Tami began her career in the advertising agency business working for Cramer Krasselt Advertising. She became Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative & Marketing Officer for Chase Bank of Arizona, leading Chase Manhattan’s marketing and operations efforts in the Arizona market, after working on their account at the agency.

Throughout her career Tami has exhibited a deep commitment to community, serving as a board member or volunteer for UNICEF, Terros Counseling Centers, The Asia Society, Chinatown Service Center, Valley Leadership, Malibu Township Council and by developing The Coffee Bean’s philanthropy.

Tami received her B.S. in Political Science from The University of Arizona and attended the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management Advanced Executive Program in International Management.

She now resides in Malibu, California where she is active in local environmental and water quality protection and currently serves on the executive board of the Santa Monica Baykeeper (Los Angeles) and the Malibu Coastal Land Conservancy.