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
- Jeffrey Jennings
- ESG Professional
Chair Elect
- Chelsi Tryon
- Director of ESG, Toppan Merrill
Past Chair
- Jennifer Smiljanich
- Managing Director; SJS Investment Services
Secretary/Treasurer
- Cecilia Sears
- Corporate Services Account Manager, ISM
Director
- Katelyn Cashman
- Customer Care Specialist, Advancing Eco Agriculture
Director
- James Cobb
- Climate Action Planner, Environmental Science Associates
Director
- Trina Erickson
- Environmental Laboratory Manager, SRP
Director
- Joel Johnson
- Market President - East Valley, FirstBank
Director
- Mike Schwartz
- Director, Sustainability, ChargePoint
Director
- Karen Spiegel
- Principal, KS & Co., LLC
Director
- Kathy Trontell
- SVP, CIO, Consultant
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.