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Our Board of Directors

Providing Strategic Guidance Critical to Our Success

NCF’s Board of Directors is a cross-section of business leaders and community philanthropists who focus on governance and high-level oversight. Through their guidance and unwavering dedication, our board empowers us to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Geraldine Tomich

Geraldine Tomich, Esq.

Marquis Aurbach
Chair

Geraldine Tomich practices in the areas of asset protection, estate planning, probate, guardianships, estate and gift taxation, and business entity formation. Ms. Tomich earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating magna cum laude. She obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. 

Ms. Tomich often gives educational seminars to the community regarding estate planning, probate avoidance, and business succession planning. She also contributes articles to local publications.

Further, Ms. Tomich volunteers with various community outreach organizations. She is a founding director of the Gift Planning Advisors, a Las Vegas group of professionals who provide educational opportunities for planned giving professionals and heighten awareness of donor opportunities. She is currently the director of the Southern Nevada Estate Planning Council, a network of estate planning professionals that was established in 1971. She sits on the Board of Southern Nevada Public Television/Vegas PBS and is also the chairperson of its Planned Giving Council.

Ms. Tomich was born and raised in Manila, the Philippines. In 1990, she and her family moved to Las Vegas, where she has resided since.

Alberto Leon

Alberto A. León, JD, PhD

ALEÒNLAW, P.C.
Vice Chair

Through his Albuquerque, New Mexico-based law firm ALEONLAW, P.C., Dr. Alberto León provides specialized services to institutional clients, small businesses, and individuals focusing on protection of, and disputes involving, intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.  Dr. León provides legal services in the registration, prosecution, and litigation areas. His experience includes general counsel and corporate work for closely held corporations and consortia, sponsoring research and development activities at national laboratories and universities. Dr. León’s practice also includes infringement litigation before the federal courts and federal administrative agencies. Dr. León has negotiated international contracts and licenses, and he routinely handles intellectual property cases for business interests around the world. Dr. León’s practice also focuses on various aspects of sports law, especially the representation of boxing organizations, protection of intellectual property rights, transactional work, and dispute resolution.

Dr. León has acted as a consultant, technical advisor, and expert witness in various science and sports-related cases. Typically, those cases involve interpreting legal and high-technology-related information in various areas of intellectual property law and tort liability dealing with complex scientific and sports issues. Before becoming an attorney, Dr. León taught graduate-level organic chemistry and radiochemistry courses at the University of New Mexico. He also directed and conducted research projects dealing with applications of organic chemistry, biochemistry, and radiochemistry to cancer diagnosis.

Dr. León received his Master’s and Ph.D. in bio-organic chemistry with honors from the University of New Mexico. He also received a Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Dr. León is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Florida and New Mexico, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in patent matters. 

Throughout his career, Dr. León has served on various science-related committees and boards, including the University of New Mexico Radiation Protection Sub-committee, the Lovelace International Review Board, and the Science and Technology Corporation of the University of New Mexico.  Dr. León served as commissioner and chairman of the New Mexico Athletic Commission for seven years (2004-2011) and has taught both Patent and Trademark Law classes as an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico School Of Law.

In addition to his private law practice, Dr. León is Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, Board member, and Bout Supervisor for the largest boxing sanctioning body in the world, the World Boxing Council.

Michael J. Threet

Michael J. Threet

Caltrol
Treasurer

Michael J. Threet, CPA, is the Chief Financial Officer of Caltrol, a leader in industrial process automation. He is responsible for managing the company’s financial position and is a member of the executive management committee that sets goals and strategic direction for the company.

Mr. Threet has served in a variety of philanthropic and charitable organizations, including past secretary/treasurer of the Salvation Army (Henderson Chapter), past president of the City of Las Vegas Community Schools, and a volunteer coach with the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas. 

He received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Tami Hance

Tami Hance

Communities in Schools
Secretary

Tami Hance is the Chief Executive Director for Communities In Schools of Nevada. As an affiliate of the nation’s largest dropout prevention program, the mission of Communities In Schools is to keep kids in school, do whatever it takes to eliminate barriers, and never give up on anyone.

In concert with her work at Communities In Schools of Nevada, she is also a board member of Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and president emeritus of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy.

Ms. Hance graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies. She spent 26 years as Senior Vice President of Destinations by Design (DBD), the largest destination management and special event company in Las Vegas, gaining an exceptional wealth of knowledge of Southern Nevada’s hospitality industry. She transitioned into a career in philanthropy in April 2017.

She has been an adjunct professor for the College of Southern Nevada and, in 2014, served as president of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association (LVHA), where she continues to volunteer on the Chairman’s Club. The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation U.S. Council honored her by appointing her to its 2014-2016 Council. In 2016, Tami was honored by the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada with a leadership badge.

Lisa Morris Hibbler, D.P.A.

Executive Director, Shaquille O’Neal Foundation
Board Member

 Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler is a vanguard leader, dedicated to creating positive change and addressing the challenges faced by underserved communities. With a profound understanding of the struggles that many individuals and families endure, she has made it her life’s mission to uplift and empower through various avenues, including mentorship programs, educational outreach, and community development.

 Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler is a distinguished executive, who spent nearly 27 years with the City of Las Vegas, Nevada.  With an unyielding dedication to public service, she made significant contributions in various roles, including her influential tenure as International City/County Management Association Credentialed (ICMA) Deputy City Manager and Chief Community Services Officer. 

Dr. Morris Hibbler is a proven strategist with an exceptional track record and extensive expertise in social equity, workforce development, and community capacity building. Currently, Dr. Morris Hibbler is the Executive Director of the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, the Co-Founder of JBM Strategic Partners, and a Professor of Practice at UNLV. 

Dr. Morris Hibbler was recognized as a 2024 African American Trailblazer Impact Award,  2021 Women to Watch by the Nevada Business Magazine and a 2021 Women Inspiring Nevada Honoree by Vegas Inc. In 2017, she received the ICMA Community Heroes Award. Dr. Morris Hibbler is a member of the Allegiant Stadium Community Advisory Board and LVMPD Multicultural Advisory Council. From 2017 to 2020, she was elected to serve as a trustee on the U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council.

In July 2023, Dr. Morris Hibbler completed the Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executives in State & Local Government Program Certificate.  Dr. Morris Hibbler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies, a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and a Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of La Verne, Calif. She also completed the Judicial Administration Graduate Certification at Michigan State University and earned an Educational Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate from Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy. 

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Morris Hibbler cherishes her roles as a wife and mother of three children aged 19, 14, and 12. She consistently exemplifies the values of dedication, compassion, and integrity. With her exceptional leadership skills and unwavering commitment to the betterment of her community, Dr. Morris Hibbler continues to make a lasting impact.

Kari Uyehara

Executive Director, Raiders Foundation
Board Member

An accomplished leader in philanthropy, Kari Uyehara possesses over two decades of industry experience building and directing non-profit organizations. During this time, she managed a range of capital projects, including the renovation of two Boys & Girls Clubs and the construction of batting cages, basketball courts, and outdoor fields, aimed at improving the lives of underserved youth. In addition, she helped to raise more than $40M through unique, celebrity/athlete driven fundraising events. Kari is seasoned at leading public-private partnerships as well as forging relationships with corporate and non-profit partners.

Her career began at the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, where she played an instrumental role in the development of a K-12 charter school. Following this, Kari established the Shane Victorino Foundation, then later The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, working with their respective namesakes to build their charities from the ground up and bring their philanthropic visions to reality. While at the Shaq Foundation, she was responsible for its highly successful fundraising gala, The Event, which featured Grammy Award winning performers such as Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Pitbull, and more.

Currently, Kari serves as Executive Director for the Raiders Foundation, the charitable arm of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition to overseeing their various fundraising programs, she is also responsible for the organization’s community grantmaking. Kari is able to leverage the team’s resources and platform to execute a giving strategy focused on impact and sustainability. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, following her transition as the former Executive Director for the organization.

Originally from Maui, Hawaii, Kari has been a resident of Las Vegas for over 25 years.