DUBLIN, CA | July 23, 2026 – Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV), the Tri-Valley’s economic development and regional leadership organization, today announced its 2026-27 Board of Directors. For more than 15 years, ITV has convened leaders from business, government, education, research, and the nonprofit sector to advance innovation, strengthen economic competitiveness, and create new opportunities for the communities of the Tri-Valley. The new Board unites leaders from healthcare, technology, education, finance, and real estate, reflecting the diverse and dynamic partnerships that ITV is uniquely positioned to cultivate.

Chair: Tim Sbranti, Executive Director, Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council

Vice-Chair and Business Innovation Committee Chair: Rich Hoyt, Senior Managing Director, Newmark

Treasurer: Misty Jones, CEO and President, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Secretary: John Ohab, Senior Director, Hertz Foundation

Nominating Committee Chair: John Sensiba, Partner, Sensiba LLP

Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Committee Chair: Sblend Sblendorio, Attorney and Shareholder, Hoge Fenton

CEO: Katie Marcel, Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group

At-Large Members:

Immediate Past Chair: Stephanie Beasly, Executive Strategist, Sandia National Laboratories

Sheryl Hingorani, Chief of Staff, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Alex Mehran Jr., President and CEO, Sunset Development Company/Bishop Ranch

Don Marek, President, Fremont Bank

Dr. Dyrell Foster, President, Las Positas College

Veena Kaul, Vice President, Kensington Laboratories; CEO, Dublin Technology Center Workspaces

As incoming Board Chair, Sbranti brings decades of experience in public service, workforce development, and regional leadership. He previously served 12 years on the Dublin City Council (including 6 years as Mayor), 5 years on the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of Trustees, and 6 years on ITV’s staff as Director of Strategic Initiatives. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council.

“Thanks to outgoing Chair Stephanie Beasly, ITV is stronger, more connected, and better-positioned to serve the Tri-Valley,” said Sbranti. “From exploring how global breakthroughs in fusion energy and artificial intelligence impact our local economy, to engaging with our winemaking and hospitality sectors as they navigate profound market shifts, to bringing new public- and private-sector partners into ITV’s growing network, Stephanie constantly epitomizes the mission-driven yet open-minded leadership that makes our organization unique. I am honored to follow her as Chair and excited to build on the momentum that she has created.”

The Board also welcomes two new Directors whose careers exemplify the cross-sector collaboration and representation at the heart of ITV’s work.

Sheryl Hingorani serves as Chief of Staff at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she guides strategic initiatives at one of the nation’s top scientific institutions. Her career spans more than three decades in research and development, strategic planning, and public policy.

Misty Jones serves as President and CEO of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as an emergency room nurse, clinical leader, and healthcare executive, Jones works to expand access to high-quality healthcare services throughout the Tri-Valley.

Rotating off the Board after completing full, distinguished terms are workforce development consultant Beth McCormick and Blackhawk Network Vice President Anthony Redondo. ITV appreciates their years of dedicated service and leadership.

About Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group:

Established over 15 years ago, Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group is a nonprofit network dedicated to advancing the economic development of the Tri-Valley, a region encompassing the $52 billion GDP of Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon. ITV is powered by a diverse membership base of top employers, investors, governments, and nonprofits, all sharing a commitment to unlocking the Tri-Valley’s economic potential and ensuring an unparalleled quality of life.