Our Staff and Board of Directors
As a California 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, the Don Lugo Renaissance Foundation, Inc. is operated by its Board of Directors, whose direction is informed by the Stakeholders Committee, a representative group of Don Lugo stakeholders.
Don Lugo Renaissance Foundation Founder Guy E. White
Board of Directors
Mr. Matthew McDavid. - President - Sitting in the bleachers as a High School freshman, Matt saw one of the faculty arrive dressed as the High School mascot. He was inspired to volunteer to be this charismatic symbol of school pride full time. For four years, he proudly dressed as our school mascot, Don the Conquistador; parading with the band, cheering in the gym, and carrying the banner for our football games! Don Lugo High School and her faculty were active models enriching integrity and character in his young-adult life. Serving his alma mater as a participant to help fund the academic program and help students is a role he is proud to be part of. A bachelor degree from Biola University, as well as partnerships with various businesses, has provided an experience that he hopes may serve the students of Don Lugo through this foundation. Matt is honored to labor with fellow alumni and pour into Don Lugo what Don Lugo has poured into us.
Mr. Benjamin Atherton - Treasurer of the Board of Directors, Mr. Atherton is a life long resident of the Chino Valley. He is a Don Lugo alumnus. Bringing his extensive experience as a business owner to the board of the Don Lugo Renaissance Foundation, Mr. Atherton believes, as his colleagues do, that being a graduate of Chino Valley Schools has made him more than simply a graduate: his character was shaped by Chino Valley Schools to make him want to support his home schools actively and financially, desiring to spread this spirit to others.
He hopes that a fire a unity will continue to spread in this valley, bringing students, staffulty, parents, alumni, and business and community partners to invest more than ever in the most sacred of Chino Valley’s institutions: its schools.
Mr. Danny Mendoza - Mr. Mendoza is a Don Lugo Alumnus and life long resident of the city of chino. He participated in many school activities and sports at Don Lugo, including his service on the Leadership board for the Don Lugo Football team. Since he graduated, he has been working as a paralegal and attending Cal State Fullerton, pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.
He hopes to continue his education at Columbia University with aspirations to practice law. He is also enrolled with the UCLA Extension program and is in the process of receiving a certificate in non-profit fundraising. I want to be a lawyer, child advocate, and a graphic design artist.
Special Advisor to the Board of Directors - Non-Officer
Mr. Guy E. White, M.Ed. - Special Advisor to the Board of Directors of the Don Lugo Renaissance Foundation, Inc., Mr. White has been a resident of Chino since he was six years old. He came to Chino Valley Unified School District in the second grade, coming through E.J. Marshal Elementary, Ramona Junior High, and finally came to Don Antonio Lugo High School. Mr. White believes that our schools are the most sacred institutions of the Chino Valley. He hopes that the community will continue to rally round our greatest treasures: our schools. Mr. White has extensive experience in the corporate world, bringing his education and expertise to the world of education - partnering with Don Antonio Lugo High School in Chino to change lives and impact futures of students, staffulty, and parents. Mr. White received his Bachelors of Arts in English from the University of California, Riverside, his Masters of Education from the University of La Verne, and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership at the University of La Verne. Mr. White is a Don Lugo Alumnus and hopes one day to be a Don Lugo parent.