Board of Directors
The North Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council
Board of Directors is comprised of the following officers and members:
Officers:
| President | Ron Rolleri |
Ron was involved in the formation and development of the North Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council. He has lived in Sonoma County since 1971. After working in the high-tech industry for 12 years, Ron began a landscaping contracting business specializing in natural landscapes and efficient irrigation. Ron has managed vineyards, apple orchards, and planted his own vineyard in 1989. He has served on the Sonoma County Vineyard Technical Group as Director and President. He is currently president of the Sotoyome Resource Conservation District where he has been a Director since 1998. Ron resides in Sebastopol, Sonoma County.
| Vice-President | Peter Braudrick |
Peter has been an Associate Director of the Mendocino Resource Conservation District, and has worked with the California State Parks Department. He currently serves on the Jackson Demonstration State Forest Advisory Group.
| Treasurer | Susan Warner |
Susan retired from the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board where she served as their Executive Officer, culminating over 25 years of Board experience in both the Central Valley and the North Coast. Susan was responsible for protecting water quality in the streams and groundwaters of the North Coast through regulatory, planning, monitoring, cleanup, and enforcement actions relating to both point source and non-point source discharges including pollution from timber harvesting, dairies, construction projects, vineyards, municipal or community wastewater treatment plants, solid waste disposal sites, industrial sites, and similar facilities. Prior to her water quality career, Susan also taught agricultural science courses at San Joaquin Delta College and worked for the Agricultural Chemicals Division of Shell Chemical Company. Susan is a registered civil engineer, with a Master's degree in forest soil science from Oregon State University and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of the Pacific. She has lived and worked in Mendocino and Sonoma County for nearly 30 years, and currently resides on the coast near the village of Mendocino, Mendocino County.
| Secretary | John Black |
John has been on the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District Board for over 22 years. He owned a nursery growing seedlings for reforestation, contracting with timber companies. The last 20 years, John has been in the Financial Planning and Insurance area. He is a graduate of Oregon State University with degrees in Forestry and Business Administration, with a Master's degree in Forestry from Yale University. John resides in Sebastopol, Sonoma County.
Members:
Ray Mostin
Ray represents the West Lake County Resource Conservation District as a sponsor for the Council. With an education in geology, and a background in ranching in Lake County, Ray brings both experience and technical abilities to the Council. He has served on the Board of Supervisors of Lake County, was Chairman of the Restoration Committee for the Kelsey Creek School House, and is a member of the Lake County Historical Society, Lakeport Early Lake Lions Club, and the Lake County Rod and Gun Club.
Tish Ward
Tish represents the Southern Sonoma County Resource Conservation District as a sponsor for the Council. She is the ranch manager for Atwood Ranches, and is a member of the Sonoma County Grape Growers Commission. She is a leader in the area of creek restoration, fish-friendly farming, and community relations through work with local schools and stewardship programs.
Ann Cassidy
Ann represents the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation and Development District as a sponsor for the Council. Ann lives in Bodega Bay and uses a rainwater harvest system to supply their home with water. She is a member of the Salmon Creek Watershed Council, Bay Area Barns and Trails, and …
Kathy Kellison
Kathy is the Executive Director of Partners for Sustainable Pollintation, which educates the public about the importance of bees and how to help support bee friendly farmers by purchasing their locally produced food. Her organization partners with local conservation districts in workshops for landholders interested in increasing forage value for pollinator and honey bee nutrition.