
2009 CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS
Presented at the Special District
and Local Government Institute
Administration Seminar
June 19, 2009 @ Monterey Bay, California
The following participants
attending the Administration Seminar at the Embassy Suites in Monterey Bay, CA
were awarded their certificates of completion for a program of continuing education in
Special District Leadership and Management. These certificates are awarded to fewer
than 5% of Special District, City and County Directors, Managers, and Staff. The
Certificate of Completion represents tangible evidence of a recipients
professionalism and commitment to continuing education in and about Special Districts and
Local Government. The Certificate is presented by the Special District & Local
Government Institute upon
completion of three intensive courses focused on: Special District Finance, Special
District Administration (Leadership and Strategic Planning), and Special District
Governance. The courses, representing more than a weeks intensive training, must be
completed within three years and are taught by faculty drawn from the ranks of well known,
successful practicing Directors, managers, attorneys, and active consultants and advisors
who specialize in Special Districts and Local Government.
CERTIFICATES WERE AWARDED TO:
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Toby Bisson
Water Supervisor
Stinson Beach County Water District
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John Brown
Director
Mission Springs Water District
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Megan Clark
Director
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District
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Mike Di Giorgio
President of the Board
Novato Sanitary District
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Patty Jackson
Financial Analyst
Castaic Lake Water Agency
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Beverly James
Manager/Engineer
Novato Sanitary District
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R.J. Kelly
President
Castaic Lake Water Agency
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Chris Orman
Fire Chief
North Monterey County Fire
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Jo Lynne Russo-Pereyra
Assistant G.M.
for External Affairs
Cucamonga Valley Water District
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Cindy Turner
Recreation Superintendent
Orangevale Recreation & Park District
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Deana Verbeke
Director
Helix Water District
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Richard Williamson
G.M./ District Engineer
Borrego Water District |
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SECOND CERTIFICATE AWARDED TO: |
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Edrick Haggans
Vice President
East Palo Alto Sanitary District |
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Presented at the Special District
and Local Government Institute
Governance Seminar
February 20, 2009 @ San Francisco, California |




CERTIFICATES WERE AWARDED TO:
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John Furbee
Vice President
Mission Springs Water District
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Chris Gallagher
Director
Twentynine Palms Water District
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Ken Gerdes
Engineering Manager
Vallecitos Water District
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Gloria Gray
Director
West Basin Municipal Water District
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Gary Howell
Trustee
Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District
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David I'Anson
Finance Manager
Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District
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Elliott Johnson
Collection System Maintenance Supervisor
Castro Valley Sanitary District
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Carol Lewis
Executive Secretary
Vallecitos Water District
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Marissa Olney
Accountant/Controller
Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District
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Diane Sauer
Fiscal Manager
Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District
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Cynthia Wheat
Finance/Personnel Supervisor
Orangevale Recreation and Park District
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| SECOND CERTIFICATE
AWARDED TO: |
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Edwin Hilden**
Director
Walnut Valley Water District
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Presented at the Special District
and Local Government Institute
Finance Seminar
September 5, 2008 @ Dana Pt., California

CERTIFICATES WERE AWARDED TO:
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Beth Barry
Executive Assistant
Cucamonga Valley Water District
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Charles Beatty
Director
Crescenta Valley Water District
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Ana Belland
Administrative Assistant
Rancho California Water District
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Jim Billman
Board Member
Idyllwild Water District
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Jonathan Contreras
Director
Valley County Water District
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Michael Emerson
Director
Grossmont Healthcare District
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David Gould
District Engineer
Crescenta Valley Water District
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Riel Johnson
Director of Operations
Newhall County Water District
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Lindsey Kontra
Administrative Analyst
Castaic Lake Water Agency
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Allan Krippner
Director
Midway City Sanitary District
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Bruce Laclergue
Flood Control Program Manager
County of Santa Cruz, Dept. of Public Works
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Lori Marcher
Office Manager
Mariana Ranchos County Water District
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Thomas Martin
Assistant to G.M.
Orange County Cemetery District
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Shane McAffee
General Manager
Greater Vallejo Recreation District
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Renee Morquecho
District Engineer
Indian Wells Valley Water District
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Colleen Murphy
Executive Secretary
Indian Wells Valley Water District
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Nikki Reedy
Administrative Assistant II
Rancho California Water District
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Kenneth Robbins
Assistant Manager
Midway City Sanitary District
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Donna Royston
Manager, Commissioner Services
Port of San Diego
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Kathy Tiegs
Director
Cucamonga Valley Water District
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Gary Valladao
General Manager
Running Springs Water District
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Margarita Vargas Director
Valley County Water District
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