Board Members

With a strong desire to give back, Chris looks forward to assisting those that deserve a helping hand during their time in need. He is passionate about causes specifically related to animals and has been involved with the Keys to Happiness Dog Rescue for many years. In fact, Chris and his wife have adopted several dogs from them over the years! A Corporate Legal Advisor for VIP Mortgage, Chris has been at VIP since 2014 and is based in their Madison, WI office. And, according to Chris, he is “one of the strangest people he knows.”
Email: Chris Janssen

Veronica has been in the mortgage business for close to 15 years and currently holds the position of Director of Sales Services for VIP Mortgage. She is a committed “softball mom” and is involved with many nonprofit organizations related to youth sports. A believer in giving back, she is thrilled to be a part of the VIP Foundation! In her spare time, she loves attending youth sports with her family, traveling, and the LA Dodgers. 
Email: Veronica Caro

Eric has spent a lifetime donating his time and money to charitable causes so becoming a board member for the VIP Foundation is a natural fit. When Eric’s son was 18 months old, his life was saved by doctors at Phoenix Children’s Hospital which is what motivated him to start his own 501c3, We Care Anthem. Over the past 20 years, Eric’s organization has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to donate to children and families with life threatening illnesses or who have experienced the sudden loss of a child. Eric is a Branch Manager at VIP Mortgage and loves to play basketball, participate with CrossFit, and play golf.
Email: Eric Kilstrom

A veteran of the industry, VIP Mortgage would truly be lost without Karen! Her knowledge within the world of mortgages is unmatched and so many people rely on her and her expertise. Karen is a strong believer in giving back and loves to donate both her time and resources to improving the lives of others. When not working, Karen loves to spend time in the outdoors. She especially loves to hike and explore the beautiful wild spaces of Arizona. Unknown fact about Karen, most of her work family refers to her as K Hoff!
Email: Karen Hoffman

Mike loves engaging with the community and enjoys working with like-minded people that are committed to making a difference. He recently served in Class 33 of Scottsdale Leadership and is on the board of Keep Scottsdale Beautiful, a passion project that he is extremely proud of. In addition, he is involved with the Desert Botanical Gardens, the PTSD Foundation, and Partners for Paiute. A few interesting facts about Mike are that he is left-handed, was taught by Charles Schulz himself to draw Snoopy, prefers his coffee black, and tries to read at least one book every week. 
Email: Mike Metz

Dino was one of the founding members, and President/CEO of First Western Trust, Arizona. He accepted a position as Managing Director of SunFlower Bank, in Scottsdale, in 2017. He has served in various wealth management positions in Arizona since 1989.

Dino and his wife, Heidi, co-founded Camp HONOR, Hemophiliacs Overcoming New Obstacles Resourcefully, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. The camp serves over 100 people affected with hemophilia annually. He is Chairman Emeritus for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where he served for 10 years. He has also served as Chairman of the Board for Chicanos Por La Causa, dedicated to increasing health advocacy and economic opportunity in underserved communities throughout Arizona.

Dino is a graduate of New Mexico State University, and has a Masters Degree in Banking from the University of Washington. He was recognized as an Outstanding Business graduate by NMSU, and served on the NMSU Board of Trustees for 10 years.
Email: Dino Camunez