Board of Directors

Dave empowers Arizonans to lead through Valley Leadership’s innovative programming that helps participants expand their perspectives and network. Dave was also CEO of Home Matters and executive director of the National NeighborWorks Association. Today, he serves on the board for Home Matters to Arizona, the first statewide Home Matters initiative focused on a new generation of housing, connected communities and healthier individuals, families and economies. Previously, Dave was a public accountant with Arthur Andersen and a financial litigation consultant with Navigant Consulting. Born and raised in Arizona, Dave holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from U of A, a Master of Public Administration from USC and a certificate from the Executive Program for Nonprofits at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.

An experienced public company board director with an extensive background in global digital, ecommerce and loyalty marketing as well as global commercial B2B expertise, Dorothy draws upon her 35 years of executive experience. She was a pioneer in pursuing strategic and innovative partnerships with organizations such as AAA/CAA, Google, TripAdvisor and Facebook, was the president of the Global Business Travel Association Allied Leadership Council and serves on the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) global foundation board. Dowling has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement awards from the HSMAI, The Stephen Brener Award at the New York University Investment Conference and GBTA WINIT.

A sharp, high-energy, ambitious marketer with deep experience and expertise in public casino corporations, Native American casino gaming and other business enterprises nationwide, Mary has been a senior executive for two titans of casino gaming, Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. and Penn National Gaming, Inc. She is a strong contributor in building growth-oriented organizations and her 25+ year casino gaming career extends across business strategies, marketing and brand development, and casino operations, while leading management teams with a focus on revenue generation, profitability, brand development, marketing innovation and team development. Prior to her long tenure in casino gaming, Mary was Chief Marketing Officer with First Tier Bank of Nebraska and CMO for two large Native American tribal casinos including Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona.

Tim is a business and social innovation leader who has dedicated his 30-year career to creating programs and services that help underserved people thrive. He brings unmatched retail success, extensive leadership, community expertise and unwavering passion as a visionary leader committed to building bridges that uplift entire communities. Launching Thrive Services Group in January 2022, he continues to blaze a trail of growth and social change. As a standing member of Greater Phoenix Leadership, Tim partners with Arizona changemakers to drive growth and societal progression.

John Alpaugh is a seasoned marketing strategist and business leader with over 25 years of experience in retail, consumer packaged goods, and technology. He is known for applying first-principles thinking to proven marketing frameworks to build brands and deliver measurable results. He currently leads First Principles Marketing, a fractional marketing firm focused on helping businesses drive growth with effective marketing.

Previously, John served as Chief Marketing Officer at PetSmart and Big Lots, where he led efforts to strengthen brand positioning, enhance customer engagement, and drive omnichannel growth. He also served as CEO of CyberMark, a digital marketing company providing franchise businesses with solutions for lead generation, website platforms, and online advertising.

John holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Thunderbird School of Global Management and has served on advisory councils for Google and eBay.

John Pappas is the president and founding partner of SCS Advisors, Inc., a Scottsdale-based hotel investment firm he co-founded in 1997. With more than four decades of hospitality and real estate experience, John has overseen the acquisition, development and management of more than 60 hotel properties representing over 23,000 rooms and $3.5 billion in investments. His expertise spans asset management, operations oversight and development of luxury and resort properties across the country.

A certified public accountant and graduate of Indiana University, John began his career in corporate finance at Ramada International before leading regional consulting practices for Coopers & Lybrand, Deloitte & Touche and PKF. Passionate about community engagement, he serves on the Board of Directors for White Mountain Country Club and the Arizona Humane Society’s Capital Campaign Board. John and his wife reside in Scottsdale with their two dogs and enjoy golf, skiing and exploring the outdoors.

Marcia Mintz is President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, the largest youth and workforce development organization in Arizona. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, she has guided large-scale growth and transformation across nonprofit, healthcare and international sectors. Under her leadership, BGCAZ grew from 13 to 32 sites and increased annual revenue from $16 million to $90 million, establishing it as one of the largest club systems in the nation.

Previously, Marcia held senior leadership roles with HonorHealth and JCL Foundation, where she drove strategic partnerships, mergers and operational initiatives that delivered lasting impact. Her career also includes global coalition work across Latin America and Europe, developing education and medical collaborations.

Recognized as one of Arizona’s most influential women in business, Marcia serves on advisory councils for Arizona State University and Maricopa Community Colleges and is a trustee for the Arizona School of the Arts Foundation.