Leadership Team

Interim Executive Director
Kirk Tramble ’93, MBA

kirk.tramble@alumni.berkeley.edu

A spirited Cal alumnus, Kirk brings to the Cal Alumni Association over 30 years of corporate experience at companies like Chevron, Oracle, Microsoft, and Apple, along with nearly 10 years of non-profit leadership, including six years on the CAA Board and three years with the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley. He earned his B.S. in electrical engineering and computer science from Cal in 1993 and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. In his professional life, Kirk has gained extensive experience working at Chevron, Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Nitro Inc., and, most recently, Kizata LLC.

Kirk is passionate about sharing Cal’s many resources and events with other alumni, serving as President of the Black Engineering and Science Alumni Club.

Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Tang, DBA

andrew.tang@alumni.berkeley.edu

Dr. Tang serves as Chief Financial Officer of the Cal Alumni Association at the University of California, Berkeley. He is responsible for helping the Association increase the reach and impact of its programs to alumni, students, and other stakeholders in a financially sustainable manner. Prior to CAA, Dr. Tang held finance leadership roles, including CFO of Comcast Business Services – California Region, and Director of Marketing-Finance at Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Tang is a certified public accountant and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy and information systems from Brigham Young University. He received a doctorate in business from Georgia State University.

Interim General Manager, Pinecrest Operations
Cathy Connelly

cathy.connelly@alumni.berkeley.edu

In March 2024, Cathy was named Interim General Manager of Lair of the Golden Bear. She joined the Lair team in 2008, and her previous role was as Senior Director, Pinecrest Operations: overseeing Lair reservations, special groups, camper experience, and marketing and camper communications. Prior to 2008, Cathy worked in the gift and greeting card industry as a National Sales Director, growing sales and developing new business through national gift retailers, book stores, and specialty shops. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Long Beach, and is a lifelong Lair camper.