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.
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.
David Alexander has a diverse background in sales, technology and
finance, including Cad_Cam manufacturing, alternative fuel
systems and radar applications, as well as providing banks and
retailers with electronic funds transfer, point of sale and check
fraud solutions. He has served on the Stanford Youth Solutions
board of directors since 2001. “It is especially rewarding to
help reach these kids that can still be helped, so they may enjoy
a better life.”
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.
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 Home for Children to better support the
much-needed solutions for youth in her community.
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.
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 Home for Children 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,
LLC, Leonard Simpson offers financial evaluations 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. Leonard
has more than 18 years of experience in financial services and
has managed operations in both Texas and California for more than
10 years. He also is involved with the Sacramento Metro,
Asian-Pacific and Roseville chambers of commerce.
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 Home for Children’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.
