Who We Are
Board of Directors
Barbara Hood
Chairman of the Board
Barbara Hood
Community volunteerism has always been important to Barbara. Her service and leadership have included President, Valley Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Treasurer and Board Member, Valley of the Sun United Way; and Board Member, Girl Scouts of America. Barbara currently serves as a Board Member of Desert Mission and is a member of Arizona Women’s Forum. In Assistance League of Phoenix, Barbara has served in many leadership positions, including her current one as Board Chairman. In our behalf, Barbara is also an avid and highly successful fundraiser.
Barbara earned her degree in Business Administration from St. Mary’s College. She is married to Dennis Hood, retired CEO, Fry’s Food Stores. Together, they enjoy their family of 5 children and 10 grandchildren.
Susan Frank
Vice Chairman
Susan Frank
Susan Frank is the Past President and Chief Executive Officer of Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, now known as Desert Financial Credit Union, under her leadership, Ms. Frank oversaw regulation and the tremendous growth and expansion of digital services.
In retirement, Susan has served on the Boards of Valley of the Sun United Way, Arizona Coyotes Foundation and Assistance League of Phoenix (ALP). Susan is also the current Chairman of the Desert Financial Foundation which aids Valley nonprofits.
In addition to spending time with family and friends, Susan has enjoyed in-depth travel to all parts of the world.
Susan received her Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York and her Master’s in Business Administration from New York Institute of Technology, with additional graduate work completed at Hofstra University in New York.
Dan Aspery
Treasurer
Dan Aspery
Dan is recently retired as the past Vice President Health Services and Medical Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield, Arizona. Dr. Daniel Aspery assumed a wide range of responsibilities to include medical input and oversight of care management, medical claims review, medical risk assessment, as well as medical appeals, grievances, and policy. Additionally, he interacted with other departments to help assure that clients were providing, and patients were receiving quality medical care.
A graduate of Ohio State University, College of Medicine Dr. Asprey’s post graduate training was in Family Practice Residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Prior to joining BCBS in 1998, he held positions in Family Health Care as a Staff Physician and later a Medical Director, Director of Clinical Services, and Senior Medical Director. He also holds an MBA degree from Arizona State University and has completed specialized training for physicians in the areas of quality supervision, medical management, and organizational strategies.Licensed in both Utah and Arizona, Dan holds membership and serves on the Board of Directors for both The Arizona Partnership for Immunizations (TAPI) and The Arizona Medical Association.
Dr. Aspery and his family are long time Assistance League supporters. Dan previously served on the Advisory Council until joining the board in 2019. Dan & his wife Kathy love to volunteer for OSB.
Janet Bioletto
Secretary
Janet Bioletto
Janet is former educator from the Mesa Public Schools District. She taught both Business and Computer courses for over 30 years. Currently retired, she has served on the Board of Directors for Desert Financial Credit Union since 1991 and joined Assistance League of Phoenix in 2014 as member. She has served on the Membership, Celebration of Caring, and Investment committees, and was elected to the Board in 2019.
A native to Arizona, Janet attended Arizona State University and received BA in Business Education and MA in Secondary Education.
Susan Boll
Board Member
Susan Boll
Susan is a native of Needham, Massachusetts. She attended Russell Sage College and Albany Medical College, School of Physical Therapy, and was an Infant & Child Physical Therapist. Susan has spent many years working in her childrens’ schools in various capacities including PTA President, Treasurer and Brownie Leader. She has also served on the Board of her HOA and was a member of Child Christ Society in Milwaukee, and a member of Charity League in Birmingham.
Married for over 50 years, Susan and her husband moved to Phoenix Arizona in 2013. Together they have three children, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She joined Assistance League of Phoenix in 2016. She has worked in the Operation School Bell program, the Membership Committee and Gala Committee and joined the Board in 2019.
Catherine King-Todd
Board Member
Catherine King-Todd
I spent my childhood near Chicago, IL and went to college in Pella, Iowa at Central University studying French and education. This allowed me to spend a year abroad in Paris, work for the French government following graduation and participate in an employee exchange with a university in France while employed at the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
The bulk of my career included more than 34 years working in the Financial Aid Department with 26 years as the Director. I was heavily involved in the financial aid professional associations at the state, regional and national levels in various roles including Committee Chair of numerous committees, President, Commission Director, Trainer and others. I previously served on the ALP Board as Vice Chair and Secretary,
Since then, I have enjoyed traveling abroad and domestically along with volunteering at the ALP Thrift Boutique where I focus on ebay and helping where needed, which I truly love.
Teniesa Moline
Board Member
Teniesa Moline
Teniesa brings over 40 years of business and management experience to ALP. She began her career at American Express holding several positions over 12 years before she and her husband started Moline Construction, as a General Contractor. Teniesa managed all Human Resources, Accounting and Customer Service for their business.
Teniesa has been giving her time to Assistance League of Phoenix since 2007. She has served on several committees including, Membership, Thrift Boutique, Celebration of Caring and Wee Help. In 2014, she was the Chairman for the annual Celebration of Caring gala. Currently, she serves as the Treasurer of the Thrift Boutique in addition to her role on Board.
Now retired, Teniesa and her husband Dave spend their spare time volunteering and making memories with their beautiful grand-daughters.
Carol Nalevanko
Board Member
Carol Nalevanko
Carol Nalevanko currently serves as President of DMB Sports Clubs, a privately-owned company located in Scottsdale. A multi-club operation specializing in upscale family health clubs, DMB Sports Clubs is rated by Club Industry as one of the top 100 clubs in the nation. For the past 15 years, DMB Sports Clubs have held the top spot in Ranking Arizona Business Magazine.
A 40-year fitness industry veteran, Carol graduated from the University of South Dakota and began her career as an Activities Director at a small, multi-recreational health club in Phoenix. She currently is a member of the Arizona Business Leadership Group and Faust Executive Group. She served for seven years on the Phoenix Sun’s Charities Board of Directors and two terms on the IHRSA (International Health Racquet & Sports Club Association) Board of Directors. Carol was also named Distinguished Business Woman of the Year by Club Industry.
Additionally, Carol’s philanthropic efforts are part of her company’s culture. Across the Valley, charities such as The Boys and Girls Clubs, St. Mary’s Food Bank, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Feed My Starving Children, UMOM Day Center, Habitat for Humanity, and Chrysalis are among their beneficiaries.
Carol and her husband, Richard, reside in Scottsdale. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis, hiking, golfing, travel, and of course, exercising at her sports clubs.
Patsy Nodilo
Board Member
Patsy Nodilo
Patsy, now retired, has enjoyed a long and distinguished career working in economics and markets. One of her major achievements was co-founding Pathlight Investors, which later joined the EP Wealth Advisors group in 2019. A graduate of Utah State University with a major in Economics, Patsy is was a member of the CFA Institute and Phoenix Society of Financial Analysts.
Over the course of her career, she has been recognized for her accomplishments by leading financial publications such as Barron’s. In 2009, she was honored as one of the ‘Top 1,000 Financial Advisors’ and in 2007 and 2008 as one of the ‘Top 100 Women Financial Advisors.’ The Phoenix Business Journal also named her among the Top Women in Business in 2012.
As significant as these accomplishments may be, she is most proud of her family. Sadly, her husband passed away in 2020. However, they were blessed with two wonderful sons and four grandchildren, all of whom are a source of pride and comfort to Patsy.
Chris Orkild
Board Member
Chris Orkild
Chris Orkild provides customized investment management and advisory solutions for high net worth individuals, families and organizations, including endowments and foundations, as part of an overall personal wealth management strategy. He joined the BMO Private Bank in 2018 and has over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Chris earned an MBA and BBA from George Washington University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation, and he is also a Certified Investment Management Analyst.
An elected Board Member of the Shemer Art Center, he also serves as their Treasurer. In addition, he served on the Phoenix CFA Society Board from 2001-2009, and held the position of President in 2007.
Chris makes his home in Phoenix with his wife Tracey. They have two children.
Sebastien Ribakare
Board Member
Sebastien Ribakare
Born and raised in Phoenix Arizona, Sebastien comes from a family of 6. Sebastien attended
Loyola Academy as a part of its first class and eventual-ly Brophy where he graduated in 2018.
As a recent graduate of the University of San Diego, he graduated with a double major in Real
Estate and Finance.
As of July, Sebastien began his career in commercial real estate with
Levine Investments/Pacifica Retail.
As a former recipient and partner of the Assistance League, Sebastien feels honored to be able to
bring his perspective and experience to the Assistance League whenever he gets the chance.
In his free time, Sebastien enjoys hanging out with family and friends, exercising, and learning
the game of golf.
Susan Thomas
Board Member
Susan Thomas
Susan has been a member of Assistance League of Phoenix since 1998 and was President in 2003. She was instrumental in the purchase and development of the Philanthropic Center 2002 and instrumental in the redesign of the Thrift Boutique in 2014. She was Chairman Celebration of Caring 2013 and was honored with the Trailblazers Award in 2017.
Susan has been a Valley resident since 1953. She received her Bachelor’s Degree-Speech Sciences – Marquette University 1968 and her Master’s Degree-Communication Sciences – Arizona State University 1974. Susan has been a Luxury Residential Realtor 2000 to Present.
I look forward to being a part of a visionary team of Assistance League of Phoenix board members and volunteers. My goal is to continue our mission of improving lives of children through our philanthropic programs. The need continues to escalate as our community grows. Finding fiscally responsible ways to increase services while maintaining a caring and relevant environment for our members and volunteers is an important component of my service to the community.
Joanne Winter
Board Member
Joanne Winter
Joanne is currently the Executive Director for two meeting and hospitality industry associations:
Meeting Professionals International/Arizona Sunbelt Chapter (MPI) and the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International/Arizona Chapter (HSMAI), a position she has held for over 35 years. In 2014 she was recognized by the Arizona Society of Association Executives (AzSAE) as the Association Executive of the Year.
She was recruited into Assistance League in 2019 by her mom, Peg Winter, an active member since 2008. Her passion is the Annual Celebration of Caring, a committee she has been assisting with since before even joining AL. She brings her experience and knowledge of association management and meeting & event planning, along with her many contacts in the industry.
Joanne is a native Phoenician and currently resides in Central Phoenix along with her husband Jeff and several fur babies. When not working, she loves spending quality time with family and friends and loves to travel whenever she has the opportunity.
Advisory Council
Dr. George Barnes
Superintendent
Balsz School District
George Barnes
Dr. George J. Barnes has been an administrative leader in education for 20 years and has worked in schools at all levels from substitute teacher to Superintendent. His passion for equity has led to working primarily in urban school environments in his efforts to better understand the challenges as well as mine for solutions with thought partners and practitioners. As a student of organizational culture, Dr. Barnes has enjoyed working with fellow teammates to develop positive work cultures around the cornerstones of building relationships with students and families, connecting to student relevance, and high expectations and support for all stakeholders. As a teacher, Dr. Barnes has worked as a self-contained Special Education teacher, social studies teacher, humanities teacher, and a coach for multiple sports all in the name of pushing students and programs to excellence. Working in the post-secondary venue, Dr. Barnes has worked with several universities and college as an adjunct and fulltime professor, has offered mentorship to a variety of teachers and teacher leaders, and has published his research for empirical data to add to growth in the field. As an Arizona resident, Dr. Barnes has committed to the work to further access via organizations such as being a guest speaker and panelist with several organizations, joining the Assistance League of Phoenix Advisory Council and the Grand Canyon University President’s K12 Educational Advisory Council to assist in the collective movement of improving schools for all students. Dr. Barnes has two sons and enjoys physical wellness.
Peggy Baze
President/CEO
GK Legacy Foundation
Peggy Baze
Peggy has been active in the commercial real estate and investment industries for nearly 30 years. During her 24 years at Circle Road Companies, she was engaged in a variety of real estate devel-opment projects as well as the management of non real estate venture capital funding. At the time of her retirement in 2014, she held the position of Vice President.
In 2014, Peggy founded Artful Giving, an Arizona nonprofit which uses art for the greater good. She has dedicated thousands of hours of her time and talents to benefit such charities as UMOM, notMYkid, Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, Comfycozys for Chemo, Boys Hope Girls Hope, and Assistance League of Phoenix.
Peggy also served on the Addiction Awareness Committee for the state of Arizona and her original painting titled Now You See Me currently resides at the State Capital Building.
Most recently, Peggy founded the nonprofit, GK Legacy Foundation, which seeks to empower adults through higher education. The foundation grants scholarships to Arizona residents, ages 25 and older.
Dave Binsfeld
CIC, LUTCF, ARM,CAP
Executive Vice President
General Southwest Insurance
Dave Binsfeld
Dave began his insurance career in 1985 while pursuing a degree in finance from ASU. In his 30+ years as an insurance broker, Dave has amassed expertise across myriad industries. The focus of his practice is to consult with and guide clients through the risk manage process so they can make informed choices on how to deal with their exposures to loss.
Through the years, Dave continues to broaden his knowledge so he can best serve his clints. He holds several certifications including Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC); Associate in Risk Management (ARM); Life Underwriter Training Council (LUTCF); and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP).
Outside of his professional life, Dave is married and has three children. An active volunteer, he has previously mentored at-risk teens. He is also involved with the Global Chamber of Commerce, the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, Planned Giving Roundtable of Arizona, and is a member of TGen Ambassadors.
Sara Fleury
Kitchell Corporation
Emma Garcia
Sara serves as Corporate Communications Director at Kitchell, a commercial builder/developer with operations in Arizona, California and Texas. At Kitchell she oversees internal and external communications, working closely with Kitchell’s operating companies on employee engagement, media relations, social media outreach and community relations. Prior to joining Kitchell, she was principal of BJC Public Relations, a longstanding pillar in Arizona’s public relations industry until its acquisition in 2016. Sara is passionate about the Valley and as a native Phoenician believes strongly in giving back to her community. She has served on several nonprofit boards, including the Phoenix Police Foundation, the Herberger Theater Center, the University of Arizona Phoenix Alumni Board of Directors, First United Methodist Church Foundation and the Valley Leadership Board of Directors, among others. She has been recognized by Arizona Commercial Real Estate Magazine as a Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate (2018) Phoenix Addy Woman of the Year finalist (2018), Phoenix Business Journal 20 Names to Know in Advertising & Marketing (2017) and was named a Phoenix Business Journal Forty Under 40 (2006). Sara received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Arizona. She resides in Central Phoenix and has three (almost independent) adult children
Dana George
Director of Human Resources
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Dana George
As Director of Human Resources for General Dynamics Mission Systems, Dana is the HR Business Partner to a $2 billion Supply Chain Management Operation and a multimillion dollar Space & Intelli-gence Division that works with C-Suite executives to develop strategies to support business growth. Dana is responsible for “all things people” to include building culture, processes and systems that align with the General Dynamics vision and goal of “Making the World Save for You and Me!”
Her career has also included working with large companies dealing with a need to reduce the size of their workforce, close work plants, or merge and integrate with fellow corporations. Her talents in developing and executing successful human resource strategies have been utilized by such corporations as Tenet Healthcare, Motorola, and American Express Travel Related Services.
Dana also enjoys volunteer work as a Mentor for the Fresh Start Foundation and Women’s Unlimited, Inc.
A graduate of ASU, Dana’s holds a Bachelors de-gree in Communication.
Mark Goldberg
Manager
Goldberg Family Foundation
Mark Goldberg
Born in New York City and raised in Oradell, New Jersey, Mark moved to Arizona in 1991 to attend Arizona State University. After graduating from ASU, Mark returned to the East Coast, where he worked in production for the Fox News Channel in New York City. Mark decided to return to Arizona a few years later and has lived and worked in North Scottsdale ever since.
Mark is currently an active Realtor who primarily focuses on flipping properties. He also manages the day to day operations of the Goldberg Family Foundation, a private foundation that makes grants to several Phoenix based charities.
Mark has a passion for helping today’s youth and feels honored to be a part of the Assistance League of Phoenix’s mission. Mark is married to his wife, Nicole, and has two boys, Brody and Blake. In his free time you can find Mark on the golf course, at a poker table, or spending time with his family.
Allison Grossman
AVP of Corporate Social Responsibility
Desert Financial Foundation, Desert Financial Credit Union
Allison Grossman
Allison Grossman is the Assistant Vice President, Social Responsibility & Desert Financial Foundation at Desert Financial Credit Union, where she leads strategic planning and goal setting to amplify giving, fundraising, and employee engagement in alignment with the credit union and Foundation’s social impact priorities. She also leads and supports financial wellness programs and initiatives and the continued development of internal and external communications to amplify the credit unions social impact. Prior to joining Desert Financial, Allison had an extensive career in the nonprofit sector in Washington DC, leading local, state, federal and global public policy and advocacy strategies for a diverse set of mission driven organizations.
Allison holds a BA in political science from the University of Arizona and an MA in government from The John Hopkins University. She lives in Phoenix with her husband, son and elderly greyhound, and is thrilled to be back in her hometown after nearly two decades on the East Coast.
Anita Helt
Vice President & General Manager
ABC 15/KNXV-TV
Anita Helt
Anita Helt is the Vice President and General Manager of ABC 15, KNXV-TV, the ABC affiliate in Phoenix. Previously, she served as President & General Manager of KXTV, Sacramento and prior to that, spent more than a decade as Vice-President of Marketing and Programming for KPNX -TV, the NBC affiliate in Phoenix. As a news anchor and reporter, she received multiple local awards for her reporting and marketing work.
A long time Valley volunteer, Anita has supported and served in leadership capacities with organizations such as the Phoenix affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Helping Hands for Single Moms, YWCA, St. Mary’s Food Bank, Junior League of Phoenix and National Charity League. She has also served as president and is currently on the board of the Carole Kneeland Project for Responsible Journalism and on the endowment board of Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
A graduate of the University of Washington, Anita received her degree in communications/broadcast journalism. She and her husband, Kip, who works for the Phoenix Suns, have a daughter, Lauren.
John Hester
Vice President
Assured Partners
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Over 35 years in the Insurance business.Former VP owner of Hester Heitel & Assoc., Inc.(family owned & operated for over 65 years ) from 1986-2019. We sold HHA to Assured Partners in Aug
of 2019. The vertical spaces I work in now are Hospitality & Property Management. But I am here to help on anything regarding insurance. We also specialize in High Net Worth Personal Insurance – Large Homes, Exotic Cars & Umbrella coverages.
My past Civic Groups include: Helped re-charter The Scottsdale 20/30 back in 1985. Member for 5 years. Joined the Executive Council 1990 a part of The Phoenix Boys & Clubs. Member for 10 years. Became a member of the Board of Directors for The Phoenix Boys & Girls Club in 2000. Member for 8 years Member and Past President of The Phoenicians Club – A part of the Phoenix Chamber. Member for 8 years Currently a member of the Phoenix 100 Rotary Club.
I am married for over 25 years, My wife is Kelly & 2 kids Amanda & Ben. I love hiking, golf & tennis.
Frank Lynott
Vice President and General Manager,
Retired Honeywell Industrial Automation Division
Frank Lynott
Frank began his career at Honeywell as a project engineer developing and implementing computer systems running industrial plants such as Refineries, Chemical Plants, Power Plants and others. He moved in the management roles in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Strategic Planning.
Moving eight times with Honeywell he learned all aspects of the business. One assignment was in Hong Kong where he and his family lived. He traveled extensively in Asia setting up joint ventures and managing affiliates. He then moved to headquarters to become VP and GM for the division responsible for a $2.5M business.
After leaving Honeywell he started up a business with three partners involved in developing software applications for the materials processing industries. He was board chairman for 10 years. The $20M business was successfully sold thereafter. Frank has been volunteering with the AARP Tax-Aide program for 12 years. This service provides free income tax preparation to low-income seniors. Frank was in charge of the 10 Phoenix centers providing the service for four years. Frank is married to his lovely wife Mary, has three children, and five wonderful grandchildren.
Anne Meyer
Partner
Snell & Willmer, LLP
Anne Meyer
An attorney with Snell & Wilmer, Anne’s practice concentrates on employee benefits, including compliance with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Anne advises clients on matters ranging from tax-qualification of pension and savings plans to benefits and compensation issues in connection with corporate transactions. She also assists clients in correction of violations under the Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service correction programs. Additionally, Anne contributes to Snell & Wilmer’s SW Benefits Blog, offering analysis and commentary on employee benefits and executive compensation matters.
Anne earned her J.D., with distinction, in 2002 from the University of Iowa College of Law. She is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, American Bar Association, and the Western Pension and Benefits Council, Phoenix Chapter. She has held several positions of leadership within these organizations, including a term as President of the Western Pension and Benefits Council.
A community servant as well, Anne has served on the Board of Directors of UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. since 2012.
Haeli Miceli
Executive Director
Desert Mission & Community Services
Haeli Miceli
Haeli Miceli is a dynamic professional with a rich background in residential and community-based health and human services organizations. Haeli has used her Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies and Master of Public Administration to serve individuals and families across the lifespan. Haeli is a participative leader who has garnered experience and expertise in program development, workforce development, community outreach and education, child development and early learning, child welfare. and Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. Haeli’s professional history includes significant experience as an Executive Director in the private sector. Additionally, she has held a variety of leadership roles spanning nearly two decades in social services; culminating in substantial experience as a Chief Executive Officer for a multi-service/multi-site statewide nonprofit organization.
Haeli is passionate about creating a positive community impact by cultivating meaningful life experiences for employees, volunteers and program participants and benefactors, fostering community partnerships, and promoting diversity inclusion.
As a military family, Haeli, her husband and five children experienced multiple moves before settling in Arizona.
Bob Nanberg
Senior Sales
HDS Marketing, Inc
Bob Nanberg
Bob Nanberg is Regional Vice President, for HDS,INC., a company that specializes in personalized apparel and promotional products, corporate apparel, and printing. HDS offers a range of services that include comprehensive program design, management and distribution services.
In 1998 Bob was recruited as CEO for Team Shops division of The Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Rattlers and Phoenix Coyotes to improve the solvency of this division. Bob’s retail consulting services have been instrumental to improvements at Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Highways Publications, The Anaheim Angels and Hokkaido, Nippon Baseball Club of Sapporo, Japan.
As a strong supporter of community service Bob has served on the following boards, The Salvation Army, Phoenix Suns Charities, The Arizona Humane Society, The Children’s Museum of Phoenix founding board, Valley Youth Theatre, Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale, Anti-Defamation League.
Bob Holds a degree in Finance and Marketing from Northern Illinois University. He and his wife Cheryl live in Scottsdale and have 2 grown sons and 3 grandchildren
Dr. Jim Rice
Board Trustee
Grand Canyon University
Dr. Jim Rice
Born and raised in Arizona, Dr. Jim Rice served 46 years in public education as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent, all for the Alhambra Elementary School District in central Phoenix.
After retiring from Alhambra, he directed the Principal Initiative for the Rodel Foundation of Arizona until June of 2013. During the period of 2013 to 2016, he filled two interim superintendencies, first with the Gilbert Public Schools, and then with the Union Elementary School District. Dr. Rice is currently a Board Trustee for Grand Canyon University.
Dr. Rice and wife Jackie have two children, Jamie and Jason, and four grandchildren.
Jerry Wissink
Chief Executive Officer
BHHS Legacy Foundation
and Legacy Connection
Jerry Wissink
Mr. Wissink is a founding Board member and Chief Executive Officer of BHHS Legacy Foundation and of Legacy Connection, the Arizona nonprofit fundraising affiliate of BHHS Legacy Foundation. This foundation was formed in 2000 as a result of the sale of Phoenix Baptist Hospital and Arrowhead Community Hospital, plus other Arizona and Florida affiliates of Baptist Hospitals and Health System. The Foundation’s primary community mission is to provide philanthropic funding for nonprofit organization projects and programs in Greater Phoenix and the Northern Arizona Tri- State Regions. Legacy Connection’s major focus is to fundraise for elementary school children from low-income families to provide medical and dental health services, plus back-to-school o thing and school supplies.
Prior to his current position, Jerry served as president and CEO of Baptist Hospitals and Health Systems. A native of Iowa, Jerry holds an MBA degree from the University of Iowa and completed his hospital administration graduate work at St. Louis University. He and his late wife Nancy have three children and seven grandchildren. Jerry has been an Arizona resident since 1981.