Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California's rural counties.
Tristan Lemon, of Paso Robles, has been appointed Warden of Pleasant Valley State Prison, where he has served as Acting Warden since 2022. Lemon was Chief Deputy Warden at Salinas Valley State Prison from 2020 to 2022. He held several positions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Correctional Training Facility from 2013 to 2017, including Associate Warden and Captain. Lemon held several positions at California Men’s Colony from 2002 to 2013, including Correctional Lieutenant, Correctional Sergeant and Correctional Officer. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $175,332. Lemon is registered without party preference.
Shannan Moon, of Grass Valley, has been appointed to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Moon has served as Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator in the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office since 2019 and has held several positions there since 1990, including Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff and Correctional Officer. She is a member of the California State Sheriffs’ Association, California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation and Bright Futures for Youth. Moon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute and University. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Moon is registered without party preference.
Brian Richart, of El Dorado Hills, has been appointed to the Board of State and Community Corrections. Richart has served as Chief Probation Officer at the El Dorado County Probation Department since 2013. He was Administrative Chief of Staff and Adult Division Chief at the Alameda County Probation Department from 2011 to 2013. Richart was President of Allvest Information Services from 2010 to 2011. He held several positions at the Shasta County Probation Department from 1998 to 2010, including Chief Probation Officer, Assistant Chief Probation Officer and Juvenile Hall Division Director. Richart is a member of the Chief Probation Officers of California, where he previously served as President, Vice President and Secretary. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University, Chico. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Richart is registered without party preference.