Leadership Council

Kim Covington
Vice President of Community Initiatives, Arizona Community Foundation
Kim Covington is the Vice President of Community Initiatives at the Arizona Community Foundation. Covington works to amplify ACF’s presence in diverse communities across the state by creating innovative and community collaborations with existing and new partners.

Julie Euber
CEO, Southern Arizona Research, Science, and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF)
Julie Euber is CEO of SARSEF.

Jessica Gabry
Manager, Product Management, Starbucks Technology
Jessica Gabry has spent almost two decades in the Phoenix Valley building her career in the business sector and elevating her volunteer leadership with numerous Arizona nonprofits.

Todd Hornback
Chief Advancement Officer, Cohere
Todd Hornback is a visionary leader who specializes in growing purposeful and productive communities. Whether in local neighborhoods or executive board rooms, Todd engages people in meaningful leadership roles that result in successful and sustainable enterprises.
Michael Hughes
President and CEO, A New Leaf, Inc.
Chair, Resource Development Committee
Michael T. Hughes has been the CEO of A New Leaf for the last 40 years.

Sarah Krahenbuhl
Executive Director, Phoenix Suns Charities; Vice President, Social Responsibility, Phoenix Suns
As executive director of Phoenix Suns Charities, Sarah Krahenbuhl works to raise and grant more than $1 million annually to Arizona organizations that support programs in the areas of education, health and human services, and sports and recreation.
Don Lindner
Community Leader
Chair, Council Development Committee
Before retiring in January 2015, Don B. Lindner served as Manager of Practice Leadership and also the executive compensation practice leader for WorldatWork.

Eric Majchrzak
CEO and Shareholder, BeachFleischman PC
Eric Majchrzak is CEO and shareholder of BeachFleischman PC. He joined BeachFleischman in 2012 and is responsible for the firm’s overall strategic direction while ensuring the mission, vision and values are met.

Reyna Montoya
Founder and Executive Director, Aliento
Reyna Montoya was born in Tijuana, Mexico, and migrated to Arizona in 2003 fleeing violence. She is an undocumented/DACAmented social entrepreneur, community organizer, an educator and a dancer. She is a 2016 Soros Justice Fellow, which enabled her to start Aliento.
Jaclyn Pederson
CEO, Feeding Matters
Chair, Program Committee
With more than a decade of experience in program development, Jaclyn Pederson’s broad knowledge of programming in the public and social sectors includes program and strategic initiative design, fund development, special events, grant writing and community engagement.

Frank M. Placenti
Shareholder and Leader of Corporate Governance Practice, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Frank Placenti serves as the leader of U.S. governance practice and is nationally recognized for his work in corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.

Rob Podlogar
Chief Community Development and Engagement Officer, Valley of the Sun United Way
“It’s a great day to be with Valley of the Sun United Way.”

Cheryl Ruggiero
Director of Charitable Giving, Thunderbirds
Chair of the Council, ASU Lodestar Center Leadership Council

Brian Spicker
President and Chief Executive Officer, Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation
Brian Spicker is the president and chief executive officer of Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. He has expertise in the evaluation and implementation of community-wide campaigns that support strategic partnerships that drive revenue, change policy and develop human services.

Trish Stark
Managing Director, Zenith Wealth Advisors
Trish Stark is the managing director and a partner in Zenith Wealth Advisors.

Jessica Taylor
Senior Director, Communications and Employee Engagement, WillScot Mobile Mini
Jessica Taylor serves as the senior director of communications and employee engagement at WillScot Mobile Mini. She leads the organization's strategic communications and employee engagement efforts with a focus on creating an inclusive and meaningful workplace.

Todd Vigil
Director of Marketing and Stewardship, Barrow Neurological Foundation
Chair, Marketing and Communications Committee
Todd Vigil is the director of marketing and stewardship for Barrow Neurological Foundation. The foundation provides philanthropic support of Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona.