Board of Directors

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

Board of Directors


Noelle C. Burkey, Chief Executive Officer

Brett L. Burkey, Chief Operational Officer

Jenna M. Burkey, Chief Operational Officer

Charles C. Gray, Chief Financial Officer

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