CBI Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders and professionals who provide oversight and direction for Community Bridges. This dedicated group implements our agency’s services through the leadership of Dr. Frank Scarpati, our Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Executive Committee
President Kerry Ramella Comm. Assistance Prog. Mgr.
Phoenix Fire Dept
Member Since: 2009
Vice PresidentChief John Meza Asst. Chief
Mesa Police Dept.
Member Since: 2007
SecretaryDavid Shumway, Psychotherapist Mesa Counseling Ctr
Member Since: 1985
Treasurer Chief Larry Rodriguez, Chief of Police City of Tolleson
Member Since: 2009
Immed. Past PresidentMichael Whalen,
Business Owner Centurion Security
Member Since: 1998
Board Members
Cmdr Christine DeSanti, Police Commander City of Glendale
Member Since: 2011
Kathleen Kelly, RetiredCity of Mesa
Member Since: 2009
Chief Kevin Kotsur,
Chief of Police City of Avondale
Member Since: 1998
Melissa Brickhouse-Thomas, Victim Assistance CoordinatorGlendale Police Dept.
Member Since: 2012
Advisory Board
Honorable Karen Johnson, RetiredArizona State Senator
Honorable Tom Freestone, RetiredArizona State Senator
Honorable Fulton BrockMaricopa County Supervisor
Honorable Don StapleyMaricopa County Supervisor
Honorable John OreJustice of the Peace
City of Tempe
Greg T. Fowler, Chief of PoliceNorthern Arizona University
Honorable Michael JohnsonPhoenix City Councilman
John TeefyPhoenix Fire Fighters Association
