Contact Us
NCSDC
460 Hegenberger Road, Suite 730Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: 510.686.2555
Fax: 510.686.2552
President
Michael Ruiz
Phone: 510.686.2566
Email: mruiz@ncsdc.org
The President is responsible for the provision of leadership and advocacy for minority business development in the geographical area served by the Council. Through the staff, the president facilitates the development, implementation, evaluation and refinement of approved programs to increase and/or enhance opportunities for minority business enterprises.
Director of Operations
Melissa Buss
Phone: 510.686.2568
Email: mbuss@ncsdc.org
The Director of Operations is responsible for day-to-day Council operations (excluding certification) and manages communications between NCSDC, its members, MBEs and vendors.
Director of Certification
James Cardenas
Phone: 510.686.2567
Email: jcardenas@ncsdc.org
The Director of Certification is responsible for attracting, certifying and recertifying minority-owned business enterprises and managing relationships between the council and it's certified MBEs.
Manager, IT & Creative Services
Mario Reynoso
Phone: 510.686.2555 x 228
Email: mario.reynoso@ncsdc.org
Administrative Assistant
Valerie Leadingham
Phone: 510.686.2555
Email: vleadingham@ncsdc.org
The Administrative Assistant supports the operations of the Council and its team members.
