Board of Directors

An all-volunteer Board of Directors governs the OCC Foundation. Directors are recruited from business, civic, and education leaders in Oakland County and the region, and elected to three-year renewable terms.

Peter Karadjoff, Chair

Peter is SVP of Performance Excellence for Trinity Health. He has worked extensively as a health care administrator and executive.

Richard Berkfield, Director

Richard is President of Berkfield & Co., Ltd Insurance Agency and of Berkfield Risk Management Ltd Insurance Consultants.

Tom Kimble, Vice Chair

Tom is president emeritus of Michigan AARP and Chair of OU-Pontiac Initiative.

Vincent Deleonardis, Director

Vince is the retired president of Auch Construction, a planning and construction management firm in business for over 100 years.

Nicholas Abid, DO, MBA Director

Nick is the Medical Director of Behavioral Health - Florida at Centene Corporation, a managed care organization.

James O'Rilley, Treasurer

Jim is a Tax Shareholder at Doeren Mayhew, specializing in multi-state tax issues and planning.

Caroline Chambers, Director

Caroline is Director Community Investments at First Independence Bank. She is widely recognized expert on diversity & inclusion, community relations and corporate charitable giving.

Randolph Ston, Director

Randy retired from Oakland Community College after 40+ years as a faculty member in sociology.

Lori Przymusinski, MSN, RN, Director

Lori retired from OCC after 20 years, holding the roles of faculty, Dean of Nursing and Health Professions and Vice Chancellor of Student Services. Additionally, Lori is an OCC alumnus and was a Registered nurse for 30 + years.

Ken Johnson, Director

Ken is an inventor and entrepreneur best known for Phase 10. He is the founder of the Inventors Academy and is a popular speaker at inventor clubs across the country.

Robert Ginther, Director

Robert Ginther is a Lieutenant with the Beverly Hills Public Safety Department. He worked at OCC for over 20 years in various positions, retiring in 2022 as the Program Manager for the Combined Regional Emergency Services Training.

Foundation Ex-Offico Member

Peter Provenzano, Jr. - Chancellor, OCC

Foundation Ex-Offico Members

Christina S. Ayar - Vice Chancellor for Advancement OCC

Doris Mosher, (In Memoriam)

Doris Mosher, the "Mother of OCC," passed away on October 19, 2007. In honor of her life and accomplishments the OCC Foundation Board of Directors reserves a seat in her name.