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Proven leader and longtime attorney Nick Tonsich serves as the president and CEO of the privately held companies Ocean Terminal Services and Clean Air Engineering-Maritime. Ocean Terminal Services is an equipment repair company that services all marine terminal yard equipment, while Clean Air Engineering-Maritime provides marine exhaust treatment services. Beyond overseeing operations at these two companies, Nick Tonsich serves on the Board of Directors of the Investment House Growth Fund. In his current roles, Mr. Tonsich relies on his extensive knowledge of maritime and environmental law. He gained this knowledge over the course of 16 years as managing partner at Glaser & Tonsich. Working out of the firm’s Port of Los Angeles office, he was responsible for all litigation relating to such matters as employment discrimination, zoning enforcement, and maritime law. He received a bachelor of science in finance from the University of Southern California and a juris doctor from Whittier Law School.

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Three Qualities of a Good Coach at the Youth Level

A former president of the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, Nick Tonsich now serves as the president of Ocean Terminal Services, a repair and maintenance company that employs 120 mechanics in San Pedro, California. When he isn't busy working, Nick Tonsich enjoys volunteering as a youth sports coach. Coaching a youth sports team requires equal amounts of commitment and patience. Not only do you have to manage a group of children, but you also have to answer to parents who might be upset with the way you are coaching. Here are three qualities most desired in a youth coach: 1. A growth mindset - While some coaches might demand perfection from players, enlightened coaches realize that not all children share the same abilities. Different factors determine the skill level of an individual player, and good coaches provide ample opportunity for growth and skill development. 2. A respect for team building - Coaching isn't only about improving a team's level of success through sport-specific drills and instruction. One way to increase team chemistry and cohesiveness is by hosting team parties or car washes. Encouraging high fives and other forms of teammate support goes a long way as well. 3. Training in child development and safety - Beyond fostering individual and team growth, a youth coach should be properly trained in child development, first aid, and injury treatment and prevention.

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The Origins of the Taj Mahal

Nick Tonsich, a former partner at Glaser & Tonsich, LLP, provides ship exhaust treatment and maritime maintenance services as the chief executive officer and president of Ocean Terminal Services, Inc., and Clean Air Engineering-Maritime, Inc. An avid traveler, Nick Tonsich enjoys visiting countries around the world, and he has previously traveled in both Europe and Asia. Although there are a number of popular tourist attractions throughout Asia, the Taj Mahal is perhaps one of the best known. This structure covers more than 40 acres of land along the River Yamuna and is often seen as a monument to love. The Taj Mahal, built between 1631 and 1653, was commissioned by Shah Jahan, a member of the Mughal dynasty that ruled over northern India between the 16th and 18th centuries. Shah Jahan came to power following the death of his father in 1627. Although his brothers all fought for their turn upon the throne, it was Shah Jahan who won the battle and was crowned king in 1628. He brought to the palace three queens, but his favorite was Arjumand Banu Begum, also known as Mumtaz Mahal, or Chosen One of the Palace. The two had married in 1612 and, a few years after Shah Jahan’s crowning, Mumtaz Mahal became pregnant with the pair’s 14th child. She passed away after giving birth in 1631 and Shah Jahan commissioned several structures to be built in her honor. One of these structures was the Taj Mahal, which would serve as a mausoleum for his wife. Construction of the building took more than 20 years to complete and over 20,000 laborers worked on the building.

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TNC Decreases Gang Activity in the Harbor Area

Nick Tonsich, a former maritime and environmental law attorney, has been serving as the CEO and president of Ocean Terminal Services, Inc. and Clean Air Engineering-Maritime, Inc. since 2008 and 2010, respectively. An active member of his community, Nick Tonsich supports a number of local organizations, including the Toberman Neighborhood Center (TNC). Since 1903, the Toberman Neighborhood Center has been providing healthcare, residency, and development services to citizens in the Los Angeles area. Among the organization’s many services is its gang intervention efforts. The TNC Gang Intervention Department was established in 1977 to tackle the challenge of increasing gang activity in the Harbor Area. It has since grown into the oldest gang intervention program in Los Angeles and has improved the community’s overall safety by reducing violence. TNC’s Gang Intervention Department follows a two-pronged model to reducing gang activity. First, the staff within the department are all certified gang interventionists and they provide such services as crisis response, rumor control, and peace mediation services. The first prong also includes neighborhood interfacing and conflict resolution. Meanwhile, the second prong consists of wraparound services, including tattoo removal, academic support, and legal assistance. This model was developed by the City of Los Angeles’ Ad-Hoc on Gang and Youth Development and it is promoted throughout TNC’s various community centers and programs.

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Methods to Score Points in Rugby

A San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Bold Vision Award winner, Nick Tonsich is the president and CEO of Clean Air Engineering - Maritime, Inc., in California. A graduate of the University of Southern California and the Whittier College School of Law, Nick Tonsich enjoys rugby outside of his professional work and is a member of the Los Angeles Rugby Club. First played in Europe in 1871, rugby is a team-based contact sport played on outdoor fields. Rugby, which is the national sport in Fiji, Madagascar, Georgia, New Zealand, Tonga, Wales, and Samoa, involves players that carry, pass, and kick a ball with the ultimate goal of scoring points against the opposing team. Points in rugby can be scored in several different ways. The most common is a try, which is worth 5 points. To score a try, a player must touch the ball to the ground over the opposing team's goal line. Other means to score include a 2-point conversion, which involves kicking the ball between goalposts after scoring a try, and a drop goal that is worth 3 points. Drop goals are scored by kicking the ball through the goalposts during active play. In addition, a penalty kick awarded to a team due to an infringement by the opposing team is worth 3 points if successful.

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Categories of the SQMD Clean Air Awards

Based in San Pedro, California, Nick Tonsich has accumulated over a decade of business leadership experience in port-related environmental operations. Nick Tonsich is the president of Clean Air Engineering - Maritime, Inc., an exhaust treatment firm that was awarded the Innovative Clean Air Technology of the Year Award in 2016. The Clean Air Technology of the Year Award is administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), a governmental agency responsible for air pollution control in parts of Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties. The award is one of several distributed by the SCAQMD. Collectively known as the Clean Air Awards, these awards have been in place for nearly three decades to honor individuals and organizations that have engaged in clean-air efforts. Other award categories include Model Community Achievement, Clean Air Education and Outreach, Youth Leadership in Air Quality, and Business Leadership in Air Quality. For further information on the awards, visit www.aqmd.gov/caa/home.

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Clean Air Engineering Maritime Wins in Exhaust Technology Patent Case

Nick Tonsich serves as the president and CEO of Clean Air Engineering Maritime (CAEM) in San Pedro, California. Nick Tonsich’s firm was the first to attain California Air Resources Board approval for an alternate ship exhaust control technology and has been recognized for its contributions to clean air technology by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. San Pedro’s CAEM recently enjoyed a court victory regarding a potential patent claim on its technology. The firm provides an emissions control technology that reduces the impact of cargo vessels burning diesel fuel while sitting at a wharf. The California Air Resources Board has approved just two technologies of this type. One belongs to CAEM and the other belongs to local competitor Advanced Environmental Group. In 2012, CAEM asked courts to determine that its product did not infringe on Advanced Environmental Group’s patent. A district court judge ruled in favor of CAEM in March 2015 and again in April upon appeal.

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The Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor - Digital Studio

Nick Tonsich serves as the president of Clean Air Engineering Maritime, Inc., and Ocean Terminal Services, Inc., each in San Pedro, California. Alongside his professional duties, Nick Tonsich supports local youth organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor. The Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor has provided fun, educational services to children in the Harbor and South Bay communities since 1937. It currently serves 2,300 children daily in 13 community locations, making it one of the largest youth organizations in Greater Los Angeles. The Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor operates a digital studio, a unique educational lab for young people with interests in multimedia and design. Participating boys and girls gain access to film production and audio recording tools, as well as software for animation and 3D modeling. Students learn not only how to use these tools, but also about the skills they need to direct films, write songs, and design in 2D and 3D. Some of their videos and projects can be viewed at the Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor website.