BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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RANDY JONES, PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Randy was an all-time favorite San Diego Padres pitcher and is a Charter member of the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame. In his career, the brilliant sinker ball specialist—with superb control—set numerous baseball pitching records while earning countless awards for his performances. Randy was a fan favorite known for his quick work and once won a game in 1 hour and 31 minutes. Drafted by the San Diego Padres in 1972 and with a record of 22-14, he won the 1976 National League Cy Young Award, baseball's top pitching accolade, while setting Padres' records of 316 innings pitched, with 25 complete games. Randy's achievements were recognized with his selection as National League starting pitcher in the 1976 All-Star Game, which he also won. The previous season, he was San Diego's first pitcher to appear in an All-Star Game. Randy put a team of professionals together in 2015 to form the Randy Jones Foundation. The Mission to Randy was clear from the beginning: he wanted to provide the opportunity and resources for kids from military families to get involved in sports and outdoor activities. |
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CURTIS GANDY, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Curtis Gandy served 3 years in the Army as a Military Intelligence Specialist and then 35 years in Construction Management, retired in 2011. Retirement has afforded him the opportunity to pursue his passion of giving back to San Diego’s Nonprofit community along with working with the military and their families. Shortly after meeting Randy at a charity golf event they teamed up to form the Randy Jones Foundation along with Matt Schwartz, Chuck Hansen, Chris Johnson and Jim Allen. |
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MATT SCHWARTZ, FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Matt leads DLA's Venture Lending practice, is the Chair of DLA's West Coast Finance Practice Group and represents banks, funds, family offices, companies and high net worth individuals in structuring and negotiating a wide range of debt and equity investments. Matt represents lenders and companies in connection with technology, life science, asset based, private equity and venture capital finance and has extensive experience in counseling lenders and companies on corporate structure issues, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, negotiation tactics and corporate strategy. |
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CHRIS JOHNSON, FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Chris Johnson is the President/CEO of Nation’s Finest, a 50-year-old non-profit providing housing, health ,and other critically needed support to over 7,000 veterans and their families annually in California, Nevada, Arizona and Washington. For the last 30-plus years, prior to joining Nation’s Finest, Chris served in leadership positions for a variety of other non-profits including Evergreen Treatment Services, Mending Kids, the National Kidney Foundation and was promoted to a variety of local, regional, and national positions during his 12 plus years with the American Red Cross. Chris’s career has afforded him a diverse variety of opportunities with three key skill strengths in common: communications, resource development and team building. He has been blessed to have had the fortune to actively participate in humanitarian and community support initiatives at the same time. He has served on no less than 20 different boards of directors and has been an active volunteer since the age of fifteen. |
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JAMES C. ALLEN, FOUNDING DIRECTOR
James C. Allen is a partner with Allen, Semelsberger & Kaelin, LLP, dba ASK Law Group. Jim has been with the firm since its founding in 1987, With more than 30 years of experience in civil litigation, he has also served as the Deputy District Attorney for the County of San Diego 1983-1986. Most recently the firm received an $117 million jury award given to 70 mobile home park residents. Jim is listed among San Diego Super Lawyers (2014, 2015 and 2016), Listed among Top Lawyers, San Diego magazine (2013) and Named Outstanding Trial Lawyer, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (2001, 2008, 2015). After meeting Randy Jones for the first time on the Golf Course for a charity event, Jim and Randy shared their passion about making a difference in the San Diego community. Jim then joined Randy’s team as one of the Foundation’s Founding Members. |
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KEITH FOX, DIRECTOR
Keith Fox is a seasoned technology and philanthropic leader with a career spanning executive roles at Apple and Cisco, as well as founding innovative companies in AI and emotional intelligence. He is the Co-Founder of Civiltalk, a service dedicated to fostering civility and emotional intelligence in the digital age, and CEO of the Fox Family Foundation, which focuses on children’s health and education. Keith also serves as Chair of the Hendren Project, supporting pediatric surgeons and families worldwide, and has advised multiple universities on entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives. His decades of leadership, combined with his commitment to helping youth and military families, align with the Randy Jones Foundation’s mission to give every child a chance to succeed. |
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DIANNE HUSLIN, DIRECTOR
Dianne Huslin is an accomplished educational leader with more than 30 years of experience in public education, including over 20 years serving as a high school principal. She currently serves as the Principal of Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, California, where she leads a large and diverse student body, including a significant population of military-connected families. Throughout her career, Dianne has been deeply committed to expanding opportunities for students, strengthening school culture, and promoting excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular programs. She is a strong advocate for student engagement, competitive athletics, and creating pathways that prepare students for college, career, and community leadership. Her leadership is grounded in service, collaboration, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every student. |
CHARLES NAGY, DIRECTOR
Charles Nagy was taken in the first round as the 17th overall pick by the Clevland Guardians during the 1988 Major League Baseball draft. 1992 was possibly Nagy's best year statistically as he finished the season with an impressive 2.96 ERA and a career high 252 innings pitched. He had ten complete games. His win-loss record was 17–10.
1996, was among his best; he recorded a 17–5 record and a 3.41 ERA, and he finished fourth in AL Cy Young Award voting.
During this period from 1995 through 1999, Nagy was the workhorse of the Tribe pitching staff, amassing 15 or more wins each season, a feat only matched by Greg Maddux. Nagy's last season, 2003, was with the San Diego Padres.
He finished sixth on Cleveland's all-time strikeout leader list (1,235), 10th in wins (129), and 11th in innings pitched (1,942+1⁄3).
Nagy was inducted in the Kinston Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Cleveland Indians Team Hall of Fame on August 11, 2007. He was also a 3x All-Star (1992, 1996, 1999).
Charles Nagy was taken in the first round as the 17th overall pick by the Clevland Guardians during the 1988 Major League Baseball draft. 1992 was possibly Nagy's best year statistically as he finished the season with an impressive 2.96 ERA and a career high 252 innings pitched. He had ten complete games. His win-loss record was 17–10.
1996, was among his best; he recorded a 17–5 record and a 3.41 ERA, and he finished fourth in AL Cy Young Award voting.
During this period from 1995 through 1999, Nagy was the workhorse of the Tribe pitching staff, amassing 15 or more wins each season, a feat only matched by Greg Maddux. Nagy's last season, 2003, was with the San Diego Padres.
He finished sixth on Cleveland's all-time strikeout leader list (1,235), 10th in wins (129), and 11th in innings pitched (1,942+1⁄3).
Nagy was inducted in the Kinston Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Cleveland Indians Team Hall of Fame on August 11, 2007. He was also a 3x All-Star (1992, 1996, 1999).
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JOHN KENTERA, DIRECTOR
Randy’s longtime friend and Padre Pregame/Postgame radio partner John “Coach” Kentera is a notable figure in sports broadcasting and radio. Best known for his engaging style and deep knowledge of sports, particularly baseball and football it earned him the nickname “The Coach”! He has hosted shows on multiple radio stations in San Diego. He is recognized for his contributions to local sports coverage and community engagement. In addition to radio, Kentera has experience in television and has contributed to sports journalism. His career reflects a passion for sports and a commitment to entertaining and informing listeners. |
Advisory Board of Directors
George Kaelin
Partner (Allen, Semelsberger & Kaelin LLP)
Dean Dauphinais
CEO (All Star Vets)
Michael Joe
Master Sergeant (USMC), Retired
Partner (Allen, Semelsberger & Kaelin LLP)
Dean Dauphinais
CEO (All Star Vets)
Michael Joe
Master Sergeant (USMC), Retired
