Sample Member Biographies

Chuck Daniels, Chair

Name
Charles “Chuck” Daniels, Jr.
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California
Place of Residence
San Rafael, California
Pertinent  Business Background/Accomplishments
Owner of House of Daniels, comprised of Golden Gate Distributing, Blackpoint Marketing, and Trellis Vineyards
Organizational Affiliations/Accomplishments
Vice President for Youth Activities at St. Vincent’s School; advisory board of Marin Council Boy Scouts of America; chairman of the San Rafael Fire Commission
Other Facts
Featured in 100 Faces of Marin, a profile of 100 of Marin’s most charismatic, dynamic, and fully engaged citizens
Why Join Dominican’s President’s Council?
“Dominican University of California is the hidden jewel of Marin County.  It is important that the business and professional community realize what it has in its midst.”

Etta Allen, Chair Emerita

Place of Birth
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Place of Residence
San Rafael, California and Glen Ellen, California
Pertinent  Business Background/Accomplishments
First female licensed contractor in Marin County; owner of Allen Heating and Sheet Metal; owner of Sunny Slope Vineyard in Glen Ellen
Organizational Affiliations/Accomplishments
Serves on the board of Guide Dogs for the Blind; former President of the Marin Builders Exchange; former board member of the Larkspur and San Rafael Chambers of Commerce and Marin General Hospital
Other Facts
Featured in 100 Faces of Marin, a profile of 100 of Marin’s most charismatic, dynamic, and fully engaged citizens
Why Join Dominican’s President’s Council? 
“As a former board member of Marin General Hospital, I am familiar with how important Dominican is in training health care providers.  I am proud to be associated with an institution that contributes so richly to the community landscape.”

Jim Jordan

Name
James F. Jordan
Place of Birth
Walnut Creek, California
Place of Residence
San Rafael, California
Pertinent Business Background/Accomplishments
Executive Director of The Tamalpais
Organizational Affiliations/Accomplishments
Co-Chair of the Marin County Workforce Investment Board
Why Join Dominican’s President’s Council?
“President’s Council membership provides area residents with an opportunity to embrace and help move the strategic plan of the institution while strengthening a community gem.”