Profiles in Leadership
Outstanding North Bay Leaders.
David Klein, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, MarinHealth
With over 30 years of dedicated experience, first, as a general surgeon for 14 years, Dr. Klein brings an impressive track record marked by a strong vision and demonstrated financial performance that has transformed underperforming hospitals into financially sound, thriving organizations.
Jason Foster, Senior Vice President and Private Client Advisor, Bank of America
Jason leads a team that is responsible for both the North Bay and Sacramento markets. As a Private Client Advisor, he works closely with high-net-worth clients, connecting them to a suite of capabilities that reflect their distinctive needs and interests, while leveraging the expansive scope and scale of the Private Bank.
Aimi Dutra Krause, Director of Community Relations and Governmental Affairs, The Dutra Group
Recently, she successfully led the extensive efforts to secure critical land-use entitlements on behalf of the company.
Meagan Moore, Chief Administrative Officer, The Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Although not a scientist by training, Ms. Moore is dedicated to the mission of biomedical research. She is thrilled at the opportunity to continue in the tradition of the Buck as a world renowned leader in the field of aging and age related diseases.
Darren LaShelle, President & CEO, Northern California Public Media
LaShelle has worked for NorCal since 2015. At NorCal, LaShelle has led a concentrated media focus on environmental reporting and documentary storytelling, as well as community engagement efforts.
Fred Vela, Executive Director, Wells Fargo San Francisco North Bay middle market banking group
Based in Santa Rosa and San Francisco, and covering the region from mid Peninsula to the Oregon border, Fred and his team provide companies with local service and decision-making, including lending, cash management, capital markets, and other specialty banking services.
Jordan Lavinsky, Partner – Hanson Bridgett
He represents owners, developers, and managers of shopping centers, office buildings, industrial properties, hotels, and senior care facilities in a broad range of disputes involving the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, ownership disputes, construction and development disputes, partnership disputes, etc.
Dean Yung-Jae Lee – Dean, Barowsky School of Business – Dominican University
Dean Lee has broad experience in higher education, having taught at the University of California Irvine, Chapman University, the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, California State University Fullerton, and California State University San Marcos.
Michelle Ausburn – Partner in Assurance and Craft Beverage Industry Group Leader – BPM
Her current practice focuses on assurance services for wineries, vineyards, negociants, food and beverage manufacturers, agriculture, and real estate, both publicly-held and private.
Alon Adani – Owner – Cornerstone Properties
Alon Adani’s commitment to the North Bay community is a consistent value and can be seen in his consideration of all current and potential projects and partnerships.
Kathryn Lowell, Vice President of Government Affairs & Advocacy- BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
Kathryn Lowell is an executive and Board Member with more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
Ingrid Estrada – Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief of Staff – Keysight Technologies
Estrada’s responsibilities include directing Keysight’s global policies and programs for leadership and talent development, compensation, benefits, staffing and workforce planning, human resources systems, education and organization development, workplace strategies, global sourcing and indirect procurement, and ensuring effective and efficient internal company operations.
Barry Friedman – President and CEO, Friedman’s Home Improvement
Barry is the third-generation leader of Friedman’s Home Improvement, celebrating over 70 years in business committed to delivering the human side of home improvement.
Leslie Perry – Founding Partner, Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP
Leslie Perry is a true leader in Sonoma County and beyond. Mr. Perry has practiced law in Sonoma County since 1975. He is a founding partner of Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz.
Craig Nelson – Board Chairman, Nelson Family of Companies
Craig Nelson was appointed Chairman of the Board for Nelson Family of Companies in 2014 after a long history of management roles within Nelson. Having most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer for Nelson, prior to that, Craig ran Nelson Technology, Nelson & Associates, Nelson Staffing, and Nelsonjobs.com.
Jean Jacques Bienaime – Chief Executive Officer, BioMarin
Jean Jacques Bienaimé is the CEO of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., the fastest growing and largest private employer in Marin County. Under his leadership, BioMarin has grown in number of employee, market capital and stature.
Patty Garbarino – President & CEO, Marin Sanitary Service
Patricia “Patty” Garbarino is a ground-breaking national leader in her field and in the community. Patty has blazed new trails in a heretofore male-dominated industry serving as president of Marin Sanitary Service, Marin Recycling Center and Marin Resource Recovery Center, and continued that trail blazing as the first woman president of the California Refuse Recycling Council.
Brett Martinez – President & CEO, Redwood Credit Union
Brett Martinez has exemplified leadership in every opportunity given to him. Currently, he serves as President & Chief Executive Officer of Redwood Credit Union, the North Bay’s largest credit union.
Steve Page (Retired) – Former President & General Manager, Sonoma Raceway
Some leaders think outside of the box, Steve Page thinks outside of the oval. As President and General Manager of the Sonoma Raceway, Steve has shown remarkable leadership in his two decades at the helm there. Steve Page is known for his inclusive leadership style, sharp wit and big heart.
Ron Nersesian – Chairman of the Board, Keysight Technologies Inc.
Ron assumed the CEO role when Keysight became an independent, public company in November 2014. He has spent most of his career working for Keysight and it’s predecessor companies, Agilent and the Hewlett-Packard Company, with much focus on electronic test and measurement.