Green Dragon Foundation Committees

The President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, may designate and appoint Standing or Special Committees. Annually, the president reviews the list of committees and appoints board members, advisors to the board, and volunteer committee members to serve on them. Much of the important work of The Green Dragon Foundation is reviewed and discussed at the committee level before being brought to the Board of Directors for consideration. Click on the links below to learn more about each of the Foundation’s committees and the individuals who serve on each.

Executive Committee

Acts on behalf of the Board of Directors to address important and/or urgent issues that cannot be held until the next scheduled Board Meeting.

Shall report all its activities to the Board of Directors at each regular meeting.


Committee Members

President, R. Brooks Gronlund

Vice-President, Jennifer K. Shabahang

Secretary, Nichole Weber

Treasurer, J. Donald Steele


Governance Committee

Involved in the recruitment of qualified individuals and reviewing personnel needs for all aspects of the Foundation.

Also ensures all finance/audit reporting requirements are met.

Finally, “long term planning” is initiated in this committee.


Committee Members

President, R. Brooks Gronlund

Vice-President, Vacant

Paul C. Beswick

Don Steele


Sub-Committees

Nominating Committee

Governance & Human Resources Committee

Finance & Investment Committee

Gift Acceptance Committee

Strategic Initiatives Committee

This Strategic Initiatives Committee meets as needed to:

Review and recommend potential LASD programs and initiatives that GDF can financially support based on input received from LASD administration.

Review and recommend specific LASD programs and initiatives to receive annual distribution of GDF gifts to LASD.

All recommendations are brought to the GDF board of directors for review and approval.


Committee Members

Karen Nicholson, Chair

Katie Cavanagh

Bob Kallin

Matt Markunas

Jennifer Shabahang

Dr. Steve Skalka

Bill Stackhouse

Dr. Chris Still

Kathy K. Swope

Development Committee

Traditional giving campaigns, endowments, and grants.

Develops and maintains strong community and business relationship ties.

Has responsibilities that includes organizing special events, “in kind” services, and community partnerships.

Is currently serving as the VISION 2020: Our Children-Our Future Campaign Committe


Committee Members

Scott G. Rosevear, Co-Chair

Niki Weber, Co-Chair

Barbara Baylor, Volunteer

Matt Markunas

John Donahoe

Bob Kallin

Dr. Gale Reish

Jennifer K. Shabahang


Sub-Committees

Campaign Committee

Alumni Relations Committee

Marketing Task Force