Four Local Community Leaders Inducted Into the 2025 San Diego Business Hall of Fame

Oct. 24, 2025 (San Diego, CA) — Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) inducted the next class of Lifetime Laureates at the 2025 JA San Diego Business Hall of Fame presented by US Bank, recognizing four local leaders with a commitment toward uplifting the San Diego region. This year’s honorees are Jack Raymond, Darlene Shiley, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and Dr. Chun Bin “Charlie” Yim.

“We are honored to recognize these individuals for their work and investment in the San Diego community through education, business, policy, and beyond. They have had a transformational impact and serve as role models, especially for our youth,” said Sidd Vivek, President and CEO of JA San Diego.

Established in 1986, the San Diego Business Hall of Fame recognizes individuals in the community who embody business and philanthropic excellence.

Jack Raymond, Chairman and CEO of Raymond Companies

Jack Raymond has held numerous leadership roles in educational and community organizations, including the Escondido Elementary School Board of Trustees, the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, Escondido Community Foundation, and the San Diego Economic Development Corporation. He has been recognized for his many contributions, including the LEAD San Diego Visionary Leadership Award for Regional Collaboration and the Escondido Business Leader of the Year.

Darlene Shiley, President of The Shiley Foundation

A patron of education, medical research, and the arts, Shiley’s contributions are evident throughout the San Diego region. Shiley serves as president of the Shiley Foundation, stewarding the philanthropic commitment of her and her late husband, Donald Shiley, in donating their estate. Shiley additionally volunteers her time as a mentor to university students.

Shirley N. Weber, PhD, California Secretary of State

Shirley Nash Weber, Ph.D., serves as the current California Secretary of State. She is California’s first Black Secretary of State and only the fifth African American to serve as a state constitutional officer in California history. Before her appointment, Weber served as an Assembly Member representing California’s 79th Assembly District and as a member and chair of the San Diego Unified School District. Weber is committed to creating equitable and fair policies and has successfully enacted reforms in education and criminal justice.

Dr. Chun Bin “Charlie” Yim, Entrepreneur

Born in Seoul, Korea, Charlie Yim moved to San Diego in 1969 to work with the Peace Corps. He later attended San Diego State where he earned a bachelor’s and doctoral degree. Yim spent several years serving in the public sector before dedicating his time to entrepreneurial endeavors, turning struggling businesses into huge successes. Yim has served in leadership roles for organizations focused on international business relations and is a philanthropist in the San Diego community.

About Junior Achievement of San Diego

Since 1950, Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) has been inspiring and equipping youth to achieve economic success by planning for their futures and making informed academic and career choices. Through proven experiential learning programs, such as the McGrath Family JA BizTown and Mission Fed JA Finance Park, students build the financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship skills needed to thrive in a global economy. Annually, JA San Diego serves 30,000 students with the support of over 4,000 community volunteers.

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2025 Business Hall of Fame Photo Gallery | Photos by Carlos Cacho