Amy Gibbons - President and Executive Director
Amy Gibbons was appointed President and Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix in November, 1998, overseeing one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the country. Mrs. Gibbons has been involved in the nonprofit community for over 20 years. Prior to her current appointment, she served as the Executive Director of the YWCA of Maricopa County. As a former tennis professional, Amy has been involved with the United States Tennis Association for more than 20 years where she has been involved both as a staff member and currently as a volunteer.
She is a graduate of Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She continued her education at Cal State Long Beach in the Nonprofit Management Program.
Brad Kuluris - Chief Operations Officer
Brad Kulurisjoined the BGCMP with over 14 years of non-profit leadership experience and over 20 years of corporate executive experience. As Chief Operations Officer/Vice President of Advancement his primary focus is on building individual, corporate and community relationships to advance the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix. These efforts include the capital and annual fundraising campaigns as well as government relations.
He has had the experience of running his own Boys & Girls Club as the father of six kids. Kuluris studied at the University of California Irvine as an undergraduate. He continued his graduate studies at Pepperdine University where he studied business and strategic planning.
Lariana Forsythe - Vice President of Resource Development and Communications
Lariana Forsythe has over 14-years experience in the non-profit sector. She has been with the BGCMP for nine years. She is responsible for promoting the organization's programs and services to foster an expanding donor base; directing the organization's branding and marketing; and overseeing special events and club events to nurture support for the clubs and kids. Lariana holds a degree in communications from ASU and is the proud mother of two boys.
Bridget McDonald - Vice President of Club Operations
Bridget McDonald oversees the operations of all 12 branches including the the Dave Pratt Dental Clinic. She has been with the BGCMP for over 12 years and has close to 20 years of non-profit experience. She holds a degree in community recreation with an emphasis in youth sports and aquatics from the University of Northern Iowa. She has traveled to several parts of the world including Germany to train other Boys & Girls Clubs professionals on Club programs.
Carol Sterling - Manager of Human Resources
Carol Sterling's primary focus is on the development and implementation of human resource policies and procedures, with direct oversight of compensation, benefits, recruitment and risk management strategies. Carol is gratified that the Board of Directors continue to give their full support in providing a fully paid and comprehensive benefit package to employees. She is a graduate of San Diego State University with a degree in Communication. Carol has been with the organization for over 10 years.
Dale Wanek - Vice President of Finance and Business Operations
Dale Wanek ensures the budget and resources are legally managed and in accordance with strategic objectives. He also oversees the IT, human resources, facilities and accounting departments. Dale has been involved with finance and accounting for close to 30 years, and holds a degree in Business Administration/Accounting from the University of Nebraska.
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