About

  • About EATC

    EATC is a leads-focused group of leading business people in Tulare County.  Our sole purpose is to work together to grow the businesses in the EATC network.  Members build relationships with one another through weekly meetings.  The knowledge and trust built by these relationships helps members make effective referrals to one another.  Every member represents every other member in countless interactions every day.

    How Does EATC Work?

    EATC members meet every Wednesday morning for breakfast at Visalia Country Club.  After breakfast, a speaker shares new ideas, an overview of a business or information on a business resource.  Then members share leads in a round-robin exchange.  These leads are also sent online so members have full details of each referral.

    Business Categories are Exclusive

    Each EATC member belongs to a distinct business category determined by the activity that makes up more than 60% of the total business done by the firm.  Prospective members are evaluated to assure that existing members’ categories remain exclusive.

    Expectations for Members

    Members are expected to attend meetings weekly. Quarterly dues are $225, which include a breakfast from the Visalia Country Club. There is an initial fee of $ to join. The core activity for all members is to provide leads, which are shared at each meeting.

    We are looking for the highest quality companies in each category, and your membership and success in the group are based on your demonstrated integrity in delivering a quality product or service.

    Benefits of Membership

    EATC is the only group of its kind in the area with a paid Executive Director – The meetings are well structured, and members have the support to succeed in the group. Many of the members have extensive business experience. The short talks by members at each meeting provide useful tools and tips for succeeding in business. The relationships you build at EATC can help you succeed.

    Interested in Joining?

    New members are added to EATC by invitation.  Existing members sponsor a prospect by asking him or her to attend a breakfast in order to find out more about the organization and for members to meet the prospect.  Generally, prospects attend at least two meetings before they are asked to submit an application for membership.  

    Check our Member Directory to see who you might know that could sponsor your application.  If you do not know any current members, please contact EATC’s Executive Director (559-936-8683 or director@tcexecutive.org) to find out more.

  • Board Members

    Geary Galusha, President

    Ed Dena, Vice President

    Dave Miller, Secretary

    Rich Artis, Treasurer

    Greg Sherman

    Carolyn Richards

    Brett Allen

    Alan Benoy

    Tim Torian

    History and Purpose

    The Executives Association of Tulare County was established 12 years ago by a group of business leaders interested in helping each other accelerate their success.  By leveraging trusted relationships, their goal was to build a network of business owners, partners and principle managers who understood the importance of relationships in building strong businesses.  Membership in the group is no guarantee of success, but for many members their participation in EATC has meant the difference between success and struggle.