Our Team
Robert “Bo” Gutzwiller
President
Robert Gutzwiller is the President of the FCS Educational Foundation and Head of School at Foothill Christian School. He has led the school through five accreditation visits and expanded its programs, including the growth of the junior high to serve 145 students with advanced courses in math, Spanish, and over 25 electives. His leadership has driven significant advancements in technology, athletics, library services, and the creation of a thriving Fine Arts Department.
With over a decade of experience in private education, Mr. Gutzwiller has served as an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University, ACSI District Representative, and Chairman of the ACSI Commission on Accreditation, which serves over 5,500 schools worldwide. His international work has taken him to school site visits in Malaysia, Cambodia, Japan, and Singapore. He is currently Chairman of the ACSI Executive Board.
Zack Grelling
Director of Advancement
Zack Grelling previously served as the Director of Advancement for the FCS Educational Foundation, where he oversaw major organizational giving from companies like United Way, Edison International, Northrop-Grumman, and Toyota, among others. He also managed grant writing, corporate sponsorships, and foundation support, with key partners including America’s Christian Credit Union and the Olley Foundation.
Now a 4th grade teacher at Foothill Christian School, Mr. Grelling is deeply invested in the school’s success, especially with two sons attending. Prior to his role at Foothill Christian, he spent 12 years on the pastoral leadership team at Grace Church of Glendora, serving the local community.
Jeremiah “Jerry” Kitchel
Secretary of Board
Jerry's connection to Foothill Christian School began in 1976 when his wife, Carolyn, started teaching at the Grand Avenue Campus. The couple became members of Foothill Christian Center (now Foothill Church) under Pastor Chris Lewis. Carolyn later served as Vice Principal until her retirement in 2016.
With over 35 years of experience in non-profit work, Jerry held senior positions in marketing, advancement, and communication at organizations like World Vision, Union Rescue Mission, and Open Doors U.S.A. He served as Foothill Christian School’s Director of Advancement from 2006 to 2018.
In 2014, Jerry helped pioneer the FCS Educational Foundation alongside Superintendent Bo Gutzwiller, with the goal of securing financial support to strengthen school programs and fund campus-wide improvements.
Currently, Jerry serves on the senior leadership team of Africa HEART, a ministry dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of HIV-positive mothers and their families in Kenya.
Board Members
Ebenezer “Ebe” Puplampu
Ebenezer Puplampu is a seasoned human resources and organizational effectiveness practitioner with cross-cultural experience in more than 20 countries on all 7 continents. Ebe enjoys building faith-integrated environments where Christ-centeredness is the guiding value and Christ-actualization is the ultimate goal. As a board member, Ebe has served the mission of FCS Educational Foundation with humility, leadership and focus.
Jonathan Krellwitz
Jonathan Krellwitz has worked in the financial industry for nearly 20 years. As a managing partner with Krellwitz, Kurimoto & Associates, he enjoys building relationships with clients while guiding them through all of life’s stages and changes. As a board member, Jon has served the mission of FCS Educational Foundation with excellence, financial expertise, and great attention to detail.
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