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Board of Directors

Our board of directors make up a governing board, providing insight and perspective to the CEO. The board oversees three main strategic initiatives—governance, financial sustainability, and advocacy. We expect that our board of directors assume a position of leadership in their personal and professional community by nominating potential board, task force, and committee members. Additionally, our board of directors serve as key members of committees including Governance, Financial Sustainability, Advocacy, and more.

Board member expectations:

  • Attend and actively participate in 100% of board meetings and 100% of assigned committee/task force meetings.
  • Serve on one of the following committee or task force(s): Governance, Audit, Financial Stability, Compensation, Advocacy, or Arizona Endowment Building Initiative.
  • Promote Stardust in their personal and professional community by nominating potential board, task force, and committee members.
  • Give a meaningful, financial charitable gift.
Chair

Katherine Trontell

SVP, CIO, Consultant

 

 

 

Chair Elect

Jennifer Smiljanich

Managing Director; SJS Investment Services

 

 

 

Past Chair

Dr. Lou Ruggiero

Chief Business Officer; Collagen Solutions, PLC

 

 

 

 

Secretary and Treasurer

Matt Lovelady

Manager, Investment Recovery; SRP

 

 

Director

James Cobb

ASU Graduate Student, Sustainability

 

Director

Gregg Espin

Real Estate Investor

 

Director

Dr. Fatima Hafsa

Postdoctoral Scholar; ASU W.P. Carey School of Business

 

 

 

 

Director

Jeffrey Jennings

Director of ESG; Leslie’s Poolmart

Director

Cecilia Sears

Corporate Services Account Manager, ISM

Director

Carol Shilliday

General Contractor, Owner CMI Construction

 

Interested in Joining Our Board of Directors?

Our board of directors meet on the third Tuesday of the odd numbered months  from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. In addition, board members serve on one committee or task force which generally meets six times per year. If this sounds like a good fit for you, fill out our application below.

Fill Our Our Board Member Application

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