Board of Directors

Frank Chiella
Board President,
Program Manager
A retired Battalion Chief after 35 years of service with the Manhattan Beach Fire Department, Frank is currently enjoying spending his time with his grandchildren and traveling to new places.

Christopher Richardson
Vice President
Mindy Balgrosky
Secretary / Treasurer

Jeanne Hendricks
Red Cross Training Director

Marilyn Scott
Fundraising Director

Gordana Vukotich
Area Director
A South Bay resident for more than 15 years, Gordana is a full time Health Care industry professional who's focused on managed care and government programs in the payer and provider space. She's currently a doctoral student in the process of earning a degree in Organizational Change and Leadership.

Wayne Powell
Publicity Director
MB-CERT Co-Founder, former two-term MB Mayor & City Councilmember, former L.A. County Beach Commissioner/Chair. Current Board Director: MB Historical Society (Vice President) and P.S. I Love You Foundation; Beach Cities Health District Finance Committee Member, L.A. County Assessor Advisory Council Member, and Eagle Scout.
Bob Heintz
Disaster Communications Director

Kristy Jones
Community Outreach Director
Joseph Franklin
City Council Liaison

John Wargnier
Vehicle Director

Vesta Sung
Medical Response Director
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." - Maya Angelou