Wendy Greuel served previously on the CFC board from February 2001 through October 2015, and we are thrilled to have her back. She returns while also lending her expertise to numerous organizations ranging from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and LAUSD Task Force, to the Women and Girls Initiative Governing Council and Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project -- to name just a few.

Earlier in her career, Wendy was elected to serve on the Los Angeles City Council (2002 - 2009) and was elected Los Angeles City Controller (2009 - 2013). She also worked as an executive at DreamWorks SKG. Wendy began her career in public service working for Mayor Tom Bradley on a range of policy issues. She helped establish the city's first childcare center and helped create LA's BEST, a nationally recognized after-school program. She then served in the Clinton Administration as Deputy Director of the Interagency Council on Homelessness and later as the Southern California Regional Director for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  

Robert Gleason is President and CEO of San Diego-based Evans Hotels, where he  served previously as CFO and General Counsel. He joined the company at age 17 as a reservations agent and gradually worked his way up while earning an undergraduate degree in economics from Princeton University and a law degree (summa cum laude) from the University of San Diego. He is a licensed California attorney and real estate broker as well as a Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive.

Outside of work, Robert has held numerous leadership roles with organizations that promote the arts, education, economic development, electoral politics and civil rights. He was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to the California Travel and Tourism Commission. He also serves as Director and past Chair of the Los Angeles Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Chair of the World Trade Center San Diego and Chair of the Francis Parker School. He sits on numerous boards and is the founding supervising attorney for the legal clinic at the San Diego LGBT Community Center.  

Searching for a cool and comfortable stage facility to get your production rolling in the Antelope Valley?

HCA Studios is located conveniently in Littlerock just off the Pearblossom Highway (Route 138). It's within the Secondary Studio Zone, about 10 miles southeast of Palmdale.

Built originally to protect fresh produce from the desert heat, the 77,000 square foot facility now includes three sound stages with 45 acres of usable land. Productions can build expansive sets and even shoot demolition scenes without bothering neighbors. They can also make use of an adjacent golf course and landing strip. While the sparsely populated desert location ensures minimal outside noise, there are plenty of nearby amenities including hotels (with film crew discounts), big retailer shopping, restaurants, and heavy equipment rental yards.

For more information, contact General Manager Russell Baingo at (213) 305-3820 / [email protected]. Photos and permit information are available at AVFilm.com.