Sharks Foundation expands Board of Directors with addition of Hoge Fenton’s Eugene “Geno” Ashley
By Jessica Slater | 07.8.2026 | Firm Post
The Sharks Foundation today announced the appointment of Eugene “Geno” Ashley to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. His appointment marks an important milestone in the Foundation’s continued evolution, expanding its Board to include accomplished leaders from outside Sharks Sports & Entertainment.
As the Sharks Foundation continues to increase its investment in youth education, youth wellness, and access to hockey, Ashley brings experience, perspective, and regional relationships that will help guide the organization’s next chapter. Since its founding in 1994, the Foundation has invested more than $21 million to positively impact youth and families across the Bay Area.
Ashley is a partner at Hoge Fenton and has spent more than three decades serving businesses and organizations throughout Silicon Valley. An active civic leader, he has served on numerous nonprofit boards and has dedicated years to coaching youth sports throughout the region.
“I’ve long admired the Sharks Foundation’s commitment to investing in young people and strengthening our community,” said Ashley. “I look forward to helping expand that impact and connecting even more individuals and organizations to the Foundation’s mission.”
Ashley will work alongside the Foundation’s existing directors to help guide strategic priorities, support resource development, broaden partnerships, and advance programs that benefit youth and families across the region.
About the Sharks Foundation
The Sharks Foundation is the charitable arm of Sharks Sports & Entertainment. Since 1994, the Foundation has invested more than $21 million in Bay Area youth and families, with a focus on youth education, youth wellness, and access to hockey.
About Hoge Fenton
Hoge Fenton is a full-service law firm serving businesses and individuals throughout Silicon Valley and beyond, with offices in San Jose, San Mateo, and Pleasanton. For more than 75 years, the firm has combined sophisticated legal counsel with a deep commitment to the communities it serves. Learn more at www.hogefenton.com.
