Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California's rural counties.
Elaine Craig, 63, of Madera, has been reappointed to the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley Board of Directors, where she has served since 2015. Craig has been an executive director at the Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation since 2005. She is a member of the Madera County Business and Education Compact, Central California Workforce Collaborative and the California Workforce Association. Craig earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Golden Gate University. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Craig is a Republican.
Daniel Leavitt, 54, of Davis, has been reappointed to the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley Board of Directors, where he has served since 2015. Leavitt has served as manager of regional initiatives at the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission since 2012. He was deputy director at the California High-Speed Rail Authority from 1997 to 2012, executive director at the California Intercity High-Speed Rail Commission from 1995 to 1996 and deputy project manager at Parsons Brinckerhoff from 1994 to 1995. Leavitt earned a Master of Science degree in transportation engineering and city and regional planning from the University of California, Berkeley. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Leavitt is a Democrat.
Bret Wood, 36, of Chico, has been appointed to the 3rd District Agricultural Association, Silver Dollar Fair Board of Directors. Wood has been vice president at North Valley Building Systems since 2010. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Wood is a Republican.