Stanford Home for Children

2010 Board of Directors

Ed Mosbaugh, President
AT&T
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.

David Smith, Vice President
Eagle Ridge Roofing
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 Home for Children for its excellent reputation and strong focus on at-risk children and their families.

David Alexander, Treasurer
Technology Consultant, Retired
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 Home for Children 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."

Jennifer Wada, Secretary
Wada Williams Law Group, LLP
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’s at-risk children so they may thrive.

Faith Galati
Park Place Marketing
Faith Galati is owner of Park Place Marketing. She has served on numerous boards and created a documentary about Sacramento’s emancipating foster youth that was co-produced by Ross and Campbell and KVIE. She also was instrumental in assessing the financial literacy needs of Solano County's high school students and providing supplemental curriculum. Faith and her family are active supporters of Stanford Home and are dedicated to improving the lives of children and assuring a lifetime of success.

Ken Goore
Goore's for Babies to Teens
Ken Goore founded Goore's for Babies to Teens, Inc., with April Goore in 1992. The 2,000-square-foot boutique store that primarily offered furniture and bedding quadrupled in size within three years, also offering a more complete selection of merchandise for babies to teens. At 32,000 square feet, Goore's is now the largest independent baby and children's specialty store on the West Coast, though still offers a boutique feel.

Eric Goto
Aaron Read & Associates, LLC
Eric Goto serves as a Public Sector Business Development Strategist and Market Maker for the government relations firm of Aaron Read & Associates. With a bachelor’s degree in computer science and an MBA from CSU Chico, he’s been providing business development and consulting experience to major commercial accounts and government entities since 1986. A native of Roseville and youth coach, Eric has witnessed extensive growth in the Greater Sacramento area over the last four decades and recognizes the value that organizations like Stanford Home offer the community. He appreciates the opportunity to positively affect the lives of at-risk children and their families.

Josh Hart
Wells Fargo Northern California

Stacey Heater Divine
Infuze Marketing
As President and Creative Director, Stacey Heater 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 to better support the much-needed solutions for kids in her community.

Russell Hicks
Public Sector Partners, Inc.
Russ Hicks is a founding Partner in Public Sector Partners, Inc., a business development firm located in Sacramento that specializes in providing strategic assistance in the pursuit of California State Government opportunities. Russ has a distinguished career that includes, most recently, senior roles in the State of California government marketplace for Gartner, Bearing Point, HP/Compaq and GE. He also has hosted a national radio show, owned restaurants and served in the Air Force. His background has focused on sales, marketing, public speaking and education.

Charles Husted
City of Sacramento Police Department
A native of Sacramento and public servant for 20 years, Charles Husted is a Police Sergeant with the City of Sacramento Police Department. Charles helped write and now facilitates a national grant that he oversees and, in 2007, was a member of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Sacramento program. With a heart for kids and families, Charles joined Stanford Home to help the group develop partnerships with law enforcement agencies and further develop collaborations with the City of Sacramento.

Bill Kelly
Vision Service Plan
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 Home.

Amy Lerseth
The Buzz Oates Group of Companies
Amy Lerseth is First Vice President, Senior Asset Manager 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 totaling more than 5.8 million square feet. Amy has a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and supports numerous local organizations.

Martin McGartland
Natoma Technologies, Inc.
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.

Bob O'Neill
KPMG LLP
Bob O’Neill is a Principal with KPMG LLP and leads KPMG’s State and Local Government Practice in the Western United States. Bob has more than 30 years of experience providing management consulting services to state and local government agencies in California and throughout the nation. Formerly the Executive Director of the Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy, he also had five years of experience with the California Auditor General's Office. Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Colby College and a master’s degree in public administration from CSU Sacramento. He is a former Vice President for Government Affairs for the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

John Oehmke
Downey Brand LLP
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 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.

Nicki P. Todd
First American CoreLogic Inc.
Nicki Todd is Director of PMO for the Sacramento office of First American CoreLogic, the nation’s largest real estate information and analytics provider also offering residential mortgage risk management and fraud protection technology. She joined Stanford Home because she has a lifelong commitment to philanthropic efforts and a personal drive to effect positive change in the lives of children.

Leonard R. Simpson
20/20 Financial Advisors
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.

Gina Swankie
Sacramento County Airport System
Gina Swankie is a Communication and Media Officer with the Sacramento County Airport System. She is a board member of the Public Relations Society of America California Capital Chapter and a member of Sacramento Public Relations Association. Gina has a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State and was a member of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce’s 2005 Leadership Sacramento class. After volunteering with emancipated foster youth, she joined Stanford Home for the opportunities it offers current foster youth to prepare them for emancipation.

Brian Walike
Better Homes Realty, Capital Realty Group
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
Perry-Smith LLP
Michael Wengel has more than 17 years of professional experience in both private and public accounting. He is a partner at 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 Home Family Home Makeover Day.