Mindy Morgan Foundation President

Mindy was elected Foundation President in July of 2018 after serving several years as Secretary.  She previously served as President of the Foundation,  Co-Chair of LEAGUE at AT&T, co-founder of LEAGUE Arizona and planner of LEAGUE conferences, she currently serves as secretary of the LEAGUE Foundation. 

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.

Mark Barfield Board Member

Ron Kirk Foundation Treasurer

Ron Kirk served as Treasurer for the LEAGUE Foundation for ten years before handing over the reins in 2014 to Joel Stango.  He was recently elected back into the position in July of 2018.

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.

Matthew Becher Board Member

Matthew is an enthusiastic believer in the power of the written word, fine art, and social advocacy. He has pursued multiple passions throughout his life, and is always looking for opportunities where he can channel his many interests into projects that make a difference in the world.

 

The LEAGUE Foundation is one of projects and passions.  Matthew is currently a Sr. Communications Manager at Xandr and previously served as the Fundraising Director for LEAGUE at AT&T.

Joe Gauss Foundation Secretary / Public Relations

Joe is a Clinical Coordinator working in the Telemetry / Stroke Nursing Unit at Northshore University HealthSystem – Skokie Hospital in Skokie, Illinois. Joe previously had a long-time career at AT&T and was LEAGUE at AT&T Co-President 1998-2000. 

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.

 

John Klenert Board Member

John retired from AT&T after a wonderful 25 year career primarily in AT&T Government Services where he held positions in sales and marketing, project management and public relations. He has been involved in LEAGUE since its inception back in 1987 serving in many capacities including LEAGUE national president. He founded the LEAGUE Foundation in 1995 during the New Orleans LEAGUE five year planning conference.

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.

Ernie Renteria Board Member

Ernie has been actively involved locally and nationally in the LGBT community for over 30 years, having served in various Employee Organizations in leadership positions such as: President and Vice President of the local Austin LEAGUE at AT&T Chapter (previously Spectrum), Vice President Membership for the Austin HACEMOS Chapter, Committee Chair for the Austin HACEMO Scholarship Committee and VP-Membership for the Austin PWSWB (now Women of AT&T).

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.

 

Joel Stango Board Member

Joel is a founding LEAGUE Foundation member and was elected as LEAGUE Foundation  Treasurer in 2014, serving in this role until July of 2018. He is currently employed as a Service Executive with the AT&T Signature Client Group and has supported AT&T sales efforts since 1990. After serving on their capital campaign committee which raised over $3 million, Joel was appointed to the board of the Delaware Humane Association in 2014 and currently leads the DHA development committee.   

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.

 

Richard Totten Board Member

Richard is a proud native of Charleston, WV and is currently working as an Area Retail Sales Manager at AT&T in the Greater DC/Baltimore area.  Richard holds an Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, is a former Community Manager for the American Cancer Society, and is a 2022 Service Excellence Award winner at AT&T.

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!

Rob Walter Board Member

Rob (He/Him) is celebrating 19 years with AT&T this May! He currently supports the near 900 US-based employees in identifying and growing their skillsets to meet organizational deliverables in the Technology Development Organization.

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!