Board of Directors

The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation enhances the quality of life in the local community through grantmaking to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Santa Barbara and Ventura County areas.

Board of Directors


Noelle C. Burkey, President

Brett L. Burkey, Vice President

Jenna M. Burkey, Vice President

Charles C. Gray, Treasurer

Shelby J. Hughes, Secretary

James L. Burkey, Director

J. Brad Burkey, Director

Jared P. Burkey, Director

Ailene B. Claeyssens, Founder & President Emeritus | 1906 - 1995

Pierre P. Claeyssens, Founder & President Emeritus | 1908 - 2003

Cynthia Wood, Director Emeritus | 1937 - 1993