Hope Services was established in 1952. Hope's mission is to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Hope is recognized as the leading provider of services in Silicon Valley and serves more than 3500 clients, earning $57 million a year in revenue to support their mission. Hope delivers high quality, cost effective solutions to businesses and government agencies. These sustainable social enterprises create meaningful jobs for clients such as green re-use and recycling initiatives; retail operations; production and assembly; supply chain logistics; packaging; fulfillment; facility maintenance; and staffing. Hope’s client services are comprehensive from birth to seniors, including job training and placement; counseling; children’s services; after-school programs; community living; and day programs.As a lifelong resident of the Bay Area, Chip has been committed to serving our community for decades. He has held Board leadership roles in non-profit organizations such as Peninsula Community Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, Coyote Point Museum, Guardsmen, Portola Valley School Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Easter Seals Society. In 2002, he was named the San Mateo County Volunteer of the Year.In addition, Chip has extensive experience in the for-profit sector. From 1980 to 2002 he worked for See's Candies, Inc. in progressively more responsible positions, ending his tenure as General Manager, Director of Purchasing. From See's, Chip moved to Joseph Schmidt Confections where he served as President and CEO until 2005. In 2005, Chip was CEO of the San Francisco Chocolate Company, a social enterprise company owned by the California Autism Foundation. In 2006 Chip was recruited to the Second Harvest Food Bank of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties as CEO.

Caminar is a nonprofit agency with over 50 years of experience providing community based support services for people with disabilities. Caminar services are designed to enable adults and older adults with mental health, physical and developmental disabilities to live and work in their community in accordance with their ability and desire.We strive to provide supportive, caring environments that respect the power of individuals to create meaningful and satisfying lives for themselves. Our innovative programs offer hope and encouragement by providing people with opportunities to obtain support services, affordable housing, employment and education.Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities by providing opportunities to live with dignity and independence. Caminar provides services in four counties and in two states with approximately 400 employees. As a lifelong resident of the Bay Area, Chip has been committed to serving our community for decades. He has held Board leadership roles in non-profit organizations such as Peninsula Community Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, Coyote Point Museum, Guardsmen, Portola Valley School Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Easter Seals Society. In 2002, he was named the San Mateo County Volunteer of the Year.In addition, Chip has extensive experience in the for-profit sector. From 1980 to 2002 he worked for See's Candies, Inc. in progressively more responsible positions, ending his tenure as General Manager, Director of Purchasing. From See's, Chip moved to Joseph Schmidt Confections where he served as President and CEO until 2005. In 2005, Chip was CEO of the San Francisco Chocolate Company, a social enterprise company owned by the California Autism Foundation. In 2006 Chip was recruited to the Second Harvest Food Bank of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties as CEO. He joined Caminar as CEO in 2009.

Selected as CEO over organization committed to fighting hunger and promoting good nutrition through food distribution to the needy throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties and educational initiatives communitywide. Oversee daily operations, fiscal management (including $16M operating budget and $44M in-kind donations), fundraising/donor engagement, and program development/advancement

Directed 165 employees performing all functions within company (a manufacturer/retailer of fine chocolates). Held P&L accountability and oversaw all aspects of strategic planning and daily business operations, including retail expansion, customer service, finance/budgeting/accounting, purchasing, inventory, quality control, warehouse and distribution, field sales, customer service, retail stores, HR, and IT.

Advanced through a series of promotions during +25-year tenure with $300M+ confectionary company, culminating in the oversight of diverse general management functions including: advertising, marketing, new product/packaging development, pricing, production scheduling, and real estate, reporting directly to CEO. Directed $60M purchasing department (including capital expenditures), oversaw contract manufacturing of all products, supervised facilities maintenance/renovation projects, co-led marketing strategy, negotiated all major contracts, and collaborated with CFO on the preparation/administration/control of all budgets