STAFF AND BOARD
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CEOAs CEO and board member of Silicon Valley’s Churchill Club since 2007, Karen leads one of the most respected business and technology forums in the world. She is also curator-in-chief, working with people and teams globally to ignite conversations that inspire and move audiences to positive action. She was previously the first president of the Computer History Museum, and also co-founded and was CEO of University Video Communications, producer of multimedia computer science classroom resources featuring industry computing legends.Senior Director, Finance & OperationsKathy is the senior director of finance and operations at Churchill Club, providing support for all financial and operational functions, as well as overseeing finance, accounting, human resources, and facilities. Previously, she worked in accounting for national grocery store chain Safeway Inc.DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP LEADAs the development and membership lead at Churchill Club, Sarah acts as a steward for corporate members, individual members, and sponsors as well as supporting various development and marketing initiatives. In previous roles, Sarah gained a wealth of knowledge supporting marketing and event initiatives; and she has had the opportunity to travel the world through academic, volunteer and personal endeavors.VP DevelopmentAs vice president of development, Marcia oversees all development initiatives including corporate membership, sponsorship, and individual membership. Previously, she worked in business development for Paramount’s Great America. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from San Jose State University.Senior Director, Programs & MarketingAs senior director of programs and marketing, Danae supports the content development as well as oversees planning and execution of events, and all marketing initiatives for Churchill Club. Previously, she has worked for not-for-profit organizations in the telecom, home building and healthcare industries. Danae holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from University of Phoenix.MARKETING & EVENTS; VOLUNTEER MANAGERMindy supports a variety of marketing and event initiatives at Churchill Club including event marketing, e-newsletter marketing, collateral design and production, and event logistics. She also leads all aspects of Churchill Club’s volunteer program. Previously, she worked in the healthcare supporting patient services and relationships. She holds an associate of arts degree from Mission College.Events & Meetings ManagerHannah is the events and meetings manager overseeing logistics for all Churchill Club events and meetings as well as supporting the CEO with stewardship of the Churchill Club Board of Directors. In previous roles, Hannah has supported special event initiatives in a variety of settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, tourism, and event management from San Jose State University.Chief Canine OfficerAs chief canine officer, Uma is responsible for promoting the right workplace culture and building team morale. She specializes in announcing office visitors, encouraging work/life balance, and providing a general sense of joy to the Churchill Club office.
Board of Directors
Jonathan Becher
Past Chair
Co-president
San Jose SharksDave Blakely
Partner
Mach49Don Bulmer
Chair
Head of Global Industry Marketing – Oil & Gas
Amazon Web ServicesMichael Chui
Partner
McKinsey Global Institute (MGI)Heather Gates
TreasurerNational Managing Director, Emerging Growth Company PracticeDeloitte Services LPKevin Ichhpurani
Chair ElectCorporate Vice President, Global Ecosystem and Business DevelopmentGoogleTodd Irwin
Secretary
Managing Director
Zeno GroupTracy Isacke
Managing Director, Corp. Relationship Manager
Silicon Valley BankMark Leahy
Legal Counsel
Partner
Fenwick & West LLPNicola Morini Bianzino
Global Chief Customer Technology Officer (CTO)
EYScott Roberts
Head of Business DevelopmentLinkedInSteve Smith
Senior Managing Director EmeritusArma PartnersBetty Taylor
Founding PartnerKrause Taylor AssociatesKaren Tucker
CEOChurchill ClubJohn Walsh
Senior Managing Director, North America, Communications, High Tech, Media & EntertainmentAccentureR “Ray” Wang
Principal Analyst and FounderConstellation Research, Inc.Maxwell Wessel
General Manager of SAP.iO and Managing Director of SAP Silicon Valley
SAPBoard Emeritus
Members who served on the Board of Directors for the maximum term allowed by Churchill Club’s bylaws.
Scott AngelBrian BeanSteve Bengston
Sheri Benjamin
Richard Brenner
Chris Byrne
Nancy CarlsonJulia Colella Carver
Rick DeGolia
Mark Farley
Silvia Fernandez
William Greenhalgh
Julia Hartung
Ken HausmanRobert LattaDan’l LewinAvery Lyford
Dave Margulius
Katherine Mize
Raymond Nasr
Stu PannChris StedmanBoard of Counselors
Avery Lyford, Founding CounselorRami Branitzky
Chris ByrneJohn Gingrich
Jeff HerbstRich KarlgaardDan’l LewinStu PannPaul Saffo
Chris StedmanTom VertinCo-Founders
Rich Karlgaard, Publisher, Forbes
Tony Perkins, former Editor-in-Chief, AlwaysOnIn Memoriam
Tom Ford
George GlaserMichael MoonRobert Noyce
Tom Skornia