BDPA offers young men and women between the ages of 7 and 25 high quality educational and performance experiences in the areas of musical and dance performance. Founded in 1957, BDPA’s objective is to develop personal character through challenging physical, emotional, mental, and social activities while promoting the values of dedication, hard work, and commitment to a team effort. Over 450 young people currently participate in BDPA programs, and over 8,000 young people, in 2,000 families, have been served by the BDPA organization since 1957.
Lainey Braatz | Office | Director of Operations |
Christine Clayton Fisher | Office | Travel Coordinator |
Claudia Erne | Office | Development Coordinator |
Brandon Gedalje | Office | Director of Social Media Marketing |
David Gibbs | Office | Senior Executive Advisor |
Shawn Griddine | Office | Inventory Manager |
Cynthia Houston | Office | Bingo Pleasanton Manager |
Elizabeth Howard | Office | Bingo Operations Manager |
Lucky Kalanges | Office | Director of Bingo |
Pep Manning | Office | Transportation Manager |
Terry Maurer | Office | Director of Transportation |
Nathan Reppert | Office | Bingo Suisun Manager |
Kathy Serksnis | Office | Chief Operating Officer |
Michael Stone | Office | Chief Operating Officer |
Jim Verrett | Office | Chief Executive Officer |
Susie Ferreira | Office | Special Operations & Event Manager |
Jeff McNurlan | Office | Corporate and Grant Manager |
Phen Pedron | Office | Product Manager / Lead UX Developer |
Michael Zapanta | Office | Director of Filmed Media & Content |
Rick Valenzuela | Office | Director of Education Events, Partner Relations and BDI |
2023 Special Needs Guard Staff
Vickie Braga | Guard | Instructor |
Linda Chambers | Guard | Instructor |
Emily Gonzales | Guard | Instructor |
Patricia Hansen | Guard | Instructor |
Kathy Hebert | Guard | Instructor |
Liz Lamach | Guard | Instructor |
Melissa Hockman | Guard | Instructor |
Denise Miller | Guard | Instructor |
Annette Odello | Guard | Program Director |