Who Is Involved?
Each of the group members were selected to reflect the demographics, geography, and various industries of our diverse community.
Leadership Council
100+ leaders representing the community & areas of expertise.
Partner Organizations
Early supporters include the following organizations:
Executive Committee
Our 30 Executive Committee members are key private, public and civic leaders, representing geographic, demographic and sectors of our community. They work with the Backbone team to co-design the initiation and execution of the planning processes; engage diverse stakeholders; provide structure, guidance, and substantive expertise throughout the strategy creation process; provide regular feedback and direction; serve as a neutral interest to help resolve issues; and who are expected to make commitments toward an investment agenda and business plan execution.
Santanu Bandyopadhyay, Modesto Junior College
Anthony Cannella, Northstar Engineering Group
Chris Courtney, Oak Valley Community Bank
Kathryn Davis, Valley First Credit Union
Seana Day, Better Food Ventures
Joe Duran, Stanislaus Equity Partners
Andy Foster, Aemetis, Inc.
Doris Foster, County Workforce Development
Michael Frantz, Frantz Nursery
Johnny Garcia, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Nelson Gomez, South Modesto Businesses United
Mani Grewal, Stanislaus County
Jody Hayes, Stanislaus County
Ken Irwin, City of Patterson
Marie Joiner, Luxury Limousine
Ellen Junn, Stanislaus State University
Marian Kaanon, Stanislaus Community Foundation
Scott Kuykendall, Stanislaus County Office of Education
Michelle Lewis, E&J Gallo Winery
Juan Munoz, UC Merced
Chichi Nnodim-Jack, SCOE Board of Trustees
Kristin Olsen, California Strategies
Dillon Olvera, Beard Land and Investment Co.
Evan Porges, Porges Properties
Michelle Reimers, Turlock Irrigation District
Tina Rocha, Stanislaus County
Tim Robertson, North Valley Labor Federation
Yamilet Valladolid, Golden Valley Health Centers
David White, Opportunity Stanislaus
Bryan Whitemyer, City of Oakdale
Terry Withrow, Stanislaus County
Backbone Team
The Backbone Team is a partnership between Stanislaus County and Stanislaus Community Foundation, including key staff and consultants who lead the efforts to execute the project work plan. The team provides support including project management, research & analysis, community engagement, marketing & communications, and stakeholder management. The advisors and consultants bring local and national expertise to the project in the areas of project management and facilitation, economic research & analysis, community engagement, stakeholder management and marketing & communications.
