{"id":30,"date":"2026-11-03T05:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T05:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lincolncommunityfoundation.org\/LCOMFOUN\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-11-03T06:22:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:22:24","slug":"board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lincolncommunityfoundation.org\/LCOMFOUN\/board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><body>[vc_row][vc_column width=\u201d2\/3\u2033][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"color: #085296;\">Do you want to become an LCF Board Member? Apply using our online application.<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_empty_space]<a href=\"https:\/\/lincolncommunityfoundation.org\/lcf-board-member-application\/\" title=\"Online Application\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button large inline\"><span class=\"theme-button-inner\"><span class=\"vcex-icon-wrap theme-button-icon-left\"><span class=\"ticon ticon-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span>Online Application<\/span><\/a> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_single_image image=\u201d20\u2033 css=\u201d\u201d][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.385em;\"><strong>Kris Knutson<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.075em;\"><strong>President<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kris Knutson is a retired educator of thirty years. \u00a0He spent the last twenty-two years educating the students of Lincoln in the Western Placer Unified School District as both a principal and a teacher. \u00a0Kris is very involved in the Lincoln Community. \u00a0He is a seventeen year member of the Lincoln Host Lions Club. \u00a0He earned his Bachelors Degree in Business and Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his Masters Degree in Education from National University in Sacramento.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_single_image image=\u201d16\u2033 css=\u201d\u201d][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.385em;\"><strong>Claire Luke<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.075em;\"><strong>Vice President<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Claire graduated from California State University Sacramento with a degree in Education and English and became a teacher. Claire served as a \u201cProfessional Volunteer\u201d as she and her family moved around the Country as an Air Force Family. Once her children were on their own, she served as CEO for the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce in Fairfax VA. She held that position for 17 years and, after moving back home to California, continued to serve the local Chamber.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_single_image image=\u201d65\u2033 css=\u201d\u201d][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.385em;\"><strong>Rosemary Knutson<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.075em;\"><strong>Secretary<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rosemary Knutson is a retired Western Placer Unified School District secretary of thirty-two years. She spent the last twenty-two years as secretary to the superintendent. Rosemary is a life-long resident of Lincoln and is very involved in the Lincoln Community. She is a twenty-three year member of the Lincoln Host Lions Club. She is also the proud mother of four and grandmother of nine children. Rosemary loves Lincoln and loves giving back to her community!<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_single_image image=\u201d66\u2033 css=\u201d\u201d][vc_column_text css=\u201d\u201d]\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.385em;\"><strong>Ann Elias<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.075em;\"><strong>Board Member<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\u201d\u201d]\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ann Elias is the Executive Director of Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience in nonprofit organizations. She provides strategic direction for the organization, supporting therapists and care managers who serve diverse communities across Placer County. Ann holds an MBA in Marketing and a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Spiritual Formation, along with certifications in leadership development and change management. She is passionate about empowering people, fostering strong teams, and creating meaningful community impact\u2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/lincolncommunityfoundation.org\/board-of-directors\/ann-elias-board-member\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_single_image image=\u201d18\u2033 css=\u201d\u201d][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.385em;\"><strong>Gary McDonald<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.075em;\"><strong>Board Member<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gary McDonald is an entrepreneur and non-profit leader. Having founded Nursefinders of Cincinnati and Nursefinders of Pittsburgh (temporary nursing services) as well as his own Australian themed restaurant, he went on to create Feeding America San Diego, the largest food bank in San Diego County. In recognition, Mayor Sanders and the City of San Diego declared April 4 2010, Gary McDonald Day in honor of his service to people residing in San Diego County.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_single_image image=\u201d14\u2033 css=\u201d\u201d][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.385em;\"><strong>Stephanie Berger<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.075em;\"><strong>Board Member<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stephanie Berger has been a Lincoln resident for over 13 years. She has always been passionate about spreading kindness and giving back to the community and inspires others to do so with the children\u2019s book she authored, The Happiest Birthday Ever. After volunteering with Make-a-Wish Foundation, she decided to start Silver Wishes, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to seniors within Placer County and is serving as the President. Currently she is a volunteer with Seniors First serving Meals on Wheels to seniors residing in Lincoln. Stephanie received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Pepperdine University.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_single_image image=\u201d67\u2033 css=\u201d\u201d][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.385em;\"><strong>Eric Kurland<br>\n<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #085296; font-size: 1.075em;\"><strong>Board Member<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Eric Kurland moved to California in 1987 after graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science. He had the pleasure of working 30 + years at Hewlett-Packard and Hewlett Packard Enterprise in such roles as the Director of Sales Development and a Region Operations Manager. He has enjoyed being a member of the Lincoln community since 2007 \u2013 getting involved in city business, volunteering and enjoying life. His guiding principles include : Together We Make It Happen and Every Day is a Day to Learn Something New. 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