Sponsors is led by dedicated staff who bring passion and purpose to our mission. We are proud to hire people with lived experience, ensuring our leadership and staff reflect the resilience and wisdom of those we serve.
Executive Director
deputy Director
Development Director
Human resources Director
Finance Director
REENTRY RESOURCE CENTER Director
MENTORSHIP DIRECTOR
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
TRANSITIONS DIRECTOR
Jay Namyet, Chair, with his family, has lived in Eugene for 30 years. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Economics and New York University with an MBA in Finance. His career spanned 40 years, working for various investment firms before settling in as the Chief Investment Officer at the University of Oregon Foundation for 20 years from which he has been retired for five years. He served as Chair of the Eugene Education Foundation and is also currently Vice-Chair of the UO’s School of Music and Dance advisory council.
Jennifer Geller, Vice Chair, is the University of Oregon School of Law Public Service and Policy Program Managing Director. She has served as the Eugene Public Library Foundation President and the Eugene School Board Chair. She has also served on appointed state-wide boards including the Oregon 529 Savings Board and is a member of the Rotary Club of Eugene.
Carla Ayres, Secretary, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor with Lane County Treatment Center, With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, she specializes in substance use treatment and reentry services for justice-involved individuals. She holds an MSW from Portland State University and a BS in Psychology from the University of Oregon, and contributes to Sponsors Inc. through leadership in governance, policy, and strategic planning, grounded in a commitment to recovery and community reintegration.
Jack Cannon, Treasurer, is founder and President of ViSáRes Corporation and a trustee of ViSáRes Retirement Plan & Trust. Earlier in his career, he consulted some of the nation’s largest banks in Revenue Enhancement and served as an engineering project manager for Honda. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA specializing in Finance, and has earned his Charter as a Financial Analyst (CFA), a Certification as a Treasury Professional (CFP), and a Professional Trader designation. Prior board service includes Endure to Cure, Texas Church Extension Fund, Swope Health Services, Positive Community Kitchen, and Oregon Cancer Foundation.
Daina Davisson is a Data Analyst and Business Analyst with over 14 years of experience. She holds an M.S. in Statistics and a Master’s degree in Business Analytics. Over the past 16 years she has served in various leadership roles on multiple committees, including chair, vice chair, and treasurer.
