Board of Directors

Board Chair
Member since 2019

Amy Davidson has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the technology industry, currently serving as New Build Manager at Cox Communications. Since joining the UMOM board, she helped create the Young Professionals Council.

Vice Chair
Member since 2022

Katie Richards is the Director of Customer Experience Operations at Arizona Public Service Company (APS) with oversight over phone and digital communication channels, compliance, and training functions.

Nationwide
Member since 2024

Amber serves as the Senior Vice President of Professional Specialty Programs at Nationwide E&S/Specialty, has more than 27 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has a proven track record of strategic planning, managing financial results and working with multiple business units and departments. and Nationwide Private Client. She is well respected for her collaborative and inclusive leadership.

Kwik Tow
Member since 2025

Snell & Wilmer
Member since 2025

Arizona Multihousing Association (AMA)
Member since 2023

Jenica Hickey serves as AMA’s Special Projects Manager where she focuses on community involvement programs that engage Arizona residents in building stronger and healthier communities for all. Programs she has spearheaded include raising funds and awareness for UMOM New Day Centers, as well as other local charities. Jenica previously served as the Activities Chair for the UMOM New Day Center's Young Professionals Council.

MUFG
Member since 2025

Jen has been in the financial services industry for more than 27 years. The last 4 years she has served as the Director of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management. Jen also supports MUFG’s philanthropic initiatives in the community as well as other locations throughout the United States. Her passion for non-profit work led her to join UMOM’s board.

BOK Financial
Member since 2025

Jennifer Pescatore is the regional manager for BOK Financial’s commercial real estate department focusing in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. She has been a commercial real estate banker since moving to Phoenix in 1994 with experience in all property types throughout the United States, from local developers and investors to homebuilders and publicly traded REITs. Jennifer is a member of Urban Land Institute, Arizona State University’s Real Estate Council, and CommercialOne.

American Roofing
Member since 2024

K Campbell Consultants
Member since 2023

Kristen has more than 25 years’ experience advising professional service executives and companies on new business development and marketing strategy, corporate development, workforce analysis, and practice management.

STORE Capital
Member since 2024

Lori Markson is the Executive Vice President of Portfolio Operations at STORE Capital. Lori has served in leadership roles at STORE for seven years. Lori has 25 years of broad-based commercial lending and real estate experience. Prior to joining STORE, she had a 15-year career at GE Capital where she served as Managing Director of Underwriting and Portfolio Management and Vice President of Underwriting. Prior to GE, Lori held positions in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation and loan origination.

Agital
Member since 2023

Maria serves as the communication hub for Agital’s employee efforts. She is responsible for all talent operations efforts for the Agency, the culture program, training & education and talent development. Maria’s mission is to ensure that Agital is not just a place to work, but a meaningful company that provides purpose to our employees and acts as an effective partner within the community.

Former Board Chair
Deloitte & Touche (Retired)
Member since 2017

Matt Benjamin is a senior financial executive and retired senior partner from Deloitte. Matthew has devoted a great deal of time serving on nonprofit boards over the years and is a guest lecturer at Arizona State University’s WP Carey School of Business.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Member since 2023

Maureen is Chief Strategy Officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Maureen works collaboratively with her Chief Executive Officer and other members of the Executive Team to create and implement the organizations strategic growth plan including activities that advance the health of Arizona’s communities.

DSCUMC
Member since 2024

Rev. Melissa Rynders was born in Provo, Utah and grew up in various parts of Utah, Arizona, and Southern California. After participating in several conference Boards, including the Conference Council on Youth Ministries; The Strategic Planning Committee; Covenant Council; and The Young Adult Conference Committee; Melissa felt a call into ordained ministry. She recently completed one year as the senior pastor of Catalina UMC before moving into the role of East District Superintendent

MMA
Member since 2022

Mike has been an employee benefits insurance broker/consultant with Lovitt & Touché since 1998, recently spending most of his time educating clients about the opportunities within the Affordable Care Act. Mike helps medium to large companies manage the cost and quality of their insurance programs, ensuring that their businesses are successful and their employees are protected from financial risk so that they can have productive lives.

CopperPoint Insurance
Member since 2024

Salt River Project
Member since 2023

Reuben Judd is a credentialed leader in finance, accounting, internal auditing, and information technology. He is adept in developing and implementing high-value internal audit and enterprise risk management services.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Realty
Member since 2021

Theresa Krakauer is a realtor licensed in both Arizona and California. With more than 30 years of experience in home sales, Theresa knows Maricopa County’s housing market well.

Molina Healthcare
Member since 2025

S&P Global
Member since 2019

Wendy Englehardt is a marketing consultant with more than 20 years of marketing and sales experience as a multimedia expert. Wendy’s passion for non-profit work led her to join UMOM’s board after many years of volunteering with organizations across the Valley.