Main Street Launch is seeking Board Members who represent the communities that we serve. If you have a passion for our mission and are interested in joining the Board of Directors, please email updates@mainstreetlaunch.org.
Main Street designates two of its Board meetings as public meetings and are open to the public to attend. For 2025 the dates of those meetings are currently scheduled on July 25th and December 12th. If you are interested in attending, please email updates@mainstreetlaunch.org.
Wendell W. Jones II
CHAIR
Wendell retired as of August 2024 as the CFO of Trace Genomics. Previously he has been a Serial CFO and has been a CFO and/or co-founder of several technology companies in multiple industries including biotechnology, medical device, software, and internet related companies. Wendell has also served as consulting CFO to a number of companies including a laser manufacturer, a medical device company, a cybersecurity company and several technology companies which require finance and/or accounting advice. He has been a financial consultant to several companies and start ups in developing business plans, establishing their financial and internal control infrastructure, and driving their fundraising efforts. Wendell serves on a number of boards of both nonprofit and for profit organizations. Wendell has a B.B.A in Accounting from George Washington University. M.B.A. in Finance from Washington University’s Olin School of Business.
Mark Alan Lindquist
SECRETARY
Mark directs the marketing and product development of Hartley Construction which he started with Nathaniel Hartley in 2010. Mark has 40 years of project experience, which includes: large industrial, retail, and commercial complexes; historic renovations; architectural review; and code enforcement. Mark is Past President of the Associated General Contractors of California, and a long time Board Member and Past Chair of the Salvation Army of Alameda County. Mark is an architect and holds numerous licenses in both engineering and building construction.
LaSandra Hunt
MEMBER
LaSandra Hunt is an Executive Director with JP Morgan Chase Commercial Bank. She also serves as the firm’s first Supplier Diversity Ambassador and leads their diverse business practice in Northern California, educating internal and external stakeholders about the firm’s mission and resources dedicated to supporting diverse-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses as they scale, overcome challenges, and become more resilient. She has 20 years of experience in the financial industry, supporting clients navigate capital markets, drive optimum operational efficiency, grow, and scale. Prior to that, she worked as an Account Executive for NBC and CBS. She received a BA in Business in spring of 2015 from Golden Gate University.
Stephanie Jones
TREASURER
Stephanie has contributed her financial services expertise to the Main Street Launch Board for over a decade. Prior to her retirement in 2020, she served as Senior Vice President and Business Acquisition Manager with Wells Fargo Bank. Her introduction to banking began over 40 years earlier as a bank teller. She progressed to become a Premier Banker, focusing on investments and client portfolio management, followed by several Branch Manager roles. With a passion for supporting small businesses, she left Retail Banking to join the Business Banking Group where she gained knowledge of commercial lending, sales, and treasury management. Stephanie remains active in several non-profit organizations and is currently treasurer of her Women’s Golf Group. She holds a BS degree in Business Management from University of Phoenix.
Arthur Washington
MEMBER
Arthur a small business advisor with experience in small business financing and strategic business planning. Arthur’s finance background includes serving as a loan officer for the Small Business Administration and formerly as CEO for Nor-Cal FDC, a California Small Business Financial Development Corporation that serves the Bay Area counties. Arthur is the author of Finding Money for Your Business and, Business Plans for Financing. Arthur is also the Executive Director of the Business Resource Center (BRC), a Northern California-based financial publisher and seminar provider.
Jim Wong
MEMBER
Born in China, Jim served as an enlisted U.S. Marine in Vietnam later becoming a presidentially decorated Marine officer. Following military service, he worked at GM’s Packard Electric Division in quality and reliability engineering, and at PepsiCo in training and development. Since 1988, Jim has worked in entrepreneurial ventures in management consulting, technology exploration and application. Jim has served on the board of two publicly-traded companies and a number of private firms. His philanthropic efforts include serving as Chairman of the National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. (REBOOT), a board member of the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce and as advisor to NPower, which provides free IT training to veterans and young adults. During the pandemic, Jim and friends founded the California Veterans Chamber of Commerce. He earned a degree in Systems Dynamics and Organization Development from MIT.
Elizabeth Fuchs
MEMBER
Elizabeth Fuchs is a highly accomplished commercial banking executive with 20+ years of experience driving growth, direct market penetration strategies, building de novo offices and fostering strong client and team relationships. Her expertise spans relationship management, risk management, credit underwriting, strategic planning, and M&A financing, enabling her to provide comprehensive support to a diverse client base through various economic cycles. Her dedication extends beyond the financial sector; she is actively involved in her community, notably through leadership roles in non-profits that support musical education in public schools and provide access to resources for small businesses in underserved communities. Elizabeth holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UC Berkeley. Her fluency in Spanish further enhances her ability to connect with a broader range of clients and community members.
Erik Daniels
MEMBER
Erik Daniels is Head of SBA Lending at U.S. Bank, where he leads the team responsible for Small Business Administration lending nationwide. Erik is a member of U.S. Bank’s Operating Leadership team responsible for implementing the bank’s strategic initiatives. With a career spanning consulting and financial institutions, Erik focuses on helping businesses access capital and grow efficiently. He has led organizational transformation efforts across early-stage, growth, and turnaround environments. An active advocate for small business, Erik has served on the board and committees for the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders and regularly engages with congressional leaders on small business policy.
Erik holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is a graduate of the Consumer Bankers Association’s Executive Banking School and completed the McKinsey Hispanic & Latino Executive Leadership Program. A Southern California native, Erik is also active in community service, serving as a mentor for first-generation college students, coaching youth baseball and football, and raising funds for cancer research while running a marathon.
Vernon Charles Goins II
MEMBER
Vernon Charles Goins II is a seasoned attorney and community leader. A graduate of Georgetown University and UC Hastings College of the Law, he also holds an MBA from the University of Laverne and an LLM in Taxation from Golden Gate University. Vernon began his career in education before transitioning to law, specializing in business, real estate litigation, probate, and estate planning. Vernon has held leadership roles in numerous legal and civic organizations, including President of the California Association of Black Lawyers and General Counsel to 100 Black Men of the Bay Area. A frequent lecturer and community educator, Vernon has taught at Merritt College, USF School of Law, and CSU East Bay. His many honors include the National Bar Association’s President’s Award and Congressional Recognition from Representative Barbara Lee.
Fluent in French and Spanish, Vernon lives in the Bay Area with his wife, Darlene, and their son, Zachary.
Gregory Hunter
MEMBER
Gregory Hunter is Vice President of Brokerage Services at Colliers in Oakland. With over 20 years of public sector leadership and more than a decade in commercial brokerage, he has a unique blend of public and private sector experience.
Gregory holds a B.S. in Geography and Urban Planning from Southwest Texas State University and an M.A. in Public Administration from Baruch College (City University of New York). He is active in multiple community organizations with a focus on the development and real estate sectors. Gregory lives with his wife and daughter in the East Bay.