We believe in strong governance and accountability to our mission - creating limitless pathways for people to belong where they live, work, learn, and play.
Our Board of Directors, a group of diverse, highly experienced and fun professionals believe all people should be given the opportunity to belong. They advise and oversee Adjoin’s strategy and governance, and ensure we are operating effectively as a not for profit organization and delivering on our mission. Their diverse skill sets, experience, and areas of influence are critical in helping us build limitless pathways for people to be successful in their communities.
Adjoin Board
Kim McNealy
Chair
Joined 2020
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Kim attended the U.S. Naval Academy, serving as a nuclear submarine officer after graduation. Subsequently he earned his MBA from Northwestern University and MPA from the University of Minnesota. Kim and Leesa, his wife, have two grown children.
ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW: Kim’s always looking for ways to improve experiences, processes, brands, and leaders.
Lisa Larson
Vice Chair
Joined 2020
Lisa grew up in Colorado. She attended the University of Wyoming where she received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2000. She earned an MBA from the Rady School of Management at the University of California San Diego in 2008. Lisa has one son.
ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW: Lisa ran over hurdles for money in college – her coach called it a track scholarship.
Alan Willardson
Secretary
Joined 2019
Alan was born in San Diego, and lived in Hawaii and San Francisco for a few years before returning to San Diego for good. He attended San Diego State University where he received his BS in Accounting in 2010. Alan and his wife, Allison, have been married since 2008, have two dogs and enjoy spending time at the beach with them.
ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW: Whether it’s running 49 miles in a single weekend or working on visiting every national park, Alan loves a good challenge.
Jarrod Hammes
Director
Joined 2018
Jarrod is the Director of Corporate Development for ecoATM, a global mobile phone trading company. He was previously Vice President of Marketing for IP Video Networks, a San Diego company providing technology to the cable and broadcast industries. He also serves as Treasurer for the UCSD Alumni Board and as a Director of the Rady School of Management Alumni Board.
ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW: Jarrod is a student of behavioral economics and the study of irrational decisions.
John DiMichele
Director
Joined 2022
John grew up in Northern California and attended the California State University of Chico majoring in Business Management in 2005.
ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW: John met his wife at his favorite vacation spot in Graeagle, CA. They love to kayak, golf, and go hiking with their dog Norman.
Robert Wilson
Director
Joined 2022
Robert is an attorney representing companies and management in wage and hour, labor and employment matters. His practice focuses on defending wage and hour class and PAGA actions. Originally from upstate New York, Robert has called San Diego his home for well over two decades. He is the proud father of two exceptional daughters and one Chiweenie, Remi.
ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW: He enjoys all San Diego has to offer and loves spending time going to Padres games. Robert will not leave a game until the game is finished. He once attended a game that played 18 innings!
Windus Fernandez Brinkkford
Director
Joined 2023
Windus is an Investment Advisor Representative with Trilogy Capital, Inc., which she joined in 2003. She holds her Series 65 Registration. She also holds her Series 6, 7, and 63 Registrations with LPL Financial, as well as holds a Life Insurance License. Windus strives to help her clients understand that success isn’t achieved with the first plan but with their long-term relationship and commitment to work together.
Coming from a family background in property management, Windus also wants to help build, create, and foster an awesome culture for other professionals to grow their businesses. She is a member of the professional groups, 6 Degrees San Diego and SPIRE. She is also has served as a board member for Traveling Stories, an organization that believes in outsmarting poverty through literacy programs.
ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW: I'm always working towards a new adventure and love to push my limits.
Travis Jang-Busby
Director
Joined in 2023
Travis is an attorney representing companies and management in labor, employment, and corporate matters. Originally from Colorado, Travis is now happy to call San Diego home with his three children and two dogs.
ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW: No longer able to access snow on a consistent basis, Travis has traded his skis for a surfboard and can frequently be found on one of San Diego’s amazing beaches.