Officers and
DIRECTORS
Meet YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tom Johnson
CO-FOUNDER
Founder in Legacy
Jug Covich
CO-FOUNDER
Founder in Legacy
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
HILLMEN FOUNDATION
Founded in 1989 by legendary educators, coaches and principals, Jug Covich and Tom Johnson, the Hillmen Foundation has always been led by an all-volunteer, community-based Board of Directors. This includes Placer alumni, current and retired faculty, current and former parents, and business and community leaders. Our board brings a wide variety of expertise to the Hillmen Foundation’s efforts to fill gaps in public funding and provide the margin of excellence needed for our students and community to thrive. We are honored to support our iconic and historic high school by upholding the legacy of Jug, Tom and the community board members who came before us.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
MEET YOUR BOARD MEMBERS
Your Hillmen Foundation Board of Directors
Back (L to R): Jess Johnson, Lindsay Hyatt Barr, Adriana Procissi Jensen, Mark Vaughan, Becky Johnson
Middle: Shana Fain McDonald, Lori Heitz, Ruby Duvall Evers, Donna Scott Parker, Mary Ann Giuliani Collins, Melany Paul Hall, Bob Rogers, Jim Barker, Erin Lardner Lee
Kneeling: Mike Wilson, Chris Sands, Jennifer McDonald Russell, Renee Christensen
Not Pictured: Bob Burge, Doby Byers, Eric Chun, Ben Edwards, Bob Haydon (emeritus), Kim Lightfoot, Carolyn Metzker, David Odom, Jeff Patton, Kathy Sands, Wes Woodland
OUR FOCUS
FOUNDATION FOUCS: OUR IMPACT AREAS
ACADEMICS
We empower students, faculty, and staff for enhanced learning through grants, tech initiatives, and scholarships, propelling them into a successful future beyond high school.
ATHLETICS
Hillmen Foundation fuels athletic achievements through grants, enhancing safety, facilities, and community fitness.
ACTIVITIES
We foster holistic education by supporting diverse activities through grants, enriching students' experiences beyond the classroom.
ALUMNI
Placer High's rich history shines through alumni activities, fostering a strong network connecting generations and the community.
SPECIAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
Placer High's prime Auburn location fuels community growth, enhancing facilities and programs through strategic grants.
● Shana (Fain) McDonald, Board Chair
Alumni
● David Odom, Vice Chair
Alumni
● Adriana (Procissi) Jensen, Treasurer/Finance Committee Chair
Alumni
● Donna (Scott) Parker, Recorder/Fund Development
Alumni
● Bob Rogers, Alumni Coordinator/Website, Social Media
Alumni
● Jess Johnson, Community & School Relations Chair
Alumni
● Mary Ann (Giuliani) Collins, Governance Committee Chair
Alumni
● Lindsay (Hyatt) Barr, Fund Development Co-Chair
Alumni
● Chris Sands, Fund Development Co-Chair
Community Member - Past Parent
● Jim Barker, Director
Alumni
● Bob Burge, Director
Retired Teacher, Past Foundation Chair
● Doby Byers, Director
Alumni
● Renee Christensen, Director
Community Member - Past Parent
● Eric Chun, Director
Alumni
● Ben Edwards, Director
Alumni
● Ruby (Duvall) Evers, Director
Alumni
● Melany (Paul) Hall, Director
Alumni
● Lori Heitz, Director/Scholarship Coordinator
Community Member - Past Parent
● Erin (Lardner) Lee, Director
Alumni
● Becky Johnson, Director
Alumni
● Kim Lightfoot, Director
Community Member - Past Parent
● Carolyn Metzker, Director
Alumni
● Jeff Patton, Director
Alumni
● Jennifer (McDonald) Russell, Director
Alumni
● Kathy (Sykes) Sands, Director
Alumni
● Mark Vaughan, MD, Director
Alumni
● Mike Wilson, Director
Alumni
● Wes Woodland, Director
Alumni
● Bob Haydon, Emeritus Member
Alumni
In the best of times, in the worst of times, at all times… It’s great to be a Hillman!
OUR MISSION
The purpose of the Hillmen Foundation is to support Placer High School in the areas of academics, student activities, and athletics, including the staff, students, and alumni endeavors of the school; to stimulate gifts of service, endowments, and bequests; and to maintain an association of persons interested in Placer High School.
FOCUS
Academics
Athletics
Activities
Alumni
Special Projects & Initiatives
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GYM CLASSES
WHAT YOU GET FROM ENDURANCE MEMBERSHIP
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A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
MISSION STATEMENT
Inspiring Placer High School & Alumni Excellence
Guided by a commitment to education, student engagement, and alumni involvement, we strive to empower Placer High School through generous support, fostering a strong, united community invested in its success.
The purpose of the Hillmen Foundation is to support Placer High School in the areas of academics, student activities, and athletics, including the staff, students, and alumni endeavors of the school; to stimulate gifts of service, endowments, and bequests; and to maintain an association of persons interested in Placer High School.
GET INVOLVED
Grants
ACADEMICS
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ACTIVITIES
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ALUMNI
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SPECIAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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TESTIMONIES
SUCCESSFUL STORIES
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Customer
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Customer
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James Dee
Customer
$825,375
TOTAL IMPACT TO DATE, INCLUDING...
$594,650
GRANTS PROGRAMS, INCLUJDING...
$160,469
ACADEMICS
$70,105
ATHLETICS
$34,531
ACTIVITES
$24,736
ALUMNI
$304,809
SPECIAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM*
$230,725
TOTAL AWARDED
17
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
$29,750