Olympia Ammon Family Fund
Brian Bott
Pancho Davalos
Jet De La Isla
Steve Elbaz
Randy E. Fry
Javier Jimenez
Elliot Kimelman
Mitch Kushner
Marsha Meadows and Jim Meadows
Matt Wayne Miller
Gary Olson and Michie Akin
Joel Roossin
Luis Villavicencio
Nick Wilson
Mikel Alvarez
Tony Boothby and Chris Best
Rob Burton and Jan Dorland
Thomas Catania and Don D’Ercole
Michael Crews
Marc Cutler and Gordon Hagendorf
Georgia Darehshori
Wayne Elias
Patti Gallardo and Wendy Johnson
Hospital Vallarta Medical Center
Ray Hudson and Floyd Bartholow
Charlie Huynh
Christopher Maluck
Tom Ortenzi
Tamale and Sugarbaker
Joe Zibrak
Jamie Alexander
Chuck Andrus
Mychael Ball
Darrell Bruce
Carrera Rainbow Race Puerto Vallarta
Alfred Cottrell
Christopher Cunningham
Bud Goldberg and Wayne Thompson
Brian Hadaway
Jeanne Michaelides and Stephen Michaelides
Elena Moser
Tim Pecsenye
PVRPV
Fernando Rangel
Robert Ryan and Martin Methot
Cassandra Shaw
Alex Sprague and Brian Piccini
Chuck Suda and Adam Tamas
Dave Troemel and Jun Doligosa
Marcos Vazquez McGrath
Eddie Zaidner, MD
Edward Zeigler
Mark Andrews and Sig Brunnacker
Jose Cardenas and Steve Aguirre
Tori Correll, CFRE
Victor Cuciniello
Ryan Donner
Ricky Durham
Wayne Franklin
Dan Groeninger
Branden James and James Clark
Jovian
Alex Miller-Cole
Bruce Nielsen
Michael O’Connor
Joshua Rappaport
Roman Ventura
Carol Wood
Danny Bergeron
Sid Goodman
Chris Genry
Carmen Griggs and Jonny Griggs
Julie Guerrero
Randy Lee and Gabriel Romero
Pedro Lopez and Álvaro Gerardo
Gerardo Lugo and Bob Bruneau
Andrew Maldonado
Barbara Sypult
Loren Watkins
Jeff Wilkie
Eric Rude is a retired public health professional who has lived full-time in Puerto Vallarta since May 2025. His more than 30-year career spans public health agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector health programs.
Eric earned his MSW in nonprofit management and community organization from the University of Denver and previously served as Director of Health Programs at the Denver LGBT Community Center. He later worked in HIV prevention and infectious disease control in New York City, including nearly 25 years with the NYC Department of Health, where he led viral hepatitis prevention, quality-improvement initiatives, and community health partnerships.
Poncho Davalos has over 12 years of experience in real estate and has resided in Puerto Vallarta since 2009. He was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. “Our community has grown so much since I arrived in 2009 and so many newcomers have brought energy and interest in establishing a community center,” Poncho said. “I see big opportunities to harness this energy to improve our community’s physical and mental health, as well as to empower and help those in need.
Puerto Vallarta has given a lot to me and it’s my time to give back to the community.” Poncho is the first of two new Adjunct Board members to broaden community representation.
Jet De La Isla is a pivotal leader and communicator within Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ community. As the Board of Director & Communications Chair at the Vallarta Gay + Community Center, Jet actively enhances health service accessibility and champions inclusivity.
His entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his management of a private boat tour company and a gay youth hostel, reflecting his dedication to adventure and community welfare. Jet’s passions extend to nature exploration and caring for his beloved cats, illustrating his multifaceted commitment to community and personal well-being.
Matt Karimi and his husband settled in Puerto Vallarta in 2019, seeking new experiences after vibrant careers in Los Angeles, Rhode Island, and Las Vegas.
Matt brings a rich background in event production and fundraising, having collaborated with high-profile organizations like The Walt Disney Company, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Brown University.
His work spans entertainment, fashion, and sports. A fitness and pilates enthusiast who is exploring tennis, Matt is eager to foster meaningful community connections and positively influence every aspect of his new surroundings.
Mike Owens, from Wilmington, NC, has transitioned his leadership skills from Allstate Insurance to meaningful community service in Puerto Vallarta. Since moving four years ago, Mike has immersed himself in local initiatives, teaching English, supporting feeding programs, and fostering entrepreneurial skills among residents.
A fervent advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, he focuses on HIV/AIDS education and treatment. Mike’s deep commitment to social betterment is reflected in his foundational role at the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center, embodying his belief in contributing positively to society.