SEAN TINER

Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect and remember our loved ones. This year, we remembered my brother by awarding a $2,000 memorial scholarship to a graduating senior from Laguna Beach High School. We reviewed dozens of applications from incredible students and ultimately selected a hardworking and humble student. Upon first glance, the recipient had below average grades, but that only told part of his story. When we looked past his grades, we noticed that English was his second language and he had challenged himself by taking advanced math and English classes. Additionally, he worked hard to support his family and volunteered throughout high school. Sometimes, we may put too much emphasis on certain quantitative criteria, such has having straight As or certain degrees. However, that may only tell part of a person’s story. This year’s recipient reinforced the joy in trying new challenges and how it’s important to recognize people’s courage, determination, and overall resilient...

My wife and I started making handmade candles during quarantine. Our fun activity turned into a mini marketing experiment to test organic social media posts featuring these candles across Nextdoor, Instagram and Facebook Groups. Flash forward to today and we’ve had the most success with Nextdoor and building a dedicated Instagram page. As a marketer, it’s important to constantly test mini experiments to quickly learn what gains traction and apply these tactical insights into larger projects. If you’re interested into these hand poured creations, they’re available on Amazon's homemade store.  🕯️🌊 Link to buy:  https://amzn.to/2HSR2Vf

In our free time, my wife and I designed a website for friends that are living out their dream by opening a bed & breakfast in Italy.  🇮🇹   🏠   🎉   If Italy is on your travel bucket list for 2020, check out  Cascina Malinverni !  🍷 🍕 🍇 🚴‍♂️ 🌞 See more here:  https://cascinamalinverni.com/

T hank you for your service!  🙏  Ashley and I were honored to serve a BBQ to Camp Pendleton's 3/5 Marine Battalion with Mariner's Church.  We are thankful for all of the veterans who have served and continue to serve our country. 

2018 Mark Tiner Memorial Scholarship Presentation @ Laguna Beach High School Earlier this month, I was honored to present $1,000 scholarships to two incredible 2018 Laguna Beach High School graduates. We are thankful for everyone who continues to support these scholarships and continue the memory of my brother through the next generation. To learn more, please visit MarkTiner.org . 

Jeff Koons - The Broad  We enjoyed visiting The Broad this month in Los Angeles, CA. We were able to see the Robert Rauschenberg show and also enjoy the permanent collection. If you want to visit The Broad, it's recommended to make reservations ahead online . Enjoy a few pictures below from our outing.

Ashley and I are honored to have our hiking adventures features in this month's Orange Coast Magazine.  We continue to stay passionate about the outdoors and enjoy new trails. To see some of our hikes, visit GoHikeIt.com .  

My photograph of Ashley hiking Sitton Peak was featured in this month's Orange Coast issue. The article features 10 incredible hiking trails in Orange County, including Crystal Cove, Saddleback and more!

Ashley Tiner, Shepard Fairey & Sean Tiner Earlier this month, we enjoyed spending time at Shepard Fairey's Subliminal Projects Gallery  in Los Angeles, CA. Shepard continues to innovate and create awareness for global issues through his art. 

This month I was honored to present my brother's, Mark P. Tiner memorial scholarship today at Cypress High School with my wife. 👩‍🎓 We wish the recipient the best and much continued success as she attends the University of California Riverside this fall. We are continually thankful for the community's support to Mark's memorial foundation at the Orange County Community Foundation.

2015 Mark Tiner Education Foundation Recipient Last May, I presented the 2015 Mark Tiner Education Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Teresa Rivera from Buena Park High School. Theresa will attend UCLA this fall. It was rewarding to present the scholarship with my wife, Ashley Tiner, and some of Theresa's school counselors. The Mark Tiner Education Foundation , is a fund of the Orange County Community Foundation, a California 501 (C) 3. 2015 Mark Tiner Education Foundation Recipient - Teresa Rivera from Buena Park High School