About Us

Jim was elected to the board in December 2020. He currently serves as a member of the finance & investment and health & wellness committees. Jim has a B.A. in economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Jim has been active in commercial real estate since 1984. For the first 11 years of his career, he worked for three different commercial real estate firms in brokerage and asset management. For 22 years, Jim worked for a Fortune 250 company in the corporate real estate department with oversight of up to 30 employees and a $80 million annual budget.

His expertise includes the entire life cycle of real estate, including market evaluation, coordinating planning and programming activities with architects, engineers, land planners, traffic consultants, contractors, brokers and government officials. He has excellent financial analysis skills, including evaluating cash flows and establishing base line revenues for lender/investor review. He also takes pride with day-to-day responsibility for property development and expediting solutions to ensure the project is kept on schedule and budget.

Megan Tanner is a seasoned marketing professional with over 6 years of experience in the industry. Born and raised in Poway, California, Megan is deeply committed to giving back to the community that shaped her formative years.

Currently, Megan is serving as Director of Client Services at a profitable startup, Ignite Media Group, where she oversees the account management team and sits on the leadership team where she provides guidance on business decisions and strategy. Her expertise in marketing has helped her team succeed in a highly competitive market and she continues to drive growth through innovative and effective marketing campaigns.

When Megan isn’t busy at work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, or cheering on the San Diego Padres.

Excited to give back to the community she was born and raised in, Megan is thrilled to serve on the board of directors for an organization that aligns with her values and priorities. With a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience, Megan is eager to contribute to the board’s efforts to make a difference and drive positive change.

Tom Lee, a resident of Casa de las Campanas, was elected to the Board in April 2023. He is currently the chairperson of the Foundation Fund Review Committee and the Assistant Treasurer of the Casa Resident Association. He served as a Council member and Treasurer of the Resident Association, and as a member of the Finance Committee and the Building and Conservation Committee.

Tom was a Fellow at Eastman Kodak Company, in charge of the research and development of solid-state image sensors for commercial and space applications. After he retired from Kodak, he volunteered at the San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum as the CFO and Board Director for 19 years.

Tom received a BS degree in Physics from National Taiwan University and a PhD degree in Solid-State Physics from Purdue University.

Resident Garry Butterfield, who serves as the Chair of the Foundation Advisory Committee, joined the Foundation Board of Directors in January of 2020. He currently co-chairs the Covenant Group at Casa and has also served on the Finance, Activities, and Historical committees. Before retirement Garry served as the General Manager of the Sweetwater Authority in Chula Vista from 1978 – 1992. In the larger community, Garry has served as the Chairman of the San Diego Regional Quality Control Board, the Vice-Chair of the San Diego Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Vice-Chair of the San Diego County Public Works Agency Advisory Board.

As the Director of Philanthropy, Jim provides fundraising for the Casa Foundation. He is a Certified Financial Planner(CFP) and has been working in the financial and charitable fields for over 30 years. Prior to the Casa Foundation, he was with the USS Midway Museum, The Heritage Museum of Orange County, and Scholars Hope Foundation in development and consultative roles.