Board of Directors
ph_byrne.jpgFrances Byrne
Frances Byrne joined the Foundation in 2006. She holds a bachelors degree in business administration and a minor in mathematics from Montclair New Jersey State Teachers College as well as a degree in special education from U.C. Irvine. Additionally, Byrne holds a masters degree in Business Administration from Seton Hall University.  As a life long teacher, Byrne has taught math at the elementary, secondary and college levels. She has extensive experience in scholarship development, as she established the scholarship committee at the Nixon library, helped to invigorate the existing scholarship committee at the Woman's Club and currently serves on the Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Committee.

jerry_callaghan.jpgJerry Callaghan
Jerry is a retired Director and development Manager for the Boeing 717 Program and an executive for the Boeing Commercial Long Beach Division at thee Boeing Airplane Company. Jerry has BS and MS degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University and the University of Southern California. Jerry is very active volunteering in his community and enjoys being a grandparent, traveling, and golf.

 
ph_chan.jpgCurtis Chan
Curtis Chan is President and CEO of two Fullerton based high technology marketing and public relations companies, CHAN & ASSOCIATES and COGNITIVE IMPACT, whose clients range from the Global Fortune 500 to venture capital funded startups. Mr. Chan's expansive background spans over three decades in ever increasing executive roles in operations, business development, engineering and sales/marketing in the entertainment, information technology and high technology industries. He also has over two decades of experience in brand development, management consulting, creative advertising and public relations. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (SLO), Mr. Chan is an Entrepreneur in Residence and Advisor for the Small Business Institute at California State University Fullerton; Advisor to the College of Engineering, Cal Poly SLO; Board of Director for the Spencer Hospice Foundation; and is a regularly featured speaker at many MBA and Doctorate level lectures around the country. He has presented and published over 30 papers worldwide along with co-authoring several books and is a regularly featured Contributing Editor for many US and international trade publications.
Mary_Dalessi.jpgMary Dalessi
Current President of Friends of the Arboretum (CSU), lecturer at CSUF and ran the Future Teacher's Program, retired district coordinator and principal at Sycamore Junior High, former principal Golden Hill Elementary and Nicolas Jr. High, former principal at George Key School. Mary has a BA in History and a MS in Special Education.
ph_dodson.jpgCarol Dodson
Carol Dodson has been a member of the Fullerton College board since 2004. She is a graduate of Fullerton College and the University of Southern California where she earned a degree in Education and Liberal Arts. Prior to retirement, Dodson taught in several Orange County schools and has demonstrated her great interest in education by developing a scholarship for returning women at Fullerton College.  Currently, Dodson is active in business and real estate. As a life long learner, she frequently enrolls in business development courses and has used her knowledge to invest in real estate in California, Colorado, Alabama, and Arizona. Dodson also dedicates much of her time to charity, in which she serves on multiple Boards in Orange County, and has spent the last 16 years as a docent to the Nixon library.
Richard Foster
Former President Friends of the Arboretum (CSU) still on Board. World Traveler. Wife Cynthia is the daughter of Joe Johnson, former Fullerton College Foundation President. Former President of Interstate Electronics. Richard graduated from Stanford with an engineering degree.
ph_florentine.jpgAnthony Florentine (Board President)
Anthony Florentine is a retired Fullerton College educator and current entrepreneur. He holds a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business Management and a master's degree in Agriculture Education from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California. Florentine served as a professor in Fullerton College's Technical Education and Science Division from 1965-2003. He has also owned a number of shopping centers and restaurants throughout the region and continues to remain active in the real estate market. Florentine's commitment to his community has been demonstrated through his involvement with Fullerton South Rotary Club, the Orange County Integrated Waste Management Department and the Fullerton Arboretum. He is a true "go-getter" and posses a sincere desire to assist Fullerton College, a place where he devoted 38 years of his professional life.

judy_goffin.jpgJudith Goffin
Judith Goffin, a pioneer in the field of public relations in Orange County, CA, is an author, lecturer, photographer, rosarian and owner of a public relation company established in 1980 which specializes in communication management. She is also the president of Holiday Princess Publishing, her book company. A graduate of both Fullerton College.1971 and CSUF 1974 with a degree in Communications, she has also completed graduate studies in Aging at USC.
 In 2002 her oldest son Steve died and a memorial scholarship fund was established at the Fullerton College Foundation for aspiring horticulture students.
Ms. Goffin is a Charter Member of the SoCal Army Advisory Council, a member of Arts, Orange County, the Muckenthaler Cultural Center and the Fullerton Arboretum. 
A Yorba Linda resident, Judith has been recognized nationally for her professional, community and civic contributions.  Her agency has been instrumental in raising millions of dollars over the last 30-year.
Josephine McAulay
Fullerton College Alum, Josephine holds an MA and is a licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, involved with the Friends of the Arboretum and very active in Fullerton Community
carol_mattson.jpgCarol Mattson - Dean of Academic Services, Fullerton College
Carol  received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Career Counseling and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communications. An alumna of Fullerton College, she completed her Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies prior to transferring to Chapman. Carol taught Counseling and Student Development classes for seven years as a full-time faculty member at Cypress College before accepting her current position as Dean of Academic Services at Fullerton College. In addition to being a member of the Fullerton College Foundation Board, she is a member of Soroptimist International of Fullerton, the Association of California Community College Administrators and a member and Past President of the North Orange County Community College District Management Association. Carol and her husband Jack live in Yucaipa (Oak Glen) California. They have two sons, Jack III and Jared, two daughter-in-laws, Adrianne and Christine and two amazing grandchildren with another one on the way.
ph_mccarthy.jpgKevin McCarthy
 Kevin McCarthy has deep roots in Fullerton, both as a business owner and as a long time resident having lived here for 50 years. He is the owner of Fullerton Insurance, an Independent Insurance Agency which has had the same Fullerton location since the 1930s. Kevin attended Fullerton College earning his AA degree before going on to receive a BA in Education from Chapman College. Active in many service organizations such as Kiwanis Club, where he has been a member for 25 years and has served as President, as well as being on the board for two Boys & Girls Club organizations in Fullerton and Stanton. Kevin is a prime example of someone giving back to his community.
Doug Myles
Entrepreneur, business park developer, Philanthropist, Friends of the Arboretum (CSU), Founder of the Arboretum's Chaparral Society that is building new gardens: Channel Islands and Mojave Desert gardens, Leader in the Performing Arts Campaign at CSU.
ph_miranda.jpgRobert Miranda (Dean of Student Support Services)

Robert Miranda directs the Financial Aid/Veterans Services programs for Fullerton College. Prior service includes: Financial Aid Officer and EOPS Assistant Director for Cerritos College. In addition, Miranda has served as Past President to the District Management Group for NOCCCD and to the California Community College Student Financial Aid Administrators Association. He has also taught classes in Political Science and serves as a mentor for the Puente Program at Fullerton College. Miranda has a Master's degree in Public Administration, a BA degree in Sociology, and an AA degree in Sociology. He has served at Fullerton Community College for 25 years and has been a Board Member to the Fullerton College Foundation since 2004.
ph_mitchell.jpgNancie Mitchell
Nancie Mitchell is currently a resident of Huntington Beach and a native Californian. She was a long time resident of Fullerton, residing there from 1959-1978. After spending five years as a Marketing Representative for Jostin's school ring company, she began working for the Fullerton College Foundation in 1976. She was initially an Executive Assistant for Dr. H. Lynn Sheller, the founder of the Foundation. She then became the Executive Director in 1984 and served in that capacity until 1994. Mitchell has served as a member of the Board of Directors since 1984.
ph_wmitchell.jpgWarren Mitchell (Board Secretary)
Warren is a retired executive from Sempra Energy. At the time of retirement, Mitchell held the positions of Group President, regulated Business Units for Sempra Energy, Chairman and President of SoCal Gas and Chairman of SDG&E, in addition to chairing the Board of Directors for both companies. In addition to serving as a Director to the Fullerton College Foundation, Mitchell currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation, North America 's leader in providing natural gas to fleet operators. He is also a Director for the Energy Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to energy efficiency. Mitchell holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Pepperdine University and has completed the Stanford Executive Program. Overall, Mitchell is a visionary who believes in the power of education and is committed to Fullerton College and its students
Pamela Montgomery
Insurance Agent for State Farm. Pam attended Fullerton College holds a BS from CSU Long Beach .Two of Pam's sons attended Fullerton College. Pam has had 22 years of experience in education and training with State Farm. She is a World Traveler and is involved with Assistance League of Fullerton and their ALPHA program.
sam_shauerman.jpgDr. Sam Schauerman - Interim President, Fullerton College
Dr. Sam Schauerman was appointed Interim President of Fullerton College in October 2009 and will remain in this position until a new president is selected. A respected community college administrator, Dr. Schauerman served 30 years at El Camino College in Torrance, California prior to his retirement in 1995. Following his retirement he has served as an interim president or vice president for seven California community colleges: Fullerton, San Joaquin Delta, Riverside Community, Pasadena City, Miramar, Chabot and West Valley. Dr. Schauerman also briefly served as a consultant to Community College Search Services. Schauerman holds a doctorate degree in higher education from the University of California, Los Angeles and a bachelor's and master's degree in mathematics from the University of Northern Colorado. In his retirement Dr. Schauerman is committed to his community and family and has enjoyed his passion for golf. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Golden Seniors Golf Association for San Diego County.
ph_shaw.jpgMary Shaw (Board Vice President)

Mary Shaw has actively served on the Foundation Board since 1992. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in zoology with a minor in chemistry and botany from University of Colorado and a Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology from the University of Denver.  Since Shaw's retirement from Fullerton College as a counselor to the Life Science Department, she has enjoyed traveling around the globe and volunteering in her community. She has visited over 65 countries throughout the world, and when she's not traveling, Shaw serves on several Boards throughout Orange County and works as a Master Addiction Counselor.
ph_vonesch.jpgMark Von Esch  (Past Board President)
Mark Von Esch is managing partner of the Von Esch & Von Esch law firm in Fullerton. The firm was established in 1960 and handles various civil and business law matters. Von Esch is a graduate of Fullerton College and is the former President of the College Alumni Association. He has been involved in a myriad of community and activities including the California Trai Lawyers Association, Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, Little Eagle Free and Rotary International.
Cshellenberger.jpgChuck Shellenberger (Board Treasurer)
Chuck Shellenberger enjoyed a rewarding 30 year career as an accountant with Rockwell International and The Boeing Company. Besides working for those companies, he shared his real world knowledge teaching accounting to Fullerton College students in the evening for 16 years. Chuck has an extensive educational background in accounting which includes an AA from Golden West College and a BA degree from Cal State Fullerton. In addition to his undergraduate course work, he also holds a Master's degree in Business Management from The University of La Verne. Having been a working college student himself, Chuck understands the importance helping students obtain their education.
ph_wiggins.jpgLaura Wiggins 
Laura Wiggins is a Fullerton native. After attending Fullerton College, she went on to earn an undergraduate degree from Whittier College and a Master's degree from University of Southern California. Her career has always been focused on education. She has served as a teacher, speech therapist, counselor, school psychologist and Director of Personnel and Student Services. She currently acts as a part-time faculty member at the University of La Verne, where she supervises school counselor trainees and instructs their graduate seminar. Wiggins is also a Marriage and Family Counselor and a Licensed Educational Psychologist. She considers it a true privilege to serve on the Foundation's Board. It is her way of giving back to the college a small part of what was given to her: an excellent education, the opportunity to participate in a variety of college-related activities, and friends who remain a vital part of her life. Her career has always been focused on education. She has served as a teacher, speech therapist, counselor, school psychologist and Director of Personnel and Student Services. She currently acts as a part-time faculty member at the University of La Verne, where she supervises school counselor trainees and instructs their graduate seminar. Wiggins is also a Marriage and Family Counselor and a Licensed Educational Psychologist. She considers it a true privilege to serve on the Foundation's Board. It is her way of giving back to the college a small part of what was given to her: an excellent education, the opportunity to participate in a variety of college-related activities, and friends who remain a vital part of her life.