COC Foundation installs new board officers
College of the Canyons Foundation officials announced the installation of their new leadership, which became effective July 1.
The foundation board leads the effort to garner philanthropic support for the college, according to a College of the Canyons news release.
Starting at the beginning of July, Brian Koegle, a partner at Poole & Shaffery LLP, began serving as chairman; Tamara Gurney, president and CEO of Mission Valley Bank, as first vice chair; and Nick Lentini, president of Lentini Financial Advisory, as second vice chair, for twoyear terms.
“I am absolutely thrilled to take the helm of the College of the Canyons Foundation board for the next two years,” said Koegle, who recently served as first vice chair of the board for two years. “I started my secondary education path on the Valencia campus, and 25 years later, I have the chance to ‘pay it forward’ working with the foundation to raise the funds needed to help today’s students succeed.”
The foundation also appointed Kevin Holmes, partner/audit and assurance practice leader at Martini, Iosue & Akpovi Certified Public Accountants, as parliamentarian; Sharlene Coleal, assistant superintendent/ vice president of business services at the college, as treasurer; and Cathy Ritz, foundation chief operating officer and director of the University Center at the college, as secretary.
The board’s installation dinner was held at Piccolo Trattoria in Canyon Country.
The College of the Canyons Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the Santa Clarita Community College District by generating funds to support programs for student success and innovation, according to a news release from the college.
The foundation provides financial resources for scholarship endowment, educational programs and capital improvements, which can mean the difference between ordinary and extraordinary programs and services.