Douglas Ford - President
Principal,
Ford Associates
With more than 40
years experience in the non-profit sector, Mr. Ford is a
management consultant for Bay Area non-profits of all sizes from
start-ups to organizations with budgets over $10 million,
focusing on board development, strategic planning,
organizational assessment and fund development planning.
Theresa Ballard Dias - Vice-President
Principal,
Struthers Dias Architects, Inc.
Ms. Dias brings with her a background in affordable multi-family housing development in the East Bay. She is a founding principal of an Oakland-based architecture firm focused on serving local non-profit developers. A certified Green Building Professional, Ms. Ballard Dias is also dedicated to implementing sustainable building principles as a standard for future development.
Lon Doty - Vice-President
Adjunct Faculty, College of Business,
San Jose State University
Mr. Doty has previously served as CEO of both public and private
companies. In addition to teaching, he provides strategic
planning assistance to smaller companies and non-profit
organizations.
Jane Mueller - Vice-President
Principal,
Well Chosen Words
Ms. Mueller brings to the Board experience in business and
marketing communication. A graduate in political science from
Mills College, she is an active member of the League of Women
Voters. She currently serves as founder and principal of Well
Chosen Words, a communications consulting firm.
Charles Dickinson
- Treasurer
President,
C/G Associates
Mr. Dickinson has served as President of his Fremont-based
electronic manufacturers' representative firm since 1980. He
holds an MBA from the University of Denver. He has enjoyed
volunteering with Abode Services since 1988.
Irene Koehler - Secretary
Social Media Coach, Almost Savvy
Ms. Koehler brings a
wealth of experience from her many years in the human resources
field. In addition, she has recently chaired the City of
Fremont's Celebrate Fremont, a celebration to recognize
the City's 50th anniversary, and the City of Fremont's Human
Relations Commission.
Harriet Despeaux
Community
Volunteer
Ms. Despeaux served on the Board of Allied Housing before coming
to Abode Services as a part of the strategic
alliance process. She has been a long-time supporter of Abode
Services and
recently retired from a career as a realtor.
Hirendra Hindocha
CEO, Digital Nirvana
Mr. Hindocha is an entrepreneur and has served as CEO of
Digital Nirvana, Inc. for the past eight years. He holds a
Masters in Computer and Information Science. Along with his
strong technology background, Mr. Hindocha brings a variety
of skills in strategy, planning, administration and
management.
Hattie Hyman Hughes
Senior Vice President, Community Outreach, Fremont Bank
Ms. Hughes oversees Fremont Bank's corporate giving program
and is the president of Fremont Bank Foundation, a long-time
supporter of Abode Services. She served as the chair of the $1.2
million capital campaign for the construction of the Rotary
Bridgeway East Apartments. She brings an extensive knowledge of
local nonprofit organizations and many years of experience in
leveraging impact through collaboration with other community
partners.
Raj Salwan
Veterinarian
Dr. Salwan is a Veterinarian at American Animal Care in
Fremont and Companion Animal Hospital in San Carlos. He is
presently the Chairperson for the Human Relations Commission of
the City of Fremont. He also has a real estate background and
is an independent sales agent.
John R. Smith
Realtor, Prudential CA Realty
Mr. Smith is presently employed as a realtor with Prudential
CA Realty. He formerly served as a Merchandise/Marketing
Manager for Levi Straus & Co for 23 years. John and his wife
Sybil have lived in Fremont for 32 years. He is a community activist, member of the Alameda
County Democratic Party and League of Women Voters.