Board of Trustees

List of 19 members.

• Mike Bolen 

  Bio

  Mike Bolen (2011) is Chair of the Sage Hill Board of Trustees. He is also Chairman of the Board for McCarthy Building Companies, Inc and was previously the Chief Executive Officer. The first non-McCarthy family member to lead the company as its chief executive, Mike has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. In his current role, he directs the national builder’s strategic planning efforts. Mike joined McCarthy's Phoenix office as a carpenter superintendent in 1981 and moved up through the business serving as director of operations for McCarthy’s Parking Division, executive vice president of operations, senior vice president of construction services and ultimately Pacific Region president prior to assuming his current role. Mike graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs with a B.S. in General Engineering, and from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley with an M.F.A. in Guidance and Counseling. He and his wife, Debi, are the parents of Shelby (‘13), Haley (‘15), and a younger daughter, Morgan (‘20).

• Darryl Button 

  Bio

  Darryl Button (2018) joined Pacific Life in March 2017 as executive vice  president and chief financial officer (CFO), leading the development and implementation of Pacific Life’s corporate and financial strategies. He is responsible for overseeing the corporate finance and accounting organizations, as well as the audit function, enterprise risk management, investment management, real estate investments and business development units. Additionally, Darryl  serves on Pacific Life’s management committee. Prior to joining Pacific Life, Darryl was with Aegon for 17 years where his most recent role was CFO and a member of the Executive Board of Aegon N.V. He also previously served as head of Aegon N.V.’s corporate financial center, CFO of  Aegon’s U.S. subsidiary Transamerica, and as chairman for the company’s Canadian operations. Darryl began his career at Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Canada and is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), a fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA), a member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA), and a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial science and statistics from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. Darryl and his wife, Karla, live in Irvine with their daughters, Brooklyn (‘18) and Lily (‘21).

• Priyan Chandraratna 

  Bio

  Priyan Chandraratna (2019) is the creative director of Alfred House Productions, a full-service event production and design company based in Los Angeles. A licensed attorney, Priyan founded Alfred House Productions as a passion project and the company grew from there. The company produces and designs a variety of events from luxury weddings to full-scale corporate functions, unique social engagements, and dynamic fundraisers.
  
  

  Priyan’s philanthropic endeavors include working with LGBT youth in the field of crisis intervention and suicide prevention with the Trevor Project as well as working with various charities in his home country of Sri Lanka. Priyan was a member of Sage Hill’s founding class of 2004 and was awarded the Elizabeth A. Resnick Award in recognition of his contributions to the school. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a law degree from the UCLA School of Law. Priyan’s sister, Sahani (’08), is also a graduate of Sage Hill and his father, Rosh, served on the Board of Trustees of Sage Hill School from 2006-2015.

• Douglas Collier 

  Bio

  Doug Collier (2018) is a member of the Board of Directors of Tilly’s, an NYSE-listed specialty retailer based in Irvine and also serves on the company’s audit, compensation and nominating, and governing committees. Doug is also the former Chief Financial Officer of action sports brand Volcom and was responsible for assembling the company’s financial and administrative operations shortly after the company’s founding.  Doug led Volcom through an initial public offering and later, the sale of the company to French luxury company Kering. He is also the former Chairman of the Board and Audit Committee Chair of Skullcandy (Nasdaq). Doug is a Certified Public Accountant in California and has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Accountancy from San Diego State University. Doug and his wife, Wende Zomnir, live in Newport Beach with their sons, Crash (’21) and Cruz ('24).

• Christopher Cuff 

  Bio

  Christopher Cuff (2021) is a 19-year law enforcement professional with vast experience in supervising and investigating critical incidents. He is a current division commander responsible for officers working patrol, SWAT K9, crisis negotiations, and is the agency's Public Information Officer. He is an experienced major crimes investigator specializing in gang and undercover operations. In addition to his law enforcement career, Chris is the CEO of Cuffholdings LLC. Cuffholdings LLC is a political and leadership consulting firm based in Los Angeles. Cuffholdings LLC provides strategic guidance in campaign strategy, campaign marketing, business to government marketing, and crisis leadership management. Chris has successfully consulted local campaigns ranging from mayoral, City Council, judicial, School Board, sheriff and district attorney races. His other leadership roles include serving as a Board of Trustee for a private independent school and as the chairperson of a city public safety committee. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute & University. Chris and his wife, Mary Susan, are parents to Tyler ('22).

• David Fishman 

  Bio

  David Fishman (2015) is Principal of Strategic Decisions Group, where he specializes in advising Fortune 500 companies on decision-making under uncertainty. He is also president of Universal Properties, managing an investment portfolio of income-producing commercial properties. A graduate of Stanford University with a B.A. in economics and an M.S. in engineering, David is a lecturer at the Stanford Center for Professional Development. He also holds an MBA from Harvard University. His board experience includes several for-profit and non-profit organizations, including the Community Foundation of Orange County. David and his wife, Julie, are parents of Lauren (’17) and Daniel (’19).

• Lorellen Green 

  Bio

  Lorellen Green (2014) has had successful careers as both a modern dance choreographer and producer and a medical doctor. Originally from Orange County, she followed her passion for dance to Europe, where she worked with Caterina Sagna/Compagnia Nadir, based in Venice, Italy. She then relocated to New York City, where she formed her own dance company. Lorellen later entered the medical field, earning an M.D. from Columbia University. After completing her training in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2006, she returned to Orange County with her family. Since that time, she has served as a physician for MemorialCare Medical Group and recently assumed the role of Medical Director of Inpatient Services. In addition to her clinical practice, she has a particular interest in health-care systems and reform, developing initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes. Lorellen also holds a B.A. in philosophy from Vassar College. She resides in Newport Coast with her children, Erika (‘14) and Robert (‘17).

• Sandy Irani 

  Bio

  Sandy Irani (2016) is a professor of computer science at the University of California, Irvine. Her research interests sit at the intersection of mathematics and computer science, and more recently, physics. She uses mathematical techniques to develop and analyze algorithms for problems such as web cache management, power optimization and CPU scheduling. Recently, she has been working in the area of quantum computation and information. Sandy teaches classes at UCI that range from 400-student lower-division undergraduate classes to small research seminars for PhD students. Several years ago, she completed work on a web-based, interactive text on Discrete Mathematics that is now in use by thousands of students at more than 100 universities. Sandy received her B.S.E. degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University in 1986 and her PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 1991. She has been on the faculty of UC Irvine since 1992, including five years as chair of the Computer Science Department. Sandy lives in Newport Beach with her husband, Bill Warden, and their two children, Matt Warden (’17) and Alice Warden (’19).

• Richard Lee 

  Bio

  Richard Lee (2021) is a judge with the Orange County Superior Court where he currently presides over unlimited civil matters. Richard has previously presided over criminal matters, juvenile matters, and appellate matters. He has also served as a Supervising Judge and is a faculty lecturer to California judges on a variety of topics, including ethics and new judge orientation. Upon his appointment by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard became the first Korean-American judge to serve in Orange County. Prior to becoming a judge, Richard was a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for approximately 10 years. Richard also worked as a litigator at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP and he clerked for two Superior Court judges in Los Angeles. Richard earned his undergraduate degree in Human Biology with Departmental Honors from Stanford University and his law degree from the University of Southern California Law School. Richard and his wife, Carol, live in Orange County with their two daughters, one who graduated from Sage Hill in 2021 and another scheduled to graduate from Sage Hill in 2023. 

• Paolo Leon 

  Bio

  Paolo Leon (2014) is an associate at AO, LLP, a full-service architecture and planning firm with offices in Orange, San Diego, Northern California and Atlanta. AO’s practice is diverse with an impressive portfolio of multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, retail, industrial, and science and technology. Paolo brings many years of experience in architecture across multiple project types. He is currently working on mixed-use, multifamily residential and commercial projects in Southern California and Arizona. Paolo is a Sage Hill School alumnus and member of the founding class of 2004. He was elected student body president in his senior year and helped write the Sage Hill School Honor Code. Paolo earned a B.Arch from the USC School of Architecture in 2009, and an MBA from Chapman University in 2013. He is passionate about helping communities leverage education to break the cycle of poverty. Paolo also serves on the board of directors for THINK Together, an organization committed to improving academic outcomes for children and youth living in under-resourced communities. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, running and traveling. Paolo lives in Irvine with his wife and Sage Hill alumna, Candice.

• Rick Lowe 

  Bio

  Rick Lowe (2015) is a Managing Director with Goldman Sachs and has been with the firm since 1996. Previously he worked in corporate finance for Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Rick is a member of the Cornell University Council and the Cornell CALS Dean's Advisory Council. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of Orange County.  Rick holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, a JD from American University and an MBA from American University. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar. Rick and his wife, Shannon, live in Ladera Ranch with their three daughters: Julia (‘17), Olivia (‘19) and Sofia (’21).

• Sudesh Mariappa 

  Bio

  Sudi Mariappa (2021) is a managing director at PIMCO as the Head of Risk Management, and he has been with firm for over 17 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and an MBA from Cornell University. Sudi also serves on the Advisory Council for Johnson School of Business at Cornell. Sudi and his wife, Eiko, currently reside in Newport Coast with their daughter, Hana (’22).

• Mark Murray 

  Bio

  Mark Murray (2020) is a retired principal of Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing firm.  Mark served in several consulting and senior management roles during his 24 year career at Hewitt, including leading the opening of its Philadelphia office before transferring west in the role of region manager. Mark also served two terms on the firm’s Executive Committee, responsible for the strategic direction and management of the firm. Since retiring, Mark has volunteered his time to the Tiger Woods Learning Center, the Newport Beach Library Literacy program, coaching boys’ lacrosse (including the inaugural year of Sage Hill’s team), and was previously a member of Sage Hill’s Board of Trustees from 2011-2015. Mark graduated with a B.A. from Williams College in 1978, and received an M.B.A. from the New York University School of Business in 1981. Mark and his wife, Mariellen, are parents to Sage Hill alumni Samantha (‘10) and Jay (‘13).

• Colleen Rivers 

  Bio

  Dr. Colleen Rivers (2021) is an emergency physician, wellness mentor, mother and founder. She obtained her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency where she served as Chief Resident and received the Clinical Excellence Award at graduation. She then pursued a fellowship in medical toxicology at New York University and the New York City Poison Control Center. She is board-certified in both emergency medicine and medical toxicology. Additionally, she studied nutrition and health coaching at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Since moving to the West Coast in 2014, Colleen has worked as an emergency physician at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, where she loves the clinical challenges of emergency medicine and the opportunity to connect with patients in their most vulnerable moments. These interactions inspired her to found Seek to educate and inspire action for happier and healthier lives. Colleen lives in Newport Beach with her husband, Jim, and children James, Teddy, Tess and Conor.  She enjoys spending her free time at the beach, reading and attending her children's sporting events.

• Prakash Sakraney 

  Bio

  Prakash Sakraney (2014) served as CEO of the Watanmal Group from 1992-2010 and as a Director from 2010 to date.
  Watanmal Group marketed and distributed proprietary brands of packaged food products across 26 countries Africa. In 2017, the majority of the business was sold to a consortium of the largest Africa focused private equity firm and a Spanish conglomerate. As CEO for almost 20 years, Prakash contributed to the evolution of the group from a general trading company operating in two West African countries into one of the leading branded and packaged food businesses in West and Central Africa. As a Director of the Watanmal Group, Prakash continues to be involved in managing the remaining assets. Prakash holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.S. from Pepperdine University in Computer Science and Business. Prakash and his wife, Cynthia, have three children, Sage Hill alumni Natasha ('12) and Kavi ('14), and Shaan ('23).

• Kim Stobart 

  Bio

  Kim Letch (Stobart) (2020) is managing partner at Ernst & Young LLP with more than 29 years of experience. She provides assurance and business advisory services to companies in a variety of industries, working with public company, private equity and venture capital funds. Kim joined the firm in Australia in 1992 and transferred to London in 1995 to concentrate on serving banking and capital markets clients. In 1999, Kim transferred to the United States where she has worked in Chicago, San Diego and Orange County. Kim is a member of the Argyros School of Business & Economics Dean’s Advisory Board at Chapman University, the Paul Merage School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board at UC Irvine, and the Mihaylo College of Business & Economics Dean’s Advisory Board at CSU Fullerton; chair and director of the Forum for Corporate Directors of Orange County. She and her husband, Nigel, are parents to two Sage Hill students, Thomas (‘22) and Arden (‘24).

• Scott Weiner 

  Bio

  Scott Weiner (2018) is a retired institutional bond manager. Scott is currently serving as Board Chair for Executive Service Corps (ESC), a “nonprofit for nonprofits,” serving the needs of charitable institutions in the greater Los Angeles area. ESC matches volunteer consultants with executive directors, who then leverage their expertise to focus on the most pressing needs of the nonprofit. Additionally, he serves on the investment committee for American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Scott graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor’s degree in math. He went on to get his Ph.D in Theoretical Macromolecular Biophysical Chemistry from the University of California, San Francisco. Scott currently resides in Newport Coast with wife, Kim, and daughters Abbey ('19) and Madison (’19). He is a crossword puzzle fanatic and craft coffee aficionado.

• Kathy Wilk 

  Bio

  Kathy Wilk (2018) became Sage Hill School's Chief Financial Officer in 2015 and retired in 2018. She brought 34 years of finance and accounting experience in multiple industries. From 2009 to 2014, she served as CFO at Applied Minds, an innovative company founded by former Disney Imagineers that provides technology, design, R&D and consulting services. She previously worked for PepsiCo, Nestle Foods, Walt Disney, Gap and Paramount Pictures. She holds an MBA from the University of California, Irvine and a bachelor’s degree from Miami University of Ohio.

• Van Wilson 

  Bio

  Van Wilson (2016) brings more than 20 years of experience in project management to the Board. For the past seven years, he has been General Services Director for the City of Compton, overseeing the city’s information technology, fleet and facilities. He previously worked as a project manager of CMTS, handling rail, hospital and airport development. Wilson and his wife, Taunja, are parents of Mariah (’14) and Miles (’18).