FOUNDATION CONTACTS

WILLIAM E. ROSS
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 562-697-4002
Fax: 562-690-4044
Email:

Bio: In September 2004, Bill joined the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation as Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the overall operation and strategic direction of the Foundation. Bill comes to the Foundation after a 31 year career with the Walt Disney Company having worked in the Parks and Resorts division with assignments in Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Resort in Paris. He was a member of the executive team that managed the $2 billion dollar expansion of the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. Bill has a broad background in marketing, communications, planning and development and external relations. He is a chairman emeritus of the Orange County Business Council. He served on numerous nonprofit boards throughout California such as the California Golden State Museum, Children’s Hospital Orange County and Cypress College Foundation. He is a strong advocate of education and completed his undergraduate and graduate degree at California State University Fullerton. In 1989 he was recognized as a distinguished alumnus. Prior to his business career he lectured at California State University, Fullerton for five years.

MARY REYNOLDS
Director, Programs & Administration
Volunteer Week Coordinator
Phone: 925-280-8009
Fax: 925-280-8059
Email:

Bio: Mary began her career with the Foundation in 2003 as Administrative Assistant to then CEO, Karen Chin. In 2004 she was promoted to Manager of Programs & Administration and in 2007 to Director of Programs & Administration.

Mary has over 20 years of nonprofit management & administration experience and has completed 3 years of college-level studies. Prior to joining the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, she was employed with the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council and served as their as Executive Director for 6.5 years. She is a published editor/author of multiple wildlife journals, manuscripts and short piece articles, and has an extensive background in conference and event planning. She currently sits on the boards of two nonprofit organizations where she also volunteers her grant writing skills.

One of two girls in a family of eleven children, Mary spent a majority of her formative years in Tampa, Florida, but has lived most of her adult life in Northern California. She is the proud mother of one son, Christian, who resides in Southern California and is an Electrical Engineering graduate of UCLA. In her spare time Mary enjoys walking her dog Simba, bicycle riding, working out in her home gym, listening to music, and dancing. She loves the ocean and has a passion for animals of all kinds.

BETSY MYATT
Executive Director--New York Division
Phone: 917-544-0895
Email:

Bio: Betsy assumed the leadership role as Executive Director for the New York Division in August 2008. She has been a senior executive in both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations for over 25 years. Her background includes experience in technology, medical education and management consulting – including process improvement consulting in the insurance industry.  She brings to the Foundation substantial experience in leadership, fundraising, and organizational growth. 

Betsy was the CEO of the World Lung Foundation and served, simultaneously, as Vice-President of Patient and Professional Services and Chief Technology Officer at the national headquarters of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).  During her tenure, both of these organizations more than doubled their revenues. In addition to her fundraising and operations capabilities, Betsy also has a strong advocacy, communications, and education background. 

Betsy loves working in New York City but is also active in her community in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey – serving on the board of a local non-profit and as a trustee of the endowment of her church. 

DEBI DRORBAUGH
Vice President of Development & Partner Relations
Phone/Fax: 310-318-3089
Email:

Bio: Debi has served as the Vice President of Development and Partner Relations for the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation since June 2007.

Being raised in a family who developed annual mission trips to Mexico, Debi has been actively involved with charitable giving programs and volunteering since childhood.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Debi was a proud owner of an “It’s A Grind” coffee franchise in Los Angeles County; she has five years experience in the medical industry as a pharmaceutical representative for Alcon and Abbott Laboratories, where she received “Over Achiever” for three consecutive years. Debi is a proud graduate of the University of Southern California earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Management Information Systems. She also served as the Events Chairman for Delta Delta Delta Sorority.

In her free time Debi enjoys her role as an Auntie of four, being with friends, staying fit, photography and travel. Her travels include Belize, France, Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica, Italy, Greece, Cancun, Cozumel and most recently Japan.