For 75 years, Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) has inspired and prepared young people to achieve future success through experiential learning rooted in the pillars of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. JA San Diego will be inducting the next class of Lifetime Laureates at the San Diego Business Hall of Fame presented by US Bank, recognizing local leaders who embody business and philanthropic excellence, and serve as role models for our students.
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 class of Lifetime Laureates: Jack Raymond, Darlene Shiley, Dr. Chun Bin “Charlie” Yim, and a special honoree to be announced.
The Business Hall of Fame is an annual fundraising event that supports JA’s workforce development and financial literacy programming that drives economic success for our youth. As we look to the next 75 years of impact, we invite our attendees to participate in our Fund-Their-Future paddle raise and invest in the boundless potential of young people.
Join us for a night of celebrating the legacy and accomplishments of our Lifetime Laureates, while uplifting the next generation of leaders.
For more information about this event, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org.
Introducing the 2025 Class of Lifetime Laureates
Jack Raymond, Chairman and CEO of Raymond Companies
Jack Raymond has held numerous leadership roles in educational and community organizations, including the Escondido Elementary School Board of Trustees, the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, Escondido Community Foundation, and the San Diego Economic Development Corporation. He has been recognized for his many contributions including the LEAD San Diego Visionary Leadership Award for Regional Collaboration and Escondido Business leader of the Year.
Darlene Shiley, President of The Shiley Foundation
A patron of education, medical research, and the arts, Shiley’s contributions in the San Diego community can be seen on academic and research buildings across the region. Shiley serves as president of the Shiley Foundation stewarding the philanthropic commitment of her and her late husband, Donald Shiley, in donating their estate. Shiley additionally volunteers her time as a mentor to university students.
Dr. Chun Bin “Charlie” Yim, Entrepreneur
Born in Seoul, Korea, Charlie Yim moved to San Diego in 1969 to work with the Peace Corps. He later attended San Diego State where he earned a bachelor’s and doctoral degree. Yim sent several years serving in the public sector before dedicating his time to entrepreneurial endeavors, turning struggling businesses into huge successes. Yim has served in leadership roles for organizations focused on international business relations and is philanthropist in the San Diego community.
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