Board of Directors

2022 Board members ( l to r): Teri Belli (Chair), Kirk Gafill (Vice Chair), Jan Vanderbilt (Treasurer), Loren Steck (Secretary), Romero Jalomo, Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Nolan Kennedy, Judy Guzman Krueger, Giff Lehman, Jesse Lopez, Adriana Melgoza, René Mendez, Fred Muerer, Larry Oda, Betsey Pearson, Joe Pezzini, Francine Rodd, Abby Taylor-Silva, Jennifer L. Walker, Tyller Williamson

The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is governed by a volunteer board of directors. These community leaders provide strong stewardship by establishing policy, setting priorities and approving final grant decisions. Members serve three-year terms, and their expertise, diverse perspectives and guidance drive our success.

Board of Directors

• Teri Belli (Chair), Belli Architectural Group
• Kirk Gafill (Vice Chair), President/CFO, Nepenthe/Phoenix Corporation
• Jan Vanderbilt, (Treasurer), Vanderbilt Certified Public Accountants
• Loren Steck (Secretary), Entertainment Industry Consultant
• Romero Jalomo, Vice President of Student Affairs, Hartnell Community College
• Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, Monterey County Health Department
• Nolan Kennedy, Attorney at Law, Kennedy, Archer & Giffen
• Judy Guzman Krueger, President, Tulipán LLC
• Giff Lehman, Founder, Integris Wealth Management (Retired)
• Jesse Lopez, Managing Partner of Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope, LLP
• Adriana Melgoza, Director of Organizing and Education, Center for Community Advocacy
• René Mendez, City Manager, City of Watsonville
• Fred Meurer, Owner, Meurer Municipal Consulting
• Larry Oda, Community Volunteer, Former JACL National President
• Betsey Pearson, Non Profit Consultant, Retired United Way
• Joe Pezzini, Senior Director of Agricultural Operations, Taylor Farms
• Francine Rodd, Executive Director, First Five Monterey County
• Abby Taylor-Silva, Executive Vice President, California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
• Jennifer L. Walker, Attorney/Principal, Leach & Walker
• Tyller Williamson, Monterey City Councilmember

Past Board Chairs

2022 Past Board Chairs Luncheon Standing (l to r) President/CEO Dan Baldwin, Clay Larson, Kurt Gollnick, David Armanasco, Birt Johnson, Jr., Bill Doolittle, Greg Chilton, Craig Johnson, David Benjamin, Senior VP, Philanthropic Resources, Christine Dawson
Seated (l to r) Mary Wright, Ann Brown, Gail Delorey, Kip Hudson, Bertie Elliott, Teri Belli

Past Board Chairs