Amy Lerseth is Senior Vice President, Asset Management & Real
Estate Services for the Buzz Oates Group of Companies,
Sacramento’s preeminent commercial real estate development
company. Amy has more than 15 years of experience in the
commercial real estate industry and is primarily responsible for
the execution of the investment strategy and business plan for
assets valued in excess of $1 billon. Amy is directly responsible
for the management of the real estate, asset management, and
property management departments, as well as driving The Buzz
Oates Group of Companies’ strategic vision and growth. Amy has a
bachelor’s degree from UCLA and supports numerous local
organizations.
Suzanne Brehm is Senior Vice President of Customer Care for
Eyefinity, Inc. Serving over 27,000 eye care professionals,
Eyefinity provides a collection of Web-based and desktop
solutions to eye care professionals to help them grow and manage
their business. Suzanne has over 25 years of experience in human
resources, training and education as well as managing contact
centers in the fields of technology, consulting and health care.
She received her bachelor’s degree from Mansfield
University. She joined Stanford Youth Solutions as a way to
pay-it-forward by giving back to her community and helping to
make a difference in the lives of children at risk.
As President and Creative Director, Stacey Divine manages
business development, project overview, creative direction and
critical business and marketing client consultative needs. With
more than 22 years of extensive experience in corporate marketing
communications and executive management, her most recent role was
as principal of North Bay Bancorp, where she oversaw community
relations, investor relations and customer management while
driving a nearly $200 million increase in assets. Stacey is
honored to donate her time and services to numerous causes. She
joined Stanford Youth Solutions to better support the
much-needed help for youth in her community.
Martin McGartland is President and CEO of Natoma Technologies,
Inc., which specializes in information-driven software
applications for large corporations and government organizations.
Martin has more than 28 years of experience in the information
technology industry and specialized in project management for
information technology projects while earning his graduate and
undergraduate degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. After
growing up in a large, lower-middle class, inner-city family in
Pittsburgh, Martin’s passion is helping at-risk youth.
Eileen M. Diepenbrock is a partner in the Business and
Construction Litigation Department of Diepenbrock Elkin LLP. She
practices commercial litigation with an emphasis on construction
litigation. In November 2008, she received the distinction of
being listed in Forbes as one of The 10 Most Dependable™
Litigation Attorneys of California. In addition to representing
clients in construction-related cases, Eileen also represents
clients in complex business disputes, including cases involving
allegations of corporate mismanagement and abuses, breaches of
fiduciary duty, and corporate ownership disputes.
Eileen is married to Gene Cheever, attorney and has two children.
Eileen has served on various boards in the Sacramento region. Her
family has ties to Stanford Youth Solutions, formerly Stanford
Home for Children, dating back to 1905.
Bill Kelly is a Director of Information Technologies at VSP. He
served on the UC Davis Extension Advisory Board and the Board of
Directors for North Ridge Country Club. Bill is a native
Californian and has lived in the Sacramento area for most of his
life. His compassion for children and dedication to giving back
to his community is reflected in the commitment he has made to
Stanford Youth Solutions.
Bob is Vice President & Customer Business Executive
responsible for managing key cable and satellite accounts and a
senior management member in the Amdocs Broadband, Cable and
Satellite Division. Bob has extensive experience developing
business globally and general/operational management expertise
managing sales, marketing, development, support and delivery
teams.
Bob holds a degree in Economics from the University of California
at Santa Barbara and further education from UC Berkeley and
University of Michigan. Bob joined the Stanford Youth Solution’s
Board to help build a stronger community and help create
opportunities for youth.
As Regional Vice President of AT&T, Ed Mosbaugh leads the
team that sells and supports AT&T services for the California
state government, Northern California public sector, Nevada
public sector and the public safety community. Ed has more than
25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and
contributes his skills and time to allow at-risk and
underprivileged children an opportunity to improve their lives.
John Oehmke is a Partner with Downey Brand LLP, where he provides
legal advice to his clients in their business transactions. He is
a member of the California State Bar—UCC Committee and the
Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Sacramento
Advisory Committee and Economic Development Committee. John
joined Stanford Youth Solutions to offer his legal
background and analytical skills because he believes in the
group’s results-oriented approach to service that is making a
positive change in our community.
As a Managing Partner of 20/20 Financial Advisers of Sacramento,
L.L.C., Leonard offers comprehensive financial planning for
individuals and businesses. He focuses on retirement
planning, estate planning, insurance planning, charitable
planning strategies, investment planning, asset allocation*, and
cash flow management through his registration with Ameritas
Investment Corp.
David Smith is President and Principal Owner of Eagle Ridge
Construction & Roofing, Inc., a repeat Sacramento Business
Journal Top 25 Roofing Contractor that services clients
throughout northern and southern California. After serving
nationwide charitable organizations, David felt his efforts would
better serve the Sacramento community if he focused on a local,
community-based organization. He chose Stanford Youth Solutions
for its excellent reputation and strong focus on
at-risk youth and their families.
Jennifer is the Managing Member at The W Group, Strategic Public
Affairs, LLC, and is an accomplished legislative advocate with a
strong background in transportation, housing and judiciary
issues. She provides consulting services regarding political
strategy, policy development and Political Action Committee
activities. An active member of many associations contributing to
the benefit of the Sacramento community, Jennifer received her
bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University and her law
degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
with distinction. She is committed to improving the lives of
Stanford Youth Solution’s at-risk youth so they may
thrive.
Brian Walike has 30 years of experience in the field of realty,
becoming Broker Co-Owner of Better Homes Realty, North Valley
Brokers, in 1987 and moving to the same position at the firm’s
Capital Realty Group in 2007. At Capital Realty Group, he has
added state-of-the-art equipment to enhance the group’s
communication, marketing, online escrow control and prospecting.
He has received numerous awards for his work, including the
President’s Award for the largest number of sales transactions
for all Better Homes Realty groups in Northern California in 1989
and 1990. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis.
Michael Wengel has more than 17 years of professional experience
in both private and public accounting. He is a partner at Crowe
Horwath, formerly Perry-Smith LLP and specializes in serving the
banking and financial services industry. Michael’s expertise
includes SEC reporting, audits, mergers & acquisitions,
capital raises and regulatory compliance. His most recent past
experience was the Chief Financial Officer for a SEC registered
community bank. He is a member of the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of
Certified Public Accountants. Michael joined the Board of
Directors after volunteering at the Perry-Smith/Stanford Youth
Solutions Family Home Makeover Day.
