Beth McGee, President and Steering Committee Lead

Prior to retiring in 2021, Beth served as the President/CEO of Blood Bank Computer Systems, a family-owned company based in Auburn, Washington which provides software to ensure a safe blood supply to thousands of people across the United States daily.  During her 31 years at BBCS, her ‘volunteering’ was primarily limited to financial help due to the time required for her job, however philanthropic service has always been a passion.

As a founding member of Helping Others Together (HOT) Community Foundation, she now has an opportunity to combine her desire to help those less fortunate in her community with her joy of organizing people and events. Her strong organizational skills, technical savvy, diligence, and ability to empower people to do good things, make her the perfect leader for HOT!

While Beth loves planning and executing events for HOT, her ability to throw a party for friends and family is unparalleled! She also enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with loved ones.

Sloan Clack, Vice President and Recipients Committee Lead

Sloan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Central Washington University with a minor in Business Administration. She currently serves as the Senior Entitlement and Government Relations Manager at Corliss Management Group. Sloan is renowned for her extensive expertise in land development and design, coupled with a steadfast commitment to nurturing thriving communities. 

Her current role involves dynamic interaction with jurisdictional agencies and public entities. From interpreting suitability for diverse land uses and building types to her adept communication skills with local governing bodies, she fosters comprehensive dialogue on her projects from the conceptual stages through entitlement submittals and public meetings. Sloan’s professional and personal passions seamlessly intertwine with her dedication to community service. 

As a founding member of Helping Others Together (HOT) Community Foundation, she continues to make a positive impact, reflecting her ethos of giving back to the communities in which she lives and serves. Outside of her professional and volunteer pursuits, Sloan enjoys quality time with her family, loves golf, water sports, and travel. 

Becca Simon, Secretary and Technology Committee Lead

A founding member of Helping Others Together (HOT) Community Foundation, Becca thrives on feeling connected to her community. She has worked as a System Administrator for six and a half years at BBCS SaaS Service (previously OpTech) managing a cloud system that supports a software package used by blood centers across the nation.

She is an Excel guru and loves understanding database systems inside and out. This skill has made her the perfect person to lead HOT’s technological needs. As HOT has grown over the years we have become more reliant on SalesForce, our CRM software, and Becca’s leadership in this arena is second to none!

Becca has said that “there is nothing better than seeing the kids light up during Gift Presentations and hearing the parents’ stories about how much our efforts mean to them and to their kids.” When she is not volunteering with HOT, she enjoys reading, drinking a good cup of tea, playing with her dog, and organizing everything in sight

Wendy McGee, Treasurer and Finance Committee Lead

An experienced business leader, for the past 17+ years Wendy functioned as Chief Executive Officer for the Powell Companies. In her role, she was exposed to and supported others by providing services to the senior and non-senior housing industry. Her passion around serving others closely parallels Helping Others Together (HOT) Community Foundation’s core values. 

Wendy served on the Litchfield Elementary School Board Educational Foundation for two years which raised money for the Pride awards recognizing teachers in the District for their outstanding service. As a member of the foundation, she was also responsible for considering requested capital projects by the schools to enhance and promote the educational atmosphere of that school.

A founding member of HOT, she has been an integral part of bringing the vision to life. And her organizational and financial skills have certainly helped to enable HOT’s growth!

When she is not volunteering with HOT, Wendy can be found entertaining friends, golfing, boating, and hanging out with the family dog, Wilson. 

Becky Lovejoy, Director and Contributors Committee Lead

With much of her career working for Accenture and Ernst and Young as a consultant, she has held a variety of leadership roles in both the customer relationship technology and banking regulatory space. In these roles, she honed her team building, presentation, and program management skills. 

Becky has actively volunteered her time over the years at the New York State maximum security prison for women, tutored children in Harlem, worked in domestic violence shelters, and with the Homeless Center food assistance. She has also held many leadership positions in the Junior League, YWCA, and at the Stamford Center for the Arts. She loves meeting new people and decided to volunteer with HOT because it is a worthwhile foundation that benefits both the recipients and the volunteers. A win-win!

Becky loves to spend time with her children and grandchildren, enjoys playing golf and duplicate bridge, traveling, and participating in book clubs.

Carol Smalley, Director and Programs Committee Lead

Although Carol started her career in finance, she is currently the global benefits leader for a large engineering and construction company. She is also a certified leadership coach and is skilled at leading teams through complex projects. Her agility and ability to make quick decisions brings immense value to Helping Others Together (HOT) Community Foundation.

Over the years Carole has also volunteered her time to support various arts organizations and has functioned as team manager for her son’s soccer team. Upon moving to Victory at Verrado, her interest in HOT peaked when she saw the organization featured on the cover of a neighborhood magazine. Reading about HOT’s  mission she immediately completed the volunteer form. Carol loves that HOT gives each child a full Christmas experience!

Carrie Rosencrans, Director and Marketing Committee Lead

With a double major in English and Psychology, Carrie spent the majority of her career in the hospitality industry, 28 years of that with Marriott International. Leading teams toward maximizing their sales, operational, and guest satisfaction results, she developed strong marketing, sales, and communication/presentation skills. 

Over the years she has volunteered her time with Dress for Success and Students Rising Above, primarily in the areas of fundraising and leading their annual auction efforts. Carrie has carried those experiences to Helping Others Together (HOT) Community Foundation, having led the auction team for Crush 2021, Diamonds in the Rough in 2022 and the 2023 Party with a Purpose.

In her spare time Carrie enjoys entertaining, Pilates, cooking, golf, reading, pickleball and traveling. 

Lisa Rasband, Director and Volunteers Committee Lead

Lisa spent 22 years of her career in Human Resources, and as a corporate trainer for a construction drilling company. She has also worked in the banking and asset management industry.

She decided to volunteer with Helping Others Together (HOT) Community Foundation because of the difference the organization is making in the lives of kids and families in the West Valley. In her words, “To bring joy and hope of a brighter future into their lives is beyond words.”

Lisa’s background makes her the perfect fit for the Volunteer Committee Team Lead! She loves collaborating with people and finding a niche that aligns with their skill level. Helping volunteers excel in their role, and bringing happiness through each of their contributions brings her happiness!

When Lisa is not volunteering her time to HOT, she enjoys hanging out with her hubby, golfing with friends, playing tennis, baking, and being a grandma to 12 amazing grandchildren.

Sheri Sears, Director and Events Committee Lead

A graduate of University of Oregon in Recreation Administration (yes, they offer a degree in FUN!) Sheri started her career at the Catalina Island Girls Camp first as a counselor and later as the Camp Director. A natural event planner, she honed her skills in the private club industry as Activities Director then as General Manager of Mountaingate Country Club, Los Angeles Tennis Club and finally Chamisal Tennis Club. 

Over the years Sheri has volunteered her time as a board member for The Ladies Golf Board at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club and at the Lomas Santa Fe Golf and Tennis Club. She also volunteers her time through planning social events and delivering instruction for the Pebblecreek Pickleball Club.

Having founded a Pebblecreek Charity Golf Tournament to benefit children in the West Valley, volunteering  with HOT was a perfect fit! Proceeds from the golf tournament provided an entire Christmas experience to 25 families. In Sheri’s own words, “It is amazing how what we were doing aligned with what HOT is doing, and we and started the same year! It only made sense to merge what we started with HOT.”

When Sheri is not coordinating events and golf tournaments, she enjoys tennis, golf, pickleball and the beach.

Board positions are nominated and approved by existing Board Directors for a two-year term.  Vacancies can be filled any time throughout the year, and Directors may serve unlimited terms in succession.