Board Members

 Julia Barraclough

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Position: Treasurer

Term: Ends 2028

Profession: Career Technical Education Instructor for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Recycling at EPIC De César Chávez High School

Serving since 2018

 

Ed Duggan

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Position: President 

Term: Ends 2026

Profession:  Wind Energy Project Development

Serving since 1999

 

Cheryl Casdorph 

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Position: Secretary 

Term: Ends 2026

Profession: Retired Kern County Planner,  Hiker and Equestrian 

Serving since 2016

 

Jon Hammond

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Position: Director

Term: Ends 2028

Profession: Farmer and Local Journalist 

Serving since  2022

 

Dr. Peter Fulks 

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Position: Vice President

Term: Ends 2026

Profession: Professor/Chair of Public Services at Cerro Coso Community College

Serving since 2024