Ron Storm, CEO
ronstorm[at]hillview.org
Ron Storm began his journey at Hillview Acres when he and his wife Linda were hired as houseparents on June 1, 1980. After two years serving Hillview’s children in that role, Ron became a Social Worker while completing his Master’s of Science degree in Marriage, Child and Family Counseling from California State University at Fullerton. Ron later served as Director of the Social Work Department, Site Administrator, and Assistant Director until he became Executive Director of Hillview Acres in 1990. In 2000, Ron assumed the role of CEO and has been serving in that capacity ever since. With more than 25 years of experience at Hillview Acres, Ron has developed a special understanding of issues relating to Residential Childcare. He has shared his expertise through speaking and presenting workshops throughout the country. Ron’s continued passion for Hillview Acres is clear: “I believe in Hillview’s vision, I believe in our relational approach to healing, and I believe in the potential of every child that comes through our doors,” he says. Ron and Linda have three sons and reside in Ontario.
Kelvin Bond, Program Director
kelvinbond[at]hillview.org
Kelvin helps to implement Hillview’s unique therapeutic method, the Relationship Impact Model (or R.I.M.), throughout the campus. This includes developing and executing activities for both children and staff, supervising staff, and facilitating staff training and consultation. Hailing from Georgia, Kelvin holds an Associate’s Degree from Emmanuel College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia. He came to Hillview in 1993 to work as a houseparent—a role he continued in for four years. Kelvin also has worked as a support staff and Program Assistant. He became Program Director in 2002 and continues to be passionate about his contributions to the campus. “I have always had a desire to work with children in need, and the program at Hillview is unique and effective with the children,” Kelvin says. “The environment at Hillview is growth-producing for both the children and the staff, in all aspects of life.” Kelvin and his wife Jen—whom he met at Hillview—have two daughters and one son. They reside in Chino.
Faith Fanning, Operations Manager
faithfanning[at]hillview.org
After many years of service to Hillview’s children, Faith now recruits and hires new staff to carry on the organization’s high standard of childcare. She often travels to college campuses around the country, seeking these new faces. Originally from Missouri, Faith came to Hillview in 1997 to serve as a Residential Counselor. After living with and caring for the children in that capacity, her role changed to Day Program Staff where she planned fun and new experiences for children who were “off track.” In addition, she has been a Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist working as a one-on-one behavior coach. Faith resides in Orange. She firmly believes, “It takes many hands to mend the broken hearts that come through our doors.”
Debbie Wilson, Director of Education
debbiewilson[at]hillview.org
Debbie Wilson serves as Director of Education for Hillview’s Non-Public School. Debbie brings many years of experience in administration within the local school systems. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from California Baptist University in Riverside, and has 30 years of experience in educational administration. Debbie has started up several, private local schools. She is especially excited about Hillview because she has the opportunity to work with children who need that extra love and support. Debbie and her husband Jim have been local residents of Chino and Chino Hills for 35 years. Their three children, Jimmy, a Black Hawk Pilot, Robert in Special Forces and Amy, a Medic, are all currently serving in Iraq.
Melanie Groen, Director of Social Work
melaniegroen[at]hillview.org
Originally from Michigan, Melanie serves the children at Hillview by supervising the Social Work Department and overseeing the intake of newly-placed children. Melanie earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Hope College in Holland, MI and her Master’s in Social Work from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. She lives in Ontario with her husband, Don. Melanie is passionate about Hillview because, “it is my opportunity to demonstrate Christ’s love to children that have felt very little or no love in their lives. I also like being able to give the children someone that they can trust to get their needs met so that they can relax and be a kid.”
Grace Sanchez Hagen, Development Director
ghagen[at]verizon.net
Grace came to Hillview in 2003 after leaving a lucrative position as a Private Wealth Manager at Deutsche Bank, Los Angeles. In serving as Development Director, Grace draws from her many years of fund raising experience. She spent seven years working for Focus on the Family, where she was the first female Development Executive and was responsible for developing the organization’s Spanish language program. Grace also worked for World Vision for seven years, where she often traveled with donors to various Third World sites. Additionally, she has offered her consulting services to various nonprofits in need of her expertise. Grace has a heart for the disadvantage and abused, and she is passionate about Hillview, “because of the impact we have on hurting children. I am proud to be a part of this tremendous ministry, where we see lives changed on a first-hand basis—right here in our own backyard.” Grace and her husband John live in Claremont. They have two sons and one daughter.