Category: Board of Directors


Jim Rio- Chair

Culinary Institute Graduate, Former Owner of Deli and Catering Company, Founder of One Step Beyond Culinary Program and Catering Company and Director of the same 2006 to 2011, Consultant...


Edward Schweitzer, MBA – Treasurer

Finance/BA Economics. Financial Consultant/Investment Banker and Founder of EH Schweitzer & Associates, LLC in 2005. Prior investment banking experience as a Managing Director and Group Head at Banc of...


Sheryl Benavides – Secretary

MA in Education and Adult Education, BS in Business Management/Accounting. Retired Air Force Sergeant (honorable discharge after 4 years of service). Currently, managing Member of Alexican Group, Real Estate...


Christine Beard

Real Estate Agent, Sotheby’s. President, Belmont Lions Club. Member, several Community Service Nonprofit Boards.


Edward L. Moran, III

Certified Financial Planner for 36+ years. Moran Financial Services, specializing in Business, Estate, and Retirement Planning, Investments, Life, Health, & Disability Insurance. Born and Raised in Phoenix AZ. Member...


Grace Huang

Currently, commercial and residential real estate property owner/manager. Formerly sales representative, supervisor, and project manager for Merck Pharmaceuticals. Term of Service 4/2019 –.


Jeff Peck

General Contractor. Founder and President, Big Wave Project, a residential and employment opportunity program for adults who have Intellectual Disability. Father of a young woman who has Intellectual Disability....


Mark Fosse

Marc Fosse is an attorney at Trucker Huss and specializes in executive compensation and benefits.  As part of his practice, he advises tax-exempt organizations on employee compensation and benefits. ...


Mary Lou Micheaels

Mary Lou Micheaels, Retired Educator; School Board and Non-Profit Board work including leadership, technology, budget development, communication, special education, and community involvement. Longtime volunteer for numerous non-profits, including OSBI...