Bill Crowder
Board President
Bill moved to Ajijic in May, 2017 after retiring as a manager in Organization Development and Training. He has been very active throughout his life dedicating himself to volunteer work with innumerable non-profit organizations that focused on helping and developing children of all ages. He joined the Board in September, 2018 and became President in March, 2019. The motto that he lives by, by Winston Churchill, has always been, “I make a living by what I get, I make a life by what I give!”
Heather Hunter
Fashion Show Store Coordinator
Like many Heather came to Ajijic on a vacation and fell in love with the village and the people. She shares her time between here and Southampton Ontario, and while in Ajijic, devotes her time to various charities, including teaching ballet and tap to local children, and performing in various plays and musicals in the area.
Lupita Campbell
Fashion Show Chair
Lupita was born in Chihauhua Mexico, but grew up in Arizona from the age of 7. She visited Ajijic in December, 2014, and fell in love with the town, where she met her husband Chuck. She loves the local social life and stays busy with Flamenco, Jazz, and Ballet lessons. She worked for years as a model in Phoenix, and was immediately asked to get involved in local fundraising fashion shows. She has a deep passion for charitable work, and joined the Board in March, 2019.
Connie Pecsar
Fashion Show Silent Auction Coordinator
Connie and her husband Jeff moved to Ajijic from Napa, California after over 15 years of visits. She spent over 30 years as a international corporate banker. After retirement she worked part time in a Sonoma Valley winery and volunteerd at Guide Dogs for the Blind US headquatrters in San Rafael, California. Having a special needs child in her extended family, she was delighted to join the Board in January, 2019.