Search


Home > Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Frank 'Larry' Ruhstaller, Chair

Larry is a member of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. He began his journey with SJAFCA in 1997 while serving as a member of the Stockton City Council. In addition to Chairing SJAFCA, Larry is also the incoming Chairman of the Delta Protection Commission.

Larry is currently serving his sixth year as a County Supervisor, representing District 2 which encompasses most of central and northern Stockton.

Larry is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley where he earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in U.S. History with emphasis in U.S. city planning. Larry was a Lieutenant JG in the U.S. Navy. He owns and operates The Alder Market Bistro and Catering Company in Stockton.

 

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

 
Katherine Miller, Vice Chair

Councilmember Katherine Miller became Vice Chair for the SJAFCA Board in January 2013. She is serving her second term on Stockton City Council representing District 2 which encompasses the north Stockton area.

Councilmember Miller has been dedicated to serving the community, first as a Board member for the “First Night” event, and then as the Executive Director of the Downtown Stockton Alliance. In addition, she has served on numerous boards and committees, addressing economic development and crime improvement efforts for the entire community.

Councilmember Miller is a graduate of Leadership Stockton and California State University San Bernardino Downtown Association Professional Certificate Program; holds a three-year Associate of Arts in Interior Design; and is a recipient of the 2004 Leadership Stockton Outstanding Alumni Award for Community Service and 2005 California Association of Leadership Programs Distinguished Leader Award.

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

Steve Bestolarides, Director

Steve joined the SJAFCA Board of Directors in 2003 as an Alternate Director while serving on the Stockton City Council. During his tenure on Stockton City Council, Steve served the SJAFCA Board as both Chair and Vice Chair.

Steve was elected to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors in June 2008 and was sworn in on January 5, 2009. He represents the 3rd Supervisorial District which covers the northern and western areas of the City of Stockton, the City of Lathrop, the northern area of the City of Manteca and areas of the Delta.

Steve was born in Lodi, California and raised in San Joaquin County. Steve earned his baccalaureate degree in Business Administration from the University of the Pacific and went on to complete his Masters in Finance.

 

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

Mayor Anthony Silva, Director

Mayor Anthony Silva was elected in November, 2012. He joined the SJAFCA Board of Directors in January, 2013. He was born and raised in Stockton, graduating from Lincoln High and Humphrey's College. Anthony is a single father of eight-year-old Caden Silva.

He has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer for the Boys & Girls Club of Stockton for the past six years. In 2013, the Boys & Girls Club of Stockton will be celebrating 50 years of service in our community.

From 2004 to 2008, Mayor Silva served as a member of the Stockton Unified Disrict Board of Education and was appointed Board President in 2006 and 2007. He has also served as a City of Stockton Parks & Recreation Commissioner.

Mayor Silva has made it a priority to reduce the crime and violence in the City.

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

Ken Vogel, Alternate Director

Ken was appointed as an Alternate Director for the SJAFCA Board in 2010. He holds a seat on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors representing the 4th Supervisorial District.

Ken was born in Stockton and graduated from Linden High School. He attended Fresno State University where he received a BA, a MA, and Teaching and Administrative credentials. Ken also graduated from the California School Leadership Academy in Sacramento. He worked as a teacher, vice principal, and principal in the Lodi Unified School District from 1980 until retirement in 2004.

Ken raises walnuts and cherries in the Linden and Farmington areas. He has farmed in the area for over 30 years, and is an active member of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau.

Ken served in the United States Army Reserve from 1968-2000, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. He is dedicated to serving the community and actively participates in many boards and commissions affecting the San Joaquin area.

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

Elbert Holman, Alternate Director

Councilmember Elbert Holman is a life-long resident of the City of Stockton. He graduated from Edison High School and continued his education with coursework at both California State University - San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and University of the Pacific.

Councilmember Holman is currently retired, having served 34 years in law enforcement, 20 years with the San Joaquin County Sheriff Department and 14 years at the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office, with the last 5 years as Chief Investigator. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Councilmember Holman is an active member of the community, a member of the NAACP, Rotary International and Stockton Sunrise Rotary, vocalist and elder in his church. He and his wife of over 40 years, Marcia, have two adult daughters and seven grandchildren.

  ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

Dyane Burgos, Alternate Director

Coming Soon!

.....

.....

  ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪
 

  2009 SJAFCA. All rights reserved.