Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Location: Taglyan Complex, Los Angeles
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner • Silent & Live Auctions • Special Program • Entertainment
EMCEE
Kirk Hawkins
Kirk Hawkins has served as a Weather Anchor, Traffic Anchor, News Anchor, and Reporter since joining the KTLA 5 News Team in December 2014. Prior to KTLA, Kirk worked for ABC News, NBC News, KCBS/KCAL, as well as stations in Charlotte, Orlando, Spokane, and Santa Barbara.
Kirk is the recipient of two Edward R. Murrow Awards, an L.A. Press Club award, and an Emmy nomination. He has also appeared in feature films, television shows, and a Super Bowl commercial playing himself.
Kirk graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with degrees in Communication and Political Science, and a minor in History. He was born in Santa Monica and grew up in Agoura Hills.
HONOREES
Stephen Rich
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Mutual of America Financial Group
Stephen Rich was named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mutual of America Financial Group on July 18, 2024, and appointed President on September 23, 2024. He joined Mutual of America in 2004 and brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in financial services, with a particular focus in investment management. Under his leadership, Mutual of America is steadfastly committed to providing exceptional service to its clients. This includes carrying out its mission to deliver outstanding retirement and investment solutions that help individuals and organizations achieve their financial goals, and to manage their assets in a professional, disciplined and trustworthy manner.
Peter Tullio
President, Rancho San Antonio Board of Directors
Pete has been a member of the Rancho Board of Directors since its inception in 2008, and President since 2018. His association with the Rancho family began in the early 1990s.
Upon graduation from Northwestern University Law School in 1976, Pete practiced law for four years in Chicago. He relocated to Southern California in 1980, entering the family business. During his career Pete was a leader in both the California State Council and National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA), serving on the NAMA board for 10 years. Pete retired in 2017 and lives in Palm Springs with his wife Carol. They have three children and three grandchildren.
Nati Jatana
Rancho San Antonio Youth, College Student, Entrepreneur
Nati is an entrepreneur and a soon to be graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the founder of Mixean Enterprises, a venture focused on EV charging infrastructure and sustainable technology.
He plans to pursue a joint JD/MBA while continuing to build ventures that create innovation and opportunities for communities. Nati has been a resident of Rancho's Transitional Aged Youth Apartments for 4 years.
AUCTIONEER
Nick Di Nieri
Nick Di Nieri is one of the nation's premier live event host, virtual event host, and benefit auctioneer. He works with athletes from the NFL, MLB, and NBA. He also works with celebrities, schools and multiple private charitable organizations.
He prides himself on taking an authentic approach with all of his clients. By getting to know his clients and their needs, he is able to connect with everyone on a personal level. He is genuine, high energy, and a lot of fun to watch.
Nick's success is not only a result of what he does on stage, but rather how he prepares and treats people off of the stage. Nick has a beautiful wife named Tiffany, as well as two amazing sons Chaz and Enzo; whom they adopted in August of 2017 when he was 1 1/2 years old.
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