“Great things in business are never done by one person, they’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs
“Great things in business are never done by one person, they’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs
WHO WE ARE
Board of Directors
The Carmel Mission Foundation is guided by a board of directors who share a passion for the Carmel Mission, historical preservation, art conservation, and the community of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our board members are dedicated volunteers who provide experience and expertise that drive our decisions in awarding grants, distributing funds, developing projects, and creating programs to ensure the historical integrity of the Carmel Mission property and its use for both religious and secular interests.
Samuel Gesumaria
Chairman of the Board
Publisher
Richard Pèpe
Vice President
Chief Executive Officer
Pèpe International
Douglas Oldfield
Corporate Secretary
Attorney and Partner
Oldfield & Creely, LLP
Douglas Hayashi
Treasurer and CFO
Retired Partner
Hayashi & Wayland
Albert Nicora
Attorney
Nicora Law Office
Edward DiYanni, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Stevenson School
Richard Denier
Owner
Denier Group
Valera Lyles
Art Historian
Emeritus
Samuel Wright
Founder
Victor Grabrian
Former President & CEO
Foundation Staff
Stephanie Zelei
Executive Director
(831) 293-8537
Shelly Yellich
Development & Events
(831) 250-6765
Linda Gardner
Office Manager
(831) 250-6873
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