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The Evergreen Villages Foundation
The EVF is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Corporation
EVF Board of Directors
Board Members
President ............................................Debbie Champion
Vice President.......................................Patricia Reardon
Treasurer........................................................Garry Gray
Secretary ..................................................Marie Colaizzi
Board Member ........................................ Morton Cordell
Board Member........................................Jeanette Campa
Meet the Board
President
Debbie Champion
Debbie moved to The Villages with her husband, Jan, in 2013. A litigation paralegal, she worked on complex trial cases for over 30 years. While working in the legal field, Debbie also remained committed to volunteer work. She served as President of the Board of Directors of the non-profit Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley for 4 years. While at The Villages, Debbie served on the Club Board of Directors for 3 years as Secretary, Vice President, and then President of the Club Board in 2017/2018. She has been Chair of the Policy Review Committee, is on the Verano Social Committee, is an area rep with the Emergency Preparedness Committee, and is a member of the Communications Advisory Committee.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Evergreen Villages Foundation Board. I love The Villages and cannot imagine a better place to live. EVF has a wonderful mission to enhance our community by supporting capital improvements that benefit our residents. I will work diligently to help promote that mission.”
Vice President
Pat Reardon
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Pat and her husband Barry Sardis moved to the Villages in 2011. They consider themselves incredibly lucky to live in what they consider to be one of the premier developments in Silicon Valley.
As a fourth-generation native Californian, her passion for all things local and regional runs deep. After retiring from a 30-year career in marketing communications in Silicon Valley, including over 15 years with Cisco Systems, Pat is delighted to share her extensive experience with the Evergreen Villages Foundation. Along with her work with the EVF, Pat is an Association Board Director. Outside of the Villages, she is a former Director of Communication for the San Jose/Santa Clara League of Women Voters
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the EVF on behalf of Village residents. The EVF does very important work to enhance and improve our community and it is an honor to assist in any way I can.”
Secretary
Marie Colaizzi
Marie and her husband relocated to The Villages in April 2021 after living in their previous home for 44 years. A San Francisco native, Marie moved to San Jose after marrying her husband in 1977. She retired after a 45-year career in healthcare, where she developed tracking tools and designed, evaluated, and improved processes to strengthen systems and patient care outcomes across four medical centers. In the community, Marie has served with the Emergency Preparedness Committee, Villages Jazzercise, Verano DAC, Villages Bocce Club, Villages Italian Club, Villages Catholic Council, and the Verano Village Social Committee.
“I value my decision to move to The Villages and the strong relationships I’ve built within the community. I see EVF as an integral part of The Villages and take great pride in serving on the Board of Directors. I am honored to support EVF’s capital improvement efforts.”
Treasurer
Garry Gray
Garry and his wife Kay moved to the Villages in 2011. He grew up in Marin County and received degrees in business from universities in Arizona and Colorado. Since moving to The Villages he has been active in several clubs including being vice president of the Pickleball Club for the past three years. In addition, he served on The Villages 2017 GM Search Committee.
Garry spent 32 years working in Information Systems for Hewlett-Packard. He started with HP in Palo Alto and then was transferred to Colorado, Seattle, San Diego and back to Palo Alto in roles ranging from Programmer/Analyst to worldwide Director of Manufacturing, Procurement and Engineering Information Systems.
“We feel very fortunate to live in such a wonderful community. I want to contribute what I can to help The Villages achieve its vision to be the country club of choice for seniors in California. I am honored to have an opportunity to work with the EVF in its efforts to support and fund significant capital improvements”.
Board Member
Jeanette Campa
Jeanette moved to The Villages in April 2003 and feels very fortunate and blessed to be part of this vibrant community. Being civic-minded, she gives back in many ways, serving on The Community Chapel Lay Board and participating in The Club Board Communications Advisory Committee, and The Camera Club.
Jeanette is honored and excited to join the EVF Board and is eager to contribute and add value to The Villages, which she dearly loves. As the owner and broker of JABEZ Realty and a Notary Public, Jeanette brings a professional background to her community involvement. A lover of nature and animals, she shares her home with two rescued poodle mixes, Beau and Bella Mia, and a 30-year-old bilingual English/Spanish opera-singing parrot named Lorita.
Jeanette expresses her gratitude to the EVF Board for entrusting her with the honor of being a member, looking forward to actively working with the Board.
Board Member
Morton Cordell
Morton and his wife Susan moved to the villages in June 2013. Morton was born and grew up in London England. He and Susan moved to California in 1983. Morton studied accounting in the UK and has since founded and run international trading companies in the Home Décor industry. Morton has been active in the Villages community having served on various boards and committees since 2013. He is a Homeowner Board Director.
“I feel very fortunate to be a part of the Villages Community and look forward to supporting the EVF vision to support and fund significant capital improvements “
Past Board Members
Amundson, Maxine 2006, 2011-2020
Begley, Carol 2016-2017
Bleier, Tom 2011-2016
Brown, Vivian 2009-2018
Cassidy, Carole 2014-2017
Cordell, Morton 2014-2023
DeJong, Ed 2013-2018
DeVincenzi, Beth 2015-2017
Fanelli, Ginny 2015-2018
Greenberg, Bert 2007-2012
Gridley, Ron 2016-2019
Gruener, Gertrude** 2006, 2008-2013
Hallock, Diana 2016-2024
Hoek, Martin** 2006-2007
Jackson, Don 2015-2019
Janes, Pat** 2006-2012
Karlsten, Rita 2018-2021
Lasson, Roger 2012-2013
Martin, Madeline 2013-2017
Morse, Teddy 2022-2026
Neece, Jerry 2017-2023
Sanservino, Don 2012-2015
Schlussel, Len 2009, 2012-2015
Sheehan, Dennis 2009-2011
Sherman, Julie 2017-2018
Stednitz, Jack** 2006-2011
Stewart, Greg 2018-2024
Stoner, Jim 2011-2015
Stratakos, John 2012-2015
Thuresson, Virginia** 2006-2007
Tofte, David** 2006-2012
Waldman, Barbara 2010-2014
Waldman, Mel 2009-2010
Yannaccone, Madelaine 2018-2022
** Original EVF Founding Board Members
Many past board members continue to volunteer tirelessly to the EVF
Thank you for your service