Founders
Martin Goldstein
Martin grew up in New York and has lived and worked in Europe as well as South America, primarily in the computer field. Martin completed his career as the lead in disaster preparedness for a multi-national company based in the Pacific North West. As a retiree Martin enjoys remodeling homes, travel and participates in yoga on a daily basis.
Ann Goldstein
Ann is a former special education teacher and small business owner. Currently a volunteer at Hospice of North County and Guide Dogs of the Desert, she has spent many years doing volunteer work with non-profit organizations. In her free time Ann studies Italian, practices Pilates and enjoys spending time with her dog.
Board Members
Robin Baker
Robin is a New Yorker. At work, she is a lawyer for a financial institution, helping it comply with various countries’ legal and regulatory requirements. She serves on the board of Brooklyn’s largest Reform Jewish congregation. Outside work, she enjoys reading fiction and playing cards and strategy games.
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Jeff Davis
Jeff is a retired nurse and is enjoying his retirement. He enjoys live theater and entertainment and volunteers at two local theaters. In his spare time, he takes pleasure in gardening, travel, swimming and spending time with his husband and Chihuahua, Roxie
Cole Kraus
Cole graduated magna cum laude from Babson College with a BS in Business Administration focusing his studies in Strategic Management and International Business Management. Currently Cole is an analyst where he works alongside clients to develop creative growth strategies. In his spare time, Cole is an avid triathlete and enjoys pushing himself out of his comfort zone through travel.
Gary Kraus
At work Gary is Vice President, Director of Land Surveying responsible for oversight, client management, project execution, strategic planning, and business development. Outside of work Gary enjoys live music, museums, modern architecture and would love to travel more. While home Gary enjoys working in his garden and is also an avid cyclist.
Mark Schultheis
Mark is a retired environmental engineer, having spent his career assisting corporations in management of environmental responsibilities. He regularly engages in biking, skiing and golf as primary recreational activities. He and his wife enjoy time with family - which includes three children and two precious grandchildren – and with friends. He and his wife enjoy traveling, which provides a valuable perspective from which they draw for education and for charitable purposes. Both Mark and his wife regularly volunteer with Orange County, California charitable organizations.
April Smith
April owns a small bindery in Austin where she specializes in book and manuscript conservation, repair, and bookbinding. She discovered bookbinding after earning a double major in chemistry and music, working as a cowgirl in Kansas and then an archaeological assistant in North Macedonia, Israel and France. Book conservation allows her to indulge her love of history, art, craft, science and technology. Her spare time is filled with reading, running, hiking, traveling and raising a son and daughter with her husband.