About VPEF

Carl has resided and practiced law in Vacaville since 1979. A native of Cleveland Ohio, he is a retired AF reserve judge advocate. He previously served as president of the Vacaville Museum, treasurer of the Solano County Bar Association and worked on the board of the Solano Land Trust. As a co-founder of the Solano Conflict Resolution Center, he is a professional mediator. His support of the Vacaville education community springs from his family: his wife of 40 years, Barbara, is a literacy coach for the VUSD, and his daughters Jenny and Elie are successful alumni of the Vacaville school system.

Jamie Healer is an Assistant Project Manager for Hearn Construction, a full-service general contracting, development and construction management firm. Jamie was born and raised in Vacaville. She graduated from Vacaville High School and then moved on to get a double major in Business and Finance from the University of San Francisco.

Since graduating in 2004 Jamie has been involved with fundraisers benefiting VPEF, the Leadership Vacaville Legacy Endowment, and The Opportunity House. Jamie also has her Real Estate License and graduated the 2007 Vacaville Leadership Program. Jamie and her husband Tim Healer were recently married and one day hopes to start a family here in Vacaville.

I am a native Vacavillian and Vacaville High School graduate, as my mother before me. I am married to a Vacaville High School teacher and have four children, all who either have attended or are currently in the Vacaville Unified School system. My children remain involved with extra curricular activities, all of which we support through coaching or their biggest fan club.

Allied Framers, Inc was established in 1995, which I am part owner and President. I serve on two boards, one as the President and the other as a Director; both represent the construction industry and their interests. I am honored and excited about serving on the VPEF board. I hope to be able to represent the foundation as well and as effectively as my predecessors before me.

Jennifer is Director of Business Development and Marketing for Branton Koks, Inc. (BKI) and Solano Magazine. Ms. Leonard specializes in community marketing and grass roots strategies that work to maximize return and consumer retention as well as grow alongside a growing organization. She currently oversees event planning, fundraising, communications, outreach, and special projects for BKI. Jennifer’s most challenging task however, is keeping up with her three gregarious daughters who are all currently enrolled in VUSD.

Vacaville residents since 1972, Debby and her husband Paul have four children who attended Vacaville schools. Currently she serves as the Wellness Coordinator for Vacaville USD, a member of the Vacaville Youth Roundtable, the AWARE city team and the Solano County Reducing Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs Coalition. Over the years, she has been involved with a variety of youth related activities including founding member of the Children's Network, Christmas Wish, Notre Dame School, VHS Grad Nite, Challenge Days, and the Youth Summit.

Barry has lived in Vacaville since 1993 where he and his wife have raised their daughter who is a student within the VUSD. Barry has worked at Travis Credit Union in Vacaville since 2000, and currently holds the position of SVP/COO. Barry is a graduate of the Chamber’s Leadership Vacaville program.

Catherine has lived in Vacaville for 9 years. She and her husband, Doug, have 3 children attending VUSD schools and a future student at home. She has served on various school committees and organizations, including Site Councils, PTAs and PTOs. She currently serves on the Cooper Site Council and on the Measure V Citizen Oversight Committee.

Over the course of his life, Jon, a life-long Solano County resident, who moved to Vacaville in 1995, has become a hard working and dedicated member of his community and family. Jon understands and practices having a positive attitude as because he values the importance of leading by example and has also excelled in the area of customer service, through his position as a manager at Rudy’s Auto Body.

Jon is supported in all of his efforts by his wife Cynthia, and his two sons, as well as his rather large extended family. They were drawn to Vacaville because it seemed (and has proven to be) a wonderful community in which to raise a family. His family has played a very important role in his involvement and dedication to the community.

Jon hopes to continue his involvement in the community through his work and other volunteer opportunities. He intends to not only live in the city of Vacaville, but to also become a part of the Vacaville community.

Constance Salisbury has been a resident of Vacaville since 2001. As Vice President, Dir of Human Resources and Chief Technical Officer of Salutary SportsClubs, Inc. (Millennium SportsClub) and is the corporate Administrator for the Millennium Child Development Center.

Constance consults with businesses in Solano and Sacramento Counties in the areas of Human Resource Management and Accounting Management. She has taught employment law at UC Davis Extension providing a solid foundation in current federal, state, and local regulations, emphasizing compliance and maintaining management control. In addition, she is a certified mediator for the Solano County Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Service.

With no children of her own, the community of Vacaville is her family. “The efforts we give today to empower our children in Vacaville will reward us as a community exponentially in the future.”

John is a consultant on redevelopment and organizational matters. He has 30 years of local government experience including nearly 24 years with the City of Vacaville. He served as Vacaville's City Manager from 1984 through 2002.

An advocate for youth and public education, John founded the Vacaville Youth Roundtable in 1991 and has participated in numerous school-related activities. He and his wife, Diane, have two adult children who are leading successful lives thanks in part to the excellent educational foundation they received in their K-12 attendance at Vacaville public schools.

Sally Miller Wyatt and husband, Tom, moved to Vacaville in 1987 from the Bay Area. They are the parents of three children, all of whom have graduated from Vacaville schools. Sally is a freelance writer specializing in corporate communications and public relations, and is also a frequent contributor to local newspapers and magazines.