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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, Audit, 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

Ryan Johnson

Executive Director – Corporate Training & Professional Development;

ASU School of Sustainability

 

 

Chair Elect

Lou Ruggiero

Chief Business Officer; Collagen Solutions, PLC

 

 

Past Chair

Joan Saunders

Chief Operating Officer; Door Works

 

 

 

Secretary and Treasurer

Jennifer Smiljanich

Managing Director; SJS Investment Services

 

 

Director

Michael Altaffer

Attorney; Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson, Haluck LLC

 

Director

Harry Blaker

General Contractor; Superior GC

 

Director

Yoshi Budiyanto

Server Administrator; ASU

 

 

Director

Gregg Espin

Real Estate Investor

 

Director

Joshua Loughman

Senior Strategic Planning Analyst; SRP

 

Director

Matt Lovelady

Manager, Investment Recovery; SRP

Director

Katherine Trontell

SVP, CIO, Consultant

Interested in Joining Our Board of Directors?

Our board of directors meet on the third Thursday of every other month at our Mesa Corporate Office from 5:30 pm – 7:30 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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