BOARD PRESIDENT

Jim has been involved with Noah Homes since 2012, having served on the Noah Homes Board of Directors, and currently as President of Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation.  Jim holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California at San Diego and is a graduate of the Pepperdine University School of Law.  He recently retired from a legal practice focused on estate planning and taxes, which also included an investment and financial services component.  He looks forward to working with the Noah Homes staff, families, and friends to secure the financial future of Noah Homes. 

SECRETARY

Philip is no stranger to Noah Homes. Since 2010, he has served as a member of the Noah Homes Board of Directors and is now a part of the Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation Board. He brings a special connection to Noah Homes through his personal relationship with the staff and residents. For over a decade, Philip was the Business Development Director for RezCare Pharmacy, business he started in 2010 to provide quality pharmacy services to long-term care facilities throughout San Diego. Noah Homes is one of RezCare’s partner organizations, and he was impressed with the excellence of service and the quality of staff and was pleased to answer the call to serve on the Board. Philip also has a passion for providing timely medical training for professionals in the industry. He is a graduate of San Diego State University. 

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Andrea, a newly retired RN, has had a longtime connection with the I/DD community. Her husband, Tom, has been on the Noah Homes Board of Directors for several years, and she also spent eight years working with adults with disabilities at Friendship Homes. She has always had a heart for individuals with special needs—she also worked at a special facility for children while in nursing school. She believes that it is important to have supportive voices, good care, and protection for the most vulnerable around us. She believes that Noah Homes brings great dignity and joy in the quality of love and care that they serve their residents with and is eager to play a role in helping any way she can. 

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Juliana’s brother, Michael, has been a resident of Noah Homes since 1990, and her sweet daughter, Mary, has lived there since 2023. Her father, Peter Ferrantelli, the Foundation’s first chairman, had a vision for a financially secure and stable future for Noah Homes. After endless hours of meetings, discussions with lawyers, renderings, and dinner table conversations with their family, Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation was founded in 2006. Her sister, Jennifer, also served as a dedicated Board Member and active volunteer at various fundraisers for the community. Joe, Mary’s dad, has also served on the Foundation board and is currently a member of the Noah Homes Board of Directors. As a family, the Ferrantellis have been very involved and vested in Noah Homes. They all want to continue the mission of Noah Homes and Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation. “As we keep God at the center, He will continue to bless the residents, caregivers, staff and those who give of their time, talent, and treasure,” says Juliana. 

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Shannon’s connection to the Noah Homes community is a deeply personal one, driven by her experiences as a family member of individuals with developmental disabilities. The journey began with her stepdaughter, who lives at Noah Homes and has Down syndrome, which naturally brought her closer to the organization’s mission of providing quality care and community living. Further shaping her understanding and commitment is her stepson from a previous marriage who has Autism, offering her broader insight into the diverse needs and challenges faced by families like theirs. These personal ties fostered a desire to give back to an organization that provides vital support. Shannon has contributed two years of service as a volunteer in the Noah Homes office. Her experience in the office allowed her to see the dedication and hard work that goes into running the community, solidifying her belief in the mission. Ultimately, these combined experiences inspired her to formally join Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation. She is committed to supporting an organization that not only provides a loving home for her stepdaughter but also champions the well-being of all its residents and their families. 

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Peggy is a mother of three children; she has two boys, each married and living outside of California, and a daughter, Holly, who resides at Noah Homes. Peggy lived in Illinois for 25 years before moving to San Diego with her husband. Several years ago, Peggy asked Holly: “Someday, would you like to live by yourself with a caregiver or in a home with several people?” She replied, “With lots of people.” After looking at several options, they knew Noah Homes was the best place for Holly to live. Peggy regards it as a privilege to work with the other Board Members of Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation to ensure Noah Homes continues to operate without financial fear, and to make a positive difference for current and future residents. She wants to see the residents and staff thrive. “I want Noah Homes to be an example of what a good quality of life is for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” says Peggy. 

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Sarah brings a background in communications and operations, holding a Communications degree from San Diego State University. She has professional experience in banking at Bank of America, where she developed strong client service and organizational skills, as well as management roles with the San Diego Reader and National Mobile Production Company. In addition to her professional experience, Sarah is the proud mother of two wonderful daughters, whom she has raised with care and dedication—an experience that has further strengthened her leadership, resilience, and commitment to community. She has enjoyed volunteering and being a part of Noah Homes for the past 10 years and is passionate and excited to provide continued support to this amazing organization. 

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Dr. Kohl is a respected physician specializing in ophthalmology. He was first introduced to Noah Homes by Barbie Bates, mother of resident Shauna. She shared her passion for the community and all it has to offer for the folks who live there and are fortunate to call Noah Homes their “forever home” with him. Since then, he has also developed the same passion for the organization and wants to do what he can to support this fantastic organization.  

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Chief Lawler began his EMS and Fire service career in 1994 as a Volunteer with Campo Fire & Rescue. He attended the Palomar Fire Academy in 1996 and completed paramedic school through Southwestern College in 1998.  In 1999, he was hired with San Miguel Fire & Rescue where he has promoted through all ranks. He completed his Chief Officer series over 10 years ago. 

Chief Lawler has a passion for teaching and has done so as an instructor for Miramar College, where he went to school years ago. He has also worked as an adjunct and lead instructor for numerous fire academies at Heartland Fire Training. He feels that teaching has been a way to give back to the career he loves and that has been so good for him and his family. 

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Theresa has been a long-time East County resident since 1973. A retired Fire Captain, she continues to serve her community on her local Fire Board and has been a small business owner since 2008. Having worked as a first responder in the area serving Noah Homes for over 22 years, she first learned of Noah while responding to a medical emergency involving one of its residents. Incredibly impressed by how knowledgeable and caring the staff were about the individual in need of care, she knew right away that Noah set the bar for I/DD care. In that moment, she knew Noah was the only other place outside her own home she would want her I/DD daughter to be when time came for placement. Theresa has been an active volunteer with Noah for several years by supporting its Enchanted Village and Summerfest events and is also a member of the Noah Society through her monthly donations throughout the years. When Noah’s PERCH program began, she saw that as a perfect opportunity to allow her daughter to build friendships. Theresa joined Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation because of her passion in ensuring the exceptional level of care and service Noah Homes provides now continues into eternity.

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John has lived in metro San Diego since 1990. He considers his three most important jobs to be: internal audit staff at General Motors, a stay-at-home dad, and an elementary school teacher for a Catholic school. His wife, Dr. Mary O’Connor (who serves on the Board of Directors for Noah Homes) introduced him to Noah Homes, which led him to volunteer at several events. He is delighted to be a “small” part of the crew that supports Noah Homes by his time as a volunteer and as a Board Member of Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation. 

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As a New York native, John attended the State University of New York at Binghamton where he studied accounting. John earned a Master of Science in business administration from San Diego State University, with a specialization in financial and tax planning. Furthermore, he holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. In addition to his experience in the financial sector, John worked at Mater Dei Catholic High School for several years in various leadership capacities, serving as its President for over 5 years. John lives in San Diego with his wife, Maegan, and their three children, Breanna, Mikayla, and Brady.   

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Crystal has been in the residential care industry since 2004. As the Account Executive for Polaris Pharmacy (formerly RezCare Pharmacy) since 2010, she provides training courses for residential administrators and staff all over Southern California—some of which are hosted at Noah Homes. As the mother of two children on the autism spectrum, she is honored to serve the I/DD community, a population close to her heart, as a Board Member of Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation.

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Clay retired from a 30-year career in law enforcement at the rank of lieutenant from the El Cajon Police Department. For a few years, he enjoyed restoring vintage motorcycles, and traveled to Europe to purchase some highly collectible bikes. However, the primary focus for him and his wife was to continue raising their beautiful autistic daughter. They often worried about what would happen to her after they were both gone. After learning about Noah Homes, they couldn’t have been happier to find such a wonderful place for her to live in the future. Clay started volunteering at Noah Homes in 2017 and has put thousands of hours into special projects and events and working on operational duties as appropriate. He is proud to have been a part of the planning and implementation of the Enchanted Village since its inception. Clay has a high level of respect and admiration for the staff and volunteers at Noah Homes and is honored to be a part of the Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation Board. 

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Felicia joined the board because she believes deeply in our community’s responsibility to ensure that adults with disabilities have access to safe, stable housing and the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and belonging. She has seen how meaningful, well-supported housing can transform not only individual lives, but families and the broader community as well. This organization’s commitment to providing supportive housing aligns with her values of inclusion, equity, and service. Felicia wants to contribute her time, skills, and perspective to help strengthen and sustain this mission so that it continues to meet both current and future needs. Serving on the board is an opportunity for her to give back to her community in a way that is purposeful and lasting.

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Abraham has 25 years of experience in the banking and lending industries. He was drawn to Noah Homes and Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation by the good work these organizations do in working with and caring for others. He was also further inspired to get involved by his late sister with Down syndrome.