These are the board members:
Dennis Thompson, Board President, San Anselmo
Dennis became involved with Whistlestop over seven years ago while helping out with the exterior repaint project at Whistlestop. He immediately fell in love with the organization.
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Terry Scussel, Board Vice President, Mill Valley
Terry is a supporter and relentless advocate of the special needs of people with disabilities as the parent of a daughter who requires these vital services.
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Michael Rice, Board Treasurer, San Anselmo
As an expert in small business financing solutions, Michael’s passion lies in helping small businesses to succeed and in promoting employment opportunities in the midst of challenging economic times.
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Michael Hingson, Board Secretary, Novato
Michael and his Guide Dog "Roselle" were among those working in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. They escaped from the 78th floor just moments before Tower One collapsed.
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Karen Arnold, Board Member, Fairfax
Karen is a strong advocate of senior services and activities in Marin County. She was a founding member of the Ross Valley Seniors, an active and thriving community support group for seniors residing in the county.
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Liza Cozad, Board Member, Novato
Liza is an energetic businesswoman who has been able to successfully combine her professional life with her passion for helping older adults.
"...The primary objective of Whistlestop and of HomeWell is identical: to help older adults stay active and independent.”
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Eleanor Delaney, Board Member, San Rafael
"I was motivated to serve on the Whistlestop Board because I value the work of the organization, enhancing independence, reducing isolation and building community in the older adult population."
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Venessa Dixon, Board Member, Mill Valley
As a member of the Whistlestop Board, Venessa hopes to be able to provide the outreach and sense of community for many seniors that find themselves alone. “No one is ever going to tell me I can’t do something or put limitations on me again.”
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Jane Lott, Board Member, San Rafael
Jane currently works as General Manager of Silver Rain Estate Transition Services, and is a longtime advocate for services for the disabled and disadvantaged.
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Debbie Mills, Board Member, Mill Valley
Debbie is retired from the City of Mill Valley after working 25 years in a variety of positions, including Finance Director for 10 years.
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Lori Peterson, Board Member, Mill Valley
Currently, Lori is working with post-acute and long term care providers to facilitate organizational re-positioning, readying and to encourage participation in models of accountable and integrated care delivery.
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Bill Saul, Board Member, San Anselmo
Bill’s firm belief in service to others began in his Indiana farming community and continues today in Marin County.
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Lenice Cally Smith, Board Member, Novato
Lenice found her life’s passion serving the senior population while working at Hired Hands Homecare in 2001 as Homecare Coordinator. With over 11 years experience working directly with older adults here in Marin County
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Bob Sonnenberg, Board Member, San Rafael
Bob, who lives with his wife and two sons, is a native of Marin and a fifth generation Californian.
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