Our Board of Directors

Chuck Coyne

Chairman of the Board

Chuck has been part of the McKinley community since 2017 and was elected Chairman in 2024. A longtime San Dimas resident, he brings decades of leadership experience in publishing, education, and nonprofit service. He also serves on the Bonita Unified School District Board and the La Verne/San Dimas Educational Foundation.

David Peña

Chair, Internal Affairs Committee & Treasurer

David brings over 35 years of accounting experience, including 12 years as CFO of Accurate Air Engineering. A San Dimas native, he holds a B.A. in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton, and is a certified CPA. Deeply connected to the McKinley mission through personal ties, David has long been active in community and school programs, volunteering with youth sports, PTA, and the Knights of Columbus. He is also a proud father of four San Dimas High School students and alumni.

Paul Rowley

Co-Chair, Governance Committee

Paul serves as Senior Vice President of Regulated Water Utility, overseeing operations, asset management, environmental quality, customer service, and water resources. He brings extensive executive experience in public utility leadership. Paul earned both his B.S. in Business Administration and M.P.A. from California State University, Northridge.

Alpha Sunusi

Secretary

Alpha is the founder and CEO of Alcam Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, the largest African American-owned prosthetic company in the U.S., with 10 locations across Southern California. A graduate of California State University Fullerton with a degree in Business Administration, Alpha is a Board-Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist. He also serves as president of the International African American Prosthetic-Orthotic Coalition and is a board member of the Excelling Youth Education Scholarship Program (EYES), supporting literacy and opportunity for youth in Sierra Leone.

Alta Skinner

Board Member

Alta is a lifelong community advocate with over 40 years of volunteer service focused on families, education, and civic engagement. A San Dimas resident for nearly five decades, she is retired from Bonita Unified School District and has co-chaired multiple education bond measures for Bonita USD and Mt. San Antonio College. Alta currently serves as Secretary of the Mt. SAC Foundation and sits on several advisory committees. Her dedication has earned honors including San Dimas Citizen of the Year and Woman of the Year for California’s 25th District.

Peter Shin

Board Member

Peter Shin is a Senior Vice President of Client Services at Spectrum, a leading healthcare advertising agency, and a member of its national leadership team. With over 15 years of experience spanning pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and OTC products, Peter has led award-winning marketing campaigns for global brands like BOTOX, ERBITUX, and iLasik. He has held key roles at Johnson & Johnson and Edwards Lifesciences, driving strategic brand growth across U.S. and international markets. A passionate advocate for health equity and community impact, Peter brings a unique blend of marketing expertise and heart for service to McKinley’s Board.

Heidi Twitchell

Board Member

Heidi Twitchell is a former elementary school teacher turned real estate professional with a deep passion for education, housing advocacy, and community service. With degrees and certifications in Gifted and Multicultural Education, she spent over a decade in classrooms across Utah and California, where she championed arts-integrated learning. Now a member of the Redfin Rise team, Heidi works to address affordable housing and homelessness in Los Angeles and Orange County. She brings a compassionate, hands-on spirit to McKinley’s Board, fueled by her commitment to helping vulnerable youth and families thrive.

Isaac Loera

Board Member

Isaac Loera serves as the Chief Quality Officer and Chief Equity Officer at the California Institution for Women under Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS). Since beginning his healthcare career in 2007, Isaac has taken on a series of leadership roles focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and health equity. He holds an MBA from the University of La Verne, is a Certified Professional in Health Care Quality, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. His commitment to advancing equitable care and systems-level impact aligns strongly with McKinley’s mission of empowering underserved communities.

Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy

Board Member

Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy is the Singelyn Family Dean of the College of Business Administration and the Singelyn Graduate School of Business at Cal Poly Pomona. A respected academic leader and published expert in digital marketing and open-source business models, he holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Arizona. Dr. Krishnamurthy brings a unique blend of business acumen and educational innovation to McKinley’s board. He co-founded the Digital Transformation Affinity Group at AACSB International and previously served on the Board of the Bellevue Chamber. His passion for mentorship, equity in education, and forward-thinking leadership directly supports McKinley’s mission to empower youth and families.

Don Eklund

Board Member

Don Eklund is a retired Chief Technology Officer from Sony Pictures with decades of innovation in consumer entertainment technology. He played a key role in the launch of DVD and Blu-ray formats and holds multiple patents in media compression and content security. Don’s personal journey—from youth in the foster care system to a successful career in technology—fuels his passion for mentorship and service. His lived experience brings a powerful perspective to McKinley’s mission of supporting children and families. In retirement, Don enjoys woodworking, aviation, and cycling.

Harold Diep

Board Member

Katie Distelrath

Board Member