Meet our Board of Directors
Erica Arceo
After graduating from U.C. Davis and Hastings College of the Law, Erica practiced law for almost 20 years, with the first 8½ years engaging in civil litigation in both state and federal courts. She later started her own law practice utilizing her skills to provide individuals and business owners with guidance and training to assist them in creating productive, viable businesses and understanding the need to assemble a team of professionals to help them make wise decisions. Although she is no longer a licensed attorney, she still has the same philosophy and desire to help businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals succeed in their endeavors. So, she currently works with licensed attorneys and other licensed professionals to provide wise counsel, strategic focus and operational efficiency. She believes that encouraging entrepreneurship and the growth of new and existing businesses will continue to be a key factor in the economic success of our great country.
Throughout her life and career, she has volunteered her time and talents to help mentor youth and young adults as well as provide pro bono work to nonprofit organizations. Being a part of the Fellowship Chamber provides her with the opportunity to continue to positively invest her time in worthwhile endeavors and work with other leaders to effectuate positive change in our communities.
Dr. Thomas Drzemala
Dr. Thomas Drzemala, DC is very passionate about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and those who you value the most in your life. He believes there is only One who can save humanity and that is Jesus Christ, the son of God. His wife, Violeta, was born in the Philippines and just retired from Kaiser Hospital where she served more than 20 yrs as an RN on the cardiology unit at Kaiser on Morse Avenue. Thomas and Violeta have 4 grown sons: Benjamin, Keith, AJ and Timothy. 3 of their sons are married and have wonderful families. Timothy is single but he gave his life to Jesus Christ and loves the Lord. They reside in Folsom. Thomas is still employed at Back to Health Chiropractic in Granite Bay, where he has been a Chiropractor for years. He started his career in Chiropractic in 1984 at the National University of Health Sciences in Illinois outside of Chicago. He has a personal testimony of the Love of Jesus Christ that will capture your heart in many ways. He has had many prayers answered in his life, but one that he will never forget. He was a prisoner in a Muslim Prison while in the military about to be gunned down by a firing squad when he called out for Jesus to save him.
Thomas experienced a real miracle that day and has been passionate about knowing Jesus Christ since then and sharing Jesus Christ with others. He has served in ministry in different capacities over the past 40 yrs. including as a board member with the Fellowship Chamber and at his local church for years, an evangelist and pastor at Christian Family Tabernacle Church. He was ordained as a Pastor at Christian Family Tabernacle Church while attending the Fellowship Chamber for several years. Thomas is now excited to take a more active part as one of the Board Members of the Fellowship Chamber as we develop the vision that God has given to us.
Erica Fernandez
Vice President
Middle Market Banking
Wells Fargo Bank
Erica Fernandez serves in the Middle Market Banking segment of Wells Fargo Bank, specializing in catering to the banking and lending needs of businesses with sales revenue of $10,000,000 on up.
She started her banking career 26 years ago, working in both big bank and community banking environments. The first half of her career was served in the branch banking channel and the second half in Commercial Banking. Erica has a passion for leading teams to success, and supporting local businesses through products and services to help them thrive and grow.
Erica serves on two boards. She is a board member for Lilliput Family Services, whose mission is to help foster children get into permanent loving homes. She is also a board member of the Fellowship Chamber, whose mission is to connect the body of Christ in the marketplace.
Erica’s alma mater is Sacramento State University, where she earned her B.S. in Business Administration.
Erica and her husband Roger are the proud parents of two boys, ages 12 and 11. As a family they enjoy hiking, playing board games, and watching movies together.
Vincent Carstons
President at Abacus Accounting Solutions – January 1, 1999 to present
I have more than forty years of business experience, with more than thirty-five years in management. I also have more than twenty years as an Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller, and CFO.
Some of my specialties include tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, employee relations, financial analysis, training and development, banking relations, and budget management.
Vince is the president and owner of Abacus Accounting Solutions, a full service accounting firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, small business consulting, and incorporations.
Vince has a significant educational background including studies in Accountancy at Rochville University, National University, and Cosumnes River College, and studied Mathematics at Dowling College and studied Engineering at SUNY Maritime College.
He is married to Kristina Carstons and lives in Texas. He has a wonderful family with four children.
Marcelle Flowers
Owner and CEO Armstrong Plumbing
Marcelle is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in Budgeting, Value Engineering, Customer Service, Sales, and Contractors. Strong entrepreneurship professional graduated from The University of Life.
The privileged owner and CEO of Armstrong Plumbing, an amazing team of individuals who consider it a blessing to provide excellent plumbing services to our community.
Before joining the family business, she managed a cardiology clinic in Carmichael and spent time as a medical assistant. In 1994, she joined Armstrong as a secretary and moved up. She took over as CEO and president in 2008.
Marcelle Lives in Citrus Heights with her husband Terry, a warehouse manager and has two sons.
Coming from a musical family, she plays the piano, like her mother, and like her father she sings. “At Christmas time, I sing professionally as a Dickens caroler. We probably do 60 to 70 gigs every year.”