Board Members

WACIF is governed by a volunteer, 15 member Board of Directors representing a wide range of relevant professions including banking, real estate development, community and economic development, consumer protection, entertainment, education, and tax credit financing.

Ian Joseph
Chairman since January 2012
Board Member since January 2009
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

Dawnn Leary
Vice Chair since January 2012
Board Member since January 2007
Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Tara Palacios
Secretary since April 2010
Board Member since January 2009
Arlington Economic Development, BizLaunch

Anne Morrison
Board Member since January 2007
Morgan Stanley

Stephen D. Briggs
Board Member since January 2009
Wells Fargo

Richard Lowery
Board Member since January 2007
Bowie State University

Michael Talbot Simone
Board Member since January 2009
Duke University

Delroy C. Walters
Board Member since January 2009
Small Business Owner

Ben Cullop
Board Member since January 2012
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

Michael D. Smith
Board Member since January 2012
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.

Salem Tierce
Board Member since January 2012
The Meridian Group

Caitlin Welsh
Board Member since January 2012
Department of State

Ross George
Board Member since January 2013
Cooperative Assistance Fund

Robb Bunnen
Board Member since January 2013
Bunnen Capital Management

Alejandro Golding
Board Member since January 2013
Stanton Development