The People Behind Ronald McDonald House® Inland Empire

Ronald McDonald House® Inland Empire is powered by dedicated staff and board members who bring diverse expertise, community connections, and a shared commitment to families. Together, they are bringing the Inland Empire mission to life as part of one Ronald McDonald House Southern California team.

House Staff

Jernine McBride

Jernine McBride

Executive Director

Jernine McBride became Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Inland Empire in 2025, bringing extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and community engagement. Since joining the organization, she has focused on expanding services for families, increasing program occupancy, and strengthening partnerships with healthcare, corporate, and philanthropic partners throughout the Inland Empire.

Previously, Jernine held leadership and development roles with the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council and UC Riverside Libraries, raising significant funds and building strong donor relationships. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Sonoma State University. She is also a graduate of Leadership San Bernardino and a member of Next Generation Leaders of Color, Inland Region.

Thomas Franke

Thomas Franke

Development Director   

Jonathan Turner

Jonathan Turner

Major Gifts Officer, Corporate and Individual Giving  

Jarrod Hernandez

Jarrod Hernandez

Special Events Manager  

Jeff Huff

Jeff Huff

Facility Manager  

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Arlene Garcia

Operations Coordinator   

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Heather Murphy

Marketing & Communications Assistant

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Lauryn Mendez

Guest Services Associate

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Jonathan Moreno

Guest Services Associate

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Paul Pacheco

Guest Services Associate

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Lorraine Rojas

Guest Services Associate

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Cecelia Valenzuela

Guest Services Associate

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Patricia Garcia

Housekeeper

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Lilia Munoz

Housekeeper

House Board of Trustees

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Eric Goodman

Board Chair | President/CEO, Mountain View Services, Inc.

Brett Walls

Brett Walls

Board Co-Vice Chair & Secretary | Vice President of Ambulatory Services, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

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Dr. Robert (Bob) Piecuch

Board Co-Vice Chair | Physician, LLUCH

Richard O'Connell

Richard O'Connell

Board Treasurer | Marketing Consultant

Margo Cooper

Margo Cooper

CEO, Stunning Crowns

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Nicole Garcia

Executive Vice President, UCR Group, LLC

Gabriella Guttierez

Gabriela Gutierrez

Middle Market Commercial Banker, Columbia Bank 

Brandon Harrison

Brandon Harrison

Market Leader – Inland Empire, Eide Bailly LLP

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Jessica Holtorf

MSN, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC, Director of Patient Services NICU, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

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Marlene Ruttenberg

Owner/Real Estate Broker, Desert Properties Realtors

Stephanie Yuen

Stephanie Yuen

Yuen’s Enterprise Three, Inc. DBA McDonald’s

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