Comprised of experienced leaders from the worlds of finance, ministry, and business. Together, our staff and Board ensure that every decision we make is rooted in biblical stewardship, professional independence, and an unwavering commitment to our clients’ best interests.
Bob Ceremsak joined Farallon Capital Management, LLC in 2010 where he was a managing member, responsible for Investor Relations. He earned a BA in Economics in 1978 and an MBA in 1985 from Stanford University. Bob began his career with Price Waterhouse, leaving as a senior auditor to be manager of Pension Investments at Penn Central Corp. In 1985 he joined Goldman Sachs, ultimately managing their West Coast prime brokerage business.
Dr. Colette Cozean has served as CEO of public and private medical device and drug companies for approximately 35 years, inventing more than 100 patents and publishing numerous research papers. As founder of The EyeDeas Company, she does private business and regulatory consulting. Currently, she serves as president of the East Africa Partnership, which is involved in solving the orphan crisis in East Africa, granting scholarships and providing local quality healthcare. She holds a PhD in biomedical engineering and an MS in electrical Engineering from Ohio State University, a JD from Concord Law School, a BS in biomedical engineering from the University of Southern California, and a BA in physical sciences from Westmont College. She attends Trinity Presbyterian Church and serves as a board member for several businesses, nonprofits, and foundations.
David Emmanuel Goatley was inaugurated as the sixth president of Fuller Seminary in January 2023. Prior to his appointment, he served as associate dean for academic and vocational formation, Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams Jr. Research Professor of Theology and Christian Ministry, and director of the Office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School. For nearly four decades he has served in leadership roles in organizations dedicated to justice advocacy, Christian mission, and global ecumenism. He earned his BS in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Louisville and holds two degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: an MDiv with an emphasis in pastoral care and counseling, and a PhD in Theology.
Joanne Mathew is a certified public accountant and has ardently pursued her passion in the nonprofit field. She began her career in Toronto, Ontario, working for Partners International Canada before moving with her family to California in 2012. Soon after, she joined Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles as their director of Finance and Risk Management, after which she took on the responsibility of chief financial officer at Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, followed by YWCA of Greater Los Angeles. Having lived in four countries spanning the globe, Joanne and her husband, Mathew, currently are members of Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, where he serves as senior pastor. They have two daughters, Hannah and Emma.
Chuck Petty is a retired Of Counsel of the McGuire Woods law firm in Washington DC. He had 40 years of law practice starting in Los Angeles and continuing in Washington DC with a focus on corporate finance, banking and thrift law, energy law and international trade regulation. A graduate of Wheaton College and Duke Law School, Chuck has served on the Board of Fuller Seminary, as legal counsel to Fuller Seminary and the Foundation in connection with the New Era Proceeding, as President of the Duke Law Alumni Association and as a member of the Law School Board of Visitors, and has been honored with the Charles A. Duke Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to Duke University, with the Army Commendation Medal for Outstanding Service to the Secretary of the Army and as a Member of the Founder’s Society of Duke University. Chuck and wife Betsy are members of National Presbyterian Church.
Jim Rea is a managing director and senior portfolio manager with Bank of America Private Bank. Jim has more than 35 years' experience serving high net worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, family offices, endowments, and foundations, providing comprehensive investment management and financial planning for traditional and alternative investments. Jim received his BS from the University of Southern California and was formerly registered with the SEC as an investment advisor and with the NASD as a principal broker dealer, underwriter, and distributor. He has served as chair of several boards affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Dasha brings more than two decades of experience in the financial services and nonprofit sectors. As Executive Director of Fuller FaithWise Advisors and a FaithWise Advisor, she provides strategic leadership for the organization and supports clients in aligning their financial goals with their values. Her background includes directing legacy and planned giving programs for leading Los Angeles institutions such as Southern California Public Radio and The Music Center, as well as serving in client service and operational roles at Charles Schwab. She holds a B.A. in History and Russian Studies from UCLA and is a Series 65 licensee, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, and Certified Planned Giving Specialist.
Jody Vanderwel is one of the managing partners of the Michigan Capital Network Venture Funds. She worked for several years in private law practice before joining Herman Miller as Corporate Counsel and then Vice President for Corporate Giving. Jody is currently a member of the Baker Publishing Group Board, the Fuller Theological Seminary Board, and the Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Board, as well as a member of the advisory boards of the Michigan Accelerator Fund I, Northern Trust for West Michigan, and Plymouth Growth Partners Fund III. She holds a B.A. degree from the University of Colorado and J.D. degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
Danny Villanueva is a partner in the private equity firm of Rustic Canyon/Fontis Partners, LP. He led the launch of Major League Soccer in Southern California as president of the Los Angeles Galaxy. He is also known for his role as cofounder of Moya, Villanueva & Associates Inc., a national marketing and public relations firm. Danny cofounded Radio America Inc., a company involved in nationally syndicated programming and radio station ownership, and has managed Spanish-language television stations KTVW-TV of Phoenix and KMEX-TV of Los Angeles, both Univision affiliates. He received a BS degree from Stanford University.
Dale Wong is the sole owner of Missio Investment Management, a private independent registered investment advisor which he established in 2018. He spent more than 30 years in oil and gas trading with various financial institutions both public and private. He holds a BA in Economics and Business from Wheaton College in Illinois and an MS in Finance from Northeastern University. Dale currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Wheaton College as the Board Chair. He and his wife, Dr. Cindy Go, are members of the Greater Phoenix Chinese Christian Church. They have two grown children and live in Scottsdale, Arizona.
FaithWise Charitable™ is the charitable services brand of The Fuller Foundation®, a public charity that serves individuals, organizations and the community through donor-advised funds, charitable trusts, endowments, and estate planning advice.
