Tad McKee named Citizen of the Year

Orange native Tad McKee, president and CEO of the Stark Foundation, was named Citizen of the Year last week by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. McKee, shown in the middle, was given the award during the chamber's annual banquet held at the Orange County Expo Center. To the far left is Chamber President Ida Schossow, and County Judge John Gothia is on the far right. During the banquet and awards, Stacey Brister, superintendent of the LC-M CISD was given the gavel to become chairman of the board. Mathews Jewelers Orange, owned by Tina and Jesse Romero, was given the business community service award, and Be Blessed Orange County, started by Rita Ballard, was named non-profit organization of the year.