Board of Directors

Volunteer members of the Board of Directors from Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties govern the Community Foundation of the North State. They bring diverse expertise in finance, property management, investment, law, public relations, personal and professional networks and a deep passion for improving our communities.

Patricia Bergman

Patricia Bergman

Chair
Retired CFO, CPA CGMA
Terry Taforo

Terry Taforo

Vice Chair
Attorney at Law
Forrest Wilder

Forrest Wilder

Treasurer
Financial Advisor, U.S. Bancorp Investments

Cheryl Forbes

Secretary
Attorney at Law

Tony Cardenas

Former Law Enforcement
Mark Clure

Mark Clure

Certified Financial Planner
Bill Cornelius

Bill Cornelius

Retired Businessman

Bruce Dean

Black Bear Diner Business Owner
Ryan Denham

Ryan Denham

Past Chair
SJ Denham Automotive Dealer

Jill Drinkwater

Economic Development

Geoff Harkness

Certified Financial Planner, CSRIc, CRPc

Cara Hood

Banking
Sue Lang

Sue Lang

Community Volunteer
Jake Mangas

Jake Mangas

Mercy Foundation North
Susie Reeder

Susie Reeder

Business Professional
Brian Seamans

Brian Seamans

Insurance Broker

Jessie Shields

Retired High School Administrator