Board of Directors
Frank Chiella
Board President,
Program Manager
A retired Battalion Chief after 35 years of service with the Manhattan Beach Fire Department, Frank is currently enjoying spending his time with his grandchildren and traveling to new places.
Christopher Richardson
Vice President
Mindy Balgrosky
Secretary / Treasurer
Jeanne Hendricks
Red Cross Training Director
Marilyn Scott
Fundraising Director
Gordana Vukotich
Area Director
A South Bay resident for more than 15 years, Gordana is a full time Health Care industry professional who's focused on managed care and government programs in the payer and provider space. She's currently a doctoral student in the process of earning a degree in Organizational Change and Leadership.
Wayne Powell
Publicity Director
MB-CERT Co-Founder, former two-term MB Mayor & City Councilmember, former L.A. County Beach Commissioner/Chair. Current Board Director: MB Historical Society (Vice President) and P.S. I Love You Foundation; Beach Cities Health District Finance Committee Member, L.A. County Assessor Advisory Council Member, and Eagle Scout.
Bob Heintz
Disaster Communications Director
Kristy Jones
Community Outreach Director
Joseph Franklin
City Council Liaison
John Wargnier
Vehicle Director
Vesta Sung
Medical Response Director
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." - Maya Angelou