Steering Committee

Current Committee (40th Anniversary)

Steve Hendricks

Kyle Nessen

Ron Ruppert

Dave Bowlus

Faylla Chapman

Steve Schubert

Jason Curtis

Trevor Ruppert

Devon Bradley

Erin Naegle

Rob Schroeter

Our History of Leadership

Over the years, many individuals have served on the Steering Committee. The founding committee in 1986 consisted of Gene Elsdon (Atascadero High School), Dave Behrens (PG&E), Harry Fierstine (Cal Poly), Bud Laurent (CA Fish & Game), Ron Ruppert (Cuesta College), and Pete Pedersen (Cuesta College).

Past committee members include Roger Zachary, Terry Buck, Danielle DeRome, Dennis Frey, Ann Morris, John Jenkins, Nancy Dalman, Jim Kelly, Karen Worcester, Deb Hillyard, Faylla Chapman, Steve Schubert, Noah Doughty, Dick Davis, Jane Donaldson, Dave Bowlus, Jason Curtis, Tony Frazier, Courtney Hart, Jen Nix, Jennifer O’Leary, Pete Pedersen, and Emily Taylor.

Interested in Joining the Committee?

Members are encouraged to join the Steering Committee, offer comments for improvement, and suggest speakers, topics, or activities.

Email Steve Hendricks to learn more about getting involved.