Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California's rural counties.
Stephen "Nick" Joslin, of Mount Shasta, has been appointed to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. Joslin has been a Forest and Watershed Watch Program Manager for Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center since 2021 and Owner of Lemon Remedy LLC since 2011. He was a Geological Technician at North State Resources from 2005 to 2008. Joslin was a Contractor at Carpenter Construction from 2003 to 2005. He was a Site Manager at TerraWave Systems from 2001 to 2003 and Owner of Carapace Sewing from 1997 to 2001. Joslin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geographical Sciences from the University of Oregon. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $250 per diem. Joslin is a Democrat.
Robert Matthew Vanella, of Chico, has been appointed to the 3rd District Agricultural Association, Silver Dollar Fair Board. Vanella has been Manager at Vanella Farms since 1995. He is a member of the Durham Exchange Club, Elks Lodge and the State Future Farmers of America Honorary Chapter. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Vanella is registered without party preference.