Devin Lavelle

Devin Lavelle, MPPA '11
President

Devin is a Senior Researcher for the California Research Bureau, providing non-partisan, independent research for the Governor and the Legislature with a focus on economics, data analysis & visualization. He serves as Parks & Community Enrichment Commissioner on behalf of Sacramento's District 7. Previously he served as a management consultant, advising state and local government, trade associations, unions and private sector firms. He is a past president of our Hornets Policy & Politics Alumni Chapter and previously served on the Sacramento State Downtown School of Public Affairs Task Force and the Mayor's Project Prosper Working Group.

Lance Hastings

Lance Hastings '87, EMBA '22 (Economics)
President-Elect, VP of Nominating

Lance serves as President/CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), having assumed the role in November 2018. In that capacity, he leads a prominent business-oriented trade association with a legacy of success and engagement. Prior to joining CMTA, he served as Vice President of National Affairs for MillerCoors. During his 15 years with the brewing industry, Hastings served in state, regional, national, and international capacities. His international experience was as Head of Regulatory & Tax Affairs for SABMiller located in London, England. Before his extensive career as a manufacturing executive, Hastings was the Vice President of Government Relations at the California Grocers Association and Senior Director for State Affairs at the Grocery Manufacturers of America. Hastings also served as legislative staff in the California State Legislature for almost a decade, concluding as a Chief Consultant in 1997. He was also recently elected to the Gold Country Region Red Cross Board of Directors.

Catherine Borg

Catherine Borg '92 (Communication Studies)
Legislative Advisor, Public Affairs, Southern California Edison (SCE)

Catherine is a lobbyist for Southern California Edison (SCE) and has extensive experience in legislative affairs and political action while representing business owners of manufactured housing communities, long-term care and trucking interests at the state capitol for nearly 30 years. She started her career in legislative affairs right out of Sacramento State through a student connection made in a night class. In addition, Catherine is serves as a Board Member for the Institute of Governmental Advocates (IGA). Her father is an alumnus of Sacramento State and her son is studying Computer Science as a Hornet.

Wally Borland

Wally Borland ’74 (Strategic Management)
Immediate Past President, Foundation Board Liaison

Wally has been in the mortgage business for 30 years, usually as an originator but also as an owner of two small firms. He has been a life member of the Alumni Association since the mid 1980’s and has been active in the Business and Football alumni chapters. During this same time he was an active member of the Hornet Club for which he served three years as their president. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Gamma Iota Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau and is an advisor to the young men of that chapter.

Ryan Chan

Ryan Chan ’16, MBA '20 (Business Administration)
VP of Finance

Ryan is the Vice President & SBA Production Supervisor for Five Star Bank’s small business lending unit. Where he leads a high performing team to assist small businesses nationwide to attain their dreams through proper financing. He’s worked with the Bank since graduating from Sacramento State’s undergraduate program of entrepreneurial studies. As a double alumnus of Sacramento State Ryan completed both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Utilizing his experiences and education Ryan assist small businesses daily through his work at the Bank and in his personal life alike. In his spare time, he is involved with various programs such as MetroEdge, the young professionals’ program of the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation.

Rabbil Green

Rabbil Green '06 (Communication Studies)
VP of Membership Engagement

Rabbil leads the Learning Technology & Design team at SMUD, and works with senior leadership as a change management consultant for SMUD’s Sustainable Communities Initiative. Rabbil also works part-time as an instructor with Sac State’s College of Continuing Education, where he teaches instructional technology courses. Before joining SMUD, Rabbil spent most of his nearly 15-year civil service career working for the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. He led various learning technology efforts in support of the organization’s operational objectives and strategic goals, and was a key contributor on several statewide projects for Governor Brown’s Civil Service Improvement initiative. Rabbil earned his bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies in 2006 from Sac State, his MBA from the University of Arizona, and his Instructional Design certificate in 2013. He is also a 2019 NELP Senior Fellow (Class X).

David Murillo

David Murillo '99 (Business Administration)
President and CEO, Compass Management Solutions
VP of Scholarship

David is an association management executive with depth of experience in governance, membership, strategic planning, and government affairs management. He is a principal of and serves as President + CEO of Compass Management Solutions, a national nonprofit management firm. While an undergraduate at Sacramento State, David served on the University Union Board of Directors and was active in the Greek community. David has served on the Boards of various organizations including the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) where he was Chair from 2020-2021 and was named CalSAE’s Executive of the Year in 2018.

Dr. Nkiruka Catherine Ohaegbu

Nkiruka Catherine Ohaegbu, EMBA '14
Program Director, Capitol Impact
VP of Administration

At Capitol Impact, Dr. Ohaegbu supports several business and policy initiatives, drawing on her experience in public affairs, consulting, strategic planning, and operations. Over the past decade, she has collaborated extensively with leaders from a variety of industries and established Adaptive Strategies Consulting, providing expertise in public policy, advocacy, and strategic planning. She previously worked for PG&E in public affairs, government relations, and enterprise project governance roles promoting sustainable development and clean energy. Prior to joining PG&E, Dr. Ohaegbu served as a Business Loan Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration, working with businesses recovering from economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was also a gubernatorial appointee at Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, serving as Assistant Director of Planning and Policy, and previously served in several positions in the Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., including special assistant to the Governor and First Lady.