2026-27 Leadership CREF
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I joined Rotary in 2010 for the service and fellowship opportunities. After spending 27 years working in the biotech/medical device space and the past six years in the nonprofit area, I was excited to focus my passion on helping others during my Rotary Presidency (2022-2023). As this year's CREF President, I look forward to continuing the Mission of our Rotary Endowment Foundation. Our Foundation is an important source of funding for our many charitable projects. |
Vice President and Director Richard Lowenthal
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 ed Rotary in 1998 because I wanted to give back after having a good career.I’ve been involved in starting several companies and have been an executive at ChargePoint, Cisco, StrataCom, Stardent Computers, and Convergent Technologies. I was formerly Mayor of Cupertino and have been President of several non-profits. I hold 97 patents in EV charging. I now use my business background to help others start companies.In Rotary I like doing hands-on projects, building the CREF endowment, and working on governance issues with my Rotarian friends. |
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Administrator, Barbara McArthur
I joined Cupertino Rotary in 2011 after a career as a Human Resources executive in high tech and the food services industry. It has been very rewarding to join my fellow Cupertino Rotarians in our club’s many service projects and fundraising events. I became a member of the Board of CREF in 2015 to assist in the work of this foundation and its financial support of Cupertino Rotary. Beginning in July 2020 I serve as Administrator, facilitating and keeping track of the many grants done by our club’s Avenue of Service committees and Board each and every year.
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 Director Brian Rovegno
I joined Rotary in 2015 after retiring from a 42-year career in financial management as CFO of several venture-funded companies and ending as Treasurer of SRI International. For fun I ride a bike, read and hike nearby. My wife and I travel extensively. As recent grandparents we travel to LA frequently. I look forward to working with club leadership
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 Director Pearl ChengPearl is a Board Trustee with the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District and previously served as a Cupertino Union School District Board Member. She joined Rotary in 2001 combining her passion in education with community impact. Pearl was an engineer and manager with NASA's Ames Research Center working on Space Shuttle and Space Station missions. She also served as the Education Manager with United Way Silicon Valley. Pearl is currently a substitute teacher with two local districts - CUSD and the Sunnyvale School District and was also a Covid-19 contact tracer during the height of the pandemic. |
Director, Bill Wilson
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 Director Derek PestaI joined Cupertino Rotary in 2023 after being introduced by Roxana Baker. While attending Pepperdine University, community service and volunteering was part of the culture, and I was looking for a group with a similar mindset. As CEO of Pesta & Pesta Wealth Management located in Cupertino, I wanted to be more involved with the community and serve, and being part of the CREF Board allows me to help use my skillset in portfolio management to help advise on the endowment.
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CRHC President and Director Kiran Varshneya After a 20-year career in Healthcare Technology with a Masters in Engineering and MBA, I embarked on my career #2 as a realtor in 2020. Doing real estate is another channel for me to engage with the community.
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Club President Louisa Roberts
I joined Cupertino Rotary club in July 2018, after retiring as a Tech Specialist and formerly School Librarian for Cupertino Union School District. I have enjoyed serving on several committees, Chairing the 2022 Golf Tournament and volunteering for many Rotary projects. I enjoy playing golf, hiking, reading, cooking, swimming and yoga. I look forward to more travels with the club and developing new opportunities to serve our community
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Club Past President Kathy Yates  I first got to know Cupertino Rotarians in 2009, while traveling to India to visit several Cupertino Rotary international service partners and do some sightseeing. At the time, I was about to become CEO of an educational software company in San Francisco, so I didn’t have the time to join the club then. But, it was one of the first things I did when I retired in 2015. I am currently the sponsor of a Global Grant to provide a mobile dental clinic project in Chile, and also serve as Chair of the Fund Development committee. Rotary enriches my life: I’ve made many friendships through Rotary and travelled to interesting parts of the world. |
Director and Treasurer Joan Cummings
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Club President Elect George Tyson
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Club FDO Shyamoli Banerjee | ||
| Investment Chair- Rod Sinks | Major Gift Committee Chair- Padma Chari | ||
| Legacy Society Chair Dana Drysdale |
President, Policy Committee Chair and Director Steve Onishi
er a career in the aerospace industry, I served the local community as a board member for the Cupertino Union School District, and as president of the California School Boards Association. I joined Rotary in 2016, co-chaired the 2020 Permanent Fund Capital Campaign, served as the CREF board president, and have produced the RCoC’s Annual Report and the Fall Festival Brochure.
Cupertino Rotary in 2018. I have been part of various committees - Membership, Program, Climate, Fall Festival, and Diwali. I felt I could bring my CLF experience to contribute to CREF and joined the CREF Board in 2023. My other major commitment in the club is for the Cupertino Rotary Housing Corporation, currently as President. I enjoy cultural activities and am on Cupertino City Arts and Culture Commission.