Board of Directors

Brett Davis graduated from Boise State in 2017 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. As a student, Davis worked as a student advisor and was active in fraternity life. Now, he spends his free time with trips to the dog park, trying new recipes and enjoying sunny days on the golf course.

Nolan King graduated from Boise State in 2023 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a minor in marketing. While on campus, he actively engaged in the Greek life community, assuming responsibility for organizing and directing his chapter’s philanthropic efforts. He also served as the Financial Executive Officer for the Order of Omega. After graduation, King transitioned into the financial services industry and began work as a financial advisor specializing in corporate retirement planning.

Outside of his professional career, King enjoys cooking, snowboarding, golfing and cheering on the Broncos. As a dedicated Pacific Northwest enthusiast, he has been a lifelong fan of the Seahawks, Mariners and Trailblazers.

Heather Hart Dunbar graduated from Boise State in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy and later earned a Master of Business Administration from Northwest Nazarene University. At Boise State, she developed a strong connection with the College of Business and Economics while working in the college and building relationships with faculty, staff and peers.

That connection brought her back to the university after graduation, first as chapter advisor for Phi Mu Sorority, Xi Gamma Chapter. Later, she became an adjunct instructor of accounting for the College of Business and Economics, a position she continues to hold today.

Originally from Utah, Hart Dunbar has lived in the Treasure Valley since 2005 and raised her three children in Boise. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, connecting with friends, shopping and attending concerts.

Jana Estes graduated from Boise State in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and Elementary Education. After graduation, she worked as an elementary teacher for 30 years before completing an elementary mathematics endorsement in 2015. This endorsement led to her current position as a mathematics specialist with the Developing Mathematical Thinking Institute. She works with K-5 teachers in their classrooms to improve math instruction and focuses on professional development.

In her free time, Estes enjoys cooking, sewing, knitting and spending time outdoors — including at a family place in Donnelly. Estes is also involved in a small business, Vintage Woolens of Idaho, making mittens from upcycled sweaters.

Alfredo Hernandez graduated from Boise State in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. Since then, he has dedicated his life to social work, focusing on domestic violence, mental health and addiction. He has also made significant contributions to health care, researching Latino health disparities in HIV/AIDS at the HIV Services Clinic in Boise and facilitating the Latino HIV Teen Pregnancy Prevention curriculum at Centro de Comunidad y Justicia. In 2022, he transitioned into the employee health insurance industry with Field Waldo Insurance.

As the first in his Mexican-American family to attend and graduate from college, Hernandez understands the power of education to break cycles and create opportunities. This passion for education extends to his family. He and his high school sweetheart, Lori, have been married since 1996 and are incredibly proud of their three children, all of whom have graduated from college.

Mary Toy graduated from Boise State in 1994 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a minor in economics. After competing as a student-athlete in track and field, Toy has remained strongly connected to Bronco Athletics and served as a board member for Varsity B Letter Club. She can also be found on The Blue and in the arena every season, supporting football, men’s and women’s basketball, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, track and field and everything in between.

Toy has built her career in marketing, advertising and communications. She has over two decades of experience in program management and account services and has overseen all facets of marketing, ranging from planning, strategy and execution. Of the many brands she has supported, the WNBA and Bronco Athletics are among her favorites.

Outside of work, Toy divides her time across planting and shaping her gardens, volunteering and supporting multiple non-profit organizations that touch on the areas she is most passionate about: working with underserved and underrepresented groups and those centric to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Justin Jantz graduated from Boise State in 2003 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy. He continued to earn a graduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 2007, and he joined the Alumni Board in 2020.

Jantz is active in the community and in his church. He is the proud parent of sixth-generation Idahoans, Adelaide and August. Most of his free time is spent with his family, but in his other free time he likes traveling, camping, reading, documentaries, concerts, playing any sport, being a gym rat, riding motorcycles, snowbiking and being outdoors as much as possible.

Rheanna “Rhea” Allen graduated from Boise State in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. She is president, CEO and co-founder of Peppershock Media, an Idaho-based marketing agency that helps organizations strengthen their brands, clarify their message and connect with their audiences. Over the past two decades, Allen has led integrated marketing and communications strategies for organizations across a variety of industries, with a particular passion for supporting education, economic development and tourism.

From 2021 to 2026, Allen served as an adjunct professor at Boise State, preparing students for careers in marketing and advertising through hands-on projects, mentorship and national competitions. Under her leadership, Boise State student teams earned top-three finishes in the National Student Advertising Competition, District XI, every year during her tenure.

Erin Anderson graduated from Boise State in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and later earned a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. She is also a graduate of the 2025 International Women’s Forum Leadership Fellows Program.

With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Anderson specializes in fundraising, program management, leadership development and organizational strategy. Her work has earned recognition from the Idaho Business Review, including Women of the Year, Influential Business Leaders in Idaho and CEO of Influence honors. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking the Boise Foothills with her partner, Jimmy, and their dogs, as well as spending time with her daughters.

Ricardo Calderon graduated from Boise State in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Born and raised in Michoacán, Mexico, he moved to the United States at age 10, an experience that shaped his commitment to service and community.

Calderon is active in community leadership, serving as president of the Boise State Latino Alumni Association, a board member of the Hispanic Business Association Scholarship Program and a member of the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife have lived in the Boise area since 1998 and now reside in Nampa with their two children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and giving back to his community.

Miranda Cotton graduated from Boise State in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and returned to earn a Master of Business Administration in 2022. Raised in the Twin Falls area, she has a deep appreciation for Idaho and its communities.

Cotton has built her career in business strategy, data analytics and relationship management, with experience at HP and JPMorgan Chase. Today, she focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the Treasure Valley by connecting people, sharing resources and helping innovative ideas grow. Cotton is proud to call Idaho home, where she and her family enjoy being part of the community.

Patrick Fithen graduated from Boise State in 2008 with bachelor’s degrees in social science and criminal justice with a minor in psychology. He has spent more than 18 years working in the mental health field and is the CEO of A Body and Mind Health Services, where he advocates for expanding access to mental health care and ensuring those in need have a voice in the evolving health care system.

Fithen is active in the community, serving with organizations including Neighbors United and Make-A-Wish. He has been recognized by the City of Boise for his service to the refugee community and by the Idaho Business Review as a CEO of Influence and Power List honoree. In 2022, Boise State honored him with the Distinguished Alumni Service Award. Fithen and his wife have two daughters and enjoy tailgating, traveling, live music and spending time outdoors.

Ben Fulcher graduated from Boise State in 2016 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a minor in marketing. A fifth-generation Idahoan, he has built his career in commercial real estate, completing more than 600 transactions throughout the Treasure Valley.

Fulcher and his wife, Carly, have been married since 2022. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, backpacking, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and cheering on Bronco football.

Michael Gillis graduated from Boise State in 1995 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. He has built a successful career in the consumer packaged goods industry, working with leading brands including Revlon, Hershey, ConAgra Brands and Westminster Pet Products, with a focus on the grocery industry. Gillis credits his Boise State education with providing the foundation for his professional success.

Gillis lives in Boise with his two daughters. Together, they are avid Bronco fans and season ticket holders. When they’re not cheering on Boise State, they enjoy spending time outdoors with their dog, Trooper.

Josie Graham graduated from Boise State in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences and a minor in Spanish. She later earned both a Graduate Certificate in Applied Public Administration and a Master of Public Administration from Boise State.

Graham spent 16 years in public health, serving in nonprofit and public sector leadership roles before returning to Boise State in 2022. She now serves as director of finance and administration for the Department of Public Safety, supporting parking and transportation, emergency management, public safety systems and security operations.

Outside of work, Graham spends much of her free time cheering on her teenage son and daughter at practices, games and tournaments. She also enjoys gardening, co-leading a Girl Scout troop and camping.

China Gum graduated from Boise State in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science. As a student, she served as a senator for the College of Health Sciences and chief of staff for the ASBSU president, experiences that sparked her lifelong commitment to advocacy, collaboration and public service.

Gum has spent more than 20 years in public affairs, political consulting and government relations, helping organizations and leaders navigate public policy, build coalitions and strengthen communities across Idaho. She is the president of Wild West Strategies, a Boise-based public affairs firm specializing in political consulting, coalition building and strategic communications. She lives in Boise with her husband and their two sons and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.

Dawn Hall graduated from Boise State in 1995 with bachelor’s degrees in communication and political science before earning a Master of Public Administration in 2000. She has spent more than 25 years serving Idaho through state government and nonprofit leadership, with a passion for expanding access to education.

A native of Hollister, Idaho, Hall credits her Boise State education and the connections she made there as invaluable to her career. Hall lives in Boise with her husband, a fellow Boise State alum, and their daughters. She serves on the Girls on the Run board, previously served on the Boise Figure Skating Club board, and is a qualifying-level announcer for U.S. Figure Skating.

Donny Hopoi graduated from Boise State in 2018 with a Bachelor of Business Administration after earning an associate degree from Dixie State University, where he was recruited to play golf. As a member of the Boise State men’s golf team, Hopoi won the Itani Quality Homes Washington State University Golf Tournament before briefly pursuing a professional golf career.

Hopoi later transitioned into wealth management, where he found a passion for helping individuals prepare for retirement. Originally from Oahu, Hawaii, Hopoi attended Kamehameha Schools, a private school serving students of Native Hawaiian ancestry.

Jim Hudson graduated from Boise State in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and English and a minor in journalism. He later earned a Master of Public Relations from Valdosta State University, a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University, and completed executive leadership training at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

Hudson retired from the U.S. Air Force as a full colonel after a 33-year career in national security, law enforcement and military leadership. During his service, he held senior leadership roles with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and commanded the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Northwest Region, supporting more than 2,800 cadets at 34 universities across 19 states.

Throughout his military career, Hudson received numerous honors, including the Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service medal with six oak leaf clusters and the Defense Meritorious Service medal.

Hailie Johnson-Waskow graduated from Boise State in 2018 with bachelor’s degrees in economics and political science, and she continued to earn an MBA with an emphasis in data analytics from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2021. While at Boise State, she was a nationally ranked member of the Talkin’ Broncos Speech and Debate team, where she developed skills that continue to shape her professional career.

Johnson-Waskow has built her career around public policy and helping organizations navigate government and legislative issues. As a lobbyist and principal at Waskow Policy LLC, she works with clients to navigate state and local government and is known for developing deep expertise in the issues that matter most to them. Outside of work, she volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), serving as a guardian ad litem and advocating for the best interests of children involved in child protection cases.

Heidi Peterson graduated from Boise State in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She also earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington in 2005. She has spent more than 25 years leading philanthropy and fundraising efforts for nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad, helping mission-driven organizations grow their impact through strategic fundraising, donor engagement and organizational leadership.

Peterson has served in executive and senior leadership roles with organizations including Grameen Foundation, Mobility Outreach International, PATH, Room to Read, CARE and Global Partnerships. Peterson is a passionate advocate for social equity, entrepreneurship and the empowerment of women and girls.

She lives in Boise and enjoys volunteering, cheering on Bronco football, cycling, hiking, skiing, sailing, traveling, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and spending time with her family and dog. Peterson is also fluent in Spanish.

Shawn Puza graduated from Boise State in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy and an emphasis in IT management. Born and raised in Boise, he attended Bishop Kelly High School before returning to Boise State after a brief time at the University of Idaho. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations use technology to solve complex business challenges, from supporting early-stage startups in Northern Virginia to leading IT operations through multiple acquisitions while living in Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston.

Outside of work, Puza and his spouse enjoy restoring their 1950s home, exploring Idaho’s trails and back roads with their two dogs, and spending time on hands-on hobbies like 3D printing, welding and smart home technology.

Bailey Reese graduated from Boise State in 2023 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and a minor in Spanish for business. Born and raised in the Treasure Valley, Reese graduated from Payette High School before earning an associate degree from Treasure Valley Community College in 2018. He then spent a year teaching English in Seville, Spain, before returning to Boise to complete his degree at Boise State.

Passionate about serving others and using his Spanish language skills, Reese enjoys helping individuals and retirement plan participants work toward a secure retirement. In his free time, he enjoys traveling around Idaho, camping at Anderson Ranch Reservoir, hunting, snowboarding and discovering the state’s hidden gems.

Paul Sheldon graduated from Boise State in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and earned a Master of Science in Accountancy in 2017. During his time at Boise State, he was active in fraternity life and deeply engaged with the College of Business and Economics. After graduation, he helped found the Broncos of the Last Decade (BOLD) Committee before joining the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Sheldon spent two years advising Deloitte clients in Düsseldorf, Germany, before returning to Boise, where he is a senior manager in Deloitte’s capital markets group. He serves as a technical accountant and SEC reporting advisor for companies pursuing public company ambitions and looks forward to supporting the Alumni Association’s mission.

Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, golfing, floating the river, traveling and making the most of everything Boise has to offer.

Bryan Taylor graduated from Boise State in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He is the chancellor and director of canonical affairs for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise and previously served for 14 years as the duly elected prosecuting attorney for Canyon County.

Taylor’s educational background spans a wide range of disciplines. In addition to his Boise State degree, he earned a Juridical Licentiate in Canon Law from Saint Paul University and has earned six degrees in total: a bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees, a J.D., a Ph.D. and a J.C.L.

Taylor has taught as an adjunct instructor at Boise State on and off for the past 20 years and is an avid Bronco football fan. He lives in Caldwell with his wife and two children.

Bryan Wewers graduated from Boise State in 1984 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. He retired from Idaho Power after a 35.5-year career as a community and business development advisor, representing the company while working with city and county officials, economic development leaders, chambers of commerce and nonprofit organizations.

An active community volunteer, Wewers serves on the St. Luke’s Children’s Advisory Board and the St. Luke’s Hospital Community Engagement Committee. He is also a charter member and past president of Boise Centennial Rotary and has served on the Idaho Council of Government and as a commissioner for Serve Idaho.

Wewers, his wife Bridgette, and their two adult children are all Boise State alumni. In retirement, he enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, biking, playing tennis and traveling with Bridgette. One of his favorite Boise State memories is traveling to Arizona and watching the Broncos win the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.

Jonathan Wheatley graduated from Boise State in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. He then earned both a Master of Science in Accountancy and Taxation at Boise State and a J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2021. During law school, he served as editor-in-chief of the Idaho Law Review, gained valuable in-house counsel experience as an extern at St. Luke’s Health System and was a research assistant for the American Business Law Journal.

With a strong background in transactional law and a broad range of expertise in contract drafting and review, health care regulatory compliance, business negotiations, taxation and intellectual property, Wheatley is well-equipped to provide strategic counsel to clients.

In his free time, Wheatley enjoys outdoor activities and is passionate about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.

Reid Wiggins graduated from Boise State in 2017 with a Master of Business Administration. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Pacific Lutheran University, and he also completed a graduate banking program at the University of Pennsylvania.

Wiggins has worked in commercial banking for over two decades, with the past 17 at WaFd Bank. He leads commercial banking for the Idaho region, including commercial real estate, business banking and small business/community banking.

Wiggins, his wife and two boys enjoy many of the many activities available to Idaho families: kids sports, hiking in the foothills, go-karting and summertime in Stanley. He also enjoys coaching tennis and competing in community running races.