Gain access to exciting investment opportunities and make strategic connections in the Shasta County startup ecosystem.
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Shasta Angels
Angels enjoy access to broader range of deal options, while making strategic connections and developing relationships. Expertise in business planning and market navigation make for a menu of opportunity.
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Board Members
Eric A. Hiatt, a Redding native, is currently Founder and Chairman of the Board at Reverse Focus Inc., a technology company that sells SAAS to the mortgage industry. He is a Partner at Synergy One Lending DBA Retirement Funding Solutions, Executive Director, Investor and board member at Shasta Angels Group. He also holds multiple board seats and has placed capital in multiple start-ups through his private equity fund Level Up Capital LLC. Previously, he was a Partner and SVP at Security One Lending Inc., at one time America's largest Reverse Mortgage Bank (Sold to WIMC in Dec 2012).
Michael Dacquisto is an Attorney: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee at Michael P. Dacquisto Law Firm. He also is an Investor and Board Member of Shasta Angels Group for Entrepreneurs.
Learning, Travel, Leadership, Adventure and Connecting people are a few of my top past-times. I spend my time helping entrepreneurs leverage crowdfunding and their tribe to launch their idea/business.
Current Members
Vidya S. Bobba, M.D.
Angel Member
Dr. Vidya Bobba is a retired Board Certified Radiation Oncologist. He has 28+ years in the Medical Industry and is the Founder of Redding Cancer Treatment Center.
Garrett Viggers
Angel Member
Jano and Gabriela Banks
Angel Members
Jano is currently Director of Hardware Engineering for Google Nest. He has held similar senior positions at Apple and Amazon/Lab 126 over the past decade. Jano is also an Angel investor in a Silicon Valley startup independent of Shasta Angels, and he and Gabriela are excited to start investing in startups and small businesses in Shasta County.
Heidi Corrigan
Angel Member
Mark Clure
Angel Member
Josh Barker
Angel Member
Josh Barker is the owner and Broker of RE/MAX Town and Country. Josh lists and sells more homes than any other agent in the Redding, CA market with well over 300+ homes sold in the past 12 months. With 16 years of experience, Josh brings his systematic approach to delivering supreme value and service to his clients.
Tyler Dunbar
Angel Member
Tyler was born and raised in Shasta County. He spent nearly 13 years in the US Navy and is currently serving as President at Central Standard Talent. Central Standard Talent is a leading provider of talent acquisition and human resources services, The company offers various services, including talent acquisition, human resources consulting, and employee development to clients focused on software engineering and accounting professionals.
David Skinner
Angel Member
Ryan Russell
Angel Member
David Stine
Angel Member
Jake Pritchard
Angel Member
Jake Pritchard is the founder and current CEO of All Trade Services Inc., a specialty trade and construction company located in Mount Shasta, CA. As a dedicated supporter of education, he created and maintains the ATS Trade School Scholarship Fund, which provides Siskiyou County high school graduates with the financial means to attend trade school. Jake holds six California state contractor licenses, showcasing his extensive expertise in the field. In addition to his work at All Trade Services Inc., Jake is the co-founder and President of a real estate acquisition and development company. He also holds board seats for several community-driven non-profit organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys writing and playing music, collaborating with other entrepreneurs, and dabbling in inventions and patents
Dharm Singh
Angel Member