Meet Our Board Of Directors
Lance Gannett - Board President (Present - 2023)
A retired grocery and building industry executive, Lance has been a Taylor House volunteer
since 2011. He learned about the mission and vision of The Taylor House while volunteering as
a court appointed special advocate (CASA) for Child Advocates of Placer County. Taylor House
founder Lisa Peat was Lance’s CASA trainer and, as they collaborated, Lisa shared The Taylor
House story. He was hooked!
As the father of two girls, Lance was already sympathetic to the challenges young women often
face. What he saw in court, and what he heard about The Taylor House vision and mission,
made him anxious to get involved. It didn’t take long for Lance to begin volunteering during the
remodeling of the property. He also supports the nonprofit at its various fundraisers, and is the
unofficial handyman at The Taylor House. Lance became a member of the Taylor House board
of directors in 2014, served as a board member from 2020 to 2021, and is now in his second
term as president.
Kate Bowers - Board Member (Present - 2024)
After graduating from San Diego State, Kate moved to the Sacramento area where she spent over 20 years in the Staffing and Corporate Recruiting industry. Having been an avid gardener and plant fanatic since she was young, Kate switched careers by going back to school to study Landscape Design at Sierra College, and now owns her own Roseville-based design business, serving clients throughout Northern California. She has lead charitable landscape renovation projects with Make a Wish and Wellness Within, and formed her own volunteer group Happy Spaces that provides landscape makeovers for families with special needs children as well as for kids going through medical treatment. Kate met Lisa Peat after being invited to redesign the Taylor House landscape during the remodel of the college apartment and since then has been a supporter of the organization.
Tracy Gorman - Secretary (Present - 2024)
Tracy Gorman is a 20 year veteran with Wells Fargo Bank and is currently an Administrative Assistant who supports two District Managers and over 15 branches. Tracy has held a variety of positions within the company over the course of her tenure. Through Wells Fargo’s volunteerism projects, Tracy was introduced to the Taylor House and was immediately drawn to the mission of what the Taylor House does to encourage, educate and develop the young women it supports.
Tracy has enjoyed volunteering for a number of projects over the last few years supporting Taylor House and is excited to hold a more involved role of the organization on the board. Tracy is a resident of Rocklin where she enjoys spending any free time she has with her dear friends and family.
Tracy Gorman - Secretary (Present - 2024)
Tracy Gorman is a 20 year veteran with Wells Fargo Bank and is currently an Administrative Assistant who supports two District Managers and over 15 branches. Tracy has held a variety of positions within the company over the course of her tenure. Through Wells Fargo’s volunteerism projects, Tracy was introduced to the Taylor House and was immediately drawn to the mission of what the Taylor House does to encourage, educate and develop the young women it supports.
Tracy has enjoyed volunteering for a number of projects over the last few years supporting Taylor House and is excited to hold a more involved role of the organization on the board. Tracy is a resident of Rocklin where she enjoys spending any free time she has with her dear friends and family.
Gene Glaser - Treasurer (Present - 2024)
After 50 years as both a partner and an independent CPA, Gene has almost retired. Throughout his career in Contra Costa, Monterey, and Placer Counties, he has been involved in each community with an emphasis on programs for at-risk children. He was a board member of YMCA in Contra Costa County and YMCA in Monterey County where he was treasurer and board president as well as board member and treasurer of nonprofit Mariposa Hall, a low-rent location for a conglomerate of nonprofits. In Placer County, where he moved in 2005, he has been a CASA and Mentor and where he met Taylor House founder Lisa Peat. He also is a volunteer tax-preparer for AARP Tax-Aid for low-income seniors in Lincoln. Gene has also volunteered over the years to financially guide local nonprofits, some from their inceptions, helping to prepare paperwork, learning systems and finance to begin their journey. His passion is his motorcycle, which is now a trike, and taking long trips out of state to see old friends and family or to vacation with his wife Bernadette. He enjoys barbecuing for friends and family and smoking a good cigar. Gene has two children, Matt and Amy, and four grandchildren who grace his life regularly.
Sherry Graham- Board Member (Present - 2023)
Sherry retired from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 2010 and moved to Placer County in 2005. Sherry offers a diverse set of skills in business operations, human resources, budget and coordinating large events. Sherry began volunteering at the Taylor House since it opened its doors in 2012 and served three consecutive terms as the Board Treasurer from 2014 - 2020 and now she has renewed her board commitment and we are thrilled to have her back! She admires Lisa’s dedication and commitment to the mission of the Taylor House and finds it rewarding to contribute to the success of the young women who benefit from their residency.
Sherry lives in Lincoln with her husband, Bill and her dog Bella. In her free time, Sherry loves spending time with her family, friends, working on home projects, sewing, cooking, and entertaining six grandchildren.
Leslie McNeal - Junior Board Member (Present - 2023)
Leslie is a graduate from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo earning her degree in Psychology and minoring in Gerontology and Biology. While completing her degree she worked with Visiting Angels to provide in-home care for the elderly and people with paraplegia. In three years of working with these individuals she realized her calling was to help people, but ultimately the elderly population in a health or medically conscious environment. She moved back to her hometown of Sacramento after graduating in 2020. She is currently working for a neurosurgeon in the Sacramento area and plans to soon go back to earn her Masters degree in Nursing to become an Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner as she specializes in the care of the aging and elderly. She looks forward to this opportunity to widen the scope of the people she is able to offer help and assistance to. She is also excited to be the first Junior Board Member in the Taylor House history. She will bring a giving heart and a fresh perspective to the table to support the current women of the Taylor House in flourishing, and the ones to come.
Lisa Peat - Founder
Founder of The Taylor House, retired from Washington Mutual Bank in 2004, where she worked as a Senior Account Executive in The San Francisco Bay area for 10 years. Upon retiring, Lisa returned to Placer County where she built a home and enjoys spending time with her grown daughter, animals and practicing yoga.
In 2007 after years of volunteering at several, local, non-profit organizations such as the Sacramento Aids Foundation, Meals on Wheels and Gold Country Wildlife, Lisa joined the CASA organization and became a court appointed Special Advocate in Placer County. Out of her passion for advocating for teen girls in foster care, Lisa realized that there was a housing need for emancipating foster youth and out of that passion the Taylor House vision came to life.
In 2011 Lisa bought a run down 6 bedroom 2 bath home in downtown Roseville for the purpose of allowing former foster girls to come live in a safe environment where they can learn, live, grow, make mistakes and launch into their true independence. Lisa's vision is to allow the girls to get a first hand experience of the "Real World" learning valuable life skills, such as job and College paths, what it means to pay timely rent and being a productive part of their community.
Lisa Peat - Founder
Founder of The Taylor House, retired from Washington Mutual Bank in 2004, where she worked as a Senior Account Executive in The San Francisco Bay area for 10 years. Upon retiring, Lisa returned to Placer County where she built a home and enjoys spending time with her grown daughter, animals and practicing yoga.
In 2007 after years of volunteering at several, local, non-profit organizations such as the Sacramento Aids Foundation, Meals on Wheels and Gold Country Wildlife, Lisa joined the CASA organization and became a court appointed Special Advocate in Placer County. Out of her passion for advocating for teen girls in foster care, Lisa realized that there was a housing need for emancipating foster youth and out of that passion the Taylor House vision came to life.
In 2011 Lisa bought a run down 6 bedroom 2 bath home in downtown Roseville for the purpose of allowing former foster girls to come live in a safe environment where they can learn, live, grow, make mistakes and launch into their true independence. Lisa's vision is to allow the girls to get a first hand experience of the "Real World" learning valuable life skills, such as job and College paths, what it means to pay timely rent and being a productive part of their community.
Meet Our Taylor House Staff:
Ashli Hanks - Program Manager
Prior to coming to The Taylor House, Ashli was a Regional Supervisor of Social
Services for the non-profit organization, LifeSTEPS. In her role, she serviced
affordable housing communities across the Sacramento Region, educating residents
on employment opportunities, parental support, financial budgeting, housing
stability, educational programming, implementing after school programs to students,
as well as, identifying and meeting the needs of the community (donations, food
commodities, resources, etc). Before coming to LifeSTEPS, Ashli was a Social Services Aide for The County of Del Norte’s Health and Human Services department where she maintained records
and caseloads of adults and children who are incapacitated and receiving social
services. Other duties included supervising and making narrative reports of visits
between foster youth and their biological parents, along with working with clients to
complete court ordered programming and testifying in court.
Ashli has a BA in Child Development from California State University of Sacramento. In her free time, she enjoys acrylic painting, going to country concerts and spending time outdoors with her family and friends.
Prior to coming to The Taylor House, Ashli was a Regional Supervisor of Social
Services for the non-profit organization, LifeSTEPS. In her role, she serviced
affordable housing communities across the Sacramento Region, educating residents
on employment opportunities, parental support, financial budgeting, housing
stability, educational programming, implementing after school programs to students,
as well as, identifying and meeting the needs of the community (donations, food
commodities, resources, etc). Before coming to LifeSTEPS, Ashli was a Social Services Aide for The County of Del Norte’s Health and Human Services department where she maintained records
and caseloads of adults and children who are incapacitated and receiving social
services. Other duties included supervising and making narrative reports of visits
between foster youth and their biological parents, along with working with clients to
complete court ordered programming and testifying in court.
Ashli has a BA in Child Development from California State University of Sacramento. In her free time, she enjoys acrylic painting, going to country concerts and spending time outdoors with her family and friends.
Hanna Morales - Administrative Assistant
Hanna Morales is a current 4th year student at California State University, Sacramento with a focus on design studies and set to graduate in Fall of 2022. With some administrative knowledge from time spent in the mortgage industry, she was introduced to the Taylor House and was thrilled to be a part of the experience. Hanna is a Bay Area native and has resided in the greater Roseville area for 10+ years. Outside of work, she can be found dirt biking in Prairie City’s off road park, breaking a sweat in the gym and enjoying a good show series.
Hanna Morales is a current 4th year student at California State University, Sacramento with a focus on design studies and set to graduate in Fall of 2022. With some administrative knowledge from time spent in the mortgage industry, she was introduced to the Taylor House and was thrilled to be a part of the experience. Hanna is a Bay Area native and has resided in the greater Roseville area for 10+ years. Outside of work, she can be found dirt biking in Prairie City’s off road park, breaking a sweat in the gym and enjoying a good show series.
Cathy Vollmer - Volunteer Extraordinaire
Cathy started volunteering at the Taylor House in 2018 after following Taylor House on Facebook for years and finally reaching out to Lisa Peat. She started as our small events coordinator and has organized a fundraising garden party, birthdays, graduations and our college apartment celebration. She updates the house entry table every month with seasonal décor and uplifting messages. In early 2020 she helped refurnish and update the bedrooms in the main house – buying, hauling, and assembling furniture and purchasing accessories to make the rooms cute and comfortable for the residents. She’s also quick with her bag of tools, solutions, and her label maker. She takes great pleasure in showing the girls how to fix things and how to use basic tools.
Cathy has lived in Placer County for 21 years and enjoys walking to Folsom Lake, gardening, home projects, crafting, and learning new skills!
Cathy started volunteering at the Taylor House in 2018 after following Taylor House on Facebook for years and finally reaching out to Lisa Peat. She started as our small events coordinator and has organized a fundraising garden party, birthdays, graduations and our college apartment celebration. She updates the house entry table every month with seasonal décor and uplifting messages. In early 2020 she helped refurnish and update the bedrooms in the main house – buying, hauling, and assembling furniture and purchasing accessories to make the rooms cute and comfortable for the residents. She’s also quick with her bag of tools, solutions, and her label maker. She takes great pleasure in showing the girls how to fix things and how to use basic tools.
Cathy has lived in Placer County for 21 years and enjoys walking to Folsom Lake, gardening, home projects, crafting, and learning new skills!
To donate your time, money, or services:
Contact Founder and Executive Director Lisa Peat at (916) 947-8823 or founder@thetaylorhouse.org
Mail Donations to The Taylor House | P.O. Box 853 | Roseville, CA 95678
Supporting the Taylor House, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. EIN 46-0748514
Contact Founder and Executive Director Lisa Peat at (916) 947-8823 or founder@thetaylorhouse.org
Mail Donations to The Taylor House | P.O. Box 853 | Roseville, CA 95678
Supporting the Taylor House, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. EIN 46-0748514
