In 1982, Tilly Levine co-founded Tillys, a leading specialty retailer in the action sports industry, selling clothing, shoes, and accessories. Tilly Levine has over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, serving as Vice President of Vendor Relations since its inception.
As a key driver of the company’s philanthropic efforts, Tilly has been committed to helping disadvantaged children and teens for many years through the Tilly’s Charity Golf Tournament benefiting organizations such as Boys and Girls Town, Boys & Girls Club, Casa Youth Shelter, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. In 2005, Tilly’s founded two Tilly’s Baby Homes in Trabuco Canyon as a result of her efforts. This program uses an innovative approach to maintain family unity for newborns and infants who are removed from their home.
Recognizing a need for life skills that build confidence, inspire compassion and create lasting changes in the lives of young people, Tilly founded Tilly’s Life Center (TLC) in 2012. TLC programs are currently empowering teens in high schools, as well as through organizations such as CHOC Hospital, Samueli Academy at Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club, Think Together, and more. It is Tilly’s dream to see all teens across the nation benefit from the life skills gained through TLC.
In her free time, Tilly enjoys life to the fullest. Her passions include golfing, hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Adrienne Matros is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the Health Care Industry. After moving from the Pasadena area to Orange County in 2001, she has dedicated herself to volunteering in the community. She currently serves on 4 nonprofit boards and is an advisor to many organizations including CHOC, Merage Jewish Community Center, The Academy, Covenant House California, Jewish Federation and Family Services and Tilly’s Life Center.

In 1996, Tom Doyle co-founded WD Land, one of the leading land brokerage firms specializing in residential and investment land sales to homebuilders and developers.  Prior to establishing WD Land, Tom served as Vice President with First Interstate Bank where he was responsible for the origination of construction loans and management of workouts and REO properties.

Tom is the President of the Board of Directors of HomeAid Orange County and is leading the efforts for a new shelter development to serve homeless families in Orange County.  He has also been involved and served on committees with the Orangewood Children’s Foundation, a non-profit foundation which provides long-term support for Orange County’s foster children that are victims of abuse and neglect.

Tom is a graduate of UC Irvine and resides in South Orange County with his wife and two daughters.  He is a dedicated marathon runner and enjoys spending time with his family and outdoor sports.

Mark Burkhart is a founder and CEO of Burkhart Brother’s Construction, a boutique remodeling and home construction company based in Orange County California. The company has an excellent reputation for quality workmanship, reliability and financial stability.
He was also a managing partner for a number of investment and real estate holding companies. In addition, Mark has held executive leadership positions in the technology manufacturing industries in the United States and Singapore.
Mark has an undergraduate and M.B.A. degree from the University of Southern California focusing on international business and technology. He currently resides in Newport Beach with his wife, young son and daughter.

Joone Lopez is the General Manager of the Moulton Niguel Water District, which provides water, wastewater and recycled water services to approximately 170,000 people within South Orange County.  Before joining Moulton Niguel, she served as the General Manager of Calaveras County Water District located in Northern California.  Joone’s prior experience includes working for Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company as its Assistant General Manager and serving as the Deputy General Manager of Central Basin Municipal Water District, a wholesale water agency to approximately two million people in southeast Los Angeles County.

Joone is a Board Member for Association of California Water Agencies, California WateReuse Association, and Southern California Water Committee. Preceding her career in the water industry, Joone was a Police Officer for the City of Pasadena, where she received the Silver Medal of Courage for valor under fire. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University of Northridge and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from University of California San Diego.

AJ Sexton V joined the Board in 2015. Mr. Sexton’s is the Director of Business Development for BioLargo, Inc. His financial services career has encompassed 20+ years and the representation of over 75 different companies culminating in more than $550 million dollars in private equity transactions. In 1992, at the age of 24, AJ founded Sexton Equities, an investment banking and consulting firm specializing in providing capital for small private companies. As a private equity expert, the bulk of his career has been spent identifying quality companies for capital investment, conducting forensic due diligence to minimize downside risk; and then negotiating, structuring & funding the transactions via his network of institutional & high net worth investors. AJ also specializes in the areas of M & A, business development and operational consulting. He Co-Founded We Will Serve Ministries in 2008; a nonprofit corporation that enables families-in-need to provide their children with clothing & essential items. We Will Serve also organizes an annual Christmas Tree Drive which provides hundreds of needy families with trees just in time for Christmas. He currently serves as Associate Elder of Mariner’s Church in Irvine, holds FINRA Series 7, 63 and 79 securities licenses and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Muskingum University.

Tim Fox is the Manager, Government Affairs for OUTFRONT Media where he is responsible for the company’s regional government and community relations. He is also responsible for local and regional outdoor regulatory issues. Tim joined the outdoor advertising industry in 1998 starting in the public affairs division where he was promoted to the positions of Director of Transit/Public Affairs and then became a Sales and Operations Manager. Before his career at OUTFRONT, Tim was in sales for LA Cellular Telephone Company and served in the California State Legislature as a field representative as well as worked on political election campaigns. A native of Southern California, he attended California State University Long Beach majoring in Political Science. Tim also formerly served on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club and the Capistrano Unified School District Foundation.

Dr. Leonard “Lennie” Sender is COO of ImmunityBio, and Director of the Chan Soon-Shiong Institute for Medicine (CSSIFM). Previously he served as Director of the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Programs at CHOC Children’s Hospital and at UC Irvine Medical Center’s Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

His primary research and clinical interests are in immuno-oncology. His belief that our innate protective immune system can be triggered to fight cancer keeps him at the cutting edge of molecular diagnostics and innovative clinical trials.

Lennie received his medical education in South Africa, his pediatric internship and residency at UC Irvine Medical Center, and his pediatric hematology/oncology sub-specialty training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He served as chairman of Stupid Cancer, and is the founding editor of the Journal of Adolescent Young Adult Oncology.

He is a widely featured speaker on Immunotherapy, including at TEDMED 2018.

Patrick Grady was an equity partner for almost 30 years in the Orange County office of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP.  Previously, Patrick was an associate for 5 years with Paul Hastings LLP.  Patrick retired from the practice of law in 2018.

During his legal career, Patrick specialized in exclusively representing employers and management in all aspects of defending wage and hour class actions; trial and appellate wrongful discharge, sexual harassment and employment discrimination litigation; unfair labor practice and representation proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board; collective bargaining negotiations and union contract administration; arbitrations and mediations; drafting and implementing employee handbooks, workplace policies and employment contracts; and day-to-day preventative advice.

In addition, Patrick has vast experience in government audits and other compliance matters before California and federal agencies such as the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, U.S. Department of Labor, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  Patrick has written extensively on such topics as wage and hour compliance, wrongful termination, invasion of privacy and employment discrimination.  Patrick also regularly spoke on employment law topics to attorneys and employer groups, which have included the Orange County Bar Association, the Employers Group, and the Council on Education in Management.

Patrick earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California, and graduated with Great Distinction from California State University at Long Beach with a B.S. in business administration.  Patrick also passed all four parts of the Certified Public Accountant’s exam in one sitting.

Patrick has been married almost 35 years to his wife Teri, and they have three children.  Patrick has been very active in coaching youth baseball and basketball, including serving as head coach on three national championship qualifying girls basketball teams.  In addition, Patrick was a member of the Laguna Hills Little League board, serving as Vice President.

For over 19 years, Jeff Montejano has been involved with business, public policy and public affairs throughout the United States consulting for Fortune 500 companies and public agencies in the areas of media, crisis and government relations. He currently serves as President of KCOMM, a full services public affairs/Public relations firm.
Jeff previously was Vice President for National Message Strategies where he consulted for The New Majority Political Action Committee consisting of California’s top business leaders, the California Chamber of Commerce, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) and Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG).
He also served as Director of Government Relations for one of California’s largest independent public relations firms, Stoorza Communications, where he worked with elected officials and regulatory agencies in the areas of transportation and residential/commercial developments.
Jeff worked four years in the California State Legislature in multiple capacities, including Press Secretary, Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Assembly Minority Leader. Jeff has also worked on several political campaigns.
In addition, Jeff sits on the Board of Directors for The Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club and the Capistrano Unified School District Foundation.

Dr. Mount is an educator, consultant, trainer and therapist. A counseling psychologist specializing in the field of intimate relationship functioning, sexual violence, trauma and recovery, Dr. Mount is the Director of the UC Irvine Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE) office at the University of California, Irvine. She has conducted individual and group counseling for over 12 years and provides training for mental health providers, student conduct officers, law enforcement, community agencies, college students and staff/faculty.
Dr. Mount speaks frequently at national conferences, directs several grants, serves on the Board of Directors for the Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County and has received numerous awards to recognize her work, including the Ambassador of Peace Award, the Chancellor’s Living Our Values Award, UC Irvine’s Order of the Laurel Award, the College and University Chiefs of Police Association Award of Distinction and the City of Irvine Outstanding Supporter of Prevention Award.

Ms. Stemper is a sales executive with a 29-year history focused on corporate transformation and profit improvement. With a management consulting background at PwC, IBM and EY plus time at several startups, she’s supported a wide array of industries, but has a passion for Services, Health Care, Consumer Products, and Retail. Her functional skills in sales, customer relationship management, supply chain and talent management help her quickly assess operations, identify areas for improvement and position new solutions. Marilyn is a great listener, a strong facilitator and an avid networker; it’s rare to attend an event where she doesn’t know someone.

As an entrepreneur, Marilyn is an Executive in Residence at UCI’s Cove where she supports newly launched businesses. She is a long-standing member of the largest angel investing group in the U.S., Tech Coast Angels and previously taught entrepreneurial studies at Chapman University.

On a personal note, Marilyn graduated from The Ohio State University with a BSBA in Operations Research. She spent her early career with Lockheed in Orlando, building Patriot and Pershing missile systems before moving to California as a management consultant. She spends her free time with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County where she sits on the Board and is also a Big Sister. She serves as membership Chairman on the Board for the Organization of Women Executives and on the Board of Tilly’s Life Center. She loves the outdoors, stays fit running, playing pickleball, golfing and frequently hikes and backpacks through the mountains of Yosemite, and Sequoia. When she isn’t participating in sports, she can be found shopping with her daughters, listening to music, cooking and entertaining.