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Allan, his wife Jen and two children have lived in El Dorado County since 2000 in El Dorado Hills for ~20 years and now in Placerville. He is involved and serves as an active member on the El Dorado Community Foundation’s EDH Area Foundation (EDHAF) and the ED Assistance League’s Advisory Council. He was active in youth sports programs, school organizations, and is a currently member of the EDH Chamber of Commerce and ED County Association of Realtors. In addition to owning a real estate brokerage as well as a custom home construction business in ED County, Allan is very involved in county-wide philanthropy.
Allan Priest
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Paul and his wife, Erin, have lived in El Dorado County since 1979. They raised their daughter, Gianna, here. Paul has been involved with numerous local nonprofits, schools, and service organizations. He is back after a previous stint on the Foundation Board from 2009-2020, including two years as Board President. His family is a fund holder at the EDCF, and he and his wife strongly believe that everyone can find a way to support and improve our local communities.
Paul Zappettini
Board Officer
Pam is the Community Affairs Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility at U.S. Bank. Having worked in the California banking industry for over 28 years, her current role perfectly balances her passion for supporting community philanthropy. Pam serves as a board member on eight other nonprofit organizations and resides in Shingle Springs with her husband and two daughters. Pam also serves on the Foundation's Grants, Finance, & Audit Committees.
Pam Maxwell
Board Officer
Wendy has taken an active leadership role in South Lake Tahoe since moving there 42 years ago. She has held many leadership roles and elected positions. She is also a founding member of the South Lake Tahoe Cabinet and Tahoe Women’s Community Fund. Wendy also serves on the Grants Committee and as Chair of the Give Tahoe Cabinet.
Wendy David
Board Officer
Since serving in the Peace Corps with her husband, Don, Katy has served the El Dorado County community in many ways for 50 years. She was instrumental in the founding of the Foundation and was also the founder of the Women’s Fund El Dorado. Katy has recently returned to sit as a member of the Foundation's Board.
Katy Peek
Board Officer
Board Members
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Shelbi’s association with the Foundation began with the Buy-A-Day charity golf tournament that she and her family began. Besides her service on our Board, she also serves as the new Chair of the El Dorado Hills Cabinet and is involved in other nonprofit work as well.
Shelbi Bennett
Board Member
Jana is an Estate Planning Attorney in Cameron Park. She has been an active member of the Foundation’s Planned Giving Committee for many years. Her vast knowledge of the community and the Foundation has been instrumental in educating professional advisors, our board, and the community at large about the work we do. In addition to being a Board Member, Jana also serves on the Grants, Planned Giving, and Bylaws Committees.
Jana Ellerman
Board Member
Margie Kovarik-Maxhimer has lived in Tahoe since 1987, has a BA in Accounting and Business from Carroll College and has been the owner and operator of Tahoe Summers, Inc. since 1992. In addition to her business acumen, Margie brings her ten years of experience serving on the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Marketing Committee and her thirty-one years of experience as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe, including several leadership roles within the Club. Margie has also been a member of Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra and involved with Bread and Broth for four years. Margie serves as a member of the Give Tahoe Cabinet and serves on the Foundation's Finance Committee.
Margie Kovarik-Maxhimer
Board Member
Ed Manansala, Ed.D, is the El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools. Ed came to the El Dorado County Office of Education in June 2013. He served previously as a high school principal and district superintendent. Ed firmly believes that an excellent education is the most critical lever available to lift all children up to their full potential. In addition to being a Board Member, Ed also serves on the Foundation's Human Resources Committee.
Ed Manansala
Board Member
A CPA since 1989, Dan provides tax planning and business advisory services for a variety of individual and business clients. He has taught in the CFP program with UC Davis Extension and received their 2010 Outstanding Service Award. Dan, the founder of Staszak & Company, Inc., lives with his wife and two daughters in Gold River.
Dan Staszak
Board Member
Born and raised in El Dorado County, Brian attended local elementary schools, El Dorado High School and then pursued his higher education goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics. Two years of law school, two Associate of Arts Degrees, one in Fire Technology and the other in General Studies. He also earned many advanced leadership, governance, management and finance training certificates.
Brian Veerkamp
Board Member
