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Mindy Morgan Foundation President
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Mindy works as a human resources generalist for a local university. In her spare time, she volunteers for local nonprofits, travels, reads, and enjoys what the world has to offer. Mindy shares her Phoenix castle with her two crazy kittens, Muy and Olive.
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Mark Barfield Board Member
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Mark is a Finance professional at AT&T, previously working in Sales, Operations, and Marketing. Mark manages AT&T’s open banking strategy enabling businesses and consumers to pay via ACH and other real time payment methods.
Mark continues to be energized through the profound experiences that applicants share in their essays and is grateful that he is part of a group dedicated to supporting continuing education and developing tomorrows LGBTQ leaders. He serves as LEAGUE at AT&T’s National Strategy Director and LEAGUE-DFW Treasurer. He previously served as LEAGUE at AT&T’s National CEO, COO, Public Relations Officer, and Communications Chair.
Mark received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of California Berkeley and his MBA from the University of Phoenix. He lives in the Dallas with his partner Bobby.
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Ron Kirk Foundation Treasurer
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He is the Vice President & Controller for Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation (Seedco), a New York City-based national non-profit organization that advances economic opportunity for people, businesses and communities in need. He resides in Hoboken, NJ with his partner Timothy.
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Matthew Becher Board Member
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Joe Gauss Foundation Secretary / Public Relations
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Joe is also part of The Brotherhood of Saint Gregory, a Christian Community of The Episcopal Church. Joe is active in Brotherhood and Parish Ministries. He was elected Secretary of the Foundation in July of 2018.
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John Klenert Board Member
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Today, besides the LEAGUE Foundation Board, he has been honored to be a member of the Board of Directors of several local and national organizations including GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, One In Ten/Reel Affirmations and DC Vote. John lives in Washington DC most of the time but summers in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
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Ernie Renteria Board Member
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Other local experience includes: Austin LGBTQ community, Officer and Board member of ALLGO (Austin Latino Lesbian & Gay Organization). He has been employed with SWBT/SBC/AT&T for over 35 years and is currently based in Austin, Texas, and retired as a Lead Channel Manager in Consumer Wireline & Direct Marketing Department for the Home Solutions Business Unit. Ernie is single and enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, mentoring and my 2 boys (dogs) Colt & Martini.
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Joel Stango Board Member
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Since October 2011, Joel has served on the board of Brandywine Gateway Neighbors (formerly INF) which provides urban planning, development and housing renewal to Wilmington’s Eastside. He is also a past president and current board member of the Midtown Brandywine Neighborhood Association working on streetscape efforts for the Wilmington neighborhood.
Joel has worked with the capital committee of Easter Seals of Delaware and has participated with the annual Volleyball event for more than 10 years. He also, serves on the Transportation Committee of the Wilmington Renaissance Corporation.
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Richard Totten Board Member
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Richard was the founder of the LEAGUE at AT&T West Virginia Chapter and is currently serving as Secretary of the LEAGUE at AT&T Mid-Atlantic Chapter. Richard’s passion to serve his community keeps him actively involved in many different types of activities and educational opportunities.
In his spare time, Richard enjoys traveling the world with his partner Luis with cruises being their favorite way to travel!
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Rob Walter Board Member
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Rob is a former LEAGUE-GA Vice President and was President of LEAGUE-GA the following three years. His biggest accomplishment during that time was creating the first Job Shadow Day in partnership with Chris 180 specifically for self-identifying LGBTQ youth at AT&T.
Rob grew up in Colorado, but now lives in the North Georgia Mountains outside of Atlanta with his partner of 19 years, Bill. When they’re not tending to the needs of their beloved French Bulldogs or their chickens, they enjoy white water rafting, kayaking, cooking, and spending time with friends.
In his spare time, Richard enjoys traveling the world with his partner Luis with cruises being their favorite way to travel!