Holly has been a clinical and consulting psychologist for the past 15 years. She also served as a consultant and as vice president of a leadership development company. Her background includes teaching at the college level, and healthcare as a nurse practitioner. She is on the board of Rotary and involved with La Luz Center.

For more than 25 years, Gera has led results-oriented human resources teams that have delivered best-in-class services throughout U.S., Europe and Asia.  As the chief HR officer at two major law firms, Gera directed implementation of best practices that resulted in both firms being named to Fortune Magazine’s “Top 100 Companies to Work For.” As executive director of the U.S. offices for Orrick, Gera also oversaw the firm’s U.S.-based office administrators. In this role, she directed office operation strategy, financial management, staffing ratios and facilitation of communication among administrative departments.  She led a cross-functional team in examining attorney support and the role of the legal secretary. Prior to joining the legal services industry, Gera was vice president of human resources for a multistate, $900 million home electronics retailer where she managed a staff of 50 professionals for the 77-store, 4,500 employee corporation.

Lorraine Ashton has been a Clinical Psychologist for over 40 years specializing in families, couples and seniors. Lorraine retired as a Psychology Professor from JFK University where she was Director of Clinical Training and Asst Director of the Doctoral program. As Director of Training for masters and doctoral students, she developed a school-based counseling program, a community-based therapy center and a state-of-the-art training center for graduate students. During her 20 years in Sonoma, Lorraine became a founding member of Impact100 Sonoma, serving on their Board of Directors as Community Grants Chair; was President of the Board of Directors for Teen Services Sonoma; facilitated the Board Presidents Council of Nonprofits in Sonoma Valley; ran grief groups for the WillMar Center; and volunteered for SOS and Seeds of Learning. Lorraine currently serves on the Board of Directors for Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) a homeless youth program in Santa Rosa. In her personal life, Lorraine enjoys time with family and friends, practices Buddhism; and loves her life of international travel.

Paul joined the Vintage House Board in 2019 and served as Treasurer before becoming President in January 2020.  Paul has served as a consultant to operators and investors in the gaming, lodging, and leisure industries since 2014. Previously, he was executive vice president and COO for Boyd Gaming Corp. and a senior member of CIBC World Markets’ West Coast leveraged finance group. Paul has more than 18 years of experience in investment banking, specializing in structuring, underwriting, and distributing senior debt and high-yield financing, and in providing financial advisory services. He has served on the board of advisory directors of the Southern Nevada market for U.S. Bank and on the board of directors for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and chaired its audit committee. He also served as vice chair of the Nevada Resort Association and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus improvement authority board. Paul has a double B.A. degree in economics and political science from Claremont McKenna College.

Jeanne Grove is a Managing Partner of Kaufman, Dolowich, Voluck, LLP, a national law firm with over 200 attorneys across 16 offices throughout the country and approximately 25 different practice areas.  Jeanne manages the Sonoma office and chairs the Real Estate Practice Group.  Her main focus is HOA’s, purchase/sale disputes, boundary/title issues, and construction matters.  She is also a licensed real estate broker.

Jeanne has advocated for diversity in the legal profession throughout her career.  In 2017, she received the Minority Bar Coalition Unity Award for her work advancing the cause of diversity in the legal community.  In 2013, she received the California State Bar Real Property Section Morning Star Award for her leadership in real estate law.  Jeanne has an extensive history as a volunteer and board member for various nonprofit organizations, including those that have served the needs of Filipino American World War II veterans, provided free legal services for low-income clients in San Francisco, and delivered meals for new mothers in need.

Jeanne lives in Sonoma County with her husband and two boys.  During her “off” hours, she serves as PTA President for her kids’ school.  Jeanne always prefers to be outdoors – hiking, running, or camping.

Prior to moving to Sonoma in 2015, Hewitt taught middle and high school students in Marin County for 13 years. His subject areas were history, cultural studies, internet and social media literacy, and social emotional learning. Prior to teaching, he had an extensive career in the technology, publishing, and entertainment travel management industries, specializing in conference, trade show and event development, marketing, and management. Hewitt and his wife have volunteered at several Sonoma nonprofits, including Friends In Sonoma Helping (FISH), Teen Services Ready to Work Program, Senior Project Judging at Sonoma Valley High School, and the Sonoma International Film Festival. He loves the casual, outdoor lifestyle that Sonoma offers and enjoys walking, biking, and exploring the Valley. Hewitt holds a humanities and cultural studies degree from Dominican University of California in San Rafael, Calif.

Bonnie taught special education for 24 years in Chicago, San Francisco, and Marin County. She currently works as an interior designer and landscape designer, a profession she has loved for 23 years. She was published in “California Home and Design Magazine” for a home she created in Tiburon. When it came time to redesign Vintage House, Bonnie was hired to create a new and comfortable space and was responsible for all the new furniture in the reception area, paint colors, carpeting, window coverings, and lighting. She is an active member of the Sonoma Newcomer’s Club and the Mentoring Alliance. She plays bocce ball, tennis, and pickleball. She is also a master gardener and on the advisory board of the Sonoma Garden Park.