OASIS Center International

Leadership

Board of Directors

Gebhard Rainer
Chief Executive Officer, Sandals Resorts, OASIS Board Chairman
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Gebhard Rainer, Chief Executive Officer, Sandals Resorts, OASIS Board Chairman

Gebhard Rainer is a President and COO with global operations and finance experience and a proven record of success transforming the structure of organizations to position them for growth and profitability. Mr. Rainer achieves business transformation and financial results by creating and implementing innovative process re-engineering initiatives and simplification of workflow, which reinvigorate global luxury brands. A creative and resourceful problem solver, he approaches complex operating challenges with experienced analysis, great energy and enthusiasm, ultimately improving the value of the business overall. Mr. Rainer is a transformative team builder who is able to attract and retain top talent and lead successful acquisition integration. He engenders great loyalty and collaboration from those who work with him and consistently creates high performance cultures across international borders.
Jin Sung
Founder & Executive Director, OASIS Center International, OASIS Board Vice-Chairman
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Jin Sung, Founder & Executive Director, OASIS Center International, OASIS Board Vice-Chairman

Ms. Jin Sung is the founder and Executive Director of OASIS Center International, an arts non-profit organization serving the youth of low-income communities of Southern California.

Jin Sung founded OASIS Center International to enhance her community by helping children be creative and productive citizens through giving them a means of expression and growth through art. Ms. Sung is a community-minded leader, serving on the advisory boards T-Mobile, PG&E, Royal Business Bank CDFI, and Public Policy School of Azusa Pacific University. In the wake of COVID pandemic, to support the economic development needs of various stakeholders, she founded EPICENTER Foundation and serves as the lead pastor of Oasis Christian Church, a multi-cultural church in Anaheim, California. She is passionate about connecting corporate America with underserved communities, advocating for minority access and social justice, and elevating corporate social responsibility.

As a child, her father was a prominent Korean diplomat allowing Ms. Sung to explore diverse cultures, languages, and art of Vietnam, Denmark, India, Indonesia, and Korea. She emerged from this experience with a passion for the arts and for those in need of encouragement to achieve their dreams. She was convinced that through the transformative power of the arts, generations could be inspired to translate their dreams into reality. Thus, the vision for OASIS Center International was born. Her degree in Psychology and Business Management from the University of California, Irvine, and subsequent professional and practical experiences in the automotive industry as business analyst for companies such as Volvo Cars, Kia Motors America and Young & Rubicam Advertising has given her a unique ability to see issues from a social as well as a practical view. Ms. Sung currently resides with her family in Laguna Hills, California.
Douglas Burford
CPA Manager of Accounting, First American Corporation, OASIS Board Treasurer
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Douglas Burford, CPA Manager of Accounting, First American Corporation, OASIS Board Treasurer

Doug Burford is a Manager of Accounting at First American Financial Corporation in Santa Ana, California, where he supports his company’s financial reporting and internal control efforts. In addition, he has served as a Board Advisor to OASIS Center International since October 2018. Mr. Burford has over 25 years of Accounting and Finance experience and is an active California CPA. He received his MBA from the Marshal School of Business at the University of Southern California and his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from California State University, Long Beach. Mr. Burford currently resides with his wife and daughter in Newport Beach, CA.
Erik Grier
SVP, Chief Information Officer, Royal Business Bank, OASIS Board Secretary
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Erik Grier, SVP, Chief Information Officer, Royal Business Bank, OASIS Board Secretary

Erik Grier is a uniquely skilled and collaborative technology leader with more than 20 years of technology experience with a proven record of delivering transformative business solutions. With a background in process re-engineering, Erik is able to identify operational inefficiencies and deliver efficient business solutions that achieve specific corporateobjectives, aligning technology capability with business strategy.

Erik has championed a number of multi-million dollar projects resulting in a substantial increase in revenuesand reduction in expenses. He has worked for several Fortune 100 companies and led multiple business and technology organizations through unprecedented growth. As a trusted coach and mentor, Erik believes in developing people’s core competencies through one-on-one interaction, encouraging personal growth through empowerment. With an undergraduate degree in Finance and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Erik is recognized for his business acumen, communication skills, and thought leadership.
Christian Caballero, JD
VP, Government Affairs, Progrexion
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Christian Caballero, JD, VP, Government Affairs, Progrexion

Christian Caballero is the current Vice President for governmental affairs for Progrexion, a leading technology-enabled credit report repair company that helps clients frame the right questions about their credit, and direct those questions to the right people, to ensure that credit reports remain fair, accurate, and entirely substantiated. He has served as the Florida Governor's lead negotiator during the state's largest real estate transaction in history and served as the Chief of Staff for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Christian also lead efforts to secure a grant from the State of Florida designed to establish vocational training programs for juveniles in state custody. An alum of the country's preeminent leadership program, the United States Presidential White House Fellowship - with an extensive history of public speaking, strategic plan development, and execution.
Kamal Sadarangani
Executive Vice President, Commercialization, SpinLaunch
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Kamal Sadarangani, Executive Vice President, Commercialization, SpinLaunch

Kamal Sadarangani is a visionary leader and accomplished technology executive with a strong track record of driving innovation and delivering successful outcomes in a variety of industries. As the EVP of Commercialization at SpinLaunch, a groundbreaking space technology startup, Kamal is responsible for driving growth and strategic initiatives that enable the company to achieve its mission of providing affordable access to space.

With over two decades of experience in business operations and technology, Kamal has a proven ability to create and execute effective strategies that drive profitability and growth. He has held leadership roles at both public and private companies, including multi-site, start-up, turnaround, and high-growth divisions. Kamal has a passion for technology and its power to positively impact people's lives, and he is committed to leveraging his expertise to create a better future for all.

Kamal earned his B.E. in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai and his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California. In addition to his academic achievements, Kamal is a highly respected thought leader in the technology industry, and his insights and expertise are sought after by industry peers and business leaders alike.

Advisory Board

Steve Arnold, JD Sr. EVP, General Counsel, Pacific Premier Bank
Jeff Fajans, PhD. Creative Performance & Executive Coach, Jeff Fajans Coaching LLC
Holly Ham Chief Customer and Growth Officer at Precise Software Solutions, Inc.
Will Pierce Chief Strategy Officer, Casanova//McCann
Kevin Zollinger Executive Management Consulting
Bryan Hubbard Strategy, Communication, Public Policy, and Reputation | Advisor, Executive & former Deputy Comptroller for Public Affairs at Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
David Brager Chief Executive Officer, Citizens Business Bank
Ashley Martin Senior Vice President - Head of Public Finance Lending, Government Banking Division, U.S. Bank

Emeritus Board

George Enriquez Pastor, Episkiazo Christian Church

Artist Council

Elisa Araiza-Le OASIS Graphic Designer & Producer
Abel Leba Acclaimed Artist / Muralist
Thea Calhoun Visual Artist
Jason Rodgers Renowned International Dancer/Performer

Board of Directors

Gebhard Rainer

Jin Sung

Douglas Burford

Erik Grier

Christian Caballero, JD

Kamal Sadarangani

Advisory Board

Emeritus Board

Artist Council