FRESNO – Meet the two newest members of the board of directors for the Central Valley Community Foundation.
Made effective on Jan. 1, the Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) has welcomed Babatunde Ilori and Ian LeMay to its 23-member board of directors. In an announcement, CEO Ashley Swearengin said Ilori and LeMay are bringing extensive experience in education, leadership and agriculture to their board service.
“More importantly, they share a deep commitment to the people and places in California’s Central Valley,” Swearengin said. “We welcome their continued leadership through their board service at CVCF.”
As noted in the announcement, CVCF’s volunteer board of directors is an essential part of the organization, providing leadership, support and oversight for the 60-year-old foundation that’s dedicated to the people and places of the Central Valley. Collectively, they champion the foundation’s values and actively pursue its vision and mission.
Ilori is the CEO of Parsec Education, a rapidly growing K-12 data analytics company headquartered in downtown Fresno. He is described in the announcement as caring deeply about amplifying student voices and helping schools transform both qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights that improve student outcomes.
Under his leadership, Parsec has raised $10 million in Series A funding, fueling the company’s growth, advancing its AI-powered tools and driving a 256% year-over-year revenue increase.
Parsec also hosts the annual Measure What We Value Summit each February in honor of Black History Month, where student voices — especially Black student and adult voices — are elevated to tackle complex issues, such as the use of the N-word in schools.
Ilori is a graduate of the Broad Residency program and holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. He previously served as the Executive Director of Accountability and Communications for Madera Unified, overseeing the district’s research, data systems and communications.
LeMay is the President of the California Table Grape Commission. He’s a lifelong San Joaquin Valley resident and a dedicated advocate for his community. As noted in the announcement, his great passion for the community was influenced by his parents’ commitment to responsibility and stewardship. He holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
LeMay previously served as president of the California Fresh Fruit Association, and as district director for Congressman Jim Costa, advising on key issues including agriculture, water and transportation, and ensuring effective operations for the Fresno and Merced district offices.
Earlier in his career, he worked as a California market specialist for the Lindsay Corporation, a leading agricultural equipment manufacturer. LeMay is also a proud husband of 14 years to Molly; they reside in Fresno with their three children, Emery, Ellison and Aiden.
To view the board of directors roster, visit: www.centralvalleycf.org/board.
The Central Valley Community Foundation connects capital and communities for a just and thriving Central Valley. As the only nationally accredited community foundation serving Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kings, Merced and Mariposa counties, CVCF has six decades of experience driving strategic investments, supporting local nonprofits, and maximizing the impact of charitable giving.
Today, more than 260 donor funds fuel CVCF’s work to advance equity and opportunity throughout the Central Valley, as noted by the announcement.
Discover how the CVCF is working to make a difference at its website centralvalleycf.org and follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook @centralvalleycf to stay connected with their ongoing efforts.