“Love your enemies, for they tell you your faults.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) goes beyond simply providing services; HGH is a family dedicated to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. With over 55 years of unwavering commitment, Home of Guiding Hands creates supportive, vibrant communities where every client is seen, valued, and celebrated.
Jen Pearl Yates is a Former Board Member of Home of Guiding Hands. Trevor Yates is a Board Member and also serves on the Business Management Committee as well as on the Executive Committee. Jen and Trevor recently Co-Chaired the Home of Guiding Hands 42nd Annual Charity Golf Classic Committee.
#1 Where did you grow up?
Jen Pearl Yates: San Diego, California
Trevor Yates: Palm Desert, California
#2 What is on your Bucket List?
Jen: Play Pebble Beach Golf Course with my father, uncle, and husband.
Trevor: Travel by seaplane.
#3 Do you have any hobbies?
We enjoy playing golf, scuba diving, fitness, and travel.
Jen has logged over 200 dives.
Trevor has been in all four hemispheres within a five-minute duration.
#4 Do you have a Favorite Travel Destination?
We enjoy visiting Maui, Hawaii.
Jen would like to someday visit the Great Barrier Reef and Trevor would like to go to the Maldives.
#5 What is your Favorite Movie?
Jen: “Pretty Woman”
Trevor: “Casablanca”
#6 Do you have any pets?
We have a “mean” cat named Captain.
#7 Do you have any Book Recommendations?
Jen: “Simple Numbers” by Greg Crabtree.
Trevor: “The Way to Wealth” by Benjamin Franklin.
#8 Who is someone that has positively impacted your life?
Jen: Daniel Baldwin — my Vistage mentor.
Trevor: LCDR Knoell — my Navy supervisor and mentor, who taught me the value of accountability, humility, and composure under pressure. Those lessons continue to shape how I lead and communicate today.
#9 Why is it important for you to give back?
Jen: Because strong communities are built by people who show up, not just speak up.
Trevor: Because a strong community is built on shared responsibility. When you give your time, energy, or resources, you are not just helping others, you are reinforcing the values that hold everything together. Leadership is not just about success in business but about using that success to create lasting impact where it matters most.
#10 How did you get involved with Home of Guiding Hands?
Jen Pearl Yates: Through Kineticom, I was inspired by the impact Home of Guiding Hands has on families and wanting to contribute in a meaningful way.
Trevor Yates: Also through Kineticom. The company was already a supporter when I joined, and after attending events and seeing the tangible difference Home of Guiding Hands makes, I knew I wanted to be part of helping the organization grow and continue its mission.
