The Board of Directors (Board) is comprised of 11 members who represent public and private groundwater users in the Salinas Valley Basin. To contact the Board, email board@svbgsa.org
Caroline Chapin, Chair
The Don Chapin Company
Caroline has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2018 with her current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2028. She was appointed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and represents interests not otherwise represented on the Board. Caroline serves on the Executive Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, and Langley Subbasin Committee.
Alternate: Rosa Carrillo
Glenn Church
Monterey County Supervisor
Glenn has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2023 with his current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2029. He was appointed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and represents other GSA eligible entities. Glenn serves on the Executive Committee.
Alternate: John Baillie
Grant Cremers
Delicato Family Wines
Grant has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2018 with his current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2028. He was appointed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and represents agricultural interests. Grant serves on the Executive Committee, the 180/400 Subbasin Committee, and Upper Valley Subbasin Committee.
Alternate: Brad Rice
Dennis Donohue, Vice Chair
City of Salinas
Dennis has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2025 with his current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2029. He was appointed by the City of Salinas and represents the City of Salinas.
Alternate: José Luis Barajas
Brenda Granillo
California Water Service
Brenda has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2018 with her current 2-year term expiring on July 1, 2027. She was appointed by the Salinas City Council and represents CPUC regulated water companies in the basin. Brenda serves on the Budget & Finance Committee.
Alternate: Tom Adcock
Ryan Kelly
Boutonnet Farms
Ryan has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2026 with his current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2029. He was appointed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and represents agricultural interests. Ryan also serves on the Langley Subbasin Committee.
Alternate: Robert Rodoni
Robin Lee
Communities for Sustainable Monterey County
Robin has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2020 with her current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2029. She was appointed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and represents environmental interests.
Alternate: Janet Brennan
Steve McIntyre
Monterey Pacific/McIntyre Vineyards
Steve has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2018 with his current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2026. He was appointed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and represents agricultural interests. Steve serves on the Eastside Subbasin Committee, the Forebay Subbasin Committee, and the SVBGSA/ASGSA Coordination Committee.
Alternate: Jerome Lohr
Bridgett Rotticci
Bengard Ranch
Bridget has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2025 with her current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2028. She was appointed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and represents agricultural interests. Bridget serves on the Budget & Finance Committee and Eastside Subbasin Committee.
Alternate: Kevin Tottino
Ron Stefani
Retired
Ron has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2018 with his current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2028. He was appointed by the Castroville Community Services District and represents unincorporated disadvantaged communities and public water systems. Ron serves on the Budget & Finance Committee, the 180/400 Subbasin Committee, and the SVBGSA/MCWD Steering Committee.
Alternate: Vacant
Anna Velazquez
City of Soledad
Anna has been on the SVBGSA Board of Directors since 2025 with her current 3-year term expiring on July 1, 2028. She was appointed by the City Selection Subcommittee and represents the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City.
Board seats include representatives from the City of Salinas (1), South County Cities (1), Disadvantaged Communities/Small Public Water Systems (1), CA Public Utilities Regulated Water Companies (1), Agriculture (4), Environment (1) and Public Member (1). View Directors’ Terms of Office (PDF)
The Board has two standing committees: the Executive Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee:
The Executive Committee consists of the Chairperson, Vice Chair and three other Directors, who are appointed by the Board. The committee considers and makes recommendations to the Board on all matters requiring a supermajority or super majority plus vote. The Executive Committee also considers and makes recommendations on the performance of the Executive Director/General Manager and Agency Counsel, as well as amendments to bylaws.
The Budget and Finance Committee consists of five Directors, who are appointed by the Board. The committee reviews and makes recommendations on items related to the budget and financial performance of the Agency, and reviews fees/charges proposed to be levied by the Agency.