Board Officers
Scott Tremayne
Board Chair
Scott Tremayne has been on the Board of Directors since September of 2016. He has lived in the Inland Empire since 1990, graduating from both Upland High School and the University of La Verne. Scott has been married for 9 years and has 2 children. Last year Scott was blessed with the opportunity to join the leadership team for OPARC which has given him the opportunity to give back to the community and help make the Inland Empire a wonderful community for all of us to live in.
Sue Ovitt
Vice Chair
Community service is very important to Sue and her family. The education and well-being of students is her passion, followed by her service to OPARC. Sue is retired after 35 years of working in professional sports management and marketing.
Victoria PonTell, Ph.D
Secretary
Victoria has a PhD in Nursing and has taught nursing students for over 20 years. In addition to being on the Board of OPARC, she serves on Hope through Housing’s, Women of Hope, Loma Linda Children’s Hospital Foundation Board and Loma Linda’s President Advisory Cabinet. Victoria and her husband, Steve, along with their two daughters are proud to support OPARC.
Nancy DeDiemar
Treasurer
Nancy has served on the OPARC board for 12 years, including four years as board treasurer. During her tenure, she restructured the annual budgeting process, established capital reserves and investment accounts. Her other volunteer activities include the Ontario Planning Commission, Chaffey Community Museum of Art, Chaffey High School Alumni Association, and Ontario Heritage. Before retirement, she owned a printing business founded by her parents in 1970. She credits her 30-year career as a business owner with providing the skills to lead nonprofit organizations by emphasizing the importance of building a strong organizational structure and exercising sound financial management.
Members At Large
Kamalesh Banerjee, Ph.D
Immediate Past Chair
Kam Banerjee has been on the OPARC board since 2015. He has a daughter who is an individual OPARC supports. Kam has a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and is currently retired. His professional career included positions at IBM Corporation, Bell Laboratories and on the faculty at Michigan State University.
Rachelle Bussell
Rachelle Bussell has worked with nonprofits for over 28 years. She has served since 2011 as the Senior Vice President for Advancement at Loma Linda University Health and Senior Vice President for Loma Linda University Shared Services. She is responsible for the Public Affairs/Relations, Marketing, Web Center, Advancement Films, and all Philanthropy departments for a system consisting of six hospitals and eight professional schools. Rachelle loves working with young people and has been privileged to mentor a number of young fundraisers as they have begun their careers. Her other interests include mission work, gardening, hiking, rollercoasters, concerts, and making fun memories with family and friends.
Mark Chancellor
Mark Chancellor serves as the CFO and Director of Space Inventory and Logistics for UCLA’s Facilities Management unit. He has over 25+ years of professional work experience in finance and operations, spanning across organizations such as the Walt Disney Company, the National Football League, Coca-Cola North America, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, among others. Mark has been a resident of the Inland Empire since 2003. He is motivated by and continues to strive in making a difference in his community by providing positive contributions, adding value, evolving personally and professionally, and continuing to move in a forward direction. OPARC’s mission to provide all individuals, regardless of intellectual and physical abilities, the opportunity to contribute to society is a big part of why he is extremely excited about being a part of OPARC’s Board of Directors.
Andrea Credille
Andrea Credille was born and raised in Los Angeles. She has resided in the Inland Empire for over 35 years. She worked and retired from the field of education and served in surrounding districts where she taught, was a principal for 15 years and retired as an assistant superintendent of Human Resources. She has two amazing daughters that both have both chosen the field of education for their careers. She has three grandchildren that are truly her world. She is humbled, honored and excited to serve on the board of OPARC and looks forward to contributing to this invaluable community.
Rome Douglas
Rome is a hard working Western Regional Manager for a global packaging manufacturer. As a devoted husband and father of 4 children, he believes strongly in “servant leadership” and that we all have an obligation to leave things better than we found them. He aims to do that for the OPARC Community.
Douglas Farmer
Doug is an attorney whose brother is served by OPARC. His dedication to OPARC is based on his commitment to the role employment can play in bringing meaning to the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities. Doug is a partner in the San Francisco office of one of the nation’s largest employment law firms where he represents businesses in all aspects of employment law and litigation, and formerly served as managing partner. He holds degrees from Harvard College (A.B., magna cum laude) and Harvard Law School (J.D.).
Daniele LeCesne
As a conservator for her brother who is an OPARC participant, Daniele LeCesne has a special affinity for OPARC and its mission. Daniele has served on the Board since 2016 and has various roles including Finance Committee Chair, Treasurer, Vice Chair, and Audit Committee Chair. Daniele retired from the Cal State University system where she served in various roles including Executive Director & CFO at Cal State Fullerton, Chief Operating Officer at San Jose State University, and currently serves as Interim Chief Operating Officer & Special Advisor at Cal Poly, Pomona, overseeing the Philanthropic Foundation operations at each campus. Daniele is passionate about the impact OPARC has on the individuals we serve, the community we are a part of, and the opportunity to build a culture where difference is valued.
Janet Pasker
Janet Pasker is the parent of an OPARC client and member of the OPARC Board of Directors. She is a strong supporter of programs that serve the needs of the intellectually and developmentally disabled community. Currently, Ms. Pasker is the president of Walnut Valley Farms, Inc., a family farm corporation. Formal education includes a Bachelor’s degree from Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS, a Master’s Degree from The Ohio State University, and an Asian study certificate from Kansai University in Hirakata City, Japan. Ms. Pasker resides in Claremont, California with her husband, Chris. They have three grown children and two grandchildren.
Christina Martinez
Christina is an educator with 25 years of experience and has held various roles from teaching and counseling to currently serving as the Principal of Chaffey High School in the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. Alongside her husband, Mike, a math teacher, Christina values education. Her foster-daughter, Claudia, whom she and Mike met at Chaffey, recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in mechanical engineering. Having lived and actively participated in the Ontario-Montclair community for over two decades, Christina brings an understanding of local needs to her role as board member. Her dedication to education and community service aligns with the organization's mission, and she is grateful to have the opportunity to be part of the OPARC family.
Jennifer Shen
Jennifer is passionate about giving back to the community, making a difference, and creating a positive impact. She retired after 36 years of public utility service. Over three decades, Jennifer volunteered with various nonprofits organizations across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. She is inspired and dedicated to the OPARC mission to support, employ, and transform the lives of people with disabilities. Jennifer has lived in West Covina with her husband since 2006.
Jennifer Oglesby
Bio coming soon.
Leadership
Andrea Wells
Interim CEO
A graduate of Cal State Long Beach, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and certified in Customized Employment, Andrea has over 30 years’ experience supporting adults with disabilities in areas of functional education, socialization, vocational development, employment, and residential living. Since April of 2018, Andrea works at OPARC as the Chief Program Officer. She strives to stay apprised of the legislative issues of the disabled community, advocate on its behalf, and continue to support programs that support their inclusion.
Sonia Borja
Chief Financial Officer
Sonia has over 34 years of non-for-profit accounting and finance experience. Before moving to California and prior to OPARC, Sonia was Director of Finance at La Familia Treatment Foster Care in Albuquerque, NM for 8 years. Before being appointed Director of Finance at La Familia Treatment Foster Care she was the Controller at The Awty International School in Houston, TX for 10 years. Sonia is fluent in Spanish and English. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration with Accounting concentration and a Master of Business Administration with concentration in Nonprofit Management from University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.
Shannine Crockett
Assistant Chief Program Officer
Shannine accepted Assistant Chief Programs Officer in July 2019. Shannine has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from California State University, San Bernardino. Her 20 year professional career spans over 20 years with experience working in the social services sector. Shannine’s interests encompass organizational development, team building, and improving department growth outcomes.
Claude Foster
Director of Program Operations
Claude spent nearly 8 years supervising next day air operations at UPS. His life was changed forever when he took a part-time job as an artist-assistant to a woman who had quadriplegia due to polio. The woman he supported was the Director of an art therapy program out of Long beach and showed him that disability does not mean inability. Claude left his career in logistics and focused his efforts on human services, spending several years as a mentor to at-risk youth with mental health challenges. He landed at OPARC in 2011 starting out as a Job Coach and making his way through the ranks at virtually every level, now serving as the Director of Program Operations. This is not just a career to Claude, it’s a calling.
Peggy Benson
Director of Human Resources
Peggy Benson, Esq., is the HR Director at OPARC. With extensive HR experience since 2014, she previously practiced law in construction litigation and employment law for 12 years. Peggy holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara and Western State University, College of Law. In her community, she served on the board of Diamond Bar Community Pre-School, School Site Councils, and coached soccer for AYSO in Chino Hills and Chino. Currently, she contributes as an HOA board member, Chino Hills Cub Scout Pack 393 committee member, Den Leader, and room parent. When not busy, Peggy enjoys hiking the Inland Empire.
Kathlene Parker
Director of Day Programs
Kathlene began her career with OPARC in August of 1999. Throughout her tenure, she has served in many capacities within the Day Program facilities. Before being named the Director of Day Programs in August 2022, Kathlene was the Program Manager of OPARC’s Summit Services West Day Program and was responsible
for all operating functions. Kathlene is enthusiastic and passionate about
learning new skills and teaching others who are on their own journey to success. Overall, Kathlene has devoted over 30 years to supporting adults with
disabilities and has a wealth of knowledge in the field of public service. Her
lifelong mission in life is to serve and support individuals as they navigate
their way through adulthood.
Marci Day
Director of Business Services
Marci is a highly experienced professional with over 28 years in the industry. She joined OPARC in June 2018 and has held a wide range of positions within the organization. Her passion lies in supporting and empowering individuals to achieve their goals. In her personal life, Marci is deeply devoted to her family and is happily married with 4 children and 1 grandson. Her experience with a her son who has Down Syndrome has made OPARC's mission a personal one for her. In her free time, Marci enjoys participating in a pool league with her family, engaging in creative projects, and deep sea sport fishing.