
Sponsored
![](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/spencer_building_maintenance_1500_x_795_1.jpg?1590778325)
Return to Workplace – Crisis to Calm
Spencer Building Maintenance
Spencer Building Maintenance has been at the forefront in cleaning and disinfecting facilities since the SARS and H1N1 virus outbreaks and is continuing through the COVID-19 pandemic.
![Serial entrepreneur Sedale Turbovsky launched OpenGrants in September 2018. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0520_blog_startup_terenceduffy.jpg?1588359437)
Startup of the Month: OpenGrants
Platform simplifies search for public funding
Based in Sacramento, OpenGrants is a free platform that uses machine learning to sift through, list and match users with grant writers and opportunities. The platform reduces the opportunity cost inherent in the grant funding process by 30-40 percent.
Sponsored
![[Pictured Above L - R]: Stephen Elkins, President, Employee Benefits Practice Leader In Sacramento, USI Insurance Services | Diane Dusseau, President and Property & Casualty Practice Leader In Sacramento, USI Insurance Services](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/usi_web_photo3.jpg?1588731819)
Expanding Service Through Crisis
USI Insurance Services
USI Insurance Services is tackling the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic head-on as CEO Mike Sicard created STEER — Steer Through Epidemic and Economic Recovery — for clients. “We started publishing FAQs, pandemic checklists and claim-reporting guidelines the first week in March.
![The #MeToo movement sent shock waves through the nation in late 2017, forcing a reckoning over the extent to which sexual harassment and discrimination had pervaded the workplace and society at large. (Photo by Terence Duffy)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0420_feat_employmentlaw_terenceduffy_2.jpg?1585773421)
Making #MeToo Matter
A number of significant changes to employment law were slated to take effect this year, but the impact is hard to measure
The #MeToo movement sent shock waves through the nation in late 2017, forcing a reckoning over the extent to which sexual harassment and discrimination had pervaded the workplace and society at large. Now, more than two years later, it’s changing the law.
![Grant Lea is cofounder and CEO of Nytch, a Woodland-based mobile app that connects independent businesses to local shoppers.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0420_blog_startup_terenceduffy_lead.jpg?1584562943)
Startup of the Month: Nytch
App helps small businesses make online shopping personal
Nytch, a Woodland-based mobile app, connects independent, offline businesses to local shoppers looking for specific items.