Board Members
Chair Bryn Forhan
Ms. Forhan was elected as Chair for 2022 in our December 2021 Board Meeting. She represents the City of Fresno as a Citizen Representative.
Vice-Chair Brett Frazier
The Honorable Mr. Frazier was elected for 2022 in our December 2021 Board Meeting. He represents Madera County as is the District 1 Supervisor.
Boardmember Steve Brandau
The Honorable Steve Brandau, Fresno County District 2 Surpervisor, representing the County of Fresno.
Boardmember Santos Garcia
The Honorable Santos Garcia, Mayor of the City of Madera, representing the City of Madera.
Boardmember Mike Karbassi
The Honorable Mike Karbassi, Fresno City District 2 Councilmember, representing the City of Fresno.
Boardmember Carl Janzen
Mr. Janzen, the District 5 Director for Madera Irrigation District represents our Water and Flood Control agencies. During 2022, his alternate is Kacey Auston, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District.
Boardmember Julie Vance
Ms. Vance, the Regional Manager for the Central Region of the Department of Fish and Wildlife represents the Department on the Conservancy’s Board.

Kent Gresham
Sector Superintendent, Department of Parks & Recreation

John Donnelly
Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Board

Bryan Cash
Assistant Secretary, Natural Resources Agency

Jennifer Lucchesi
Executive Officer, State Lands Commission

Karen Finn
Program Budget Manager, Department of Finance
Bryn Forhan
Citizen Representative

Paul Gibson
Citizen Representative
Vacant
Citizen Representative