Ricki McManuis, senior vice president of corporate communication at Altura Credit Union, has substantial experience in event planning, marketing, and public relations.

She previously served as executive director of the Stater Bros. Riverside Orange Blossom Festival, managing all aspects of the production of Riverside's premier downtown event. This included securing coporate sponsorships; recruiting volunteers; public relations; all event communications; and securing entertainment, vendors, and artists.

Under her leadership, the Orange Blossom Festival was profitable for the first time in its history, and she also consistently recruited more than 500 volunteers annually, the largest number the event had ever had.