Louis Ponick, Chief Executive Officer

Louis Ponick has dedicated his career to serving the social sector, both professionally and as a committed volunteer. He currently serves as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Lodi Community Foundation, where he leads efforts to strengthen local philanthropy and community impact. Throughout his career, Louis has held key leadership roles, including National Director of Major and Planned Gifts at the Foundation to Support Animal Protection, Executive Director of the Save Mart Employee Association, and CFO/COO of the Pediatric Dental Initiative. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Sonoma State University and an M.B.A. from California State University, Sacramento. A graduate of Leadership Lodi, Louis has been deeply involved in regional community initiatives and has served on numerous nonprofit boards. Outside of his professional work, Louis enjoys spending time with his family, supporting local businesses, playing guitar, watching sports and Marvel movies, and exploring California’s diverse landscapes and hidden gems. 

John Ledbetter, Chairperson

John Ledbetter is owner of Vino Farms, Inc. and Ledbetter Farms, Inc., a multi-generational winegrower business throughout California. He is past chair of the Hutchins Street Square Foundation; Co-Chair of the Lodi Campaign for Hospice of San Joaquin; past chair of numerous local, state and national winegrower associations. He is retired from the operations of the family owned businesses and volunteers the majority of his free time to the local non-profit communities.

Drew Stroud, Treasurer

Drew Stroud is the operations controller at Michael David Winery. He is an MBA and a CPA. Previously, he was a manager at Ernst & Young where he worked for 7 years. He has extensive background in finance, audit, M&A, and IT. He also manages 65 acres of vineyard in the Lodi appellation. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Melissa, and his three boys – Matthias, Bennett and Owen.

Daniel Castillo, Secretary

Daniel Castillo is a Financial Planner with Ameriprise Financial Services based in Lodi. Daniel graduated from the University of California, Merced with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 2012. He and his wife, Lina, live in Lodi with their three children Jaylie, Alana and Elliot.

Trent Diehl, Vice Chairperson

Trenton Diehl is an estate planning attorney in Lodi, where he was raised by his Lodian parents. He began practicing law in 2005, and in 2006 started practicing law in his hometown with one of Lodi’s oldest and most respected law firms; Mullen, Sullivan and Newton, LLP, which today is Snider, Diehl & Rasmussen, LLP. Trent serves as a member of the board with the Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation, Lodi Swim Club and the Lodi Grape Festival and National Wine Show Association. Trent enjoys life to the fullest with his wife, Dr. Kate Diehl, daughter Peyton and twin boys, Jack and Luke. You can cross paths with him coaching sports, pushing a double stroller through the neighborhood, and training for open water swimming and long distance triathlons.

Christine Franklin, Board Member

Christine Franklin is a CPA, Partner with Kemper CPA Group. She has been practicing accounting with Kemper CPA Group for over 25 years and has been a partner for 12 years. Christine specializes in Small Business accounting and consulting and non-profit accounting, consulting and tax work. She has served on numerous boards and committees for local organizations and is currently the treasurer for the Lodi Sunrise Rotary Club and on the board for the World of Wonders Museum. Christine is originally from the Lodi/Stockton area, and she and her husband, Ardy, have lived in Lodi and Lockeford for over 30 years and have two sons, Thomas and Daniel. Christine spends her spare time volunteering for organizations, walking with friends and enjoying time with her family.

Megan Galarneau, Board Member

Megan Galarneau is an attorney and partner with McKinley, Conger, Jolley & Galarneau, LLP, with offices in Stockton and Lodi. Megan joined the law firm in 2011 and now heads the firm’s wealth, estate and succession planning practice. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and Santa Clara University School of Law with her Jurist Doctorate. She’s served on the Board of the World of Wonders Science Museum, and was also actively involved in the Lodi Chamber’s Young Professionals Committee and Leadership Lodi program. Megan and her husband, James, live in Woodbridge with their four young daughters, Stella, Juliette, Sloane and Farrah.

Corie Stewart Trujillo, Board Member

Corie Stewart Trujillo is a committed professional with a diverse background in legal administration, mortgage and financial services, marketing, and nonprofit leadership. She has spent nearly two decades building a career that blends technical knowledge, operational oversight, and a strong sense of community responsibility. Outside of work, she is deeply engaged in nonprofit service. In addition to her role as Marketing Chair on the Lodi Community Foundation board, Corie also serves on the boards of the Rotary Club of Stockton as Public Image Director and the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin as Board Secretary. She is a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy and the Greater Stockton Chamber’s Leadership Stockton program, and actively participates in youth programs, community fundraisers, and international service projects. Whether it’s organizing large-scale charity events or mentoring emerging professionals, she believes in giving back and lifting up others.

Shelby Young, Board Member

Shelby Young has dedicated her career to strengthening communities through nonprofit leadership, strategic partnerships, and hands-on service. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of Lodi House, supporting homeless women and children through relationship-centered care. A lifelong Lodi resident, Shelby began her career with internships at Hutchins Street Square Community Center, before earning a B.A. in Communications. She returned to Lodi in 1996 to lead the renovation of the LOEL Senior Center and later helped launch Lodi House, returning years later to serve as its Executive Director until 2025. Shelby and her husband, Neil, are leaders in their community, raising their four children—Emma, Andrew, Joshua, and Anna—to live lives of service. They believe lasting change comes through time, grace, and building authentic relationships. She enjoys biking, spending time with family and friends, mentoring others in her community, and ocean getaways with Neil.

Whitney Kesterson, Board Member

Whitney Kesterson, CPA, is a senior manager at Bowman & Company, LLP, where she serves clients in real estate, non-profits, affordable housing, employee benefit plans, and closely held businesses. She began her career in Deloitte’s Los Angeles audit practice before returning to the Central Valley in 2006 to operate her family’s six Hallmark Gold Crown stores, which she led until selling the business in 2016. Whitney holds a B.A. in Political Science and Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from UC Santa Barbara. She is actively involved in Lodi and the surrounding communities, currently serving as treasurer for the Family Resource Network and chair of the Love Lodi, Love Vinewood Committee. Whitney lives in Woodbridge with her husband, Jon, and their three daughters: Kylie, Kelsie, and Kinley.

Obaid Khan, Board Member

Obaid Khan is the Chief Executive Officer of Frontline Express Solutions. He received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and is a professional in digital marketing, systems and integrations, outsourcing, short-term rentals, and last mile delivery.

JP Doucette, Board Member

JP Doucette is the Chief Executive Officer of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, as well as the president of the Lodi-Tokay Rotary Club. JP received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Environmental Studies from Santa Clara University.

Matt Soeth, Board Member

Matthew Soeth is the Executive Director of the Thriving in Games Group, a global organization supporting video game development and safe online communities. He has led Trust & Safety teams at Spectrum Labs and TikTok, advised tech companies on compliance and online safety, and brings over 15 years of experience in education, nonprofits, and platform governance.

MaryAnn Maggio, Emeritus

MaryAnn Maggio is an enthusiastic volunteer, currently serving on the 2018/19 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury. She is treasurer of the Lodi Community Foundation and a member of the Steering Committee for the San Joaquin County Community Philanthropy Summit. Mary Ann has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State University, Sacramento. She has previously worked as a Controller for the Bank of Lodi and the Grupe Company. Mary Ann is also an avid traveler, cook, gardener and member of the Stockton Rowing Club.