BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The BAARC Grants Committee caseworkers, who are all members of the board, are people whose drive, tenacity, and creativity have taken them to the top of their fields. The Board, comprised of professionals in advertising, media, marketing, and related industries, is composed of an executive committee, directors at large, and industry association liaisons plus Chair Emeritus and Director Emeritus members. Active, voting board members include officers, directors at large, and association representatives. In addition to board responsibilities, each member serves on at least one of the following committees: Finance, Grants, Fundraising, Marketing, and Events. All BAARC Board members work for the success of the BAARC BASH, BAARC's annual signature fundraising event, supporting sales of sponsorships, tables, and raffle tickets.

The Executive Committee

Tim Richards Tim Richards, Chairperson Emeritus, joined the board has served on the board for 7 years. He is West Coast Regional Vice President, AOL Media Networks

Victoria MannVictoria Mann, Chairperson, has served on the board for 9 years. She is an Account Executive with KFOG.

Stuart MontgomeryStuart Montgomery, President, has served on the board since 2003. He has over 25 years of advertising sales experience.

Dennis O'RourkeDennis O'Rourke, Chief Financial Officer, joined the board in 2005. A Certified Public Accountant, he is Managing Partner/CFO of Godfrey Q and Partners, and the former CFO of Hill-Holliday/SF.

Jan Emmelman-Zablah Jan Emmelman-Zablah, Grants Chair, is the sales manager at Univision Radio Sales.

Greg WilsonGreg Wilson, Fundraising Chair. He works at Eagle Television Sales.

John Anderson John Anderson, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP, Legal Counsel.

Ginny Reynolds Ginny Reynolds, Executive Director.

Jane Evans, Marketing Chair, joined the Board in 2010. She works at CFO Magazine.

Additional Board Members:

Perry Adams Director at Large SF Gate
Christina Babbits Director at Large Wall Street Journal
Brenda Beck Chairperson Emeritus 18 Media
Rodney Brooks Director at Large
Larke Brost Director at Large Universal McCann
Emily Cotten Director at Large Metro Traffic
Ginger Daughtry Director at Large
Sharon Fanto STAR Rep KICU
Lisa Gibello Chairperson, BAARC Bash The Creative Group
J.S. Gilbert Director at Large J.S. Gilbert
Diane Hayes-Baldwin Chairperson Emeritus KTVU
Helen Katz Director at Large Colsky Media, Inc.
David Kovisto Director at Large Health Club Media Network
Heidi Kraft Director at Large Kraft Your Success
Bobbie LaPorte Director at Large
David Lutz BIG Representative BBC
Ginger McNamara Director at Large Clear Channel
Tom Minczeski Greater SF Ad Club Rep
Rodrigo Nevado Director at Large KBCW
Nonie Plizga Director at Large Nob Hill Gazette
Sharon Rogers Chairperson Emeritus
Anne Marie St. John-Brooks Director at Large
Will Schutte Chairperson Emeritus Spencer Stuart
Rob Skinner Chairperson Emeritus BAARC Founder
Kate Stoodley Director at Large Entrepreneur
Chuck Tweedle Director at Large Bonneville - SF
Dwight Walker NCBA Representative Entercom SF

"I daresay that many fine folks helped engineer a minor miracle for me."
-Grant Recipient

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