BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Five Board of Directors govern the Leonette Foundation. Four Directors who serve a lifetime appointment and one Director position, which is rotated each two years among Mrs. Leonette s three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Leonette chose trusted friends and advisors as the original board members to form and guide the Foundation.

The Foundation Board Members are:

Mrs. Maureen "Mo" Kachurak Mo was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and moved to Reno in 1982 to attend the University of Nevada, Reno (B.S. 1988). While attending college, Mo worked with the UNR Athletic Department where she developed strong relationships with notable philanthropists, business leaders, and dignitaries throughout the community. Upon graduation, Mo pursued her passion for leadership and helping those less fortunate as she transitioned into prominent management positions locally. Her partnership with area donors, board members and foundations on numerous special projects and community charitable campaigns often set fundraising records and led to a culture shift toward inclusion and altruism throughout Northern Nevada. A successful twenty-five year career began for Mo as CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows from 1994 until 2005, followed by eight years as the Community Development Director for the Reviglio Family at Western Nevada Supply, and subsequently, President of Bishop Manogue Catholic High School. Always a champion for the underdog, Mo received several distinguished community service awards over the years, in particular, the Nevada Woman's Fund Woman of the Year in 1996 and again in 1999. She was selected as the Catholic Diocese of Reno Volunteer of the Year in 2005 and was appointed to the Board of the Prospector's Club of Reno from 2013 - 2017 after becoming a member in 2002. In January 2011, Mo was elected to the Board of Directors of the Leonette Foundation, specifically as Secretary-Treasurer of the Corporation, before then becoming President-Secretary-Treasurer in April 2012 following the passing of Richard "Buzz" Kwapil. Mo and her husband Andy have four children and six grandchildren.

Mr. Robert S. Capurro Joined the Board of Directors in January 2011 after the death of one of the previous board members. He is a Reno, Nevada native having been educated in Reno schools, the University of Nevada, Reno (B.A. 1964) and is an honor graduate from the Pacific Coast Banking School (1972). He was a banker in the Reno area for over 47 years and was the manager of Mrs. Leonette's bank during her lifetime. He is actively involved in the community having served on numbers boards including, but not limited to, Pacific Coast Banking School representing the State of Nevada, Catholic Community Services, Muscular Dystrophy, WIN Scholarships, Reno Host Lions Club Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.

Mrs. Lisa K. Anderson Lisa was raised in Lancaster, CA and moved to Reno to attend the University of Nevada, Reno where she also played volleyball for the Wolf Pack. She received her B.S. Business Administration with a Marketing Major. Lisa worked for the University of Nevada Athletic Department for eight years where she was responsible for fundraising and coordinating with the Athletic Association Board of Directors. During her tenure there, Lisa was the recipient of the Nevada Women's Fund Professional Woman of the Year award. Lisa was then employed by Montreux Golf & Country Club for fourteen years where she was the General Manager, overseeing the golf and club operations. She worked closely with the PGA Tour during the annual Reno Tahoe Open/Barracuda PGA golf tournament. She returned to the University of Nevada Athletic Department as Associate Athletic Director overseeing all fundraising, special events and donor relations. Lisa also worked for four years at The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows as the Director of Resource Development. Lisa and her husband Scott are the proud parents of daughter Lyndsey and son Ryan.

Mr. Nicholas (Nick) B. Webber Nick was born in Southern California in 1953 and relocated to Woodland, California in 1961. Graduated from Woodland High School with a diploma in 1972. He graduated from Chico State University in 1977 with a degree in Business Administration. After graduating, he began his career at First National Bank, which later became Wells Fargo Bank. After two decades with Wells Fargo Bank, he transitioned to various roles within the banking sector, including Operation Officer, Auditor, Loan Examiner, Commercial Loan Officer, Commercial Real Estate Officer, and Private Banking Officer. During his banking career, he took various banking courses and earned his Stockbrokers license, as well as passing the 7A and 66 exams and obtaining insurance licenses. Nick has consistently participated in community service with local organizations. His involvement includes contributions to the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Eddy House, Reno Elks, Reno Rodeo, Air Races, Chico State University Foundation Audit, and service on the Southwest Pines Homeowners Association Board Fire Committee. Nick has been married to his wife, Doni, for 40 years. They have one daughter, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, all of whom live in the Reno area.


Rotating Directors -- Mrs. Leonette’s three great-grandchildren who rotate as a Director for two-year terms are:

Mr. Mark R. Davidson Minnie B. Leonette's great-grandson is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a passion for using disciplined business practice to improve people's lives. Mark grew up in the Reno-Tahoe area and has strong family ties to the region. His professional career is diverse with experience ranging from clinical exercise physiology to non-profit management, college teaching to leadership development, healthcare IT system integration to financial modeling and capital planning. Mark is a graduate of the University of California at Davis, double majoring in Exercise Science and Communications. He completed an MBA at The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School with majors in Finance and Healthcare Management. He is a USCG Licensed Captain and Master Mariner, US Sailing Instructor, Emergency Medical Responder, FAA Licensed Helicopter Pilot and, most importantly, a husband and father of two young girls.

Mrs. Donna Davidson Peck Great-Grand Daughter of Jane Leonette - was raised in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1992 with a BS in interior design and a minor in art history. Post-graduation, she worked three years as a professional interior designer in Incline Village, Nevada. In 1996, she moved to New Orleans, where she started her own business, Riverbend Interior Design, LLC. While living in New Orleans, Donna served as a Board Member on the Louisiana Museum Foundation Board, 2007-2009. The board manages fundraising for the Louisiana State Museum system and is overseen by the Lt. Governor. She was also an active member of The Junior League. Donna relocated her family to Spokane, Washington in the fall of 2009. She obtained her life, health, property and casualty insurance licenses in 2014. She has opened her own agency, Health Guardian Angels, LLC, specializing in Medicare and health insurance. Spokane Symphony Associates - Board Member 2012 2014 and North Spokane Farm Museum Board Member 2012 2015. Donna has been a member of the Leonette Foundation since its inception in 1994. The most enjoyable aspect of Board membership is witnessing the quality of life improvements and direct effect the grants have for the children and elderly in the Reno/Tahoe area. She is looking forward to many more active years on the Board as she entrusts the gift of philanthropy to her daughters.

Mrs. Brooke Wickham Brooke was raised in the Reno/Tahoe area. She graduated from George Whittell High School and attended college at the University of Nevada, Reno. She has been an active member of the community through volunteering and helping enhance the educational and personal experiences for the youth in the area. Brooke is proud and inspired by the efforts her Great Grandmother, Jane Leonette, made during her lifetime to help others.