BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Bo Reed
Chair
Bo Reed is Assistant General Counsel with Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Bo has been with Caterpillar since 1998, and with Solar in San Diego since 2003. During his 27+ years with Caterpillar/Solar, Bo has had several different roles/responsibilities in different locations, and has extensive experience with international business transactions, commercial contracts, asset-based lending/leasing, regulatory compliance, government affairs/trade policy, and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Solar in San Diego, Bo worked for Caterpillar Financial in Nashville, Miami, and Singapore (as Lead Counsel for the Asia Pacific region). Bo has previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, as the Executive Chair of the San Diego & Imperial District Export Council, as a member of the Board of Directors of the World Trade Center of San Diego, and as a volunteer with Casa Cornelia. Prior to joining Caterpillar, Bo was with the law firm of Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a foreign intern with Noriega y Escobedo, a law firm in Mexico City. Bo received his J.D. in 1993 from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., and his B.S. in Finance in 1987 from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La. Bo is married with two adult daughters, and enjoys surfing, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Brad Gastineau
Treasurer
Brad Gastineau is a tax partner with Gatto, Pope & Walwick, LLP (‘GPW’), a local CPA firm established in 1983. Brad began his career in 2000 with GPW and in 2005 moved to Montana to work for KPMG, LLP and Eide Bailly, LLP, finding his way back to sunny San Diego and GPW in 2010. Brad spends most of his professional time on tax matters related to mergers & acquisitions, equity compensation, international and multistate matters, and consulting with professional athletes and other high net worth clients on tax mitigation strategies. He has been interviewed and quoted in articles in Boston Globe, San Diego Business Journal and KUSI. Brad received his B.A. in Accounting from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2000 and his M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University. In his spare time Brad maintains an active lifestyle and regularly enjoys traveling and hiking trips with his wife and kids.
Stacy Slagor has guided multiple successful fundraising campaigns at universities and nonprofit organizations over the past 20 years. Currently, Stacy is the director of philanthropy at California State University San Marcos and leads the development of comprehensive fundraising strategies for the College of Business Administration; College of Education, Health and Human Services; and, ACE Scholars Program for former foster youth. Stacy has a bachelor's in English and American literature with a concentration in writing from New York University and an MBA from California State University San Marcos.
Stacy Slagor
Secretary
DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS
Todd Condon
Director
Todd Condon is a recognized leader in safety and security with over three decades of experience in the hospitality and retail industries. Currently serving as the Director of Security and Safety at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego—the second-largest hotel in California—Todd is known for his strategic leadership, crisis management expertise, and ability to drive measurable improvements in risk performance.
Todd’s career spans leadership roles at Hyatt Hotels, the Hotel del Coronado, Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and the Target Corporation, where he has consistently delivered measurable results in risk mitigation, crisis response, and operational excellence. His work has supported multimillion-dollar renovations, corporate transitions, and large-scale emergency planning efforts.
A certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Certified Lodging Security Director, Todd holds a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Administration of Justice. He is an active contributor to public-private partnerships that improve public safety, including the FBI’s Infragard Program; and previously the State of Hawaii Emergency Planning Executive Committee, and Hawaii Hotel Security Association, where he held executive roles. Todd enjoys the outdoors and challenging physical activity. He lives in San Diego with his wife, and his two adult children also reside in the area.
John DeBello
Director
Mr. DeBello boasts an illustrious career marked by creative and strategic achievements in entertainment programming, major events, and brand initiatives for global audiences. His portfolio features collaborations with heavyweight brands like Disney, Google, and EA SPORTS, alongside directing award-winning documentaries and feature films, including the cult classic "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes." DeBello's innovative contributions to digital media and marketing have garnered acclaim, including his induction into the Silver Circle by the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) for his 25 years of special achievement in television. A University of California San Diego alumnus, his early interest in film and storytelling has crafted a legacy of impactful narratives and groundbreaking campaigns across industries.
Ray Drasnin is a veteran public relations professional with more than three decades of agency experience and a strong entrepreneurial background. In 1989, Drasnin founded Drasnin Communications, a national public relations firm based in San Diego, and in 2002 launched Foundation Makers, a marketing firm targeting professional athletes. In 2015, Drasnin opened the doors to Purple Penguin PR, an entirely new type of PR Agency built on promoting "feel good" stories. Drasnin has been nominated for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year and Brooks Brothers’ Man of the Year. His highly awarded agencies have served Debbi Fields of Mrs. Fields Cookies, American Express, General Electric, Eisenhower Medical Center, Hang Ten, Ken Blanchard, DC Shoes and others. Drasnin has served on a number of boards including the Salvation Army, the Young Entrepreneurs Organization, San Diego Wholesale Credit Association, the San Diego Executives Association, the Black Mountain Ranch Community Association and the San Diego Harbor Police Foundation. A frequent speaker at marketing seminars, universities, business groups and associations, he contributes by sharing his experiences with others to encourage and publicize socially conscious businesses. Drasnin lives in San Diego with his wife and 14-year-old twins.
Ray Drasnin
Director
Dr. Kathleen Kiernan
Director
Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, as President of NEC, National Security Systems, heads up a world-class, mission-driven team delivering advanced technologies across the national security, homeland defense, law enforcement, and intelligence communities. NEC NSS is backed by NEC Corporation’s 122-year heritage and history of innovation and $1 billion investment in research and development. Our focus is on the deployment of groundbreaking, end-to-end systems for access control and security, identify management and verification, scene processing, advanced analytics and intrusion detection.
Dr. Kiernan believes experience brings an obligation to foster professional development in others through mentoring and education which she does both inside and outside of formal classrooms. She developed an approach to citizen engagement and education to increase confidence and decrease victimization in active threat environments (pwporg.org). Her dedication to public service includes her support to Veteran organizations and her 18-year participation in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research.
Marc McGuire
Director
Marc McGuire is a successful businessman and industry leader with over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience and spirit. Bringing his business to San Diego in 1985 and growing it to over 200 employees, Marc held himself to a higher standard, leading the industry in developing employee relations standards such as insurance and 401K benefits for field staff to regulations and industry oversight. He has extensive experience in contract negotiations, sales development, and production scheduling. Being involved in development throughout San Diego, Marc has witnessed the progress and challenges experienced, developing from a big city with a small town feel to the major metropolis with international border and port. With an emphasis on giving back to the community, Marc has served on several boards including as Palomar College President’s Associates and then as chair for the Palomar College Foundation. He has served in trade association leadership roles including industry spokesperson for national media. His involvement has focused on a “hand-up” approach to opportunities for those most needing. Marc is an avid outdoorsman, enjoys surfing, hiking, and biking local trails, motorcycles and snowmobiling as well as spending time with his family.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Magda Fernandez was appointed Harbor Police Chief/Vice President of Public Safety in
May 2022 after previously serving as acting chief and acting assistant chief. Chief Fernandez is the first Latina Chief of Harbor Police. She joined the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department as a recruit in 2001 and rose in the ranks to captain in February 2021. Over the years, she has led various department units, including investigations and intelligence, professional standards, and training as well as the patrol and administrative sections. Chief Fernandez also represented Harbor Police as a detective on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and helped establish the department’s Terrorism Liaison Officer program, which focuses on educating officers and members of the Port community on being aware of potential terrorism and criminal activities. From 1994 to 2018, she served in the U.S. Coast Guard in various roles including as a criminal investigator and as an environmental and marine casualty investigator. Earlier in her career, she was an emergency medical technician, then a rescue diver with the Santa Cruz Search and Rescue Team. Chief Fernandez’s achievements include receiving the Port’s 2018 Chairman’s Cup Award for her peer support work in the department and being named Harbor Police Officer of the Year in 2008. Chief Fernandez is a graduate of the National Command & Staff College Leadership Program and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Colorado Technical University.
Magda Fernandez
Advisory Council
Fernando Hernandez
Advisory Council
Fernando Hernandez was born and raised in San Diego. He attended Chula Vista High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s in political studies from UCLA in 1992. In 1995 Hernandez completed his master’s at SDSU, including both his teaching and administrator credentials. After receiving his master’s that year, he began teaching at Perkins K-8. In 2003, he was named principal at Perkins and in 2022, he completed his 19th year in the position which he still holds today. Hernandez also teaches astronomy and Russian, which he speaks fluently. His wife teaches at Joyner Elementary, and his two children both attended Perkins. His son attends USCD, and his daughter is currently in 11th grade at San Diego High School.
Michael LaFleur
Advisory Council
Michael LaFleur joined the Port of San Diego as the Vice President of Maritime in October 2019 and currently serves as the Port's COO. For seven years prior to joining the Port, LaFleur served as CEO of Seacor Island Lines, a shipping, terminal, and warehousing company servicing South Florida and the Bahamas. He was previously COO of both Seacor Island Lines and Trailer Bridge, a shipping company servicing the US mainland to Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic. LaFleur has also served as CEO of Seacor American Marine Highways, an inland tug and barge operation in the U.S. river network. Prior to those positions, he was the commercial operations manager for both Seabulk Island Transport and Seabulk Tankers. Earlier in his career, LaFleur worked at sea shipping for both Chevron and Military Sealift Command and sailed up to chief officer transporting cargo around the world. LaFleur served honorably in the United States Navy Reserve for nine years, achieving the rank of lieutenant commander, holds a United States Coast Guard Unlimited Master’s License, and earned a bachelor’s degree in marine transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
