Board of Directors
Donald Steele has been the President of I Love A Clean San Diego since March 2002.
Don is a retired Supervisor for the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department. He also owned and operated a custodial services company for a number of years. Don is an extremely active community volunteer, sitting on a number of boards and committees including the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, the San Diego River Coalition and the Friends of Mission Valley Preserve. Don is well known for his frequent office "dessert drop-ins."
Nancy Acevedo has been an ILACSD board member since 1999. She has served as Secretary since January 2004. Nancy is a retired Deputy Director for the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department. In addition to ILACSD, Nancy is a current Director of a number of organizations including the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, and serves as President for the San Diego Retired Employees Association. Nancy's generosity, and firm commitment make her a true asset to ILACSD.
Bill Haines has been an ILACSD board member since January 2005. Bill is a commercial real estate broker with Grubb & Ellis/BRE Commercial. Bill has been an active I Love A Clean San Diego volunteer and supporter of the environment for a number of years. He is an avid volleyball player, surfer, bicyclist and self proclaimed "beach rat." He has also served as a member of the I Love A Clean San Diego marketing committee focusing on attracting corporate members.
Judy Bishop joined ILACSD as a board member in 2005. Judy is currently the Executive Director for the San Diego Environmental Foundation where she implemented the EcoCenter for Alternative Fuel Education. The hands on interactive 2 1/2 hour program focuses on teaching students in 4th-7thgrades Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fuel Vehicles as it relates to clean air and clean energy, and is the first in the country to address energy independence with students. Additionally, Judy graduated from San Diego State University, is a swing dancer, aerobic dance instructor for 30 years, avid golfer and volunteer for Junior Achievement. She has traveled throughout the world, working in China, the Middle East and Europe.
Jeff Caufield is an environmental law attorney with Caulfield and James, LLP. Jeff has board experience in environmental counseling and toxic tort litigation. He has advised various businesses on environmental regulation and regularly counsels about the environmental implications of the purchase or sale of real estate. Mr. Caufield has a large network of environmental consultants and other individuals to assist ILACSD with ongoing programs and in pursuit of additional opportunities. He is an avid volleyball player and loves spending time with his wife and two kids, ages 4 and 8.
Our newest member, Karen Henry is a Senior Engineer and Project Manager for the San Diego County Water Authority where she manages large-scale water conveyance projects. Prior to working for the Water Authority, Karen worked as the Deputy Director for the City of San Diego’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Division where she helped to implement the Urban Runoff Management Program and the award winning “Think Blue” public education and outreach campaign. Karen served as a Director for the California Storm Water Quality Association before becoming a Director of ILACSD’s board, and is a graduate from the 2008 LEAD San Diego program. Karen is a long-standing environmental enthusiast and frequent site captain of ILACSD’s countywide cleanups, Creek to Bay, and Coastal Cleanup day.


Meet Our Board