“I'm happy that we as a people are helping other people.”

ANGEL DELGADILLO
American barber and business owner dubbed the “guardian angel” of Historic Route 66

Organization

Officers

Our Officers provide volunteer support in a million ways that help us further our mission. They bring their specific talents and time to our organization and we are so thankful for their tireless enthusiasm and support.

2026 Officers to be elected at the February board meeting.

• ​Melissa Beasley-Lee, President
• David Nidel, Vice-President​
• Mike Lee, Secretary
• Nam Tran, Treasurer

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors bring their specific talents and time to our organization and we are so thankful for their tireless enthusiasm ​and support.  

• ​Victoria Archuleta
• Melissa Beasley-Lee
• ​Anna Cordova
• Donatella Davanzo
• Elizabeth (Betty) DeSoto
• Mike Lee
• David Nidel
• Delene Santillanes​
• Nam Tran

Association Advisors

Our Board of Advisors offer advice and assistance in addressing the activities, programs, projects, and policies of the association.

• ​​Alan Carlson
• Sharmin Dharas

Meet Our Team

This board brings a wealth of diversity to the association. It’s so exciting, especially as we approach the Route 66 Centennial. Over the several years, the Mother Road has become more diverse as more information has been shared about Native Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, and Hispanic Americans part in the history of Route 66.

VICTORIA ARCHULETA

DIRECTOR

MELISSA BEASLEY-LEE

PRESIDENT

ANNA CORDOVA

DIRECTOR

DONATELLA DAVANZO

DIRECTOR

ELIZABETH (BETTY) DESOTO

DIRECTOR

MIKE LEE

SECRETARY

DAVID NIDEL

VICE PRESIDENT

DELENE SANTILLANES

DIRECTOR

 NAM TRAN

TREASURER