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 throughout 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 that 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 step-daughter – 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.

Richard Mallery

Dick has been a long-time friend and counsel of Tim Day and is Secretary of the Foundation.  He was a former managing senior partner of Snell & Wilmer.  Dick is married to Francie, has five children and twelve grandchildren, and resides in Phoenix, Arizona.  He graduated from DePauw University, has a Master’s degree from Cornell University and a law degree from Stanford University.

IRA M. SHAPIRO

Ira Shapiro is the newest member of the Foundation, having joined the Board in November of 2021.  Ira 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.  Ira just completed his 31st year in the investment advisory industry and is a founding partner at Raintree Wealth Partners.  He has been married to Karla for 32 years, they have two grown children, and reside in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Not pictured.)