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Board of Trustees

Meet our Board of Trustees!  There are still two open positions on the Board that will be filled during the upcoming year.  Please contact us for more information.

Jerry Govan - CEO

Originally from California, Jerry Govan lived 15 years in Las Vegas and now has been in Mesa for the last 8 years. He has served on the Board of Directors of Unity of Chandlerfor the past 4 years. He has thirty years of experience in building retirement communities. He helped locate the building and coordinated the build out of the interior of the Unity of Chandler Spiritual Center in Chandler. Jerry now often acts as a consultant for builders and developers and he and Donna arrange transactions of large development projects. Jerry and Donna have recently co-authored a book and are now marketing their new lotion. Jerry and his wife Donna met teaching people how to get in touch with their guardian angels.

Andrea Parker-Swenson - Chairman

Andrea has been a member of a Unity Church since coming to Arizona in 1996. She currently is a Sponsor for the Teen Ministry at Unity of Chandler and is proud of the groups tremendous spiritual and physical growth that they've experienced over the past two years. Professionally Andrea is an Account Representative for Metasoft Systems, specializing in helping non-profits achieve their financial goals.

Stephanie Lobeck - Treasurer

Stephanie joined the Board of Trustees in February, 2012 as Treasurer.  She and her husband Jeff have been members at Unity of Chandler since May, 2008.  Both Stephanie and Jeff have been active volunteers for Tony Robbins at his live events held throughout the US.  It has become a family affair as well, as their two sons Alex and Zachary join them once a year volunteering at an event as well.  They love to be part of an organization that is helping change people's lives every day!  The Lobeck family also organizes a "Basket Brigade" every year to deliver food and gifts to families in the community.

Professionally, Stephanie is a Consultant in the software industry, working primarily with insurance companies.  She is a licensed (but no longer practicing) CPA, with an MBA in Technology Management.  She is also a graduate of the Leadership program with Tony Robbins, and has been selected in a Senior Leadership position.

Stephanie is excited to be on the Board...bringing her talents in visioning and finance background to help Unity of Chandler grow into a prominent spiritual hub in the SE Valley!

Tom Rothweiler - Vice Chairman

Tom joined the Board of Trustees in November 2011.

Wendy Jensen - Secretary

Wendy Jensen received her BA in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island and her Master's degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. She has professionally worked with children, couples, families, and the seriously mentally ill. Wendy has also held several middle and upper management positions in mental health agencies.

Wendy has been a member of Unity of Chandler since 2006, and is passionate about putting her talents to help Unity of Chandler grow and prosper.

Lois Britland - Member

Lois Britland joined the Board of Trustees in February, 2012.