Tyler Douglas
Chairman of the Board
As Chairman of the Board of Elevate Charities, Mr. Douglas oversees all the administration, programs and strategic plan of the charity. He has been in this position for 4 years. Mr. Douglas has overseen the Emergency Fund for the past 14 years. During that time he has successfully raised and distributed over $11 Million to employees of Ensign affiliated operations who were in financial need. He is currently the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Ensign Services. Mr. Douglas received his Eagle Scout as a young man and has served as an Assistant Scout Master and Boy Scout Venture Leader as an adult. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University.
Dennielle de Heras
Executive Director
As Executive Director for Elevate Charities, Mrs. de Heras runs the day-to-day operations of Elevate Charities. She has been in this position for 7 years. Mrs. de Heras has an entrepreneurial spirit and comes to Elevate Charities with proven experience of developing a startup organization into profitable businesses. In the time she has been with the charity, she has successfully organized and run several golf tournaments along with numerous other fundraising events, with increasing donations year after year. She has previously donated her time assisting a national youth football and cheer program being team manager and assistant coaching.
Cory Monette
Director
As a Director of Elevate Charities, Mr. Monette assists with fundraising events. He has been in this position for 4 years. He has been with Ensign Services for 21 years serving in many different roles, but is currently a Market Leader providing support for facilities in California. He has served on previous school and church boards and has a BBA in management. Mr. Monette is currently serving as a school board director and counseling resource for his church.
Tina C. Ricketts
Director
As a Director of Elevate Charities, Ms. Ricketts assists with fundraising events. She has been in this position for 3 years. Tina currently serves as a Chief of Staff with The Pennant Group. Prior to her Chief of Staff role, she served as a Human Resource Leader for the Pennant Group’s home health, hospice, and home care business lines. Since 2006 Ms. Ricketts has held various HR positions in multiple industries and holds an MBA from National University.
Steve Borgquist
Director
As a Director of Elevate Charities, Steve Borgquist has spent the last 20 years as a Healthcare Executive Leader working in various leadership positions in Senior Living, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Group Purchasing. Steve is currently the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Beacon Purchasing LLC, an Ensign affiliated company. Prior to forming Beacon Purchasing, Steve served as Managing Director of Operations at Aramark - Group Purchasing.