Ancestors

Tradition, story telling and adventure defines our ancestral history and what it means to be type “A.” Genetically linked to respecting our Ancestors who have a legacy of overcoming challenges throughout their lives, it is through their incredible stories that have shaped who we are and what we value, prioritizing our health, education and prosperity in family, communities and country.

Amelia Earhart

Fearless and travel, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic (May 20–21, 1932), Amelia is our Aspiration. Through storms, failing equipment, and fourteen hours alone in the sky, she proved that determination outweighs doubt.

Her flight earned her the Distinguished Flying Cross — the first ever awarded to a woman — and inspired generations to chase horizons once thought out of reach. As she put it: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.”

Amelia Earhart didn’t just cross an ocean. She showed the world that courage has no limits, and the sky belongs to anyone bold enough to rise into it.

Annette Buck

Sport and passion, the iconic Annette Buck was a Hall of Fame inductee and longtime Director of Adult and Senior Tennis for USTA Southern California. For over three decades, she served as the driving force behind adult tennis leagues, tournaments, and development programs across the region. Alongside her husband Jim Buck, she worked tirelessly to grow the game from the ground up—building clinics, organizing events, and nurturing players at every level.

Her contributions helped shape modern competitive tennis structures still in use today. In recognition of her lifetime of service, Annette and husband Jim Buck were inducted into the Southern California Tennis Association Hall of Fame in 2017 and in 1985, the Buck Family won the USTA National Family of the Year. Annette has created a legacy of lasting impact on countless athletes and communities throughout Southern California.