- Chairman of the Board – Stacy Gielda
- Vice Chair – Gordon LeBlanc Jr.
- President – Rob Perelka
- Vice President – Dax Jones
- Secretary – Kay Leblanc
- Treasure – Nancy Russo
- Executive Director – Scott Harkey
- Executive Director – Ed Sandidge
- Executive Director – George James
- Executive Director – Marilyn Waters
- Executive Director –Steve Holden
- Executive Director –Michael Preble
2010 Executive Board of
Directors' Bios
Stacy Gielda – Stacy is the youngest of 4 kids of a military father who retired on Andrews Air Force base in Maryland. He graduated Northern Arizona University, with a degree in Broadcast Management and production. Over the passed 15 years he has been an independent consultant working with investment capital, workers’ compensation, outsourcing companies as well as the life and health industries. His commitment to establishing a trusted business advisor relationship with his clients has enabled him to maintain strong customer relations for over 15 years. Stacy specializes in working with companies ranging from 100-1500 employees.
He lives in North Peoria with his wife of 15 years and their two kids.
Email: sgieldaekc@gmail.com
Gordon LeBlanc – Gordon Le Blanc, Jr. is President of Cayenne Records and Red Truck Entertainment. Gordon has been married to his wife Kay for 27 years. They have three children, two grandchildren and reside in Phoenix, Arizona.
Email: gleblancekc@gmail.com
Rob Perlka – Robert J. Perelka (Rob) was raised in Lompoc, California. Graduating from Santa Barbara City College in 1989, Rob received an associate's degree in Electronic/Computer Technologies, he was later recruited to attend school and play football at Northern Arizona University. Graduating in 1992 with bachelor degrees in Communications and Engineering Technology, Rob joined the staff of the Arizona Rattlers Arena Football Organization where he was with them for four seasons. After working with the Rattlers, he went on to serve the Arizona Cardinals during their mini camps as a video specialist for 6 pre seasons. Rob has spent many years coaching young athletes in the areas of football, baseball, softball and soccer. His greatest coaching accomplishment was in 1996 where he coached his Bandits - Jr. Bantam Pop-Warner football team to an Arizona State Championship.
Currently Rob has served as President of Every Kid Counts for 14 of the past 15 years the organization has been in existence and is proud to be serving another term. He is President and founder of Kidco Products, Inc. as well as managing partner of Corporate Picnics & Events. Both companies provide much need financial and product support for the charity and many other organizations and schools. Previously He has served as the President of the Scottsdale Sunrise Kiwanis Club, as a member of the Air Park Kiwanis Club, the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, and on the Maryvale Planning commission in 1997. Rob and is also the past District Governor for Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity, supporting chapters in Arizona and California.
Rob was the recipient of the George Washington Award, the highest national award presented by the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge in 2000. In addition, Rob was named Phoenix's top 100 volunteers in that same year.
Email: rob@everykidcounts.org
Kay LeBlanc – In 1994 Kay was one of the co-founders for the Every Kid Counts Charity organization and is currently holding the position as Secretary. She also has served as Secretary and Vice President of PTA, was a pre-school teacher and a caregiver to the elderly. Through the years Kay has volunteered with hospice and with Phoenix Police fundraising projects. As well as volunteering Kay has been a mentor to young girls through Project Jump. In her personal life Kay is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Email: kleblancekc@gmail.com
Scott Harkey – Scott has always fostered a love of marketing. A native to Arizona, Scott proudly attended Arizona State University. His time at ASU was spent studying marketing, during which he formed a marketing promotions company, Mammoth Marketing.
Scott then began to work extensively in all aspects of the radio world. He found success in radio formats extending from Hip Hop to Oldies. In his six years in Media he worked his way up to a senior rep position at CBS radio and generated over $3 million in annual revenue.
Now, partnering with his long-time friend and marketing expert, Matthew Owens, to build the kind of marketing services firm he always envisioned. As partner, Scott’s core responsibilities lie in marketing strategy, business development, account services, media services, and broadcast production. Email: sharkeyekc@gmail.com
George James – George is originally from Chicago, but has lived in Arizona for the past 16 years. He has worked for AXA Advisors for the last 14 years and is now the Vice President. George is a firm believer in giving back to the community in any capacity that fits your situation. Over the years he has been involved with Prevent Blindness of Arizona, Habitat for Humanity, Juvenile Diabetes and the United Way. George is married to Cheryl his wife of 14 years and has to beautiful daughters Brenna (11) and Hailey (9). Email: gjamesekc@gmail.com
Marilyn Waters – Bio coming soon
Steve Holden – Steve is a retired National Football League Player, as well as a retired football and track coach from Westwood High School in Mesa, Arizona. Over the years he has served as the Event Coordinator for Retired Players Association. Steve also volunteers his time to several charities around the world.
Email: sholdenekc@gmail.com