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UB40: BIOGRAPHY The story of UB40, and how this group of young friends from Birmingham transcended their working-class origins to become the world’s most successful reggae band, selling over 100 million records and spending over a combined 11 years in the UK album charts, is not the stuff of fairytales as might be imagined. The group’s led a charmed life in many respects it’s true,but it’s been a long haul since the days they’d meet up in the bars and clubs around Moseley, and some of them had to scrape by on less than £8 a week unemployment benefit. The choice was simple if you’d left school early. You could either work in one of the local factories, like Robin Campbell did, or scuffle along aimlessly whilst waiting for something else to happen. By the summer of 1978, something else did happen, and the nucleus of UB40 began rehearsing in a local basement. Robin’s younger brother Ali, Earl Falconer, Brian Travers and James Brown all knew each other from Moseley School of Art, whilst Norman Hassan had been a friend of the Campbell’s since junior school. Initially, they thought of themselves as an instrumental “jazz-dub-reggae” band, but by the time Robin was persuaded to rejoin and much later they’d recruited Michael Virtue and lastly Astro – who’d learnt his craft with Birmingham sound-system Duke Alloy – the group had already aligned themselves to left-wing political ideals and forgedtheir own identity, separate from the many punk and Two Tone outfitsaround at that time. The group had nailed their colours to the mast bynaming themselves after an unemployment benefit form. Their political convictions hadn’t been gleaned second hand either, but cemented in placewhilst attending marches protesting against the National Front, or rallies organised by Rock Against Racism. By the time Chrissie Hynde invited them to tour with the Pretenders during the Spring of 1980 and their debut single “King b/w Food For Thought” had sailed into the UK Top 5, all the essential elements of UB40 were already in place. Their line-up will remain unchanged for thirty years, and they will continue playing a mix of original material and an inspired choice of reggae covers in a style that’s instantly accessible with its bright melodies and sweeping horn arrangements – one that’s allied to a formidable rhythm section in James Brown (drums) and Earl Falconer (bass) capable of holding its own with anything from Jamaica.
UB40’s first album was released the following September, on Graduate Records. Their deal allowed them much more creative freedom than if they had signed with a major label. The cover artwork memorably duplicated an unemployment benefit card, with the title “Signing Off” rubber-stamped in red, but it was the music that quickly worked its way into the affections of a young, mainly student crowd with it’s knowing lyrics, solid reggae rhythms and dubby, instrumental passages, offset by warm sax solos and Jamaican style scatting. There was nothing else like it at the time. As a multi-cultural band from Birmingham, UB40 weren’t drawn into trying to sound “authentic,” and there was considerably more depth to their music than that of many punk and 2Tone bands. “I’m a British subject, not proud of it, while I carry the burden of shame,” they sang on one of the tracks. Accepting the truth of their own situation amidst a sea of other reggae songs proclaiming black heritage gave us a valuable insight into where UB40 were coming from. They were unafraid to stand up and be counted, and British audiences instinctively loved them for it. “Signing Off” duly went to No. 2 in the UK and stayed on the nation’s album charts for 72 weeks. At the end of 1980, UB40 terminated their contract with Graduate and formed their own record company, DEP International, with all eight members owning an equal share. They also signed a licensing deal with CBS, which ensured them far better distribution. “Signing Off” was still in the charts when they released their second album “Present Arms” in the summer of 1981. The sound was immediately brighter, harder and more professional, yet the spirit and commitment underpinning the band’s songs remained resolutely unchanged, as heard on “One In Ten,” written about, among other things, the UK’s record number of unemployed. With lyrics like “Nobody knows me, but I’m always there. A statistical reminder of a world that doesn’t care,” “One In Ten” became an anthem of the British protest movement, and a genuine counterpart to the equally motivated songs being written by the likes of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh in the Caribbean. “One In Ten” will earn the rare distinction of being “versioned” by Jamaican reggae acts in future. Back in 1981, it formed part of the soundtrack accompanying the race riots erupting in places like Brixton, Handsworth and St. Paul’s in Bristol – hard pressed, inner city areas with large immigrant communities that had found themselves on the frontline in resisting the right wing policies of Margaret Thatcher’s government. Four months later, and “Present Arms In Dub” became the firstever dub album to enter the UK Top 40 – this during a period when dub music was the exclusive preserve of grassroots reggae fans, accustomed to buying Jamaican imports. UB40’s stature
among British audiences was now assured. They possessed credibility, even whilst racking up hit records, and practiced true democracy by insisting that each member had an equal say in the band’s affairs. Their next album, 1982’s “UB44,” was recorded in Dublin and featured innovative use of holograms on the ‘limited edition’ sleeve. Trips to Australia and Zimbabwe coincided with further hits in the shape of “I Won’t Close My Eyes,” “Love Is All Alright,” “So Here I Am” and “I Got Mine,” but none breached the Top 20. “UB44” did get to No. 4 in the album charts, but then CBS ended their association with the band, enabling them to negotiate a new deal with Richard Branson’s Virgin Records. Soon afterwards, they opened a studio in Birmingham called The Abattoir. Now masters of their own destiny (and with legendary JA keyboard player Jackie Mittoo guesting), they decided to pay tribute to the reggae pioneers who’d first inspired them back in the blues parties and clubs of Birmingham, and from hanging out at places like Don Christie’s record store. The band became evangelists of a kind, introducing classic reggae songs and artists to new audiences from around the world as they embarked on four instalments of the “Labour Of Love” series of albums The first was released in the summer of 1983, and contrary to past record labels’ expectations, the change of direction worked magnificently. Labour Of Love became the band’s first No. 1 album in the UK, and would remain in the British charts for eighteen months. Lead single “Red Red Wine” also went straight to No. 1. In fact it stayed in the British charts for two years, thereby giving UB40 their first truly worldwide hit and, eventually, their first American No.1. UB40 were now recast as Britain’s foremost reggae ambassadors. They have arguably fostered a love of reggae music in more people than any other artist, including Bob Marley, and it started just as soon as they’d introduced timeless Jamaican classics to contemporary audiences on “Labour Of Love.” “Please Don’t Make Me Cry,” “Many Rivers To Cross” and “Cherry Oh Baby” were the other hits from that seminal first edition, which went on to sell more than ten million copies worldwide. UB40’s next single “If It Happens Again,” went to No. 9 but the album it was taken from “Geffery Morgan,” wasn’t a success by previous standards, despite a return to hard-hitting reality topics on tracks like “Riddle Me,” “As Always You Were Wrong Again,” “You’re Not An Army,” “The Pillow” and “I’m Not Fooled So Easily.” Recorded at The Abattoir, “Geffery Morgan” whilst not selling in the same numbers as “Labour Of Love” like
“Baggariddim” – a collection of tracks recorded with leading British reggae MCs – awaits urgent, critical reappraisal. In the summer of 1985 UB40 joined forces with Chrissie Hynde for a cover of Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe” that promptly flew to No. 1 in the UK. “Don’t Break My Heart” also went Top 3 shortly afterwards, confirming UB40 as Britain’s most successful reggae band. In August 1986, “Rat In The Kitchen” became UB40’s sixth Top 10 album in the UK. The title track became the first hit off the album, whilst “Sing Our Own Song”, written in support of the black population of South Africa, became the second – this during an era when South Africa was still an apartheid regime, and Nelson Mandela regarded as a terrorist by Britain’s Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. In late ‘86 they were again breaking new ground by becoming one of the first western groups to tour the Soviet Union. Their watershed concert in Moscow was recorded and released the following year as “UB40 CCCP.” It was UB40’s second live album – the first, “UB40 Live,” had been released in February 1983. The following November, “The Best Of UB40 - Volume One” began its two and a half year tenure on the UK charts, peaking at No. 3. The group were now a national institution, and yet still full of surprises. “Maybe Tomorrow,” a Jackson Five cover, went Top 20, and previewed an unlikely collaboration with hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa and the Family called “Reckless.” UB40’s next venture would prove a little more predictable. By early 1988 – still recovering from the death of engineer Ray Falconer, who was Earl’s brother, and had been highly influential in determining the band’s production sound – UB40 again teamed up with Chrissie Hynde, who joined them on “Breakfast In Bed.” The result was another Top 10 hit, taken from the 1988 album “UB40.” By 1988 the band was now embarking on lengthy world tours, taking in places like Australia, Japan and South America. In July the same year, they played the Free Nelson Mandela Concert at Wembley Stadium in London – an event that was beamed around the world to millions of television viewers, and prompted renewed appreciation of “Red Red Wine” in America. The song had already topped the charts in many other countries, but UB40’s first US No.1 was certainly special, and especially since they received the good news whilst headlining a sold out Madison Square Gardens in New York! Its success reignited interest in “Labour Of Love,” which entered the Billboard’s Top 20, and led to a second helping of “Labour Of Love.” This album, LOL 2 – recorded on the road between extensive touring commitments – would yield three Top 10 hits
in America alone, including “Kingston Town” and “Homely Girl,” both of which went Top 10 in the UK and throughout Europe, closely followed by “Here I Am (Come And Take Me)” and “The Way You Do The Things You Do.” At the onset of the nineties, Robert Palmer duetted with them on their next UK Top 10 hit, “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight,” and 808 State charted with a remix of “One In Ten.” Highlights such as these, whilst welcome, were then dwarfed by the release of “Promises and Lies” which became the group’s biggest selling album, selling in excess of ten million copies worldwide. The biggest hit from “Promises And Lies” was “Can’t Help Falling In Love”, which brought the band their third UK and second US No. 1 and would remain a favourite on American radio stations for years – especially after itsnclusion on the soundtrack of the 1993 Sharon Stone film “Sliver.” By the end of 1994, the constant touring had taken its toll and the band was ready for a well-earned rest – this after playing to record crowds around the world, including South Africa, where they performed to more than 250,000 people over three concerts, a live record that still stands. Virgin would fill the gap by releasing “The Best Of UB40 – Volume Two,” containing hits like “Kingston Town,” “Here I Am” and more recent efforts such as “Bring Me Your Cup,” “Reggae Music” and “Until My Dying Day.” During their sabbatical from UB40, several of the members worked on their own musical projects. Robin and Ali were the singers on Pato Banton’s No. 1 hit “Baby Come Back,” whilst Earl would have success producing house and drum & bass tracks. Ali Campbell also released his debut solo album “Big Love,” which he’d recorded in Jamaica. Their adventures in Jamaica will result in several, celebrated encounters with various reggae legends. The first, UB40’s “UB40 Present The Dancehall Album,” featuring Jamaican acts like Beenie Man, Mad Cobra and Lady Saw, appeared in 1998, and “UB40 Present The Fathers Of Reggae” in 2002. Robin has described the latter as one of the highlights of their career, since it featured many of the artists who’d inspired UB40 (among them Toots Hibbert, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Alton Ellis and the Mighty Diamonds), singing the group’s own material. Were it needed, the “Fathers” set offered proof of the respect UB40 have always been accorded in Jamaica, and especially among the island’s artists and musicians. The “Fathers” album had taken three years to record, and the follow-up UB40 set, “Guns In The Ghetto,” would also take longer than expected to reach fruition. The group had reconvened in 1996, when they appeared in the film “Speed 2,” starring Keanu Reaves and Sandra Bullock. UB40 perform “Tell Me Is It True” in the movie, which duly became the lead
single (and a Top 20 hit) from the album “Guns In the Ghetto”, released the following year. It peaked at No. 9 on the UK album charts, and yielded just one further single, “Always There.” “Guns In The Ghetto” eventually sold over a million copies, but suffered from the band’s unwillingness to tour. Such imperatives were soon realised with the release of “Labour Of Love III,” which became the band’s twelfth Top 10 album in the UK during late 1998. “Come Back Darling,” “Holly Holy” and “The Train Is Coming” were the hit singles from “Labour Of Love III.” The following year they played before estimated television audiences of one billion in India, and then celebrated twenty years of recording with yet another UK Top 10 album, the definitive “The Very Best Of UB40 1980-2000.” Other landmark shows would soon follow, including concerts in South Africa, and a peace concert in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. One of them, in Switzerland, was later released as “Live In Montreux.” In 2003, they received an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement and secured another Top 10 album with the “Platinum Collection”, a triple box set comprised of the then entire “Labour of Love” series. By now, UB40 had been favourites of the British public for well over two decades. It was therefore fitting they should provide the official anthem for the England rugby team’s triumphant 2003 World Cup campaign in Australia. “Swing Low,” taken from the “Homegrown” set, will become the group’s 49th UK chart single. UB40 have now had 51 chart successes, the only bands to have notched up more hits are Status Quo and Queen, but for UB40 to achieve this distinction by playing reggae music is nothing short of miraculous. Two years later, on the 25th anniversary of their recording debut, the band released “Who You Fighting For.” Acclaimed not only as a return to form, but also an artistic triumph,” Who You Fighting For” was distinguished by UB40’s decision to record once more as “a live” band – i.e, playing all together in the studio. Its success was aided by a clutch of powerful message songs that wouldn’t have sounded at all out of place on their first few albums. The questioning of authority (including Britain and America’s decision to invade Iraq) and steadfast allegiance to working-class values was there for all to see, and yet the Grammy nominated “Who You Fighting For” also contained its fair share of love songs, such as “One Woman Man,” and winning covers of Matumbi’s “After Tonight” and The Manhattans “Kiss And Say Goodbye”. At the beginning of 2008, Ali Campbell decided to leave the band in order to pursue a solo career. With a minimum of fuss, he was replaced by another
Campbell brother, Duncan, who has a voice that’s virtually indistinguishable from a young Ali’s. Duncan had been invited to join the band at their inception, but declined. However, some thirty years later, alongside the other UB40 vocalists he made his presence count on the next album “TwentyFour Seven,” which received widespread acclaim on its release during the summer of 2008. Following on from “Who You Fighting For”, “TwentyFourSeven” was again recorded “live” in the studio, and thus showcases UB40 at their best. Not for the first time, the choice of material was dominated by the kind of searching, political messages they’d long been famous for. Songs like “Rainbow Nation,” “End Of War,” “Oh America” and “Securing The Peace” rank alongside their best-ever reality tracks, except with guest singer Maxi Priest taking over lead vocals on “Dance Until The Morning Light” and a cover of Bob Marley’s “I Shot The Sheriff”, the mood is celebratory as well. Freed of the need for hit singles (if not hit albums), UB40 sound rejuvenated, as if they’ve rediscovered the creative spark that inspired them in the first place. The results make essential listening, reaffirming their reputation as the world’s most successful reggae band as they continue to reach out to audiences that are impossible to categorise by race, age or nationality. 2009 saw the release of the compilation ‘Love Songs’, which made #3 in the UK album charts, before the band played a series of live dates in North America, Italy, Germany, Spain and Slovakia, to name a few. 2010 was another busy year for the group; in February UB40 released “Labour of Love IV”, the band’s first full album with Duncan Campbell on lead vocals, before celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album, ‘Signing Off’, by releasing a re-mastered Special Edition of the album. To coincide with the release, UB40 embarked on a sell-out tour of the UK where they played the album live in its entirety. This tour was preceded by a warm-up date at The Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath, the venue where the band made their live debut on February 9th, 1979. On September 2nd, 2013, UB40 released their album ‘Getting Over The Storm’ on Universal/Virgin Records. The album was a Top 30 hit, and was made BBC Radio 2’s Album of The Week. At the end of 2013 Astro decided to leave the group, despite the band having just announced the first leg of their 2014 UK tour. Regardless, every date on the tour went on to sell-out, with the band picking-up some of the best reviews of their career. Such was the success of the tour that a second 22-date leg was
scheduled for autumn 2014, with a further 35 UK dates added over two legs in 2015, making the Getting Over The Storm tour the biggest and most extensive UK tour of UB40’s career. To end 2015, UB40 played sold-out shows in mainland Europe, a sold-out tour of Australia and the Polynesian Islands, before finishing 2015 with two very special dates with fellow Birmingham reggae legends Steel Pulse at Brixton Academy on December 20th and a hometown gig at the O2 Birmingham Academy on Dec 21st – the first time the two bands have ever played together. UB40 began 2016 by headlining the prestigious Raggamuffin Festival at Auckland’s Trusts Arena in New Zealand on February 20th, before touring across the UK twice to bring their Getting Over The Storm tour to a close. 2017 saw the announcement of a 14 date UK tour, scheduled for December 2017. The band also returned to the recording studio to begin the final stages of recording their as-yet-untitled new studio album. May 2017 also saw UB40 fly out to India for the first time in 20 years for a sold-out tour, before embarking on a run of festival dates across the UK and mainland Europe. On the 27th of October 2017 the band played their 29th sold-out show at the Ahoy in Rotterdam, Holland, a record never equalled by any other act at that arena. They then toured Australia in November 2017, before returning back to the UK for their December 2017 tour. The opening of 2018 saw UB40 return to Europe, for a tour which took them through Holland, Belgium and France. The band then returned home to work on their upcoming album, which the band had announced would be named ‘For The Many’ in their support of Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party leader at the time. The band had a summer filled with festival performances, and in between their shows they continued to work on the album. 2018 was also the start of UB40’s 40th anniversary celebrations, which they kicked-off in June with a sold-out concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Fans at the concert were treated to a preview of two tracks from the upcoming album; ‘Gravy Train’, which features Slinger, who first worked with UB40 on the 1985 album ‘Baggariddim’, and Gilly G, another close friend of the band who performed ‘Moonlight Lover’ with Norman Hassan. Another surprise guest to join the band onstage was Paul Young, who performed ‘Love Of The Common People’ to a standing ovation.
Before the Royal Albert Hall show, the band were paid a surprise visit from Jeremy Corbyn, who came to wish them well before they took to the stage. The band released their first track from the upcoming album ‘Moonlight Lover’ on October the 12th 2018. Followed by their second single ‘You Haven’t Called’ on January the 18th and that was followed by ‘Gravy Train’ which was released on March the 13th. UB40’s latest album ‘For The Many” was released on March 15th 2019. There was also a double album version which included “For The Many In Dub”. Just days before the “For The Many” UK tour was due to start, The band had the devastating news that founder member, most prolific lyricist and sax player Brian Travers had been diagnosed with brain tumours and required immediate surgery for their removal. This of course meant he would not be able to join the tour and the subsequent recovery period would prevent Brian from touring for the whole of 2019. Saxophonist Ian Thompson was recruited to stand in for Brian by long time horn section members Laurence Parry and Martin Meredith. They quickly brought him up to speed, with only a few days to learn the entire set, which he admirably achieved for not just the UK tour but throughout one of UB40’s busiest years with 108 shows including Europe, Scandinavia and the USA. The final concert of 2019 was the hometown Birmingham show where Brian was able to join the band for a few emotional numbers, to rapturous applause, during the encore. 2020, of course, saw the world struck by the disaster of Covid 19, a pandemic that closed down any hopes of concerts globally. What was due to be another very busy year for UB40 with tours of the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Africa and The US was suddenly reduced to nothing. With no choice but to wait it out at home, UB40 took the opportunity to launch their own UB40 App as a way of keeping in touch. With exclusive content for subscribers, archive material, live weekly zoom sessions, new music and live streams, they are still connecting directly with their fans around the world. The band also continued work on their next release, the collaboration album Bigga Baggariddim. Much like 1985’s Baggariddim, when UB40 invited other artists to voice over their rhythms, Bigga Baggariddim is a more international affair with contributions from New Zealand (House Of Shem) and India (Reggae Rajahs) and young up and coming,
as well as more established, artists from Jamaica and the UK. 2021 saw the retirement of Duncan Campbell UB40’s lead singer and long time member who announced his retirement from UB40 in order to focus on his recovery from a stroke followed by a seizure he had suffered. Following this UB40 announced Matt Doyle as their new lead singer.Doyle will already be familiar to many UB40 fans after KIOKO opened for UB40 at The Royal Albert Hall in May 2018, before supporting them on their UK tour later that year and their European tour in 2019. Doyle’s lead vocal features on the track ‘You Don’t Call Anymore’ from UB40’s new collaborations album Bigga Baggariddum, which was released on 25th June 2021. UB40 guitarist and vocalist Robin Campbell said, “Matt has already demonstrated his ability and compatibility with the band on our latest album Bigga Baggariddim with the track ‘You Don’t Call Anymore’. He’s a talented young man with a voice and singing style that will prove to be a good fit and a great asset to the band. And on top of all that he’s a nice guy, too.” Matt Doyle said of his appointment as UB40’s lead singer, “I don’t quite know how to put into words just how incredibly honoured and grateful I feel to be given this opportunity. “I have loved UB40’s music for as long as I can remember and that love has only grown since getting to know them and watching them play live night after night on tour. They took KIOKO under their wing and gave us the opportunity of a lifetime by inviting us out on tour, and although I’ll deeply miss playing shows with KIOKO I know that they will carry on to do incredible things and that we will always remain the best of mates. “I wish the absolute best for Duncan and I hope that he makes a full and speedy recovery, I’ve seen how much love he puts into his performance and he has written some incredible songs that I can’t wait to sing, as well as all the hits that have been such a big influence on my own music. “UB40 have loyal and wonderful fans and I have loved getting to know so many of them already. My promise to them and to the fans all around the world is that I will always give it my all, singing the songs they know and love and as part of this legendary band, bring them a performance they’ll never forget.” 22nd of August 2021 brought the devastating news that UB40’s comrade, brother, founding UB40 member and musical legend, Brian Travers had passed away after a heroic three year battle with cancer. Robin Campbell said “UB40 would not be, without the input of it’s most gregarious member, most prolific lyricist, and mercurial brass master extraordinaire. His immense talent, tireless energy and tenacious commitment to the band are totally
irreplaceable. Of course, we will carry on, but there is a giant Brian shaped hole in UB40 that can never be filled and we will forever miss him.”
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Reuben & Teresa Peterson Regional Hand Center Pam, Dave, & Jill Robert Donna Robinson Dr. James Robinson & Ms. Kathy Kohrman* Larry & Judy Robinson Dr. Jerome & Corrine Robson* Joaquin & Myrna Rose Ronna Rutishauser Bill & Dr. Niamh Seavy Jim & Peggy Shiovitz Stanislaus Food Products Gary & Ann Stone In Memory of Ronald V. “Bud” Stone Storer Family Michael & Loretta Sutherland Jeff & Renee Swank T & M Farms The Pirrone Family Suzanne S. Tubman Bruce & Grace Valentine Debra & Albert Veldstra Dr. Gary & Babette Nunes Wagner Phyllis Walden Ella Webb & Shelley Dameron Gary & Barbara West Gary & Helen Wick Bobby & Karen Yamamoto David & Melba Yarbrough Billee S. Zanker Anonymous (3) Partner’s Circle ($1,200+) Hytham Abou Youssef & Marifel Magsino Cindy & John Alba Steven Anderson & Beth Nagle Ron & Sherry Angin Angelica J. Anguiano Esq George & Marie Bairey* Rita Bawanan & Rick Merzoian* George & Susan Beach Allen & Carol Beebe Gerard & Loretta Begen The Begouns Bryan Bell Gary & Helen Bell Dave & Kathy Benn Joyce Bienvenu* Lorraine Birt Jean-Charles Boisset & Gina Gallo George & Anna Boodrookas Dale Bosowski Kirstie Boyett & Alan Zacharias Gloria Bracco & Norman Ed Rusca, Jr. Anne & George Britton* Frances Brom David & Cheryl Brown Burnside Body Shop Jonathan & Sarah Burton Richard & Tracie Burton Mary Byers Joan Cardoza Lorraine Cardoza Mike & Kimberly Caskey Lisa Castillo Bobby Christoulakis
Buzz & Kathleen Cohn Corie Coleman Carl Collins & Donna Flanders Tom & Laurie Conradson Christine Corning Michael & Pauline Cuchna In Memory of Matthew E. Davis Greg & Nancee Davis Gary & Sharon De Vries Tim Diaz & Donna Barbera-Diaz Ted & Janet Dickason Ron & Lynn Dickerson Linda C. Diggs The Patrick & Lori Dodd Family William & Lori Doyle Kenny Duke Judi Dumas & Guy Petzold Marcie Y. Dunn Jim & Patty Duval Karen Dyrseth Jim & Roni Edgmon Ken & Stacey Elving Ron & Janice Emerzian* John & Lezzette Ervin Frank & Sharon Farmer Edy L. Fowler Highfield Michael & Ida Fragulia Sylvia F. Fuller Leesa & Mitchell Gagos Nancey Gagos* Dale & Glenda Gaither Lynette Gayles Alison Morr Gemperle & Stephen Gemperle Michael & Kristi Gemperle Larry Gerber Rob & Jan Gilbert Julia Gomez & Kenneth Masasso Congressman Adam Gray Byron & Jane Gregerson Bob & Jan Hagopian Lou & Laurie Hampel Harry’s Affairs - Broumas Family Pam Hayes Jack Heinsius & Christine Olson Peter & Marcia Herrmann John & Mary Ellen Hertle Vickie Higginbotham Dr. Joseph L. Higgins, Jr. Chad & Mark Hilligus-Powell Douglas R. Hilson & Manuel M. Costa Dr. Bruce & Diane Hinkley Ronald Hoffmann Morris Nursery Dr. Richard Holihan Alan Holowich Matthew Hucek & Lisa Gil Scott & Suzanne Hulsey Rich & Linda Humble Intrinsic Elements - Susie Fagundes & Michelle Powers Jerry & Michelle Powers John & Edith Jacinto Bill & Paige Jackson Mark & Mary Ann Jensen and Kirk & Stacy Jensen Jaime & Pauline Jimenez Jim & Linda Johnson Ken White & Robin Johnson Jack & Wendy Kennedy George King & Nancy Snodgrass Jim & Cathy Kolsky
Nick & Linda Konner Jeff & Sherrie Lambaren Dennis & Libbie Lanigan John & Faith Lawder Doug Leal The Leal Real Estate Group Kathleen Leibowitz Robert & Susan Levy Cory & Michelle Lewis Robert & Suzanne Longstreth Duane & Linda Lovaas Leonard & Grace Lovalvo Sharon Lovalvo Melvin & Betty Lowe Jean Walker Lowell Janice Lucero & Greg Fusi M & M Surgical Inc. Michael & Diana Machado Craig & Cheryl Manlove Dave & Sally Mantooth* Victor & Janie Marchini Nick & Cathy Mascitelli Bill Mattos Mercy Maya & Ruben Haro Tim & Elaine McConnell William & Barbara McDermott James & Nannette McKay Richard & Isabell McKay William & Marilyn Michael Diana & Brock Middleton Steve & Debbie Mitchell Jeanine Monteith Carl & Brenda Morris Rose & Steven Morrow Freda Motto* Pat & Carol Mulrooney Gina & Michael Nixon David & Nicole Noland Tom & Peggy O’Donnell Bradley Osato Anthony & Debbie Pacheco Barbara V. Padmos Aaron Page Brad & Anna Pagonis-Pitts In Memory of Dr. Harvey F. Palitz Steve & Pam Pallios* In Memory of James Robert “Moose” Parsons Mimi & Grace Peek Steven Perry & Ann Marie Truscello Levonne & Harry T. Phillips John & Cheri Phillips Diane Pierson Loretta & Tony Pinheiro Dr. Jon & Lynn Pont Sue Preus Jeff & Barbara Quinn Robert & Carol Radke Tim & Peggy Ragsdale Matt & Rose Marie Reavill Jeff & Sheila Redoutey Randy & Lori-Cae Reece Duncan & Elizabeth Reno Catherine Rhee & Jill Braaten Jeff & Annivette Rhodes Mike & Lisa Ringer Carlos P. Rivas, Sr & Esteban Luis Rivas David N. Rockwell & Nancy Smith Pete & Charlie Rodgers Mark Lisa & Tracy Roman
Mariphil Romanow-Cole Kim & David Rose Marylou Rousseau Bruce & Lolaine Ruskin Cecil & Nancy Russell Bud & Ann Saalwaechter Ed & Mary Sai Sergei Samborski & Diana Loomis Robert A. Saunders* Drs. Marsha & Tom Savage Ronald & Nancy Scheer John & Marge Scheuber Phil & Therese Schmidt Cheryl & Alan Schmiedt Delsie Schrimp Ted & Linny Schut Brant & Hannah Scott Pamela Shelton-Allen, State Farm Insurance Thomas & Val Smart Teresa Smith Sodhi Law Group Tom & Denise Solomon Karen Somers & Carolyn Ward Todd & Cheryl Stevens Stockton Chase Chevrolet Rex & Valerie Sutter Ridge & Mary Ann Sutter Joe & Ann Swain Swatman Orthodontics Dr. Matt Swatman Terry & Erin Sweeney Dr. & Mrs. Robert Tanaka Kathy & Mike Tekautz Nadine Kane Thompson Patti Torrens & Jim Ladd Liz Trauring James & Coralee Valencia Valley First Credit Union Tom & Diane VanderVeen Burt & Polly Vasche* Chick & Lynda Venturini Steven & Arlene Vilas Nancy Von Gunten Marsha Waggoner Hans & Carla Wagner Steve & Jennifer Ward Austin & Jayne Waters Donald & Alison Wenstrand Mark & Laura Wharff* Theodore Williams Michael & Meka Willis Reagan & Sherry Wilson Henry & Susan Winters Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency Geoff & Virginia Wong Howard & Debbie Wright Keith & Christina Yoshikawa Capt. Kevin E. Young Lynn & Sue Zwahlen Anonymous (4) *Charter Donors †In Memorium
Friends of the Center & Amigos of the Center As of September 15, 2026 Associate ($750+) Stacey Cody Dr. Amardeep Deol Marcie S. Dillon Adam Duddles Lindsey Edwards Dave & Susan Enz Denis & Joan France Sharon & David Froba Bill & Linette Garton Lynn & Paul Giadrone John & Cheryl Goulart* Dennis & Judy Gregory Janice K. Hammond Maree Hawkins Robert & Brenda Kachel John & Nellie Lazar Ann & Gary Lewis Tim & Stacie Lish Alyce Machado Luis Ray & Debra Moser Ursula Navarro Gilbert Nessier Jerry & Roberta Passanisi Lisa Pimentel Shirley Schmidt Don Setaro & Bonnie Munson Filomena Sousa & Ana Maria Machado Gordon & Pat Sweeny Yvonne & Ray Taylor Jim & Carol Thomas Paul & Arlene Troop Norma M. Vance Susan Wedegaertner Richard E. Yarnell Anonymous (1)
Contributor ($300+) Todd & Sarah Aaronson Bob & Joanne Abraham Mark T. Adams Airpath Communications Don Allen Frank Amaral Damiana Amis Chris & Constance Anderson William & Judy Aprile Don & Barbara Arney Jeff & Robyn Austin Richard & Lelia Barzan Paul Baxter Christine Beckstrom Bruce & Ann Beekman* Richard & Robin Berdion Donald & Nancy Bergman Sandy Blagg Merlin & JoAnn Bledsoe Carol Blomquist Gary P Bonar Kelly & Risa Borrero Jerry Bowers Drs. William & Kathryn Boyer James & Barbara Brady Rick & Melanie Brooks Debbie Brown Lauren Brown-Berchtold
Bob & Eska Brunker Kenneth & Johnna Bryant Adam Bryx Sandra Burdick Robert Burnam Ellen Burns* Jim & Janice Bussey Natalie H. Bydak Sheila Bys Ray & Fran Camagna Tess Camagna Pam Carder Shining C Cattle Maxwell & Cathy Carlson Jeff Carr Dr. Javier & Mrs. Carrie Castillon Thomas & Chieko Castle Linda Chrabas* Kathleen Ciula Kevin & Tracy Clarot Patricia Clevenger Gladys Cluff-Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. Greg Coleman* Walt & Leslie Cooley Alan Cooper Michael & Antoinette Cope Chuck & Phyllis Craft Michael Cunningham Rita Curtis The Dance Academy Roland & Jacalyn Davis Carol Dean Banitta Deherrera Steve Del Real Norene Dexter Rick & Charlie Dodge Joan Dompe Daniel & Carrie Doyle James & Tina Driskill Luis & Laura Duarte Earl Duque Lori A. Dyer Roberta Edge Eric Eichorn Empire Guest Home Donna English Dora Espiritu Eileen Faria Bob & Carole Fernandes Richard & Rhonda Ferrell John & Shelly Fichtenkort* Jim & Jane Findarle Mike & Corrine Firpo Joan Fischer Donald & Sherry Fitzgerald Leonilo & Soliel Flores Raquel Flores Jon & Debi Ford Clydine Forsyth & Henry Epling Dr. Garry & JoAnn Found James & Sylvia Fraiser Mathew & Elizabeth Francis C. Fraser John & Marie Gaffney Dave Garcez Marcos C. Garcia Elaine J. Garcia Don & Carrie Gatti Lynn & John Gilbert Robert & Eloise Gioletti Dr. Howard Goldor & Rhonda L. Kluender
Rabbi Andra Greenwald & Loren Gonella Duane & Maryann Gonsalves Dr. Michael V. Gonzales Dennis & Linda Goodman* Curtis & Nancy Grant John & Roberta Greenstreet Ron & Rhonda Grider Scott & Alene Griffin Vicki Groff Victor Gutierrez Donna L. Haight Bud & Kay Haley Julio & Rosa Hallack Dave & Kathy Halsey Michael & Penny Hansen James C. Hanson Jr & Katherine Hanson Chuck & Elizabeth Harvey Dyan Hawkins-Hayes Rodger A. Hayton Julie Heath Wayne & Susan Hickman Lisa Highiet Carl & Patricia Hill Mary & Jim Hill Fred & Judi Honoré David & Liz Hosmer Jerry & Diane Hougland Douglas Houser Doug Hughes & Karen Page Larry & Patti Hughes* Duane & Deanna Hutton Hon. Valli Israels & Andrew Mendlin Darryl & Shelli Johnson Stephen & Donna Jones Woody & Ellie Jorritsma Sheila Josh Jeff & Tara Kahler William & Mary Kaska Eva & Michael Kennedie Merv & Barbara King Mildred Kinser Mrs. Leslie Shaw Klinger Grant & Pam Knepper Jeanie Knox & Linda Knox Sonja Knutsen Donnie Krediet Peter & Vicki La Torre Sue Larson Mr. & Mrs. Travis Laughlin Carolyn Lee* Ray & Louise Leverett Joseph & Patricia Lima Mike & Betty Loche Stuart Loux & Carole Mason-Loux Raymond & Frances Luna Edward & Diana Lyons Tom & Jeannie MacDonald David & Karen Macedo Lorna Mackintosh & Kurt Dreyer Adrian Madrid Donald & Debbie Manning Linelle Marshall James & Mary Maxedon Richard Mazzuto Jim & Janine McClanahan Leslie & Brian McCoy Karen & Jesse McGee III David & Kathy McKenzie John & Pat McKillip
Colbie McRae Lavonne Meader Janie Meily Eileen Melson Jorge & Erika Mendoza Mark & Susan Mensinger Terri Mercer Bob & Barbara Meyer Mistlin Honda Stan & Tracy Montalbo II Mr. & Mrs. JC Mooney Ben & Jan Mora L. Wynette Murphy, M.D. Paulo & Jena Murrieta Michelle Myers Jeanne Nation Gary Nazareno Nicole Neri Ken & Debra Newburg Thomas & Carol Niblett Michael Niblock & Yolanda Cordero-Niblock Robert & Susan Oerline Deborah Ogden Brenda A. Olide-Cisneros Calvin & Eileen Olson Thad & Kristin Ortez Rex Osborn & Linda Abeldt Felicia Osnaya Guillermo Padilla & Laura Vega Steve Papadopoulos Bill & Margaret Parkhurst David & Elizabeth Partridge John Patton Stewart & Valerie Peters Dale Petrowski Robert & Diana Pfitzer Mel & Dorothy Picanco* Ken & Darlene Pierson Bill & Diane Pohl Gaby & Odette Polous Cheryl Poretti Mario & Christina Posadas Bill Pritchard Roger & Laurel Pruitt Ricky & Jan Ramsay Patricia & Robert Raspo* Frank & Mollie Ratto Ginger Ratto Ross Redding & Deborah Steinberg Ron R. Renz Mike & Mona Restuccia Gregg & Juli Rice Damon & Michele Richmond Anna Roberts & Bruce Klovsky Richard & Nita Roberts Ben & Theresa Robinson Mother of Kyle Spellins James & Beth Rokaitis Roland Group Real Estate Jon Royce Vincent & Marla Rucubo Sylvia J. Rudy* William Ryan & Pam Thompson-Ryan Laura Scarborough Nora Scott* Kathy Seaton & Dodie Harte Mandi & Matt Seelye Jerilyn Self Steve & Nancy Semorile
Ronald & Shelley Setliff Mary Shea Stephanie Shelton Sue Shepherd Grant & Susan Shetron Sue & Randy Siefkin Barbara A. Silva Cathy Silva Marie S. Silveira Family Bill Simmons & Joanne Porto Alanna C. Slocumb Chester & Patricia Smith Terry & Regina Smith Janet Soares Darrell & Christine Souza Joyce A. Starkey* The Stedtfeld Family Carletta Evans Steele Donald & Mary Stephenson Stewart F. Johnson & Associates Arlene Stuefloten Roger & Karina Tejeda Mark & Julie Thompson Dr. Charles & Mrs. Kerry Tsai Kerry Updike Tom Van Duyn Farms Colleen Van Egmond Gregory & Jeri VanVooren Rachelle Vande Pol Bob & Jamie Vickers Gloria Tronis Vincent Scott & Christina Vincent Paul Voorhees* Richard A. Wagner Dr. John & Roberta Walker Greg W. Wallender Dan & Mandy Walsh Hal & Linda Walther Richard & Janet Watts Matthew & Sandra Weston-Dawkes John & Jacqueline Wetzler Karl S. Whatley Robert & Janet White* Charles Wieland Suzanne Wilke Robert & Ann Wilkinson Wille Electric Supply Company, Inc. R Williamsen Frona Winter Randy & Sue Winter Kathleen Woodson Michael A. Wright Joel & Dianna Youngheim Kristy & Mike Zane Michael & Chris Zeppa Mike & Linda Zoslocki Anonymous (6) Supporter ($150+) Maria Aceves Leslie Adair Pamela & Raymond Aguilar C Donald Ahrens Elvin Aleman & Enid Castellano Steven Alexander Khalid I. Ali Juan & Veronica Allala John & Anne Almeida Mary Alpers American Pallet, Inc.
Kim Anderson Kyle Anderson Tom Ankeney & Dawn Piscitello Scott & Dawn Arbogast Manuel Ares Daniel & Jo Armstrong James Arnold Raquel Arreola-Hatfield Gary & Becky Asai Wes & Gini Asai Paula Atlansky Steve Auldridge Richard & Jonna Ayre Derek Bachmeier Carl & Judi Baggese Julie & Phil Bailey Dennis & Maria Baker Susan E. Baldocchi David Baltz Adriana Brandy Blanca A. Banuelos Donette Barton Victoria A. Bates Don & Vera Baumgratz David & Melissa Beach Robert & Susan Bender Debbie Bice & Sam Autry Jim & Betty Bickner D.J. & Elsa Biedenweg Mike & Karen Biglow Denise Bingham William & Danelle Bishop Shawn & Erin Black Christine Bobbitt & Greg Beck Brent & Julie Bohlender Karen Bonillas Michael Bonner Christopher & Jennifer Brady Debra Brady & Stephen Veglia Gene & Christine Brandi Nancy Brashear Belinda from Merced Michael Brennan Keith & Charlotte Brewer Sandra & Jesse Bright David & Tami Brooks Carter Buck Phillip & Karri Burks Patricia Busher Kelly & Charles Butler Paul Espinoza & Margie Butler Don Cabral Mr. & Mrs. Calloway Joyce Calvin Ken Campbell John & Wendy Campopiano Esteban Campos Thomas & Virginia Canadas Karrie Cannell Nancy Carrazco Robert Castillo Maribel Cerutti Ana Cervantes Robert & Beth Chapman Jose & Linda Chavez Ron Cherrier Katelynn M Christensen Penny Christensen Mrs. Anna Ciccarelli* Robert Cicero Ed & Rebecca Ciszek Mrs. Toni D. Clark
Gary Clinton Amy Cochran Mitchell Cohen Tammie Cohen Cathy Coito* Patricia J. Conner Kathleen Copeland Ricardo Cordova & Jane Manley Kenneth & Karen Cornick Paul & Karen Cornwell L&M Costa Inc. Victoria Cotta Margaret & Steve Cousins Carl E. Cox John & Michelle Coxford Phyllis Cregan Marilou Cruz-Neri Andres & Hortencia Cuevas Troy & Elsa Cumpton Joe & Jennifer Cunningham Olga Curiel & Steffan Eisinger Lana Daily Cathlin Davis Carol de Sa Campos Frederick & Jacky Deabler Matt & Debbie DeBoer Doug Debs Priscilla M. Decoite Denise Defalco Kirk & Cathy DeLaMare Erich Delmas Mark & Michelle Delucchi Robert & Christine DeMont Christine Denny Jennifer Detjen Joan Devine Marina Diaz Ed & Pam Di Francia Dr. Dallas & Susan Dillon Mary Dinelli Marcus & Luella Dolson Theresa Dondero Dexter Dong Thomas & Joan Donlon William Dotinga & Jahir Salazar Stephen Douville Glenn L. Driskell Jr. Cindy DuBrutz Jim & Pam Dumas Tim & Sandra Durham Rick & Melissa Eason Rory Edmisten Shanna Edmundson Eve & Me Bryan Ehrenholm Mike Eldredge Craig & Debbie Elia Gorden & Susan Engstrom Ragena & Steven Ensley Randall & Allison Epperson Teresa Erickson Dr. Larry & Karen Erickson Angie Espinoza Vasco Espinoza Bill & Lisa Estrada Nelson & Frances Estrada Carol Fairbairn David & Tena Falkenberg Ardette Fassler Kent & Truda Faulkner Karen A. Feist Ed & Jayne Fenton Vicki L. Fernandes
Florence Fernandez & Edward Trapp Jorge L. Fernandez Spencer Ferrington Jr. Bonnie Feuer Barbara Findlay Alan J. Finocchio Suzanne Fisher John & Molly Flemate Gary M. Fonda Judy Fountain Gary & Darlene Fox Maria Arevalo & John Frailing Theresa Franco Fraser Farms Dan & Laurie Freeman Rick Frees Dan & Amy Fritz Peter & Lidia Gaines Kristin Galloway & Family Joe Gambini & Lois Armstrong Joyce Gandelman Alfred & Francine Garcia Susana Garcia & Mark Rau Greg & Kimberly Garro Mary Gavrilis John George Lenora Gerber Trevor & Blair Gilbert Arnold Gittleman & Valla Hoffman Tracy A. Giuliano Tim & Susan Glidewell Michael Godwin Frank & Cindy Gomez Jesse & Alejandra Gomez Richard & Maria Magdelena Gomez Chella Gonsalves Yasmine Gonsalves John & Susan Goodman Nancy Thomas Goodman Harold & Diane Gordon Phil Govea Lori S. Grace Mary Graham Elizabeth Greathouse Sandra Greenleaf Wanda Griffin Carolyn Grzecki Jennifer Guerrini Catherine Guittard Richard & Deborah Gunther Cindy Hagemann Richard & Colleen Haire Bill & Melody Hale Pamela G. Hamilton Robert Hampton & Teresa Alley Clinton Harless Patricia Harp Cynthia Harris Mary Hartsfield Kenneth & Beverly Haub Sara Hauck John & Patricia Hawkins Robert & Kathleen Head Elaine M. Henderson Nona Henderson & Sydney Ogan Sue Henderson Linda Hennings Nestor Henrriquez Aimee Hensley Dr. José Salvador Hernández Victor E. Hernandez Jr
Nancy Hernandez-Barajas Keith Highiet* Berna Hilgers Susan Hill Hinkley Optometric Corporation Dennis Hobby & Caroline Low-Hobby Dave Hoberg & Shari Larsen Gerald Hockenberry Stephanie Hogan Dean & Pat Holloway Tom & Janet Holtzclaw Randy & Sharon Hoover Kevin & Karin Hoselton Candace Hubbard Timothy C. Hubbel Jodie Huber Dave & Robbi Huckaby* Tim Huff Peter & Julie Huie Richard Ibarra Karen A. Immekus Mary Ann Inderbitzen Todd & Lori Irinaga Judy Jacobsen Glenn Jaegel Amy Jahren Lynn & Christine Jamison Amy Jeffries Eyvind Vang Jensen Erika Jimenez David & Angie Johnson George & Carolyn Johnson Glenera Johnson Jim & Louise Johnson Larry & Judy Johnson Rudean Johnson Sonia Johnston Rick & Patricia Jones Rosemary Jones In Memory of Giana Marie Jordan Tammy Jurgens David A. & Kathy S. Kalunian Mike & Debby Kavarian Madhury Y. Khan Erin & George Kiesel David Kiner Soren & Sharon Knudsen Barbara Korth Dave & Marsha Krysinski Pat Kuhn Sharon M. Lacy Stephen & Elizabeth Ladine Joseph A. LaFranzo Laurie H. Laikam Brian & Deana Landingham Eli & Irene Lanigan Debbie Lanza Elsa Lardizabal Patty Lea Ugo & Sally Lea Ralph Lechadores John Ledford Edmund Lee Dianne Legasa Everett & Dr. Jennifer Leon-Guerrero Benjamin Licari Guy & Nancy Lilly Rebecca Lines Stan & Adele Little Lorina D. Little-Mowry Suzanne F. Loera
Jane & Rich Loewen Steven Logan James Long & Deborah Maselli Joyce Loo Larry Lovelady Tom & Lisa Lucas Elizabeth Lucero Debbie Lurtsema Eric & Sandra Luttrell Joann MacDonald Joe Machado & Jeanette Tingley Marilyn Machado-Bianchi & Jack Bianchi John & Zita Machado Gwendolyn Maciel Robyn L. Madrid David & Rosa Magana Jeff Mangar Dale A. Mantelli Lori Marchiando Linda Martin L. Reno & Bridget Martinelli Alfred & Linda Martinez Nancy Martinez Mario Martins-Sandaga & Susan Thompson Ted & Tula Mattingly Bob Mau & Cheryl Meeker-Mau David & Tania Mcclain Terry Gray & Linda McElroy Michael McGowan & Shannon Adams John & Ann McIntosh Shirley McPhee Marilyn McRitchie Susan Meath Lisa Medina Luis Mercado Tom & Pamela Mertz Vicki Meyer Thomas & Catherine Millerman Kevin Millis Gerri Mitchell Denise Miyake Michelle Pimentel Seth D. Moore Carolyn J. Morris Sue Morton Linda Moses Donna Mosley-Williams Elizabeth Mount Terry Muck Tina Munoz Daniel & Teresa Murphy Dennis & Judy Murphy Thomas E. Murphy Danielle Myers & Pietro Pecci Tom Myers & Anne Blondeau Leslie N. Nakagawa Ernie Napoles Joe & Janet Neal Sandra Negley Jennifer Nelson Susan Neufeld Kerry & Marie Newman Jesse Nicasio Linda Nichols Jaclynn Niemeyer Shirley Nollora Brenda North Barbara Nystrom Keri Ojeda Donna Olson
Erika Olson Dawn E. Onalfo Christopher & Paula O’Reilly-Green Mark & Mary Orr Kelly Osman Margaret Ott Stephanie Owens Linda Pace Amanda Packnit John A. Palombi Richard J. Panzarino Mercy Park Stephen & Nikki Patricio Dave & Susan Paulson Eleanor Pauly Star Pedron Joseph & Cynthia Perea Deborah Perez Maria Perez Marcia Perkins Becky A. Perry Harold & Kathy Peterson Lowell & Mary Pierce George Plisko Jeffery Podvin Roger D. Poole Norm & Marilyn Porges Phillip & Melina Prull Lynn & Shirley Quilici Catherine L. Quinn Vera Quiwa Barbara A. Raetz Lori & William Rains Raul Ramirez Buzz & Nan Rasmussen Nancy Ratzlaff Norma Rawers Gerald & Rebecca Rector Charles & Sandra Reese Karen Reid & Kimberly Princevalle William Remsburg Beth Remsing John & Yolanda Reyes Nancy L. Reynolds Thomas & Lisa Rhodeman Lisa Ribeiro KW Rice Jason & Shayne Rivers Al & Debbie Rizotto Ron Roberson Kent & Suzanne Roberts Kathleen Robertson Ronnie & Wendy Robertson Jeannie Robinson Norma Robles Sarah Rocha Vanessa L. Roderick David & Elizabeth Rodriguez Karen Rodriguez Ronald Rodriguez Ed & Katherine Rose Jerold & Jeanette Rosenthal Bridget Rucker Carla Russell Mary D. Ruvalcaba Terry & Elisa Sadler Mr. Luis F. Salcedo Lance Samuelson & Gena Lanz Daisy Sanchez Daniel Sandoval & Virginia Ehrler Coleen Sanguinetti Steve & Janelle Santos
Sherrie Satariano Jenifer Schaper Brian Schardt Paul Schierenberg Shirley Schmaltz Connie Scholten Lisa Schut Christopher Schwab Jane Schwartz Katie M. Sciabica Dave & Pennie Segna Anne Shanto Jim & Bobbie Sharp Peter & Judith Sheppard Charles & Karen Shoup Joyce Shugart Ann Skarbo Brenda & Steve Smith Marilyn & Stephen Smith Polly Smith Rhonda Smith Tam & Akasha Smith John P. Snoke Richard C. Snyder Edith Solis Raymond & Cheryl Souza Dennis Sparks Richard Spicer Marc St. Pierre Sonia Staats & Troy Smith Joe & Dolores Stackhouse Dr. Harold Stanislaw* Terence C. Stanley David & Cindy Starkey Cindy Staser Drs. Michael Steine & Heather Bessoff Nicoe Stephens Don & Christine Stevenson Monica Stinson Brent & Nancy Stout David & Debby Stout Nora Stroh & Richard Stapleton Cheryl Stutler & Friends Miguel & Carol Suarez Michelle Sullens Eric & Dorian Suon Spencer & Christine Tacke Marilyn Tallent Flor Tataje Tony & Elfi Taylor Julia Ten Brink James L. Thomas Patricia Hill Thomas & Jay Thomas Darren & Deborah Thrasher Karen Tidwell Gary & Diane Tindle Paul Tischer Kevin & Louise Tobeck Mike Tokar Stephen Tomassi Susan M. Torres Frances Toscano & Manuel Valdez Greg A. Townsend David & Julie Tremayne Tri Valley Lending, Pam Davidson Robert & Mary Trout Michelle Tucker Scott & Lani Turner Tim & Judy Tweedie Markus Urstoeger Brian Utter Javier & Leticia Valencia
Wayne Van Wagner Bonnie Vance Peter Veglia Rudy Vera Donna Vertrees Jim Volpatti Mike & Amy Jo Wade Doug Wagner Jean Wagner Roderick & Melanie Walker Jamie Wallace Sandra Walls Bob Walsh & Vicki Howard Thomas Wanschura James & Myrna Ward Ward Promotional Marketing Lorna Watson Cindy L. Watts Bruce Way Brent Wedge Ramona Weinstein Tom & Susie Wenstrup Nicki West Mr. & Mrs. Gary Whatley Charlene M. White Darrel & Donna Whitney Mark & Sherri Wilbur Patty Willbanks Ken & Charlotte Williams Elaine Williams
Leslie & Daren Williams Joyce M. Willis Kim A. Wilson Dorothy Winke Dennis & Jean Wittchow* Alice Wong & Brentt Wong Jan Wood Karen Wright J & K Wyrick Ellis & DeMaris Young Kathleen Young James & Linda Young Larry & Margaret Zabel John & Marcia Zeliff Patricia Zona Luis Zubiate Anonymous (4) *Charter Donors
SPONSORS 26/27 PREMIER PARTNER
26/27 SEASON SPONSORS Boyett Petroleum DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto Kaiser Permanente Suite 52 Living Beard Land & Investment Co. Alfred Matthews City of Modesto Oak Valley Community Bank Hilmar Cheese Company Modesto Subaru Reed Family Companies Silva Injury Law, Inc. Ceres Pipe & Metal The MacDonald Group Paradigm Construction Skeet’s Insurance Service, Inc. Gianelli, Friedman, Jeffries & McKernan, APLC Vintage Car Wash Katy & Ken Menges Ginger & Kent Johnson Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, Inc. Ayera Technologies Downtown Modesto Partnership
CHECK OUT THE BENEFITS FOR BEING
A CORPORATE SPONSOR Each season the Gallo Center partners with some of the region’s most prestigious companies, businesses that recognize the remarkable marketing value of associating with the Center. Below are some of the ways* we connect corporate sponsors to Gallo Center patrons. Imagine how these might impact your marketing goals. DIGITAL, PRINT & DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING
ON-SITE PRESENCE
WEBSITE PLACEMENT
• Six lobby monitors with rotating slides
• Homepage rotating banner
• Annual season brochure
• Temporary lobby signage
• Sponsored event pages
• Monthly in-season magazine
• Promotional table/displays
• Corporate Partners page
• Digital playbill
• Verbal pre-show recognition from
• Bridge page with sponsor
• Facebook & Instagram recognition • Logo/ID inclusion on promotional posters • Logo/ID inclusion in e-blasts to patron database
the stage
developed content
• Logo/ID light projection inside theater • Outdoor digital marquee • ID on front of tickets • Lobby kiosk poster
TO BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR AND RECEIVE A CUSTOM PROPOSAL, CALL JESICA SANCHEZ AT (209) 338-5062 OR EMAIL JSANCHEZ@GALLOARTS.ORG. *The scope of benefits depends on the level of sponsorship.
26/27 SUTTER HEALTH BROADWAY SERIES PRESENTED BY
Carl Collins & Donna Flanders Jeff Gaudio & Karen Freeborn grantLOVE project In Memory of Caleb Hurst Katy & Ken Menges Ella Webb & Shelley Dameron $1,000+ Dennis & Kathy Hoskins Ginger & Kent Johnson Modesto Rotary Club Foundation USS Balthasar
CORPORATE PATRONS As of September 15, 2026 The Mayol Family & Team PSC Surla’s Restaurant Daniel Del Real – Del Real Group The Pirrone Family Stanislaus Food Products Burnside Body Shop Sodhi Law Group, APC Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency Wille Electric Supply Company, Inc. Mistlin Honda ARTS EDUCATION As of September 15, 2026 $50,000+ U.S. Bank $25,000+ Education Foundation of Stanislaus County $10,000+ Kaiser Permanente Make Dreams Real Fund Freda Motto New Bridge Management Adrian Harrell Raymus Foundationl $5,000+ Alfred Matthews Enterprise Mobility Foundation Silva Injury Law, Inc. $2,500+ Creative West
$500+ Jerry & Diane Hougland Cortney Hurst John & Mary Ann Sanders Ann M. Veneman $300+ Kevin Herglotz Arlene Stuefloten Yogurt Mill $150+ Linda C. Diggs John & Kathy Sniffen Jeri L. VanVooren
FOUNDATION GIVING A.E. Kline Living Trust Bob and Marie Gallo Foundation Costa Family Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Raymus Foundation Stanislaus Community Foundation The Ernest Gallo Foundation The Julio R. Gallo Foundation The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation U.S. Bank Foundation PERPETUAL MEMORIAL GIFTS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR Thomas K. Beard Randall Stanley Behr Carl Boyett Robert J. Cardoza Herman Costa Matthew Everett Davis Ryan Hunter Dickerson Ron Emerzian
Homer & Margaret Fair Albion Fenderson Bob & Marie Gallo Orlena Hawkins Dennis Hoskins Caleb Hurst Linda Johnson Chuck Kilgore Angela & Francis Lemos Mary L. Leonard Grace Lieberman Clara Marie Machado Elizabeth Maino John E. Plummer Suzanne Margaret Roth Bette Belle Smith David James Terra Sara Marie Terra Ethel Marie Terra Dr. & Mrs. Archie N. Tonge Delmar Tonge Elizabeth “Betty” Toschi Bob Tubman David G. Vander Wall Jesse Lee Woodson Jason Latrelle Woodson
LEGACY CIRCLE Dr. Grant & Colleen Bare Waqar H. Bhatti, Ph.D. & Martha Carter-Bhatti, Ph.D. Carl & Carole Boyett Clark & Marion Bradford Martha & Gary Connor Ron & Lynn Dickerson George L. Farrell Jacqueline E. Foret Dennis & Kathy Hoskins Dean & Cathy Jennison Horton & Barbara Karker The A.E. Kline Family Robert & Marilyn Morey D.F. Ritchie The Harry Swanson Family Randy Wayne Summers Mr. & Mrs. Joe Swain Helen Trombetta
This listing is updated quarterly. Every effort has been made to ensure our list of supporters is accurate. It is possible that a name may have been misspelled or omitted. If so, please accept our sincere apology and kindly notify our Development Department at (209) 338-5013 or by email at friends@galloarts.org.
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Ginger Johnson, Chair of the Board Marie D. Gallo, President Emerita† June Rogers, Director Emerita Christina Gomez, Immediate Past Chair Mel Bradley, Chair Elect Kathryn Davis
Duncan Reno
Fallon Ferris
Tina Rocha
Sarah Grover
Brant Scott
Michael Krausnick
Michael Joe Silva
Jay Krishnaswamy
Stephanie Gallo Tyler
Katy Menges
Ann M. Veneman
Alison Morr
Geoff Wong
Jeff Reed
Todd Aaronson
Julian Gallo
Amy Abid Jeffries
Johann Ramirez
Eric E. Alvarez
Diane Gilbert
Jaime Jimenez
Catherine Rhee
Angelica Anguiano
Adam Gray
Chad Kennedy
Rosalee Rush
Joseph Antonacci
Allen Grayson
Brian Kline
Robert J Soria
Rebeca Baeza
Mani Grewal
Roberto Martinez
Kate Trompetter
Victor Barraza
Emma Grover
Ivey Mayol
Philip S. Trompetter,
Nick Bavaro
Jennifer Guerrini
Gloria Mraz
PhD, ABPP
John C. Bellizzi
Adrian Harrell
Chris Murphy
Aaron Valencia
Jennifer Coelho
Sabrina High
Sharilyn Nelson
Colleen F. Van Egmond
Stacey Filippi
Doug Highiet
Bill Nunes Jr.
Kimberly Vanpetten
Robert Fores
Linda Hischier
Richard Ogle, Ph.D.
Julie Gallo Vander Wall
Louis Friedman
Jeffery J. Holmes
Gino Patrizio
Sue Zwahlen
Jose Ibarra
Cathie Peck
Irene Angelo†
Kenni Friedman
Bill Mattos
Sue Ellen Ritchey
Lilly Banisadre
Lou Friedman
Tony Mistlin†
Dr. Alejandro Sabre
Carl Boyett†
Dianne Gagos
Kate Nyegaard
Delsie Schrimp
Joan Cardoza
Barry Highiet†
Ruthann Olsen
Fred A. Silva
Lorraine Cardoza
John Jacinto
Jeanne Perry†
Ray Simon
Sheila Carroll
Randy Jalli
John C. Pfeffer, M.D.
Delmar R. Tonge, M.D.†
Suzanne Casazza
Grace Lieberman†
Norm Porges
Tom Van Groningen, Ph.D. †
Ron Emerzian†
Roy Levin, M.D.
Chris Reed
†In Memoriam
Ann Endsley
Alexandra Loew
James Reed