Mission: To provide businesses, students, and underserved communities with the knowledge and resources needed to build an ethical community. 

Vision: A thriving and inclusive community that is empowered to lead with integrity, compassion, and perserverance. 

We do this by:

• Educating entrepreneurs and marginalized groups through programming rooted in BBB's Standards for Trust;

• Creating pathways for equitable access to capital;

• Advocating for DEI initiatives;

• Promoting the importance of volunteerism and charitable work;

• Encouraging students to inspire others by setting examples of how to lead with integrity;

• Celebrating businesses that serve as role models in the marketplace.

Executive Committee

Chair | Jodi Low, U & Improved
Vice Chair | Jacquelyn Keenan, SRP
Treasurer | Bradley Smith, Rescue One Financial
Secretary | Anthony Nardo, Reborn Cabinets
Past Chair | Nicole Donnelly, Miramar Kitchen & Bath

Kim Anderson-Matich, Anderson Security Agency
Robert Behic, Countywide Mortgage Lending
Jimmy Dunn, California Health Sciences University
Matthew Fehling (Ex Officio), President/CEO, BBB Serving Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California
Aaron Frazier, American Technology Specialists
Owen Freeman, Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc
Jonathan Gallagher, Coastal Payroll Services
Jeff Nkansah, CalViva Health Administration
Carrie Young, Unravel My Travels

Officers & Directors

Chair | Jodi Low, U & Improved
Vice Chair | Jacquelyn Keenan, SRP
Treasurer | Bradley Smith, Rescue One Financial
Secretary | Anthony Nardo, Reborn Cabinets
Past Chair | Nicole Donnelly, Miramar Kitchen & Bath

Kim Anderson-Matich, Anderson Security Agency
Richard Artis (Ex Officio), Pine Pedroncelli & Aguillar, CPAs
Maria Barquin, Radio Campesina
Robert Behic, Countywide Mortgage Lending
Ken Bonham, Budget Blinds of Phoenix and East Valley
Mike Bontrager, Alston Construction
Julien Brandt, Director
Dave Burns, Burns Pest Elimination
Brian Burt, Snell & Wilmer
Todd Cahill, San Diego Gas & Electric
Paul Carter, Momentum Broadcasting
John Craven, Sr., Cox Communications
Chris DeMarco, FBS Property Management
Ed Dena, Ed Dena’s Auto Center
Craig DeShields, First Fresno Bank
David Dick, Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning
Rick Dircks, Dircks Moving and Logistics
Saint Dominguez, Oasis Air and Solar
Mike Donley, Donley Services
Jimmy Dunn, California Health Sciences University
Heidi Feeney, Belmont Memorial Park
Aaron Frazier, American Technology Specialists
Owen Freeman, Tel-Tec Security Systems 
Byram Frost, Frost Hardwood & Lumber Co.
Jonathan Gallagher, Coastal Payroll Services
Glenna Gates (Ex Officio), Spherion Staffing
Michael Goldfard, Manco Abbott, Inc
Roxanne Govari, Pemberley Realty Group
Cathy Graham, Desert Financial Credit Union
Ville Houttu, Privv
Carmen Jandacek, APS
Elaine Labedz, TriWest Healthcare Alliance
Harry Langenberg, Optima Tax Relief
Patrick Lozano, Echelon Security Group
Steve Mahlum, Acrisure Insurance Agency
Vincent Matranga, First Pacific Bank
Allen Maxwell, Omni2
Max Brian Mohr, anthym
Eric Newton (Ex Officio), Curt’s Auto Repair, ARAC Chair
Jeff Nkansah, CalViva Health Administration
Jeff Periera, Jeff Periera Home Energy
David Ralls, Commit Agency 
Steven Reding, C.A. Reding Company, Inc.
Mike Senter (Ex Officio), Chas Roberts Air Conditioning, ACAIC Chair
Chris Sharfner, C & J Professional Cleaning Services
Gerald Smithson, JLS Consulting
Gary Sneed, Director Ken Steitz, EcoWater of Central California
Celia Waddington, Ignite Creative Services
Dr. Pamela Williamson, WBEC-West
Tyler Yates, Yates Buick GMC
Carrie Young, Unravel My Travels

2025 Independent Legal Counsel 

Andrea Lovell, Littler Mendelson

2025 Foundation Board - Arizona

Chair | Nicole Donnelly, Miramar Kitchen & Bath
Vice Chair | Jodi Low, U & Improved
Treasurer | Brian Burt, Snell & Wilmer
Secretary | Matthew Fehling, Better Business Bureau
Past Chair | Gary Sneed, Director

Joe Dean, Dean Enterprises
Bill Verdini, AROHE & ASU / W. P. Carey School of Business
Carrie Young, Unravel My Travels

2025 BBB Foundation Board for Education & Entrepreneur Leadership (F.E.E.L.)

Chair | Nicole Donnelly, Miramar Kitchen & Bath
Vice Chair | Robert Behic, Countywide Mortgage Lending
Treasurer | Jennifer Barnes, Optima Office, Inc.
Secretary | Michael Sedio, Better Business Bureau

Melissa DeMarco, FBS Property Management
Byram Frost, Frost Hardwood & Lumber
Gary Sneed, Director
Jodi Low, U & Improved
Elaine Ralls, Director
Scott Ledesma, Generation Contracting & Emergency Services, Inc.
Bill Verdini, AROHE & ASU / W. P. Carey School of Business 

2025 Yavapai Advisory Council 

David Franz, Ridgeline Builders, 2025 Co-Chair
Neal Sneller, Meals on Wheels, 2025 Co-Chair
Lisa Gerwitz, Barrett Propane
Breeanya Hinkel, Prescott Woman Magazine
Danielle Rickert, Sir Speedy Printing
Steve LaFleur, Prescott Import
Dave Barrett, Retired - BBB Advocate
Liberty Casarez, Findlay Auto Group