Board of Directors

Board Beliefs

  • Be the leading and passionate voice for all special districts.
  • Be aggressive and resolute in representing and advocating for the needs of all special districts.
  • Strengthen support for special districts by educating the public and public policymakers at all levels of the value and function of special districts.
  • Capitalize on the strengths of the diversity of special districts, fully representing all types and forms of districts.
  • Be the premier training provider for all special districts, striving for effective governance, leadership and administration.
  • Provide a wide range of high-quality services and resources to member districts.

Six Networks Throughout the State

CSDA is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors elected by mail ballots. The Board consists of three directors from each of the six networks throughout California. The Board meets bi-monthly in Sacramento to guide the Association’s legislative and member benefit programs.


Executive Committee

Ms. Elaine Magner

Ms. Elaine Magner, President

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District

“I have been on the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District (PVRPD) Board of Directors since February 2008. I have served as board president twice, served on the personnel and finance committees and am PVRPD’s representative to the Ventura County Special Districts Association (VCSDA) and CSDA. I was honored by VCSDA by being named the 2014 Director of the Year. I worked in public service for 31 years in law enforcement human resources.”

Term

2022-2024

Mr. Pete Kampa, SDA

Mr. Pete Kampa, CSDM, Vice-President

Groveland Community Services District and Copper Valley (formerly Saddle Creek) Community Services District

“I am currently serving as the general manager of both the Groveland Community Services District and the Copper Valley (formerly Saddle Creek) Community Services District. I have been involved with CSDA as a Special District Leadership Academy instructor and also served on the Board of Directors from 1998 to 2013, prior to my appointment in 2015.”

Term

2024-2026

Mr. Lorenzo Rios

Mr. Lorenzo Rios, Secretary

Clovis Veterans Memorial District

"I have been the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District (CVMD) since 2015. In my current capacity, I work closely with all Veterans Organizations, Military Units, Community Service Organizations, to provided services to military members, veterans, and their families in order to improve the quality of life of all constituents through greater understanding and awareness of key issues impacting our community. In addition, I also serve as the Chapter President for the Central Valley Local Chapter of the California Special District Association.

Term

2023-2025

Vacant

Mr. Don Bartz, CSDM,

Phelan Pinon Hills CSD

"I have been active with CSDA for over 20 years during my time as general manager for three different agencies. I am currently the general manager for the Phelan Piñon Hills Community Services District and have been since it was formed in 2008. In addition, I hold the Certified Special District Manager designation (CSDM) from the Special District Leadership Foundation.

Term

2023-2025​

Mr. Ryan Clausnitzer

Mr. Ryan Clausnitzer, CSDM, Past President

Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

“Leading an agency of our size requires the general manager to become the agency’s fiscal, human resource, board procedures, and operational expert. Coming from city, county, and national governments to working in special districts as staff, as a board member, the board President, and now a general manager provides me with a unique and valuable perspective.  As a trustee, I completed the Special District Leadership Academy and as a general manager I attend the Board Secretary/Clerk training as well.”

Term

2023-2025

Northern Network

Mr. Pete Kampa, SDA

Ms. Kimberlee Seney

Gold Mountain Community Services District

I proudly serve on the Board of Directors for the Gold Mountain CSD, lending experience, enthusiasm and time to the community since my appointment in 2019. The Gold Mountain CSD provides water, wastewater and fire protection services to the Nakoma residential community and golf resort located in Plumas County. 

I am an experienced leader with varied experience in corporate, nonprofit and government sectors, managing Customer Service and Marketing organizations. The CSDA has been a great resource to me as I’ve been learning CSD operations, processes and best practices. I am excited to serve the CSDA membership in my role as a member of the Board.

Term

2023-2025

Mr. Fred Ryness

Mr. Fred Ryness

Burney Water District

“I have served with Burney Water District over six years, serving as president, past president and vice president throughout that time. I’ve also worked with the California Teachers Association, California Agriculture Teachers Association and the Alturas section of the California Teachers Association.”

Term

2024-2026

Greg Orsini

Mr. Greg Orsini

McKinleyville Community Service District (MCSD)

“I worked with the McKinleyville Community Service District (MCSD) for over 30 years. In 1990, I was hired as a Utility Worker 1, promoted to Director of Operations in 2002 and finished my career as the general manager. I now serve on the Board of Directors. I value the importance of remaining current on pending state and federal legislation as it pertains to special services districts.”

Term

2022-2024

Sierra Network

Mr. Pete Kampa, SDA

Mr. Pete Kampa, CSDM

Groveland Community Services District and Copper Valley (formerly Saddle Creek) Community Services District

“I am currently serving as the general manager of both the Groveland Community Services District and the Copper Valley (formerly Saddle Creek) Community Services District. I have been involved with CSDA as a Special District Leadership Academy instructor and also served on the Board of Directors from 1998 to 2013, prior to my appointment in 2015.”

Term

2024-2026

Ms. Noelle Mattock

Ms. Noelle Mattock

El Dorado Hills Community Services District

“I grew-up in El Dorado Hills and proudly followed in the footsteps of my parents by serving our community.  In addition to serving on the El Dorado Hills CSD Board of Directors, since 2008, I am also active with CSDA and in 2011 I helped launch the Gold Country Regional Chapter of CSDA, which has a primary focus to provide local trainings for board members and staff.”

Term

2022-2024

Mr. Jerry L. Gilmore

Mr. Jerry L. Gilmore

Truckee Sanitary District

"I have owned and operated a plumbing contracting company in the Tahoe Truckee area for over 40 years and have served on the Truckee Sanitary District Board for the past 25 years.  I attended Cal Poly Pomona and served my country in the Navy in Vietnam. I currently serve with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and am a past Division Commander. I have served on numerous community service groups, teams, and committees over my four decades in the Tahoe area and count it as a blessing of rich experiences."

Term

2023-2025

Bay Area Network

Mr. Ryan Clausnitzer

Mr. Ryan Clausnitzer, CSDM

Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

“Leading an agency of our size requires the general manager to become the agency’s fiscal, human resource, board procedures, and operational expert. Coming from city, county, and national governments to working in special districts as staff, as a board member, the board President, and now a general manager provides me with a unique and valuable perspective. As a trustee I completed the Special District Leadership Academy and as a general manager I attend the Board Secretary/Clerk training as well.”

Term

2023-2025

Mr. Antonio Martinez

Contra Costa Water District

Antonio Martinez was elected to the Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors in 2020, representing Pittsburg and Antioch. He began serving as Vice President in May 2022. A resident of Antioch, he recently retired from the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) as the Manager of Distribution Maintenance and Construction in the Operations and Maintenance Department. He was responsible for the potable distribution system for 20 cities and 15 unincorporated East Bay communities within Alameda and Contra Costa counties. He managed a staff of more than 220 employees dedicated to meeting stringent state regulations around worker safety, water loss, and
system maintenance.

Over his 32-year career at EBMUD, he has worked on and led various water projects. He had 25 years of labor activism negotiating contracts, defending worker rights, and fighting for working families. While working, he attended community college and eventually transferred to the University of San Francisco where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Behavior and Leadership.

He has experience in managing resources through disasters and is well versed in the incident command structure instituted at the state and federal level known as the National Incident Management System {NIMS)/State Incident Management System (SIMS). He worked during the Oakland fire; most recently, he led response teams to the Napa earthquake and Paradise fire.

He is a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). He has attended conferences around the country where he has provided leadership training as well as presentations on testing new pipe materials for water distribution systems. He is a member of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), and Contra Costa Special Districts Association (CCSDA). He works to create partnerships with Baywork, Civicorps, Cypress Mandela Training Center, local community colleges, and trade Unions to help young adults develop skills and find meaningful work in the water and wastewater industry.

Term

2024-2026

Mr. Chad Davisson

Mr. Chad Davisson, CSDM

Ironhouse Sanitary District

"I am very proud to have dedicated my 30-year career in water and wastewater to serving my local community through special districts and local government. My goal as General Manager is to provide Ironhouse Sanitary District and its constituents with complete and open public transparency utilizing best management practices. Under my leadership, the District was awarded District of Distinction (Platinum Level) accreditation and the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence. I have received the CSDA Special District Administrator certification and completed the SDLF Leadership Academy. Through my background with special districts, I recognize the importance and value of supporting CSDA. I have a vast understanding of special district needs and as a CSDA Board Member, am using my experience and expertise to further enrich services that benefit CSDA members."

Term

2022-2024

Central Network

Mr. Lorenzo Rios

Mr. Lorenzo Rios

Clovis Veterans Memorial District

"I have been the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District (CVMD) since 2015. In my current capacity, I work closely with all Veterans Organizations, Military Units, Community Service Organizations, to provided services to military members, veterans, and their families in order to improve the quality of life of all constituents through greater understanding and awareness of key issues impacting our community. In addition, I also serve as the Chapter President for the Central Valley Local Chapter of the California Special District Association.

Term

2023-2025

Mr. Patrick Ostly

Mr. Patrick Ostly

North of River Sanitary District in Bakersfield

I am a 1992 graduate of Cal Poly SLO with a degree in Civil Engineering and have been a registered engineer since 1996. For 22 years as a consulting engineer, I studied, planned, designed, and provided construction services for public water and wastewater Infrastructure Projects. From 2015 to present I have been the District Manager at North of River Sanitary District in Bakersfield.

Term

2022-2024

image of Mr. Curtis Jorristma

Mr. Curtis Jorristma

Hilmar County Water District

I am the General Manager for Hilmar County Water District, a small Special District in the Central Network. Over the past six years, I’ve learned what operating a Special District in California means. Special Districts are a valuable piece of California government. Yet, they fail to get the recognition and resources of their city and county counterparts. As a CSDA Director, I hope to bring awareness to the wide range of Special Districts within our boundaries and the services each provides for their specific community. My main goal as a director is to continue building up each Central Network Special District so that they reach their maximum potential while providing their customers the services and assistance they need.

Term

2024-2026

Coastal Network

Ms. Elaine Magner

Ms. Elaine Magner

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District

“I have been on the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District (PVRPD) Board of Directors since February 2008. I have served as board president twice, served on the personnel and finance committees and am PVRPD’s representative to the Ventura County Special Districts Association (VCSDA) and CSDA. I was honored by VCSDA by being named the 2014 Director of the Year. I worked in public service for 31 years in law enforcement human resources.”

Term

2022-2024

Mr. Vincent C. Ferrante

Mr. Vincent C. Ferrante

Moss Landing Harbor District

“As an elected official for Moss Landing Harbor District Board of Harbor Commissioners, elected in 2003, I aspire to improve and find best-practices to serve my district and all special districts. I currently serve the CSDA Board of Directors as board secretary. In addition, I chair the Alliance Executive Council and Professional Development Committee, and am a member of the Fiscal and Member Services Committees.”

Term

2024-2026

VACANT

Southern Network

Ms. Arlene Schafer

Ms. Arlene Schafer

Costa Mesa Sanitary District

“Currently, I am serving on the Board of Directors for the Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) where I have been a Board member for 17 years. I am proud to be part of an organization that earned the Transparency Certificate of Excellence and has been a District of Distinction since 2009.

Term

2024-2026

Vacant

Mr. Don Bartz, CSDM

Phelan Pinon Hills CSD

"I have been active with CSDA for over 20 years during my time as general manager for three different agencies. I am currently the general manager for the Phelan Piñon Hills Community Services District and have been since it was formed in 2008. In addition, I hold the Certified Special District Manager designation (CSDM) from the Special District Leadership Foundation.

Term

2023-2025

Ms. Jo MacKenzie

Ms. Jo MacKenzie

Vista Irrigation District

“During my tenure on the CSDA Board of Directors, special districts have continued to gain recognition as the third leg of local government. During my year as president of CSDA, I was recognized as Special District Official of the year by PublicCEO. I am dedicated to building on the present foundation of educational programs and public outreach. I was elected to the Vista Irrigation District (VID) in 1992 and I am one of the principal negotiators for the San Luis Rey Water Rights Settlement Agreement between VID, five tribal bands, the City of Escondido and the federal government. In addition, I presently serve as Alternate LAFCO Commissioner representing special districts after serving 14 years on the San Diego LAFCO Special District Advisory Committee.”

Term

2022-2024