OUR BOARD
The Board of Directors is made up of caring, concerned adults from the community. Our board provides direction, oversight, and vision for the Executive Director. The team meets monthly for prayer, ministry updates, and strategic planning.
David Boone, Board Chair
David grew up in Modesto. He first became involved with YFC when he helped start Tapestry in South Modesto. Through his experience, he saw the influence YFC could have in a community and the blessing it is to serve others as a positive influence. David and his wife, Katie, are raising their children, Abigail, Olivia, and Connor in Modesto. He practices as an orthopedic Physician Assistant. Davis is also involved in his local church and teaches Sunday School for the youth. He enjoys spending time with his family, travel, running, and swimming.
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Nate Miller, Vice Chair
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Tessa Gilton, Treasurer
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Nate graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California in 1999 and began his career in public accounting at a firm in Southern California. Nate and his wife Ali then decided to relocate back to Modesto to be closer to family and he joined local accounting firm Grimbleby Coleman Advisors and Accountants in 2000 where he is a tax partner and CFO of the firm. He earned his CPA license in 2002 and also earned a Masters of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University in 2011. Nate and his wife Ali have been married for 26 years and have three children (Kate, Claire and Jack) and one amazing grandson (Bennett). Nate is involved in his local church (Rooted Modesto) and has volunteered with various other nonprofits during his 24 years at Grimbleby Coleman including United Way of Stanislaus County, Big Valley Christian School Booster Club, Modesto Chamber of Commerce & the California Society of CPAs San Joaquin Chapter.
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David Warter, Secretary
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Dean Brewer, Board Member
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David graduated from Stanford University in Chemical Engineering in 1998. After a season of professional rugby, he joined the E&J Gallo Winery in 1999 as a sales representative and later a process engineer. Davis furthered his education at the University of California to earn an MS in Viticulture and Enology in 2002 and an MBA in 2004. He transferred onto Gallo’s winemaking team after graduation and has spent the past fifteen years managing different asapects of distillation. David and his wife, Erica, have two children, Jared and Rachel. They live in Modesto and are active in their local church. He enjoys coaching and playing soccer, as well as cycling.
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Dean grew up in Modesto and Oakdale where he was reached by the YFC ministry during junior high. He graduated with a degree in Biology from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2000. He attended Loma Linda University School of Dentistry where he met his wife Amanda and graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2004. Dean is past president of Stanislaus Dental Society. He and Amanda have one child, Liam. They are involved at Big Valley Grace Community Church. Dean enjoys swimming, surfing, skiing, and golf.
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Tiffany Oliveira, Board Member
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Gina Smith, Board Member
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Gina graduated from California State University, Stanislaus in 1997 and married her high school sweetheart that same year (Paul). Gina began her elementary teaching career in 1999 as a first and third grade teacher in Ceres Unified School District for 15 years. In 2014, Gina transitioned her educational support to work at the Stanislaus County Office of Education in Instructional Support Services where she has supported new teachers and their mentors as well as assisting schools and districts in educating the whole child. Gina and her husband have two amazing kids: daughter Bailey and son Hayden. Gina is currently a new board trustee for Empire Union School District, member of Soroptimist of Riverbank and attends Grace River Church in Modesto.
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Naythn Lopez, Board Member
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Johnny Garcia, Board Member
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Dr. Jeff Steckler, Board Member
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Eren Flood, Board Member
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