Susan Tognazzini was raised in Garden Grove, went to Fullerton JC where she earned her Certificate of Completion in Machine Shop. She worked as a Machinist for several years until life stepped in and she moved to Blythe, CA. In Blythe she worked for a grain elevator and a Harvesting Contractor where she learned accounting and payroll. Payroll back then was done by hand, no computers and before I9’s. Susan met Victor and moved to Santa Maria 23 years ago and performed payroll for a harvesting contractor and another farming business. She also worked in the restaurant industry for over 8 years doing A/P and A/R, purchasing and inventory for a group of 8 restaurants. Susan is the only one in the office that is a certified Weigh Master, and a forklift driver although we must admit the call for that is uncommon these days. Susan came to work for YPP in 2003 as a Payroll Specialist providing services to over 45 clients. Susan is active in her Church as a Youth Director, and choir member. She is busy being a grandmother to her 7 grandchildren and helping with Victor’s 2006 campaign for a seat in Congress in the 23rd district. |