Dr. Dan Chang

Represents a Senior Citizen Organization
Dr. Chang is currently an Alameda County Civil Service Commissioner. He had served as an APEC Convenor on Information and Communications Technology Development Steering Group. He was the Dean of Instruction at Northwestern Polytechnic University and had served as a site review member on behalf of the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, State of California. He took an earlier retirement from Sandia National Laboratories as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff.

 

Andrea Francis, Committee Chair

Represents the Community At Large
Andrea Francis has taken an active role in her community for over 40 years, having served as School Board member for the Newark Unified School District, Board member for the Newark Chamber of Commerce, and worked with several other public organizations. Her extensive experience with accounts payable, receivable and payroll, combined with her political and business knowledge allows her to effectively monitor expenditures of public funds. Contact the Committee Chair

 

Brad Hatton

Represents the Community At Large
Brad Hatton is an alumnus, local business owner and resident in the City of Fremont. As a Realtor® he has over 23 years of experience managing client accounts through planning, organizing and time management. He serves in the California State Military Reserve, and has served on the Professional Standards and Grievance Council for BayEast Association of Realtors®.

 

Luzviminda Macabitas

Represents the Community At Large
IT professional with over 10 years of experience as IT Business Applications manager in the semiconductor industry. Also served as project manager, systems analyst, equipment engineer and training coordinator. Currently serving as volunteer HR Manager for Open Doors Group (ODG), an organization whose mission is to lower barriers to education for all learners.

 

Frank Pirrone

Represents a Business Organization
Frank Pirrone has had a long standing interest in Ohlone College both past and future. His experience includes serving as member of the Measure A Bond Oversight Committee to Ohlone College, and most recently helping with the campaign for Measure G. Mr. Pirrone has longtime experience in business management as the President of Pirrone Incorporated, a retail corporation.

 

Hector Rastrullo

Represents the Community At Large
Hector Rastrullo has more than 10 years of higher education experience in university finance, working with federal sponsored grants and contracts. He has supported Alameda county and the city of Fremont’s educational programs for over 20 years. With a high regard for education, Mr. Rastrullo contributes to monitoring the appropriate use of public funds in support of restricted education activities.

 

Rakesh Sharma, Vice Chair

Represents a Foundation
Rakesh Sharma has over 25 years of experience working in the academic environment. He has served as Planning Commissioner for the City of Fremont, Founding President for Indo-Americans for Better Community, President of the Rotary Club of Niles (Fremont), Board Member for Salvation Army, Board Member for YMCA, and as Board of Trustee for the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.

 

Dennis Wolfe

Represents a Taxpayers’ Association
Dennis specializes in employer-provided benefit plans. His 1991 book, “The Sick Solution”, discusses reforming the healthcare cost-delivery system to allow for economic growth and quality healthcare for all. His new website, “1800wecare4you.com” will help consumers with knowledge and services to help them better understand and utilize the healthcare system. In 1976 Dennis earned his B.S. in Finance at San Jose State.

 

K.P. Ghoman

Represents ASOC