Board of Directors
Richard Lysaght
President
Richard has over 35 years of Executive Management experience in Service, Operations, Product Management, Marketing and Sales. He retired from Siemens Enterprise Communications in 2013 as the Director of Sales Operations for North America. He then joined a local Pleasanton Company: RS Calibration Services Inc. where he ran Field Operations and then as Vice President of Sales and Marketing completing his business career in 2017.
Throughout his working life, Richard has made an ongoing commitment to contribute his time and efforts to volunteer in the local community including: Coaching Youth Sports, Tournament Director for Pleasanton baseball and soccer Leagues, Site Council Chair in Pleasanton School District, Cub Scout Steering Committee and Career Counseling.
His passion is helping our neighbors in need. He and his family have been blessed over the years and he believes we are here on this earth to make a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate. He has been active in support of Special Olympics, Feed My Starving Children, Drivers for Survivors, Convoy of Hope and Operation Cranberry Sauce. He is pleased to be now engaged in making Goodness Village a successful endeavor to provide a Fresh Start for the Homeless in our community.
Robert Carling
Vice President
Bob and his wife, Sue, moved to Livermore in 1976 after Bob completed his PhD in chemistry at The University of Michigan. He joined Sandia National Labs as a bench chemist and worked for Sandia for 38 years, retiring as the Director of the Combustion Research Facility in 2014. Sue taught school in Livermore for many years. They raised three sons and have seven grandchildren.
In 2016, Bob was elected to the Livermore City Council and reelected in 2020. During his tenure on city council, Bob focused on homelessness, climate change, and equity and inclusion. He now serves on the boards for Interfaith Housing and SPARC theater and is a member of the Alameda County Measure A Citizen Oversight Committee.
Manny Konher
Treasurer
Manny is honored to serve on the board as Treasurer for Goodness Village and is passionate about supporting the mission, and caring for the community.
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from San Diego State University and brings nearly two decades of experience in corporate financial planning. Throughout his career, he has overseen financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, while developing audit and compliance processes that promote strong financial stewardship. His work has also included partnering with international teams to build strategic plans and manage capital investments across diverse industries, including commercial airlines, consumer products manufacturing, pharmacy, and retail.
He holds an MBA from California State University, East Bay, with an emphasis in IT Management. His graduate research also focused on small business and large enterprise operations. He currently works in data management at the Ross Stores, Inc. corporate headquarters in Dublin, supporting systems for associates, store locations, and distribution centers.
Manny and his family reside in the Tri-Valley. He is an active member of CrossWinds Church, where he has led small groups, volunteered in various ministries, and previously served on the church board for seven years. He is grateful for the opportunity to be involved and encourages others to make a positive impact.
Darcy DeCoite
Secretary
Darcy runs a boutique HR consulting firm providing leadership coaching and employment law compliance to small businesses and nonprofits. She holds a BA in Communications from the University of San Diego and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Darcy is an active Rotarian, having formerly served as the Community Service Chair and Foundation President of Pleasanton North Rotary, as well as Club President of Tri-Valley Rotary. She is also a member of the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance and the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. Through her business and Rotary, she has worked with many local charities and devotes much of her spare time to serving those in need. She is truly honored to be part of the Goodness Village team and their efforts to create a holistic and sustainable approach to helping the unhoused.
Outside of her love for humanitarian work, Darcy is a doting aunty, a music lover, bohemian, world traveler, outdoorswoman, and amateur whiskey connoisseur.
Brian Metcalf
Finance Committee
Brian has been a dedicated husband to his lovely wife for over 19 years and father of two teenage boys. He’s a Licensed Architect with KTGY Architecture and Planning in Oakland Ca for the past 12 years and has over 28 years of experience in various forms of residential architecture. Brian has been attending CrossWinds for over 20 years and has involved in several volunteer projects including Day of Hope and Operation Cranberry Sauce.
He has a strong desire to put his passions to work for those in dire need of shelter and community. He looks forward to the friendships and opportunities Goodness Village can provide our un-housed neighbors.
Ranon Lanners
Recruiting Committee
Ranon Lanners is a proud first-generation Cambodian American and Bay Area native, and is a dedicated wife and mother to two beautiful daughters. With over 14 years of experience in real estate, she brings a deep commitment to treating people with fairness and respect. Having weathered the challenges of the 2008 housing crash, Ranon understands the profound impact of financial hardship.
During her own home search in 2021, Ranon and her family found their home in Livermore. She is passionate about fostering loving and inclusive communities and has actively supported Goodness Village as a volunteer and sponsor. Ranon is honored to serve as a board member, continuing her advocacy for positive change and permanent housing.
In her spare time, she enjoys fiddling on the ukulele, baking, RV glamping, and doing sporty activities.
CrossWinds Church Liaison
position currently unoccupied
Board Members Emeritus
Leslie Konher
Board Member Emeritus
Treasurer
Leslie Konher has over 13 years of experience in the biotechnology industry. Currently, she is a Senior Scientist working on process developments for clinical therapeutics. She serves as the Career & Leadership Development co-Lead for the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI). She organizes the Conversation with Woman Leader Series, connecting WLI members and industry leaders to advance professional growth.
Leslie has been a part of Crosswinds Church for over 7 years, where she has led small groups and volunteered within various ministries. Leslie co-founded the Crosswinds Welcome Wagon, which strives to engage first time guests and connect them with available resources. She has a passion for creating a welcoming experience for all that attend. As a Board Member for Goodness Village, she has a focus to create a community of inclusion and acceptance.
Lisa Brown
Board Member Emeritus
Event Planning Committee Chair
Former President, 2022-2024
Lisa Brown is a native Californian who has always been deeply committed to community service. Lisa’s professional experience includes work in interior design and finance. But her passion has truly been rooted in volunteerism. Lisa has previously served on the Board of Directors for the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association and the ValleyCare Charitable Foundation and she is currently a Director for the Museum on Main. As a volunteer she has also been active with Agape Villages Foster Families, Relay for Life and many others. Lisa and her husband Randy have been married since 1982 and she is a proud mom of three children and devoted grandma to two granddaughters and one grandson.
Mark Williams
Board Member Emeritus
Mark Williams joined Pulte Homes in 2002 as Vice President of Operations, managing 202 Employees and 5 Disciplines. Prior to Pulte, Mark Williams was President and CEO of Floorspace Inc and Peninsula Floors Inc, spending close to 20 years in the flooring industry.
Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Sonoma. He completed 4 years of Apprenticeship-Journeyman and holds a C-15 California Contractors License
Mark has been on the HomeAid Northern California Board of Directors since 2001. He has personally been involved in five HomeAid shelter projects as both a trade contractor and a builder captain. Mark has been a public spokesperson for HomeAid for several years and even founded HomeAid’s signature fund raising event, the Trapshoot. This even has been adopted by five other HomeAid chapters and has raised over $3M for HomeAid Northern California. Mark was Chairman of the Board in 2009 and now serves in an active Emeritus role.
Mark Williams also worked for Joni and Friends as the Northern California and Thailand Director and Young Life. He has spent the last 11 years in the nonprofit industry with his wife Sue. They enjoy working together with Leadership of nonprofits and coined the phrase, “ We are helping people who are helping people.”
Sue Williams
Board Member Emeritus
Sue Williams grew up on Naval bases all over the USA and Japan. Her Dad retired at Moffett Field which landed her in California with her husband Mark. Sue attended St. Mary’s College, California College of the Arts and Sonoma State. After 10 years as a unit clerk at St. Mary’s Hospital, Sue has enjoyed 30 years as a Realtor in the Tri Valley, helping families purchase, market and sell their homes. She was the 2012 President of Alameda County Women’s Council of Realtors, planning educational events and fundraisers. For the last 11 years Sue and her husband have been supporting and getting behind nonprofit leaders through their organization “Tent Makers”.
She is blessed with four children and seven perfect granddaughters.