Dale joined the SJAFCA Board of Directors in January 2009 and is seated on the Stockton City Council representing District 6. Dale is a resident of Weston Ranch and has lived in Stockton since 1981. Prior to being on the City Council he was elected to the Manteca Unified School Board for 2 terms, serving as the President for 3 years. He was also appointed to the Stockton Parks and Recreation Commission for 8 years.

Dale holds an Associate of Arts degree in Business from San Joaquin Delta College, a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix, and a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from National University.

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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 4^th 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.

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Councilmember Diana Lowery is serving her first term on the Stockton City Council. She was elected in November 2008 to represent Council District 4 for the 2009 – 2012 term of office. She served as a City of Stockton Planning Commissioner for eight years from 1997 to 2004, serving as both Chair and Vice Chair.

Councilmember Lowery has been a self-employed small business owner for over 35 years in Stockton. She has an Associate of Arts degree from San Joaquin Delta College and has attended University of California, Davis. She has served in many community volunteer groups, including serving as both President and Vice President of the Stockton Sister Cities Association and is Chair of Parma, Italy projects.

Her expertise and heritage has been recognized by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with an appointment to the California Italian-American Task Force. Most recognized by generations of Stockton’s youth as “Sally-Save-Water”, she has won numerous awards and recognition for water conservation and pollution prevention educational programs.

Councilmember Lowery is a 4th generation Stocktonian; she is married and has one son, who is married and lives in Stockton with his family.

Her focus and vision for Stockton is for safe neighborhoods, family-wage jobs, and opportunities for youth. With dedication and accountability, she is committed to addressing issues of crime, improving neighborhoods, increasing educational opportunities, and job creation.

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Larry holds a seat on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. He began his journey with SJAFCA in 1997 while seated as a Stockton City Councilmember.

Larry is currently in the fourth year of his first term serving on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. He represents the 2nd District, 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.

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Vice Mayor Katherine Miller became an Alternate Director for the SJAFCA Board in January 2009. She is serving her first term on Stockton City Council representing District 2 which encompasses the north Stockton area.

Vice Mayor 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.

Vice Mayor 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 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 3^rd 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.

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