Timothy T. Day
Tim Day is the Donor, Chairman, and President of the Foundation and the Chief Executive Officer of The Timothy T. Day Family Office. He is recognized as a distinguished entrepreneur, visionary leader, and philanthropist. Tim founded Bar-S Foods Co. in 1981 where he served as Chief Executive Officer for over 30 years, building one of the foremost companies in the processed meat industry. More information on the life and legacy of Tim can be found throughout this website.
Sandra R. Day
Sandy Day has been married to Tim Day since 1997. Sandy is Vice-Chairman of the Foundation and Vice President of The Timothy T. Day Family Office, and she oversees all of our animal rescue activities. She is a graduate of Arizona State University and a registered nurse. More information about Sandy can be found on this website.
W. Eric Gleason
Eric Gleason is Tim’s oldest son and served as a Master Mariner Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marines. He is married to Michelle, has two sons – Taylor and Eric Samuel – and resides in Villa Park, California. Eric graduated from Maine Maritime Academy.
Leslie D. Pellillo
Leslie Pellillo is Vice President and Treasurer of the Foundation and Chief Operating Officer of The Timothy T. Day Family Office. For more information on Leslie, refer to her biography which can be found in The Day Family Office section.
Timothy T. Day Jr.
Tim Day Jr. is Tim’s middle son and works in the biotech industry for Gilead Sciences, Inc. in the HIV Division. He is married to Naia, has a stepdaughter – Chenay – and resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tim graduated from Arizona State University.
Bryan W. Day
Bryan Day is Tim’s youngest son. He has three children – Samantha, Harrison, and Winston – and resides in Phoenix, Arizona. Bryan graduated from Boston University and the Arizona Culinary Institute.
IRA M. SHAPIRO
Ira Shapiro joined the Foundation Board in November of 2021. He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Business/Finance Degree. Soon thereafter, Ira accepted a commission in the U.S. Marine Corps and attained the rank of Captain while serving in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. He recently celebrated his 33rd year in the investment advisory industry and is a senior partner at FocalPoint Wealth Management. He has been married to Karla for 33 years and they reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Lt. General George W. Smith, Jr.
George Smith, Jr. is the newest member to the Day Foundation Board having retired from the Marine Corps in 2023 as a Lieutenant General, concluding over 38 years of commissioned service. His 12 years as a General Officer included assignments as the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense; Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies & Operations at Headquarters, Marine Corps; and Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force. He is married to Amy and he has three grown children. George and Amy reside in Wilmington, NC, and Jupiter, FL.