Board of Directors

Lisa Binzoni, President

Lisa is the owner of The English Rose Tea Room in Pleasanton. She is a long-time Shepherd’s Gate volunteer and has led many Bible studies over the years.

board-emilyEmily Nelson, Vice President

Emily has been involved with Shepherd’s Gate for many years as a supporter and volunteer. She has helped with planning the yearly banquet as well as being the Emcee for that event. Emily joined the Board of Directors in 2007.

Liz Connolly, Secretary

Liz and her husband own a furniture store in Fremont. She has been on the Board of Directors since 2009 and is helping with fundraising and development for the ministry.

board-bill_irwinBill Irwin, Treasurer

Bill is the Director of Oak Tree Ministries. He has been on the Shepherd’s Gate Board of Directors since 2006 and has volunteered in various ways throughout the ministry.

Jennifer Malakoff, At Large

Jennifer is a local real estate professional for Alain Pinel Realtors. She has been serving on the Board of Directors since 2009.

board-petePete Rodriguez, At Large

Pete is the President/CEO of Exar Semi Conductor Corporation. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2006.

Aladina Capaccioli, At Large

Dina serves on our Program Committee. A proud mother of 3 children, she is a Registered Dietitian currently teaching at Las Positas College and a VP of the medical benefits division of Granite Insurance.

Alan Cerro, At Large

Alan is a founding partner of Dutra-Cerro-Graden a real estate and development services. He is also the co-owner and CEO of San Mateo-based C & V Investment Company.

Mark Williams, At Large

Mark is the Vice President of Operations at Joni and Friends. He has been involved with Shepherd’s Gate for the past eight years, and has served on the Board of Directors since 2008.

Steve McRee & Carla McRee, Executive & Associate Directors, Non-Voting Board Members.

Steve and Carla have been the Executive & Associate Directors of Shepherd’s Gate since 1996.