CONSULTATIVE BOARD

BOARD CHAIR
Mary Hatcher-Skeers is a Professor of Chemistry and the Sydney J. Weinberg, Jr. Chair of Natural Sciences at the Keck Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer and Scripps College. Mary particularly enjoys teaching introductory chemistry and has developed a smaller section of General Chemistry for students who want extra help in problem solving. Mary is passionate about improving retention and success for all students in the first semester of chemistry, a traditional curricular roadblock for under-represented students. Mary has a demonstrated commitment to increasing representation of groups currently underrepresented in STEM fields. In addition to curricular developments, Mary has been a part of the Scripps College Academy and is the faculty liaison for the First Generation @Scripps program. Mary Is a proud Pacer, Class of 1984 and proud Pacer mom to Elana (Class of 2019, now at the University of Washington in Seattle), Amelia (Class of 2022), and Katherine (Class of 2024).

BOARD CO-CHAIR
Tom Carr joined Gould Asset Management in 2002. His primary responsibilities include portfolio management, investor reporting, and relationship management with clients and financial advisors. As a portfolio manager, Tom plays a lead role in the fixed income area, and has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining Gould’s high level of client service. Prior to joining Gould Asset Management, he was a senior investment specialist with Charles Schwab & Co., where he provided financial planning and investment advice for nine years. Tom has a BA in Management Science from the University of California at San Diego, and holds both the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Accredited Estate Planner certifications. He also sits on the board of directors of the Estate Planning Council of Pomona Valley, and is a former president of the Council. Tom is also a former Pacer parent to Alumna, Mary Jane Carr (Class of 2012). Tom is an avid sports fan, and enjoys cycling, running and golf.

PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Arteaga is one of three Cook sisters who were fortunate to have attended and graduated from Pomona Catholic. Jennifer ('90) is a Math teacher at Marlborough School for Girls in Los Angeles and Kristen ('96) is a homemaker and mommy to Nathan & Emerson. Mrs. Arteaga is a member of the California Association for School Counselors and American School Counselors Association.

Aaron attended the University of Washington, and graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He founded Encompass Associates, Inc., in 2005, a civil engineering and land surveying business serving the land development and educational sectors. Aaron currently serves on the Facilities Committee, which is tasked with supporting efforts to maintain and improve campus buildings and infrastructure, and assist in future improvements and enhancements.
He is the proud husband of PC Alum and fellow board member Mary Hatcher-Skeers, and the proud father of recent PC Graduate Elana and current PC students Amelia and Katherine.

BOARD MEMBER
Principal of T & H Consulting, LLC providing consulting services in the areas of strategic and operational planning, organizational change management, business process management, and vendor management. Karen's practice is
focused primarily in the Utility and Non Profit sector with key clients in the southern California market. Extensive
experience in identifying business challenges while formulating and implementing change. Karen has a certification
in Non Profit Management from Harvard University, and has held a number of local board positions in the Pomona and Claremont area. Karen has over 20 years experience in various management and executive roles with demonstrated
expertise in corporate strategy development and operational efficiency improvements.