Board

The business and affairs of the Corporation are managed by its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may also be referred to as the “Board of Directors” and Trustees, individually may also be referred to as “Directors”. The Board of Trustees has one Life Trustee and two or more Annual Trustees. Collectively, the Life Trustee and the Annual Trustees are referred to as “Trustees”. Each Trustee has one vote and no Trustee votes by proxy.

The number of Trustees are no fewer than three and no more than five total Trustees, with no more than one Life Trustee. The number of Annual Trustees and the duration of the Annual Trustees’ terms may be changed by majority vote of the Trustees.

President/CEO

Pritpal Panesar

Over 35 years experience in the education sector. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations with emphasis in Leadership, Coaching, Educational Technology, Sustainable Energy, Instructional Design, and Team Building. 

Treasurer/Secretary

Fumiyo Furr

Experienced procurement analyst and manager specializing in Just-In-Time Procurement.  Worked for large corporations including
Ford Motor Company, Rohr Industries (Aerospace Div), Panasonic, and Cubic Corporation (DoD). 

Trustee

Brigadier General Rodney J. Barham


General Barham currently serves as Deputy Commanding General (Reserve Component) United Forces Command.

Trustee

Dr. Austin Gontang

With over 40 years of experience in psychotherapy and conflict resolution, Ozzie’s passion is coaching people to be better athletes, business professionals and world class humans.

Trustee

Candice L. Orduno-Crouse, Esq