Board Members

We have developed a Board of Directors with the necessary dedication, resources and connections to meet our commitment to increase our capacity to serve a minimum of 5,000 boys and girls.

The Board of Directors meets monthly and standing committees meet throughout the year. The Advisory and Honorary Directors provide expertise and community support for Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland.

Officers | 2024

Gregg H. Alton

Chris Willrich

Melody Phipps

Deepa Neary

John Mascali

Board of Directors | 2024

Gregg H. Alton | Executive Vice President, Corporate and Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences, ret.

Michael R. Bartlett | President, Horizon Partners

Na’il Benjamin | Virtual Benefit Solutions, Inc.

Michael G. Conn* | Executive VP, Director of Enterprise Solutions, Cannon Financial Institute

Meg Cosby | DPR Construction

Veronica Fauntleroy, Esq.* | Attorney at Law, Asst. Genl. Counsel, East Bay Municipal Utilities Dist., ret.

Kwame Fields | Chief Information Security Officer & Chief Diversity Officer, FHLBank, San Francisco

Sean Marx | Co-Founder & CEO, Give Something Back Workplace Solutions

Ken Maxey* | Director, Government Affairs, Comcast

Patrick Morrin* | President, Danvera Foundation

Deepa Neary | Senior Vice President, Marketing, Ross Stores, Inc.

Michael Ott, Ph.D. | Senior Vice President, Chief R&D Officer, The Clorox Company

Melody Phipps | Managing Director, Deloitte LLP

Marianne Buttner Robison | President, Buttner Properties

Mark L. Seiler* | Metrovation Development

Chris Willrich | Principal, Park Way Barre Properties, LLC

**Chair

* Past Chair

Introducing John Mascali, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland

Dear Community Partners, Donors and Friends,

We are pleased to share with you that the Board of Directors has unanimously named John Mascali as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (BGCO). His first day in this role will be October 1st, 2023.

John Mascali's career has seamlessly traversed both the for-profit and nonprofit realms. In 2006, he ventured into the world of entrepreneurship becoming a Burger King Franchisee, initially owning five locations in the East Bay, including two in Alameda and one in Oakland. Over the ensuing 15 years, John's role expanded exponentially, eventually elevating him to the position of COO and President of one of the largest franchise organizations within the Burger King system encompassing 150 Burger Kings, Chili's restaurants, and Black Bear Diners, across ten states. Notably, John adeptly steered these establishments and their 5,000 employees through the challenges posed by the pandemic, emerging on the other side without staff layoffs while substantially enhancing profitability.

Beyond his for-profit endeavors, John has embraced a passion for community service, assuming the presidency of multiple 501c3 organizations. Notably, he served three terms as the President of the FBI Citizens Academy, furthering its mission. In addition, he was a two Term President of Mustang Soccer, an organization boasting the largest youth membership in California and is in his 20th term as President of a large HOA with real estate valued at over $800 million.

For John, the BGCO opportunity is an honor:

"I am honored and enthusiastic about the privilege to lead this extraordinary organization. Drawing from the legacy of the Club over its 80 years in Oakland and the experience of the Team, my mission will be to create a brighter future wherein every child is given the support and resources to not just succeed but to truly thrive."

Born in Oakland and raised in the South Bay, John attended Santa Clara University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Economics. Today, he resides in the East Bay with his wife, Carol, of 32 years and they have two daughters, Madison and Mackinsey. Beyond his professional and philanthropic pursuits, John finds solace and adventure in sailing, flying, and cherishing moments with friends and family.

The search process was conducted over several months by Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s CEO Search Team, in partnership with a Search Committee, BGCO Search Committee Chair, Gregg Alton and other dedicated board members.  We are incredibly excited for John to join the BGCO family and look forward to your interaction with him as he defines a vision for supporting our members. Over the coming months, John plans to meet our community members.  As you learn about his priorities, strategy, and goals for our Clubs and community, we know you will be as hopeful about the future as we are.

In addition, as Cal Stanley embarks on a new chapter after an incredible 31+ years of dedicated service to BGCO, we want to express our deepest appreciation. His passion and unwavering commitment to our mission has been truly inspiring.  His leadership in community partnerships, donor cultivation, and program development has been exemplary.

His journey from a Junior Staff member to the President and Chief Executive Officer is a testament to his deep connection to our cause. He’s helped countless families provide their children the resources they need to flourish, and his legacy of service and leadership will forever be cherished.  With profound gratitude, we thank Cal for his unwavering dedication and tireless efforts in making BGCO a beacon of hope for our community.

We thank you for your continued support of our Clubs. Without your generosity and dedication, we would not be able to support the many kids and teens who enter our doors each day.

Sincerely,

Michael Ott

BGCO Board Chair