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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
CHAIRMAN
Chuck Coyne
(Joined the Board in 2018, Elected as Chairman in July 2024)
Chuck has lived in San Dimas since 1992 with his wife, Janette, and has been involved with McKinley since 2017. After graduation from California State University, Fullerton, in 1976, he worked in the magazine publishing industry, and currently operates a publishing and event production company based in San Dimas. He has been on the board of governors for the Bonita Unified School District since 2005, and has served on the board of the La Verne / San Dimas Educational Foundation since 2003.
OFFICERS
David Pena
(Chair, Internal Affairs Committee and Treasurer—Joined the Board in 2020)
David is currently in a job transition after being the CFO the past 12 years for Accurate Air Engineering. He has 35 years of accounting experience with different companies and industries. David’s roots are in San Dimas, is very knowledgeable of McKinley’s history, and has a long-lasting friendship with a past resident / student. David graduated from California State University Fullerton with a B.A Degree in Accounting and has his CPA Certificate. David is father of four and all his children will graduate from his alma mater, San Dimas High School. Olivia, his daughter, is a senior scheduled to graduate in 2021. David has volunteered in many community and school activities including Little League Baseball, Soccer, Football, PTA, SDHS Bingo, Band, Boy Scouts, and Knights of Columbus, to name a few. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing and attending all his children’s school activities and functions.
Paul Rowley
(Co-Chair, Governance Committee—Joined the Board in 2020)
Paul is the Sr. Vice President of Regulated Water Utility and has oversight of all functions in the regulated water unit, including Water Operations, Asset Management, Environmental Quality, Customer and Community Relations, Customer Service, Water Use Efficiency, Water Resources and Regulated New Business. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Master Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge.
DIRECTORS
Alpha Sunusi
(Secretary—Joined the Board in 2020)
Alpha graduated from California State University Fullerton in 2006 where he studied business Administration with emphasis in Marketing. Shortly after graduating, he started Alcam Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, an Artificial limb manufacturing company based in Riverside, California. With 15 years in operation the company has grown close to 100 employees and 10 locations throughout southern California and currently the largest African American Prosthetic company in the country. Alpha is also a board member of a California charity known as Excelling Youth Education Scholarship Program (EYES) for children in West Africa. Through personal donations and contributions to the program they are able fund educational opportunities for underprivileged youth in Sierra Leone in hopes of increasing literacy in the country while nurturing existing aspirations for impactful futures. Recently, Alpha was elected president of the International African American Prosthetic-Orthotic Coalition (IAAPOC). The organization provides scholarships, and mentorship of young African American men and women pursuing their dreams of becoming certified prosthetists as well as helping them with their aspirations of becoming independent business owners. Alpha himself is a Board-Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist. He achieves the most satisfaction every time he helps others achieve their goals or become a better version of themselves. Alpha enjoys spending time with his family.
Alta Skinner
(Joined the Board in 2011)
Married to Jim Skinner we have two adult Children Jim Skinner, Jamie Skinner, Daughter in Love Stephanie Skinner. Three Grandsons Joey Skinner, JT Skinned, and Josh Skinner-Moreno. Retired from Bonita USD. Have lived in San Dimas 48 years.
Community Advocate Volunteer for four decades. Have sat on many Boards and Committees and Commissions. Co- Chaired Bond Measure AB for Bonita USD. Co-Chaired Bond Measure Go for Mt Sac CC. Chaired Measure RAD for Bonita USD. Currently on McKinley Board, Secretary of Mt Sac Foundation. Advisory Committee La Verne San Dimas Ed Foundation. San Dimas Citizen of Year 1999. Chris Holden Community Volunteer. Anthony Portantino 2017 Woman of Year 25th District.
My passion for volunteering is Families, Education, and Community.
Peter Shin
(Joined the Board in 2022)
Peter Shin is a Senior Vice President of Client Services and a member of the Spectrum Leadership Team. Spectrum is a healthcare advertising agency with over 300+ employees, headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in New York and Chicago.
Peter has a proven track record of directing and marketing multibillion-dollar products and cultivating brands, i.e., BOTOX, RESTASIS, ERBITUX, Transcatheter Heart Valves, iLasik, Refresh, Bydureon, and more. He has led the strategy and managed creative teams on various award-winning campaigns for both HCPs and patients.
Prior to his time at Spectrum, he was a Marketing Director at Johnson & Johnson and also a Senior Global Brand Manager at Edwards Lifesciences overseeing the North America, LATAM, EU, and JAPAC markets. Peter’s skillset is rare and hard to come by as he has experience in marketing pharmaceuticals, OTC, and medical device products. His breadth of healthcare advertising experience spans over 15 years, with insights gleaned from both the agency-side and corporate-side.
Peter has been the driving force for marketing campaigns and managed brands for the US and OUS markets. He recognizes that with the transformation of a global, connected economy, brands with a wholistic perspective (positioning, messaging, and look and feel are disseminated through domestic and foreign markets) have a strategic advantage as being recognized as global brands. He also understands and leverages the competitive advantages that global brands provide companies, such as consistency in brand image and perception, power and scope, lower marketing costs by reducing redundant development, ability to leverage ideas quickly and efficiently, and alignment of campaigns globally to ensure messaging is reinforced and engrained in the mindsets of global consumers.
What fuels Peter’s drive is his passion for helping underserved patient and physician populations. He is dedicated to creating awareness and educating patients about life-saving and innovative technologies. He led the marketing efforts for Edwards Lifesciences’ Patient Day, as the THV ambassador. He was the marketing and communications lead for the United Way’s mission to battle homelessness in Orange County, as he truly cares about making a meaningful impact in the community and banding like-minded individuals together for a common purpose. Peter works with committee chairs for various academic societies, even with past, present, and future presidents of societies to battle inequality at both an academic society and community level.
Peter started his career in healthcare advertising and has an Executive MBA from the University of California, Irvine (where he is part of Dean Ian Williamson’s Leadership Circle) and lives in Yorba Linda, California with his wife, and two kids (daughter and son).
Heidi Twitchell
(Joined the Board in 2023)
Heidi is a veteran teacher, having taught elementary school for ten years in Utah and California. She earned her B.S. in Elementary Education at Brigham Young University, completed master’s coursework at California State University San Marcos, and holds specializations in Gifted Education and Multicultural Education. As a former child actress with an enormous love for teaching, she is passionate about the visual and performing arts and their role in education and has been a driving force in arts education advocacy. Heidi has a tremendous passion for serving our most vulnerable, including our unhoused neighbors and our underprivileged, unaccompanied, and at-risk youth. With her adorable husband and four, fabulous kids, she has spent time building homes for parents and children in remote villages south of the border and has found these experiences to bring just as much joy and comfort to her as it has to the families served. In 2017, Heidi’s professional focus shifted to all things “home” when she began working in real estate. She has since joined the Redfin team, where she works with Redfin Rise to affect positive change in the Los Angeles and Orange County communities. She serves on the Education, MLS, and Local Government Relations committees for Orange County Realtors and is working with local nonprofit organizations to learn as much as she can about the housing crisis, affordable housing, and efforts to solve homelessness. As she learns the ropes in these areas with aspirations of affecting real and lasting change, she also continues to have a huge heart for those who have yet to find their place in this world and therefore could not be more eager to get started serving, to the very best of her ability, the children and families at McKinley.
Isaac Loera
(Joined the Board in 2023)
Isaac Loera is the Chief Quality Officer and Chief Equity Officer for Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) at the California Institution for Women (CIW). Isaac began his career in health care in 2007 where he has moved through various analytical and leadership roles in CCHCS until he was appointed as Chief Quality Officer in 2017. In 2020, the CEO appointed Isaac as Patient Safety Chairman, and in 2023 Isaac was appointed to Chief Equity Officer. Isaac graduated from the University of La Verne with a master’s degree in business administration, is a Certified Professional in Health Care Quality, granted by the National Association for Health Care Quality, and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black-Belt.
Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy
(Joined the Board in 2024)
Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy is the Singelyn Family Dean of the College of Business Administration and Singelyn Graduate School of Business at Cal Poly Pomona, where he oversees academic and administrative operations. With a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Arizona, Dr. Krishnamurthy brings a wealth of experience in business education and leadership. He is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative approach, evident in his roles as a Co-Founder of the Digital Transformation Affinity Group at AACSB International and as a Board Member at the Bellevue Chamber. Dr. Krishnamurthy’s expertise extends to areas such as digital marketing, open-source business models, and permission marketing, as reflected in his published works. Prior to his current position, Dr. Krishnamurthy has held various leadership roles and contributed significantly to academia and industry. His commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment is reflected in his efforts to empower students and professionals alike through mentorship programs and innovative initiatives. As a member of the board, Dr. Krishnamurthy brings a unique blend of academic insight and practical experience, making him a valuable asset to our organization’s strategic vision and growth.
Kelly Moore
(Joined the Board in 2025)
Kelly Moore was inspired to join McKinley Children’s Center after attending a Women’s Conference and is honored to be part of an incredible organization dedicated to helping children on their life journey. With a deep passion for supporting children, Veterans, and her community, she looks forward to contributing to McKinley’s mission in meaningful ways.
With over 30 years of experience managing public and private agencies, Kelly specializes in public relations and networking within the construction industry—a field she is truly passionate about. Coming from a proud military family, she is married to her wonderful husband, John, who served in the U.S. Army for 15 years. Together, they have four children and one grandson. Their daughter is a high school counselor, one son serves in the U.S. Army, another in the U.S. Navy, and their third son works in patrol in Texas.
Kelly is proud to serve as a Board Member for McKinley Children’s Center and as the Founder & CEO of the Valued Veterans Program, which provides support for homeless and recently discharged Veterans. She lives by the words of Pearl S. Buck: “To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.”
Don Eklund
(Joined the Board in 2025)
Don Eklund has worked on the launch of multiple consumer entertainment formats since starting his career at Sony. He co-developed and staffed the operation that launched DVD at Sony Pictures and went on to oversee the development of software tools and hardware systems which supported compression, authoring and quality control of Blu-ray. Don holds numerous patents related to packaged media and content security.
As a youth, Don was a dependent on the court in Contra Costa County and lived in a number of foster and group homes. With the help of several mentors, Don developed a professional career, first as a field engineer, eventually retiring as chief technology officer at Sony Pictures.
In retirement, Don now pursues his interests in woodworking, aviation and cycling.
Harold Diep
(Joined the Board in 2025)
Harold is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who is a partner at Kho & Patel, CPA’s in San Dimas. He has been with Kho & Patel for 19 years and has been a partner for the past 13 years. Harold lives in Glendora with his wife Norma and has two children. He graduated from Golden Gate University with a Master’s in Taxation in 2003 and Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1996. He specializes in helping businesses with accounting and taxation.
Outside of work, Harold enjoys spending time with the family, playing basketball with his son, and golfing with his wife and daughter. Harold is interested in helping youth with their journey to become successful adults.
Katie Distelrath
(Joined the Board in 2025)
Katie Distelrath is passionate about helping people grow, thrive, and connect. At Jacob Green & Associates (JGA), she partners with cities, organizations, and teams to strengthen leadership, culture, and resilience. She previously spent over a decade in the public sector, leading teams and deepening her understanding of how culture and purpose shape communities.
Katie holds a B.A. in Psychology from USC and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of La Verne. This blend of human understanding and leadership experience guides her compassionate, practical approach to creating impact.
In 2025, Katie joined the McKinley Board of Directors, inspired by its mission to bring hope, healing, and opportunity to children and families. A proud Claremont native, she has spent nearly 40 years investing in her community through local schools and initiatives that help people flourish.
Outside of work and service, Katie enjoys life with her wife, Chelsea, and their energetic son, Brixton. She also loves time with friends, family, and their golden doodle, Auggie—always seeking ways to learn, connect, and live with resilience and purpose.
PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
McKinley is always interested in talking to prospective directors. We look for directors who are passionate about helping children and the community, and can serve as ambassadors of this wonderful agency. We are particularly interested in directors who have the education, professional skills and community contacts in areas that would help McKinley achieve their long term strategic goals.
If you are interested in serving on our Governing Board, please contact us today. We can arrange for a tour of the campus along with a meeting with key McKinley executive staff to explain in more detail what we are looking for.
Thank you for your continued support for McKinley!
