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| | Jenn Aldworth Executive Director, Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Teachable point of view: We are all works in progress and should strive for
continuous improvement. "Do the best you can until you know better.
Then when you know better, do better." — Maya Angelou, American poet,
and civil rights activist Qualifications: First woman and
person of color to lead the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls
Clubs. In this role, I
represent the interests of all 39 traditional Boys & Girls Clubs in the
Commonwealth that serve nearly 90,000 youth annually. In 2022, the Alliance
secured the most revenue in its 22-year history with state and federal funding
totaling over 17 million dollars. I have Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Connecticut and a Masters degree, in Human Resource Development, from
Clemson University; via a cohort program through Boys & Girls Clubs of
America. Business experience: I am a Club Kid who has had the honor of working full-time with Clubs for 29 years in several capacities: Program Director, Operations Director, Assistant Executive Director, Executive Director and now as an Alliance Director. Personal interests: As a founding member
of Beta Sigma Alpha, the first Latina Sorority at the University of
Connecticut, I enjoy my continued work on the board with a focus of being a
positive force in the lives of young Latinas. I also play a mean game of
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DJ Jones BGC of North Central North Carolina, President & CEO
Teachable point of view: True leadership is all about service to others. Many times in our careers we are faced with choices and opportunities that we may not always have an answer too. At the end of the day, serving others is the highest calling anyone can have. If we allow service to be the focus of our being, respect, opportunities and strong relationships will follow. As I was once told, "Follow me, I'm right behind you".
Qualifications: I have a BS in Accounting and a MBA with a concentration in Management. I have served as a Safety Peer Consultant with BGCA and as a consultant for career consultations. Informally, I have mentored dozens of Club professionals within my local organization and throughout other organizations as well. The area of mentorship that I thrive in is career/professional development. My goal is for those that work with me to one day have my job.
Business experience: I have been provided the opportunity to serve as CEO, COO, VP of Operations, Unit Director, Camp Director, and Camp Counselor on my 21 year career in the Movement. I have led teams as large as 150 individuals in multiple counties and as small as 3 individuals in one unit. I have served in rural and urban communities. I have served on the Boards for Rotary, Kiwanis and the local Chamber.
Personal interests: Reading, watching sports, mentoring
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Alesia A. Lane Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs, Divisional Director
Teachable point of view: Everyone in this world has been guided by someone at some point in their life. Professional & Personal Mentorship is leaving a living legacy. Everyone who walks this Earth will be remembered for something; but not all of us will be remembered by someone.
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself. A mentor is someone who allows you to know that no matter how dark the night, in the morning joy will come. A mentor is someone who allows you to see the higher part of yourself when sometimes it becomes hidden to your own view.” — Oprah Winfrey
Being remembered by someone and blessing others is the impression I would like to leave for generations to come.
Qualifications: Diplomacy, Coaching for performance, consultant, Relationship Building, Board relations, communication, Multi Generation Communication, Programs / impact - Successful Teen programs, BA Technology, MBA.
Business experience: CEO BGC, Director at a club, all front line roles within a club, Club Alum, Grass roots Non for profits, as well as current role in a Major Global affiliated nonprofit organization with multi layers
Personal interests: Family Time, Working Out - Cardio, Basketball, Movies, Church / Small Group Service
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Cathy Russell BGC of Elgin, CEO
Teachable point of view: Here are a few quotes I am known for saying..."The truth is somewhere in the middle." "Do you want to produce excuses or results?" "Fake it till you make it." "What's the data show?" "Can you give me a visual...like Power Point it please."
Qualifications: My top 5 strengths are: Strategy, Positivity, Ideation (staff hates this one...haha), Futuristic and Winning Others Over according to the Gallup Strength Finders test. Generally, these strengths have resulted in a developing strong boards and growing organizations.
Business experience: 1999-2000: Program Director, Boys & Girls Club of Adams County
2000-2008: Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Adams County
2008-2011: Director of the Lilly Initiative, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
2011-2013: RD Director, Hebron House of Hospitality
2013 to Current: CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Elgin
Personal interests: Painting/ Drawing, Landscaping, Football, Laughing and Reading
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Lisa Hunter BGCA, Sr Con RD Club Consulting
Teachable point of view: When setting goals you should always reach for the stars...if you work towards this you will achieve more than you ever anticipated.
Qualifications: Expertise in board development, resource development, organizational development; in the process of completing my Executive Coach Certification.
Business experience: CEO - Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany, NY * DOD - BGCA * Senior Consultant, RDCS - BGCA * Member National TPA Board of Directors * Board Chair Galway * Players Community Theater
Personal interests: Theater, Dance, Reading, Hiking, Shopping
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Shane Sudol BGC of Garfield, CEO
Teachable point of view: This movement is so important to so many kids, professionals and communities. The work we are challenged with doing is critical and important on so many different levels. All professionals need to understand the importance on providing opportunities for our youth.
Qualifications: I have been through a lot of challenges and TPA and my network of mentors have helped me. I am easily relatable and willing to help.
Business experience: I have been in the BGC movement since 2008 and have worked for two Clubs. I have held roles as Aquatics Director, Development Director, Project Director, Director of Operations and CEO.
Personal interests: Food, Sports and Live Music.
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Kevin Deary BGC of Elkhart County, CEO
Teachable point of view: Manage to the level of your incompetency. Hire and train good people and believe in our mission.
Qualifications: As a 38 year club veteran, 28 as CEO, I specialize in board development, capital campaigns, strategic planning and team development (staffing). Trained by many TPA leaders from the 70's and 80's. Still relevant today. Master's degree from Clemson (HR and Non-Profit Leadership)
Business experience: Served US Navy as a radioman. Served in leadership on bank, hospital and university boards. Served many roles as consultant for BGCA. Adjunct professor for local University
Personal interests: Huge Red Sox fan! Notre Dame fan as well as Clemson (since I graduated from Clemson). Little known fact, I boxed on the US Navy team for one tour of duty.
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Tracy Ogden BGC of Oshkosh, CEO
Teachable point of view: Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.
Qualifications: I have worked in Resource Development for over 20 years in different youth organizations.
Business experience: Serve on the TPA Board, CEO Boys & Girls of Oshkosh and the Excellence in Leadership board.
Personal interests: Biking, tennis, football - Go Packers! Sunshine and beaches.
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Peggy S. McAlister BGC of Rusk County, CPO
Teachable point of view: "I love wisdom. And you can never be great at anything unless you love it. Not be in love with it, but love the thing, admire the thing. And it seems that if you love the thing, and you don't just want to posses it, it will fin you."#MayaAngelou
Qualifications: * BS-Business of Science of Science in Business Administration
* Global Institute of Leadership Development * Stanford University non-profit Management Institute * BGCA Advanced Leadership Program * BGCA-Tier 1Trainer *Learning Coach
Business experience: CEO- Boys & Girls Club of Rusk County, Board Member-BGCA National Professional Board Association, Board Member-Community Development Corporation, Board Member-Cultural Arts Social Club, Arlem Grove Baptist Church Secretary, Northeast Texas Professional Association Secretary, Rusk County Black History Committee Treasurer
Personal interests: Favorite Food: Authentic Mexican Food * Favorite Wine: Sweet White Wine * Favorite Music: R&B, Jazz and Gospel Music * Favorite Hobby: Walk four miles a day!
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Markus Jackson BGC of Tennessee Valley, Chief Operating Officer
Teachable point of view: "Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding." Proverbs
Qualifications: Bachelors in Organizational Management, Masters in Human Resource Development - Qualified to mentor in professional development, managing large club operations, developing superior work teams, creating a culture of high expectation, board development, day-to-day operations, performance management.
Business experience: 27 Year Club professional. COO, Director of Operations, DOD for BGCA, National Trainer BGCA, Vice President Board of Directors for 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville
Personal interests: Enjoy sports, cars, Bourbon and Cigars
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Doug Eagles BGC of Monmouth County, Executive Director
Teachable point of view: "If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep going." MLK
Qualifications: I have extensive executive experience where I successfully engaged with a wide variety of individuals. In addition, I have worked with an executive coach of my own for a decade, allowing me to learn first-hand the types of questions and conversations that can help in a mentoring context.
Business experience: I have 15 years of experience as a CEO in the nonprofit sector. I have 10 years of experience in youth development program design and implementation. I serve on a variety of different boards and committees.
Personal interests: I love running, backpacking, reading, road trips, travel, and my family.
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Adriana Rendon BGC of Edinburg RGV, CEO
Teachable point of view: Having someone to bounce ideas off of, someone to inspire us, encourage and sometimes sees more in within us that needs to be brought out. Thankful to mentors I have had that have seen what I sometimes didn't see myself and gave of their time to help me grow.
Qualifications: I don't think mentorship looks one specific way for every mentee/mentor relationship. Previous mentoring experiences have taught be its about ability and willingness to share and communicate. Having had some great mentors in my life is something that has helped in being a mentor for others. My hope is that my operational and project management background as well the different roles I have had will prove beneficial in my role as a mentor.
Business experience: I have been fortunate to gain experience as the CEO at two different BGC organizations, a previous VP of Operations and various positions with other youth serving agencies and nonprofits. 15 plus years of non profit experience.
Personal interests: COFFEE and Ice Cream are two of my favorites. I enjoy supporting my Aggie Football team. Long drives, afternoon coffee, and lots of family time are things I enjoy.
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Tim Motts BGC of Bellevue, CEO
Teachable point of view: I truly believe that each one of us brings a special skill set and value add to the teams we work with. It is incumbent upon all of us to embrace our gifts and do all we can to make ourselves, and those around us, better so that all stakeholders in our organizations can benefit from our talents.
Qualifications: I have had pleasure of doing a majority of roles in various non profits. (Part time youth worker making minimum wage to CEO of three different Metro Boys & Girls Clubs). Not many things surprise me and I can often share a common experience or example for the mentee.
Business experience: Masters in Counseling with experience in various non profits in this space. Past President of Rotary Club. Sat on National Committees for Native Lands, and other affinity groups. Positive Coaching Alliance Board Member as well.
Personal interests: SPORTS of all kinds. Broadway plays and a certified foodie!
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