PHOENIX — TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit that supports students pursuing a career as professional technicians, appointed new officers to its board of directors.
The 2023 board includes: Jon Vesely, vice chair; Paul Halsch, treasurer; David Ellis, secretary; and Jennifer Maher as ex-officio member. Angie Babin is returning as chair/president.
"Our new officers and board members bring a tremendous passion for our charitable mission along with a wide range of industry and philanthropic experience. Together we are working to raise more resources to help even more students experience the joy and fulfillment of tech careers," Executive Director Maher said.
"The reward our board, volunteers and staff get is immeasurable when hearing from our students what a difference TechForce makes in helping them fulfill their dreams. We are truly changing lives and communities."
Mary Mahoney, Halsch and Vesely joined TechForce's national board of directors in the Fall of 2022.
• Halsch brings 30-plus years experience as an executive with collision repair and automotive service brands including FinishMaster and Pep Boys. In his most recent position he served as vice president of reconditioning for Cox Automotive.
• Mahoney is vice president of replacement and leisure division at Enterprise Holdings, provides leadership and guidance for Enterprise's largest global accounts and is responsible for client and industry relations in the insurance, collision, dealer, OEM, and leisure/affinity segments.
• Vesely brings over 30 years experience in senior leadership positions, developing and leading growth-oriented strategies in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. He is the chair of the board of several companies, an active business investor and head of his family foundation.
