ST JOSEPH'S - Key Persons
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- Executive Director
- Administration / Advocacy / Financial Gifts
- Executive Director X25
David Cox began his career in the nonprofit industry over 30 years ago, working with a grass roots community development organization in Mexico. This exposure and experience helped mold his desire to help those in need. He relocated to Gilroy, and took the position as Executive Director in 2001. He is a member of the Gilroy Rotary Club, Latino Family Fund, and Second Harvest Food Bank's Advisory Committee. David enjoys travel, spending time with friends, wine, cooking and golf.
St. Joseph's Family Center, and myself, are blessed with a very dedicated staff and legion of volunteers who help make our mission successful. I joined St. Joseph's Family Center 17 years ago in order to create impact and steer a local non-profit into the new millennium. Working with a small, but deeply respected, agency allows me to leave a footprint, not only for those we serve, but in the community as well. The community defines itself by making everything we do possible.
Job Titles:
- Religious Studies Teacher
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- Homeless Prevention & Gilroy Street Team Coordinator X21
Job Titles:
- Member of the Emeritus Board
Job Titles:
- Member of the Emeritus Board
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board
- Banker
Kurt Michielssen is a banker serving Gilroy since 1982. He is a Senior Vice President with Pinnacle Bank and previously was with South Valley National Bank, now Union Bank (1983/2013). Kurt is a member of Rotary Club of Gilroy and was its President (2004/2005). He is a Past President of the Gavilan College Education Foundation and current Board Chairmen of the Gilroy Economic Development Corporation. He is a past President of the Gilroy Foundation Board of Directors. He was the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce 2010 "Man of the Year" and received an Honorary Degree from Gavilan College in 2014.
I first learned of St. Joseph's in 2001 when David joined Rotary. Since then, I have watched it grow as a non-profit serving the needy of Gilroy and the South Santa Clara Valley. Over the years, I‘ve donated to St. Joseph's and hoped to do more to help. When David called and asked if I would be willing to serve on the Board, it was a no brainer. This is a great opportunity to give back to Gilroy.
Linda Williams relocated to Gilroy from Indiana 12 years ago. She has spent most of her professional career in biotechnology. A few years ago she bought the Nimble Thimble, a local quilt shop, and now enjoys an active life in the downtown business community. Linda is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Gilroy Downtown Business Association, PEO, and a plethora of Local Quilt Guilds. In her spare time, Linda practices hot yoga, reads, sips wine with good friends, and quilts.
I feel very privileged to be on the board of St. Joseph's Family Center. This organization accomplishes so much that serves the people of Gilroy, whether filling a temporary need or responding to a crisis. All are welcome at St. Joseph's, and all are assured of friendly and respectful attention. Our small town generosity in supporting this highly effective agency has always been inspirational to me. Now, as a board member, I have a greater opportunity to participate in the plans and goals of the Center. Great things are in our future!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Emeritus Board
Job Titles:
- Case Manager & Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Director of Community Engagement
- Events / Development
- Lord 's Table Coordinator