Profiles in Leadership

CSAC is only as strong as our members. Every two weeks CSAC spotlights a member of the County Family who has shown time and time again to be a strong leader in our Association. We would like to thank everyone who is consistently stepping up to enhance the quality of life for California residents.

Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon

May 28, 2020

This week’s Profiles in Leadership spotlights Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon. Now in her fifth term as a County Supervisor, she has been an effective voice in CSAC for suburban and rural counties for more than a dozen years. Supervisor Dillon has served on CSAC’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors, as well as being a leader on various Policy Committee, Task Forces and Working Groups. She has testified on behalf of CSAC at the State Capitol on numerous issues over the years, the most recent being regarding wildfire liability laws. Supervisor Dillon’s legal background has helped frame policy and discussion  on issues ranging from agricultural and land use to emergency response and climate change. Thank you, Supervisor Dillon, for your ongoing leadership in our Association.

Trinity County Supervisor Judy Morris

May 14, 2020

This week’s Profiles in Leadership spotlights Trinity County Supervisor Judy Morris. During her 12 years as a County Supervisor, she has shown her versatility and knowledge of numerous issues by serving CSAC in a wide variety of important leadership capacities. Beyond representing Trinity County on the CSAC Board of Directors, Supervisor Morris has served as the Association Treasurer, Chair of the Government Finance & Administration Policy Committee, Co-Chair of the Women’s Leadership Forum and Co-Chair of the CSAC Cannabis Working Group. Supervisor Morris has been a strong voice for rural issues, bringing that voice regularly to Sacramento. Thank you, Supervisor Morris, for your ongoing leadership in our Association.

Solano County Supervisor Erin Hannigan

April 30, 2020

This week’s Profiles in Leadership spotlights Solano County Supervisor Erin Hannigan. Recently elected to her third term on her local board, Supervisor Hannigan has been a strong leader on CSAC’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors, as well as being been very active on numerous health and human services issues at the local, state and federal levels. Supervisor Hannigan has also shown her commitment to mentoring new county supervisors and senior executives, serving as a Co-Chair of the counties’ Women’s Leadership Forum and playing in an integral role in the CSAC New Supervisors Institute. Thank you, Supervisor Hannigan, for your ongoing leadership in our Association.

Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington

April 16, 2020

This week’s Profiles in Leadership spotlights Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington. Ever since Supervisor Washington started serving on the Board of Supervisors, he has been very active in CSAC. As a member of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and most recently serving as Vice Chair of the Government Finance and Operations Policy Committee, Supervisor Washington has been a strong, thought-provoking and pragmatic leader. Thank you, Supervisor Washington, for your ongoing leadership.

Alpine County Supervisor Terry Woodrow

April 2, 2020

This week’s Profiles in Leadership spotlights Alpine County Supervisor Terry Woodrow, a longtime leader within CSAC. Supervisor Woodrow is currently in her fifth term on the Alpine Board, and has been very involved in CSAC in numerous capacities for well over a decade. She is a strong representative for rural counties on the CSAC Board of Directors and Executive Committee; beyond that, Supervisor Woodrow has served as CSAC Treasurer, Policy Committee Vice Chair and California Counties Foundation Board member. She has also been a leader in the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government – a national professional development model for county leadership since its inception 11 years ago. Thank you, Supervisor Woodrow, for all you do for California Counties.

Nevada County Supervisor Ed Scofield

March 19, 2020

This week’s Profiles in Leadership spotlights Nevada County Supervisor Ed Scofield, who is a strong advocate for rural counties within CSAC. Now in his third term, Supervisor Scofield has been increasingly active at the state level; he has served as CSAC’s Treasurer for the past two years, playing a vital role in ensuring the Association’s fiscal health. During that period, he has been a strong contributor to the CSAC Executive Committee, playing a leading role in such issues as the need to address insurance non-renewals. Supervisor Scofield was recently elected to a fourth term in Nevada County, and we look forward to his ongoing strong participation within CSAC. Thank you, Supervisor Scofield, for all you do for California Counties.

San Mateo County Supervisor Carole Groom

March 5, 2020

This week’s Profiles in Leadership spotlights San Mateo County Supervisor Carole Groom, who has been a leader in CSAC for the past decade. Supervisor Groom has been a strong contributor to the CSAC Executive Committee and Board of Directors; she also currently serves as a Vice chair of the CSAC Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee. Supervisor Groom continues to be an effective advocate for issues that impact California’s 58 Counties ranging from healthcare and the environment to economic development and the well-being of children. Thank you, Supervisor Groom, for all you continue to do on behalf of our Counties.

Amador County Supervisor Richard Forster

February 20, 2020

Our Profiles in Leadership this week spotlights Amador County Supervisor Richard Forster, who has been one of CSAC’s most active members over the past decade. Supervisor Forster served as a CSAC Officer for four years, including as President in 2016. He has also been a longtime member of the CSAC Board of Directors. as well as representing California Counties on the NACo Board of Directors, and rural counties on the CSAC Finance Corporation Board of Directors. Supervisor Forster has always been a strong voice for not only California’s rural counties, but for all 58 of our Counties. Thank you, Supervisor Forster, for all your leadership.

Shasta County Supervisor Leonard Moty

February 6, 2020

CSAC is only as strong as our membership. And today we spotlight Shasta County Supervisor Leonard Moty, who has played a vital leadership role in CSAC in a number of capacities. He serves as President of the CSAC Finance Corporation, helping to develop new programs that benefit California Counties and the residents we serve. He has also been a strong contributor to the CSAC Executive Committee, helping develop policies on key issues facing California. Supervisor Moty has been a leader on statewide issues, including with the state on resiliency and protecting communities from disasters. He has also aggressively pushed to address the insurance non-renewal/rate issue. He is also a strong voice on homelessness, focusing on shared responsibility and developing workable policies that provide a much-needed second chance while holding all involved accountable. Thank you, Supervisor Moty, for all your contributions and commitment.